Join Randy Flemming (aka the Pot Whisperer) and Av Singh, PhD from the American Cannabis Company as they share some tips on cultivating cannabis using organic practices. Starting with a living soil and a living seed, Randy and Av will run through important organic nutrients and biostimulants to ensure that not only optimal yields, but robust, high-quality cannabinoid and terpene profiles are obtained.
From developing new products in the cannabis sector to advancing its medicinal properties and uses, innovation is thriving in the booming cannabis industry. Before bringing your inventions and designs to market, it is important to acquire the appropriate IP rights to offer a competitive advantage and gain protection from IP theft.
Did you know that patents give you the right to exclude others from making, using or selling your patented invention? In fact, patents as well as industrial designs can be used to protect different aspects of an innovation and can grant you mutually-exclusive rights. It is also possible to protect strains of plants, including cannabis, using breeders’ rights.
In this session, Kimberly A. McManus PhD, a leading registered patent agent will address some of the most common questions surrounding patents, designs and breeders’ rights in the cannabis market, including:
By investing in the most innovative technologies, and implementing an aggressive expansion plan, Aurora Cannabis Inc. has quickly become one of the largest producers of medical cannabis in the world.
Currently operating out of Mountain View County, AB, Aurora is in the process of opening two more facilities in Leduc County AB & Pointe-Claire, QC. Each of these new facilities will utilize the most advanced automated technologies, and output an enormous amount of cannabis, giving Aurora an edge in both the medicinal and recreational markets.
Understanding that the perception and acceptance of cannabis are undergoing a massive global revolution, Aurora has developed business ties with companies around the world, including Germany and Australia, securing access to untapped markets overseas. Today, Aurora is ready to accept the challenge of taking the lead in what has become the world’s most dynamic industry.
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One of the hottest debates in cannabis circles is which cultivation method produces higher profits. The answer depends on several factors like location, customer segment, and energy prices. In this session, Laval University professor and agricultural economist, James Eaves, will discuss the results of a detailed simulation he conducted that compares the profitability of an indoor farm to that of a greenhouse in three locations across Canada. The purpose of the session is to give audience members deeper insights into what drives the answer of which growing method is better, given the market the grower is operating in.
Multiple Case Studies that demonstrate all the areas of your business impacted by choice of genetics.
Moderator: Matt Rogge, Director of Research & Development, 7acres/Supreme Pharmaceuticals
It’s ironic indeed that applying for a license to grow or sell a calming product can be one of the most intimidating of experiences. Yes, it’s a government bureaucracy that has parsed licenses out sparingly in Canada. But it needn’t overwhelm you or frustrate your business plans. This panel of consultants has experience-based insight into what the licensors are looking for, what due-diligence can smooth the process, and how your application should look. This session will teach you to communicate your professionalism to regulators.
Moderator: Damian Kettlewell, Bliss Co. Health
People starting their own marijuana cultivation facilities face challenges both common to agriculture in general and unique to the product. A cultivator must be details-oriented and aware of the many variables that go into a successful operation. This starter-session features experts with experience in launching and operating successful licensed cannabis facilities. You’ll get the lowdown on costs, red-tape, regulations and the most profitable growth methods. A must-attend for any serious prospective grower.
Moderator: Ned Mikasin, Chief Business Development Officer, Beleave
Where is the best place to begin to find waste and inefficiency in the price competitive and heavily regulated Canadian & US cannabis cultivation market? A panel of cannabis cultivation and energy management industry experts explore the intersection of business and investments made in energy management planning for indoor cannabis cultivation. Join this session to gain insight from similar size real-life indoor cultivation examples, energy market strategies, practical management plan principles, techniques, technologies and equipment used for energy cost reduction and learn from the differences between their choices.
Moderator: Kathleen Hokanson, President & CEO, Koan Energy Consultants
Legalization is underway and businesses are gearing up to legally supply the demand. Cannabis producers and retailers will require employees with experience dealing with cannabis. However, the reality is that many of those with cannabis experience have also acquired a criminal record as a result of their participation during prohibition. This panel will explore the topics of reparation, how to transition skilled employees into the legal sector and the role of transferrable skills.
Keynote: Jodie Emery, Political Activist & Cannabis Advocate
Moderator: John Fowler, President & CEO, Supreme Pharmaceuticals
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