One of our favorite episodes from the State of Craft podcast featured Bubbleman as a guest. Marcus had a way of dropping some serious knowledge that opened eyes and minds to all kinds of new concepts. We asked Marcus if he’d be open to having a discussion on the state of the legal craft cannabis industry in person, and he said yes. This conversation will be guided by three questions: What is going well with legal craft cannabis? What is not going well? What changes would you make to address these issues?
In today’s connected society, many marketers believe that it’s near impossible to build a successful brand without a strong social media component. Yet this presents a challenge for the cannabis industry, where both regulatory and corporate policies have led to countless accounts being shut down. How can one build a cannabis brand via social media despite these limitations? Join us for a discussion between two experts on social media use within the cannabis market.
Everybody in the cannabis industry today knows how hard the times are right now. Building a brand can be a terrifying undertaking given all the restrictions and financial constrictions. Join us for a discussion between two incredible women building incredible brands in BC: Kayla Mann, CFO of Cake & Caviar, and Alannah Davis, CEO of Dabble. What are they doing to build their brands despite the limitations that exist today?
Bubble Hash is a popular cannabis concentrate that can either be consumed as is or used to produce additional derivative products (e.g. rosin or infused flower). Come join us for a talk between two living legends in the world of Bubble Hash. Representing the genetics/breeding side of hash-making is Mat Beren, the breeder of the award-winning Barbara Bud that has won countless competitions worldwide. Representing the processing side of hash-making is Marcus Richardson AKA Bubbleman, an award-winning hash producer who has been a major force in popularizing bubble hash worldwide with his hugely popular YouTube channel.
There are many challenges that licensed producers both small and large face on a continual basis. Some of those challenges are rooted in policies and regulations that stymie operations. At licensed facilities, QAPs often have deep insights into some of these challenges. Join us for a roundtable between QAPs to discuss what is or isn’t working at their facilities, and what they would do to address some of these challenges.
Join our expert panelists as they delve into the world of phenohunting and the selection of winning cultivars suitable for micro-cultivators. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of phenohunting, the science behind the process, and how it can help small-scale cultivators create unique and sought-after strains. Our panelists will share their experiences and insights on the benefits and challenges of phenohunting, and how to leverage it to build a successful micro-cultivation business. Whether you’re an experienced grower or just starting out, this panel is a must-attend for anyone interested in exploring the world of phenohunting and selecting winning cultivars.
Moderator: Andrew Hand
Join our expert panelists as they discuss the future of cannabis breeding and phenohunting from both the legacy & legal perspectives. As the industry continues to evolve, it’s essential to examine the role of legacy producers and how they are shaping the cultivars that legal cultivators and consumers will appreciate in the years to come. Our panelists will explore the advantages and disadvantages of operating within the medical production framework vs. the legal framework, and the unique challenges that breeders and phenohunters face in the current cannabis landscape. From the science of genetic breeding to the art of phenohunting, our experts will share their experiences and insights on how to navigate the complex world of cannabis breeding and phenohunting from both the legacy and legal perspectives. Whether you’re a legacy producer looking to adapt and transition to the legal framework, or a new legal cultivator looking to learn from the best, this panel is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of cannabis genetics.
Moderator: Chris Mayerson
Music Performance by CertiCraft CEO Come wind down with us at the end of the day! We will have a two hour happy hour that will begin with a game show hosted by Ted Smith, founder of the longest running compassion club in Canada. 4:20 will happen during the gameshow, and you better believe that we want you to celebrate with us! This will be followed by a completely improvised and live looped music performance by Sami Majadla, who is both CertiCraft’s CEO and the curator of this stage.
Compassion Clubs have played a huge role in the history of cannabis normalization and legalization. Without them, it is unlikely that the Cannabis Act would have ever become law. And yet, federal and provincial regulations have largely ignored this history, with the vast majority of compassion clubs that existed across Canada being forced to shut down. Today, one compassion club remains active: the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club. This storied compassion club was also the first in Canada, founded in 1996. Join VCBC founder Ted Smith and lawyer Kirk Tousaw (who represents VCBC) in a discussion on the history of compassion clubs in Canada.
Four years into legalization, barely anybody is making cannabis suppositories in the regulated Health Canada market. Is this because there isn’t demand for it? Probably not, since suppositories amongst many medical patients, almost none of whom use the new regulated market. If that’s the case, then what is limiting the rollout of this incredible medicine in the Cannabis Act system?
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