What It Takes To Go Micro

by | Aug 10, 2021

There are big growers and there are micro-cultivators. And as strange as it may seem, there are more hoops to jump through and licenses to pay for if you decide to grow the cannabis equivalent of a craft beer. With processor licenses, sales licenses, nursery licenses and harvest limits, experts say a start-up could cost anywhere from $250k to $2 million. And yet, as consumer connoisseurship grows, and the willingness to pay for quality follows, micro-cultivators may be ideally suited to experiment with and grow higher-quality strains. This panel will examine the potential profit of limited-edition cannabis growing versus the cost.

 

Moderator – Dr. Av Singh

International Emerging Cannabis Markets

by | Aug 10, 2021

Truly a global phenomenon, cannabis is finding devotees in all its incarnations, from recreational to hemp to medicinal (Israel, for example, recently passed Germany as the largest importer of medicinal flowers). There is practically no place in the world where demand does not tempt investors. At the same time, there are many countries that still outlaw the drug. And COVID-19 has created its own foreign investment barriers, from restrictions on retail and travel to supply chain disruptions. Various market research studies have tried to make sense out of the emerging international market. This session will tell you what we know, what we don’t know, and what the profit potential is from Africa to Asia to Europe to South America.

Moderator – Matt Lamers

State of the Industry: Are We Ready For Good News?

by | Aug 10, 2021

In a pandemic-stricken global economy, there is every reason to expect the worst. But despite what many consider high and/or unfair taxes, regulatory handcuffs and crippled supply chains, the durability of the cannabis industry has surprised many. In a research report from Prospiant and Cannabis Business Times, 31% of participants reported increased revenues in 2020 and 73% planned to imminently add cultivation space (indoor, outdoor or greenhouse). Is it overly optimistic to expect these trends to continue, or does this suggest better things to come? We’ll assess our industry’s strengths and its ability to endure.

Moderator – Terry Roycroft

An Interview with Michael Patterson NHA, OTR/L, CEAS- CEO, US Cannabis Pharmaceutical Research and Development

by | Aug 10, 2021

Cannabis Industry Veteran, USA healthcare industry expert, Social Media Influencer, and Podcast host Michael Patterson sits down with Samantha Roman to discuss current industry trends, International trade, ancillary businesses opportunities related to cannabis, the cannabis global value chain, cannabis education, and much more!

 

Michael Patterson is the CEO of US Cannabis Pharmaceutical Research and Development, which focuses on moving society forward through legalized cannabis. US Cannabis develops the legal cannabis/hemp/cbd industry across multiple platforms (cultivation, processing, dispensing, trade, education, regulation/law, licensing, payments, compliance). Mr. Patterson is also President of MGMC Pharma Group (International Pharmaceutical company focusing on vaccine development and cannabis products), Advisory Board member for Akers Bio (NASDAQ listed company), Editorial Board member for AJEM-American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine (world’s first peer reviewed, printed journal dedicated to the study of the endocannabinoid science), Advisory Board member for ICS- Integrated Compliance Solutions (largest merchant processor for THC and hemp/cbd related businesses in the USA), and Podcast host of “The Cannabis Report with Michael Patterson”.

Moderator – Samantha Roman

Sanitation Spotlight: A Guide to Optimizing Your Sanitation Program

by | May 21, 2020

(Presentation)

Chemical surface disinfectants are a key element of the biosecurity programs in licensed producer facilities. While biocidal efficacy and spectrum of activity are arguably the main factors in chemical disinfectant selection, other factors are being increasingly taken into consideration. These factors include occupational safety profile, compatibility with surface materials, simplicity and ease of proper use, environmental profile and ease of disposal.

At the end of the seminar, participants will be able to: identify the desired traits of disinfectants, develop a greater understanding of disinfectant product labels, ensure that the method of application will meet the facilities needs and delve into practices for using disinfectants to minimize occupational health and safety concerns. This session will be of interest to anyone involved in the selection of products and implementation of cleaning and disinfection programs.