Networking Breakfast & Discussion: Top Cultivation Practices and Sustainability
Breakfast with a focus on sharing best practices, innovations, and sustainability in cultivation
USA Insights: Dynamics South of the Border
This diverse panel brings together experts to offer updates and analyses on the significant shifts and trends within the U.S. market. Key discussions will include a detailed update from consultants on the New York cannabis scene, an exploration of emerging markets poised for growth, and the latest developments in decriminalization efforts across the states. This session offers valuable perspectives for businesses looking to understand or enter the American market. Join us for an engaging examination of what’s happening south of the border and how it impacts Canada and the global cannabis landscape.
Moderated by Shahbaaz Kara-virani
Strategy-Structure-Staffing: The Cascade of Success
Discover the power of aligning strategy, structure, and staffing, to drive business success. Rob McPherson, former President of Bacardi Canada Limited, will illuminate the crucial interplay between these three elements, to put your business in the best position to win. Rob will share his 25 years in top tier consumer packaged goods, revealing how a coherent strategy leads to an effective organizational structure, which in turn dictates staffing needs. Learn first hand how this cascade can be leveraged to boost revenue and cut costs. Whether you’re looking to refine your current operations or exploring new market opportunities, this session promises valuable insights into crafting a winning formula for success
Becoming Profitable: Success Stories from Leading LPs
In an industry where profitability has eluded many, a select few Licensed Producers (LPs) have achieved success. we brings together some of the industry’s successful LPs to discover the strategies, innovations, and decisions that have set these companies apart, leading them to profitability against the odds. Explore the practical steps these LPs have taken, from optimizing operational efficiencies to pioneering new market strategies and beyond.
Moderated by: Alexandre Gauthier
Networking Luncheon
Join us for a midday pause at CannaVision 2024. This is your chance to step back, relax, and enjoy a well-deserved break in your day. The provided luncheon offers a perfect opportunity to casually mingle with fellow delegates, check your emails, or simply enjoy a moment of relaxation.
Global Horizons: Insights from International Cannabis Markets
This panel offers exclusive insights from experts with firsthand experience in various international markets. Our discussion spans from Germany to Asia, including critical insights into Europe, the UK, Australia, and Israel. Attendees will gain insight to key regulatory highlights, recent trends, importation guidelines, and strategies for brand establishment and sales channel development across these regions. This session promises to equip delegates with the knowledge needed to navigate and succeed in the complex international cannabis market.
Moderated by Andrew Miller
Global Insights: A Deep Dive into Sales, Trends, and International Markets
CannaVision 2024 begins with a comprehensive exploration of the cannabis industry through a data-driven lens. This session is designed to equip attendees with a foundational understanding of the current state and future trajectory of cannabis on a global scale. Featuring:
By The Numbers: Domestic Sales Analysis – A detailed examination of the domestic market, focusing on consumer behavior, sales patterns, and emerging trends that are shaping the Canadian cannabis landscape presented by Steve Johnston.
Bulk & Wholesale Trends: Presentation and Year-to-Date Analysis – An insightful look into bulk shipment B2B and wholesale markets, providing an analysis of the first half of the year, identifying key trends, challenges, and opportunities that stakeholders need to be aware of. Presented by Erin Butler.
International Markets: Data & Trends – Expanding the lens to a global perspective, this segment offers an in-depth analysis of international cannabis markets, exploring regulatory developments, market entry strategies, and growth projections. Presented by Jhavid Mohseni.
The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session
CannaVision 2024 Opening: A Welcome and Acknowledgement
We take a moment to honor and acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.
We open the inaugural CannaVision 2024 Executive Summit, marking the ninth conference under the banner of Grow Up Conference and Expo, Randy Rowe, President and CEO, welcomes delegates to the summit.
Our Welcoming Address, presented by the Tony Chapman. Join us as we convene for this landmark inaugural executive summit, Tony will outline the roadmap for our discussions and set the stage with the Vision for our day’s summmit. Join us as we kickoff the summit which is designed to shape the future of the cannabis industry on both the global and national stages.
Power Breakfast: Elevating Your Professional Presence
Kick off CannaVision 2024 with an enriching Power Breakfast, a unique opportunity for delegates to connect, network, and enhance their professional online presence. Join us for a morning of meaningful engagement, featuring a special session by Alison Demelis from LinkedIn, who will share expert tips on crafting an impactful LinkedIn profile. In addition, take advantage of our professional photography station to update your LinkedIn profile picture, ensuring your digital first impression is as compelling as your in-person one. This is more than just a breakfast; it’s a step towards amplifying your professional visibility and unlocking new opportunities in the cannabis industry and beyond.
