The Future of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Banking in the Cannabis Industry
Presentation
Explanation and affect of emerging technologies on the cannabis industry (blockchain, cryptocurrency, data analytics, software) which will facilitate safer, more consistent, and cheaper products and services from Cannabis providers.
Strong and Free: Your Two Cents Matter
Keynote Presentation
How will the results of Election 43 affect you as a cannabis patient, consumer or industry professional?
The upcoming Federal election will bring about a new wave of policy change in Canada. The campaign period leading up to voting day in October is the opportune time to have our voices heard and help shape better policies coming down the pipeline. Andrea will provide an overview of current and upcoming policy challenges, different political party positions on cannabis and a summary of the related policy changes that have been hinted at in their campaigns. Learn what tools are at your disposal to make a difference and advocate for more inclusive policies that directly affect you. Brief Q&A to follow.
The Future is Cannabis
Closing Keynote
Cannabis is poised to disrupt virtually every consumer industry: from food and beverage, to alcohol, beauty, health and wellness, tobacco, travel and tourism, fashion, and home and garden. By 2030, some form of legal cannabis will be a regular part of consumers’ daily lifestyles.
This massive global opportunity is bringing new investment and start up activity into the industry. However, in today’s attention deficit marketplace, the winners will need to not only create distinctive and differentiated brands, but also to educate and inform new consumers in order to develop loyal customers.
In her keynote presentation, Anat Baron will cover the trends that will shape the industry and the key success factors to incorporate in building the next wave of consumer products and services brands.
Investing in Hemp
Keynote Presentation
A discussion about the hemp markets in Canada and worldwide, as well as industry trends, and how to position your business or portfolio to grow with the hemp market. Learn which news sources and services other industry professionals use.
Custom-Made Vs. Re-Fit: Are Tomato Greenhouses an Industry Savior?
Panel Discussion
Inexperience is an industry obstacle. So, some bottom-line-minded growers are exploring a generations-old option: vegetable greenhouses. Houwelin Nurseries is converting a 2.2 million sq. foot former tomato greenhouse to cannabis in partnership with Agraflora Organics International Inc. Meanwhile, Leamington, Ont., a city synonymous with tomatoes and ketchup, will see Auxly Cannabis run a 1.4 million sq. foot operation in an area that’s home to half Canada’s greenhouses. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers… and pot. Why not? Isn’t natural light better? But the debate is far from over. There are areas, from light intensity to odor containment, where greenhouses aren’t ideal for cannabis growth. This session will lay out the pluses and minuses of greenhouses vs purpose-built facilities to help you decide which is right for you.
Moderated by: Srinivas Reddy
Growing by the Rules: Why Compliance Matters
Panel Discussion
The pioneers of cannabis legalization may have been mavericks by nature because they had a fight to win. But in its next phase of growth, the cannabis industry needs to prove it is as accountable and reliable as any reputable business sector. Companies moving quickly on the path to profitability, a lengthy license amendment process and a regulator increasingly dealing with LPs “at arms length” are among the factors driving some license holders into non-compliance. This session will discuss the mistakes some LPs are making, hurdles legislators have put in the way of LPs, and what the best practices are to stay compliant in an era of increasing accountability.
Moderated By: David Hyde
(PART 2) Eager for Edibles? Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Regulations and the Patent Landscape for Edibles
Presentation
We are soon approaching one year since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada and it has been an eventful journey so far.
The industry will not be slowing down any time soon as we are quickly coming up on the next phase of cannabis legalization: edibles. Companies and consumers alike are preparing for the legalization of edibles, concentrates and topicals, with a number of major licensed producers having already forged partnerships with major companies in the food and beverage industries. The patent filings for edible cannabis products also continue to increase and there is one US law suit pending on a liquid cannabinoid formulation.
Join us to discuss the upcoming changes to the regulatory and patent landscape for edible cannabis products.
The Next Tech: Cannabis Evolved
Panel Discussion
The most popular grow techniques come with tongue-twisting names like hyper-spectral imaging, micronization and ultrasonic extraction. But what do they even mean? This session will dive right in, while also explaining the imperatives of data and tech-driven agri-business in an exploding market. You’ll understand the difference between old-school ROI and the enhanced profitability and efficiency innovation provides. In a sink-or-swim future, the best tech wins.
Moderated By: Megan Henderson
The Future of Cannabis Beverages – Where Craft Cannabis meets Craft Wine and Beer
Presentation
During this enlightening presentation, Terry Donnelly will look at the impact of cannabis on the alcoholic beverage industry, the potential for social harm reduction by converting alcohol drinkers to cannabis drinkers, and the opportunities for craft producers of cannabis, wine, and beer to work together to create new categories that build on the great heritage of thousands of years of craft beverage production, incorporating the best aspects of terroir, lineage, cultivation, and infusion. Hill Street is positioning itself at the centre of this movement, with technology and processes that can allow leading artisanal producers to collaborate on world class vintage and craft products using state of the art infusion technologies.
Brought to you by: Hill St. Beverage Company
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