Conference Program
Conference Program Summary
Three Full Days of Programing
June 1, Thursday
Press Preview & Media Reception (by invitation only)
CannaVest East Institutional Capital Forum
CWCBExpo Seminar Program
B2B Rooftop Bash
June 2, Friday:
CannaVest Institutional Capital Forum
CWCBExpo Seminar
Industry Yacht Party
June 3, Saturday:
Master Class: Adult Use Retail Dispensary Business Bootcamp
NYS Office of Cannabis Management Seminar Series Including CAURD Q&A Session
Add-On Master Class
Saturday, June 3: 8:00 am – 11 am
Master Class: Adult Use Retail Dispensary Business Bootcamp
This Master Class is an instructive bootcamp style journey for those who are seeking to get an adult-use retail license, those who have been granted an adult-use retail license, or those seeking to invest in a dispensary operation. The class covers what is involved in owning and operating a retail dispensary. Not only will the presentation provide an overview for a successful business strategy for new and prospective licensees, but also offer insight on the value of medical and adult use marijuana licenses in legalized states and ancillary opportunities for stakeholders.
Master Class Moderators:
Sara Gullickson
Sara Gullickson, Founder, CEO, The Cannabis Business Advisors
Maxime Kot
President and Partner, The Cannabis Business Advisors
Master Class Speakers Include:
Harry Carpenter
Partner, Co-Practice Leader, Cannabis Advisory Services, Citrin Cooperman
Calvin Frye
Cannabis Pioneer, Dispensary Owner, Entrepreneur
Brandon Kurtzman
PresidenPartner, Vicente LLPt and Partner, The Cannabis Business Advisors
Renata Serban
Manager, Cannabis Advisory Services, Citrin Cooperman
Charles Smith
Founder, 5280Canna
CannaVest East Institutional Capital Forum
Thursday and Friday mornings, June 1 & 2
The CannaVest East Institutional Capital Forum has been created specifically with the needs of the family office and sophisticated accredited investor in mind. It will provide an in-depth look into the maturing cannabis industry and explore a broad range of investment opportunities.
- Market Trends
- Opportunities in NYS
- Investing in MSOs
- Data & Analytics
- Cannabis Real Estate
- Lessons Learned
- Ground Floor Valuations
- M&A, Expansion, Consolidation
- Debt Financing
CWCBExpo Seminar Program
Thursday and Friday afternoons, June 1 & 2
The CannaVest East Institutional Capital Forum has been created specifically with the needs of the family office and sophisticated accredited investor in mind. It will provide an in-depth look into the maturing cannabis industry and explore a broad range of investment opportunities.
- Financial Challenges
- Conditional Licensing in NYS
- Social Equity
- Cannabis Tourism
- Compliance for Cannabis Business Owners
- Cannabis Marketing
- Consumer Products
- Packaging
- Technology in Grow Facilities
NYS OCM Seminar Series
Saturday, June 3, starting at 11 am
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management is presenting a series of sessions designed specially for CWCBExpo attendees. This series will end with a Conditional Adult Use Dispensary (CAURD) Q&A session.
- OCM Intro 101
- Licenses & Social Equity
- TPIs, Accounting, Capital
- The Future of Cannabis in NYS
- CUARD Q&A Session