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Cannabis Investment Networking Breakfast (Separate Ticket Event)

by | Jul 24, 2018

Networking Breakfast

*Conference Add On – $75  https://growupconference.com/conference/register/*

Building Your Portfolio In An Evolving Market:

Speculators were following the money even before Canada’s recreational cannabis business began to take root. But now that major players have had time to flex their market muscles, analysts are already noticing strong trends. This session will track developments in the cannabis business in the U.S. and Canada, the most recent estimates of market size and growth, and the relationship between the large and small enterprises. Will the biggest companies seek to consolidate to restrict a rush of new competitors? What are the most promising areas of new investment? And what will it all mean to market suppliers? Moderator: Jay Rosenthal, Business of Cannabis

Breakfast followed by BONUS: Meet n’ Greet with Dragon’s Den, Kevin O’Leary

(Breakfast 8:15 am – 9:15 am)

(Meet n’ Greet 9:15 am – 9:45 am)

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Breakfast

Meet n’ Greet with Dragon’s Den, Kevin O’Leary

Celebrity Interview with Riley Cote

by | Sep 20, 2017

Interviewer: John Perricone, Founder & CEO, Double Clef Management

Upon retiring from the Philadelphia Flyers, Riley transitioned into an assistant coach with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL). At this time, Cote also founded the Hemp Heals Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting cannabis and hemp as viable renewable resource to increase the quality of life as well as support sustainable agriculture, health and the development of clean, natural medicine. Cote currently sits on the BOD for PAHIC (Pennsylvania Hemp Industries Council), and is one of the co-founders of Athletes for CARE as well as the NHL league ambassador. He uses his role as the NHL League Ambassador of Athletes for CARE to help athletes and the public at large find safe, nontoxic ways towards wellness and self-healing. 

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Bridging the Gaps Between Cannabis, Science & Medicine

by | Sep 18, 2017

This session will begin with a brief overview of medical cannabis and cannabis prohibition and will primarily focus on the importance of cannabis testing and the need for unified methods and testing standards. Joshua Crossney will speak to the need for medical cannabis products to be free of contaminants and for accurate cannabinoid dosing and potency labeling when dealing with pediatric and adult patients. Josh will also address the need for agreement in unified methods and standards associated with cannabis testing, as well as discuss the importance of bridging the gap between analytical sciences and cannabis, including information where experts and novices alike can network and learn more.

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Deals, Mergers and Acquisitions for Cannabis Businesses

by | Sep 1, 2017

The cannabis sector has quickly become a hot spot for entrepreneurs, established businesses and financers in Canada. With the legalization of the recreational marijuana sector right around the corner, we can look to the already booming medicinal cannabis market for valuable insight. What should cannabis-sector participants be aware of regarding financing, selling and strategically growing their business as the sector flourishes under the new regulatory regime? Join our panel of experts as we identify best practices related to mergers and acquisitions, including strategic acquisitions, synergies and buying brands. You will receive professional insight on what makes mergers and acquisitions in the cannabis industry unique, what regulatory issues can come along with these transactions, and ideas for ways to raise capital. We will also discuss opportunities for ancillary businesses and provide insight on alternative financing models.

Moderator: Margaret Nelligan, Partner, Aird & Berlis LLP

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