The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference will be held this fall on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Oct 8th and 9th. This event is North America’s premiere cannabis capital conference with a focus on investing opportunities. The event will feature fireside chats, panels of experts to answer questions, and the ultimate chance to network within the growing cannabis market.
The spring conference took place in Hollywood, FL April 16-17, where 2,000 people attended, including over 200 investors. This fall conference boasts of even more investors and puts an emphasis on how they want to shape the future of the cannabis industry.
An example of shaping the industry is is the conference’s partnership with Women Grow, an organization that supports minority and women-owned cannabis businesses. Benzinga will waive sponsorship fees for these companies in order to maintain the diversity of the industry. Reach out directly to their website for more information.
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Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Agenda
October 8th and 9th will feature two days that will be completely packed with lectures and panels from industry leaders. Some of the notable speakers include, but are not limited to, Emily Fisher (Leafwell Founder and CEO), Steve Riparip (Tact Firm LLC Founder and Head Strategist), William Muecke (Artemis Growth Partners Co-Founder and Managing Member), Bryan Gerber (HARA Supply Co-Founder and CEO), Nick Rinella (Hippos Cannabis CEO), and Drea Groeschel (Better Than Booze CEO).
Keynote speakers include Jim Belushi of Belushi’s Farm, who will discuss the cultivation of cannabis and how to build a brand from the ground up, Alexa Alianiello (US Sales and Partnerships Lead at X), who will talk about how social media and cannabis can intersect and drive brand awareness, Beena Goldenberg (Organigram CEO), who explains how international marketing and even tobacco marketing can lead to global cannabis cultivation, and Ricky Williams, a former NFL player who supports the cannabis industry and wants to talk about the role cannabis plays in sports recovery.
Keynote Speaker Jim Belushi
The panels are scattered throughout the two-day conference at the Marriott on the Magnificient Mile so attendees can seek out what they are really interested in.
The first day’s topics represented will be “Cannabis Cash Flow: The Fed’s Impact on Opportunities and Challenges in Macro-Economic Trends,” focusing on how interest rates and inflation impact cash flow, “Crafting the Next Chapter: Congressional Roles in Advancing Cannabis Reform,” talking about the role of congress, “Cannabis Financing 101: Understanding Loans, Investments, and Cash Flow,” for those trying to fund their cannabis start-up, “Cultivating Success in the Heartland: Midwest vs. West Coast Dynamics,” and “Vape Innovation Masterclass: Cost-Effective, Quality Tech for a Global Market,” to name a few.
Following the speakers will be an awards celebration and cocktails.
The second day of the conference begins at 9:30 am with more panel speakers.
Those included are: “Good Reviews are the Best Marketing Strategy: Cultivating Loyalty in Cannabis Retail,” “Next-Gen Cannabis Retail: Tech Trends and Best Practices in being Customer-Centric,” “Maximizing Margins: Leveraging Data for Effective Cannabis Retail Pricing and E-Commerce Strategies,” and “Outpacing the Market: 10 Secrets for Building a Successful Commercial Grow.”
Keynote speaker Jim Belushi will wrap this day up followed by closing remarks from Jackie Bryant of San Diego Magazine.
Jackie Bryant, 2023 Benzinga Lifestyle Reporter of the Year
The Benzinga Cannabis Conference has a history of selling out quickly so don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in knowledge about the industry and network with those professionals.
Tickets can be purchased at bzcannabis.com.
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