Exploring the Path to Stability and Scalability: What Cannabis Can Learn from the History of Other Agricultural Commodities

Monday May 26th
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM - Ballroom F
Speakers: Andrew Nunez-Alvarez, John Fowler, Keanan Stone, Stephen Duff, Wayne Black

Moderated By: Andrew Nunez-Alvarez
This panel will explore how cannabis, as an emerging agricultural commodity, can learn from the stabilization of other agricultural industries. We’ll examine how large-scale outdoor and greenhouse cultivation can drive down operational costs, improve pricing, and ensure competitiveness in the evolving cannabis market. With cannabis producers facing increasing pressure to reduce costs while meeting consumer demand, commercial-scale cultivation becomes essential for long-term success.

As major corporations vertically integrate and repurpose assets, the industry is shifting towards a more efficient, cost-effective model. The realities and challenging times ahead for the cannabis sector highlight the need for strategic acquisitions, large-scale production, and commercialization. This session will discuss how these strategies will position cannabis as a stable, profitable commodity in the global market, and help navigate the future challenges of the industry.

Speaker Submissions

If you are in the cannabis growing industry and would like the opportunity to speak at Grow Up Conference and Expo, please click here to apply.