CCI has launched a training division to address the need for high quality, practical training in the cannabis industry. The Executive Director, Jim Pelton and I bring over two decades of experience working in post secondary and industry training. We are looking to engage industry experts (both from CCI and from the industry at large) in the development of workforce training. We are currently planning a series of development sessions and have invited key individuals from various LPs to help determine what the training will enable people to DO. We will still include theory in our courses, but the primary focus is on competencies and the development qualified people who are ready able to work effectively in their designated roles. Successful students will receive a micro-credential indicating they have achieved competency in that field of study. Our goal is to have these micro-credentials be recognized as the industry standard meeting the needs of the emerging global cannabis workforce.
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:
What is a patent, industrial design, and breeders’ rights? What are the advantages of each?
What is a patentable invention and a registrable design?
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.
Key Take-Aways:
Aurora expansion plans
Use of automation and sophisticated technology in new facilities
Preparations for the potential adult recreational market
Aurora plans for the future & how Canada (and Aurora) are at the forefront of a massive global revolution
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.
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.
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.
Learn the outline of energy management plan – The important parts!
Learn how location affects power, natural gas and water costs. a. Deregulated vs. regulated?
Learn different operations, grow styles and use of power, natural gas & water.
How to manage energy consumption kWh and peak demand kW? a. Global Adjustment Charge
Is Combined heat & Power (ChP) energy generation a good choice or not?
Moderator: Kathleen Hokanson, President & CEO, Koan Energy Consultants
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