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Come prepared for two completely packed days of business, legal, and financial advice, plus networking for medical marijuana professionals from all over the USA. Held just two days after the November elections, this Conference is 100% dedicated to BUSINESS.
Conference Agenda: Nov 8-9, 2012
Agenda by the Hour
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012
9:00-9:15 am Welcoming Remarks & Quick Industry Overview
9:15-9:45 am State of the Industry & Latest Consumer Research
9:45-10:30 am Keynote: Solving the Banking Conundrum: Financial Solutions for Medical Cannabis Businesses
10:30-11:00am Networking Break held on Expo Floor
11:00 -11:45 am Risky Business: Overview of the Legal Risks Facing MMJ Companies, Vendors and Investors
11:45 am -12:30 pm Keynote: Election 2012: How National, State Results Affect Your Business
12:30 — 1:30 pm Networking Lunch held on Expo Floor
Track 1 Track 2
1:30-2:15pm How to Find Startup Money and Secure Investments Potency, Dosage and Labeling of Edibles
2:15-3:00 pm M&A Advice: Tips for Buying, Selling an MMJ Business Testing: Why it's Important and How to Find a Credible Lab
3:00-3:30 pm Networking Break held on Expo Floor
3:30-4:15 pm Best Practices for Success: Taxes — What to Claim and How to Avoid an Audit Infused Product Makers: How to Flourish in 2013
4:15-5:00pm Insurance Options for MMJ Companies New Opportunities for Ancillary MMJ Businesses: Hydroponics, Lawyers, Security Systems, etc.
5:00-6:00 pm Show Floor Networking: Meet Lawyers, Bankers, Consultants & Potential Partners
6:00 pm NCIA VIP Gala
Friday, Nov. 9, 2012
9:00-9:45 am Keynote: 2013 Legislation: How to Impact The Future — Your Next Steps
9:45-10:30 am Keynote: Threading the Needle: Reaching Success Through Volatile Times
10:30-11:00 am Networking Break held on Expo Floor
11:00-11:45 am When the Feds Come Knocking: Handling Raids, Civil Forfeitures & Other Attacks
11:45 am-12:30 pm State Marijuana Legalization: How Could it Affect Your Business?
12:30-1:30pm Networking Lunch held on Expo Floor
Track 1 Track 2
1:30-2:15 pm Hottest New MMJ Products, CBD, & Industry Tech East Coast Opportunities: How to Capitalize on the Green Wave
2:15-3:00 pm MMJ Marketing and Advertising Strategies That Work Raising Arizona: How to Capitalize on the New Marketplace
3:00-3:45 pm Customer Retention: Grow Your Business by Tracking Inventory & Encouraging Loyalty California: How to Survive Amid Uncertainty
3:45-4:30 pm Top 8 Mistakes Dispensaries Make and How to Avoid Them Capitalizing in Colorado: An Overview of New Opportunities
Keynotes
State of the Industry & Latest Consumer Research
Find out where the medical marijuana industry currently stands and what trends will play out in the coming months. Featuring all-new market research data from our annual "What Medical Marijuana Customers Really Want" study, which contains information that will help boost revenues and get loyal customers. Presented by Chris Walsh of Medical Marijuana Business Daily.
Election 2012: How National, State Results Affect Your Business
How did national and state-by-state elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, work out for the medical marijuana industry? Get the latest analysis from a DC-insider who'll translate what the voting results mean for your bottom line. Presented by Rob Kampia of the Marijuana Policy Project.
2013 Legislation: How to Impact the Future — Your Next Steps
What's in store from a regulatory and legislative standpoint for 2013? And how can you get involved to help influence the direction of MMJ? You'll find out how to take an active role in creating a sustainable, stable industry. Presented by Aaron Smith of the National Cannabis Industry Association.
Threading the Needle: Reaching Success Through Volatile Times
Medical marijuana businesses have been under assault on many fronts over the past two years. Find out from one of the most successful dispensary owners in the country how you can overcome these challenges to survive — and even thrive — in a difficult business environment. Presented by Steve DeAngelo, Director, Harborside Health Center
Workshop, Case Study & Panel Sessions
10+ hours of sessions created specifically for medical marijuana industry professionals include:
Best Practices & How-to Workshops – Discover how to run a more profitable dispensary or how to expand your cannabis-related product business, and how to create partnerships that work. Includes sessions on the law, financing and banking, marketing, and business operations.
Case Studies & 'Lessons Learned' – Presented by real-life medical marijuana business leaders. Learn from professionals in the trenches.
Q&A Panels – Your chance to get tough business, legal and financial questions answered by experts in the field. Our panelists are ready to field your questions.
Tons of Networking
Your breakfasts and lunches are served up at the show (included in your ticket) so you can spend your meals networking with your fellow attendees and our expert speakers. It's a great chance to rub shoulders with 250+ of the top cannabis-related professionals from across America.
Plus, be sure to tour our Expo Floor featuring nearly two dozen of the top cannabis-related products and professional services. See what's new ranging from infused products to dispensary management software!
Lastly, enjoy cocktails and appetizers at the VIP Gala Supporting the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) on Thursday night. (Note: Your Gala ticket is extra and helps underwrite the NCIA's fine work in Washington DC.)
Hotel Suggestions
In consideration of your budget, we don't require you stay at any particular hotel. Here's a list of accommodations within walking distance (per Google maps) that range from an average of $154 to $279 per night.
Note: We do not endorse or recommend any hotel. This list is provided simply for your convenience.
Warwick Denver Hotel
1776 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-2000
warwickdenver.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown
1845 Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 864-8000
hilton.com
Comfort Inn
401 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 296-0400
denvercomfortinn.com
Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 295-1234
hyatt.com
Source: Marijuana Business Daily
Conference Agenda: Nov 8-9, 2012
Agenda by the Hour
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012
9:00-9:15 am Welcoming Remarks & Quick Industry Overview
9:15-9:45 am State of the Industry & Latest Consumer Research
9:45-10:30 am Keynote: Solving the Banking Conundrum: Financial Solutions for Medical Cannabis Businesses
10:30-11:00am Networking Break held on Expo Floor
11:00 -11:45 am Risky Business: Overview of the Legal Risks Facing MMJ Companies, Vendors and Investors
11:45 am -12:30 pm Keynote: Election 2012: How National, State Results Affect Your Business
12:30 — 1:30 pm Networking Lunch held on Expo Floor
Track 1 Track 2
1:30-2:15pm How to Find Startup Money and Secure Investments Potency, Dosage and Labeling of Edibles
2:15-3:00 pm M&A Advice: Tips for Buying, Selling an MMJ Business Testing: Why it's Important and How to Find a Credible Lab
3:00-3:30 pm Networking Break held on Expo Floor
3:30-4:15 pm Best Practices for Success: Taxes — What to Claim and How to Avoid an Audit Infused Product Makers: How to Flourish in 2013
4:15-5:00pm Insurance Options for MMJ Companies New Opportunities for Ancillary MMJ Businesses: Hydroponics, Lawyers, Security Systems, etc.
5:00-6:00 pm Show Floor Networking: Meet Lawyers, Bankers, Consultants & Potential Partners
6:00 pm NCIA VIP Gala
Friday, Nov. 9, 2012
9:00-9:45 am Keynote: 2013 Legislation: How to Impact The Future — Your Next Steps
9:45-10:30 am Keynote: Threading the Needle: Reaching Success Through Volatile Times
10:30-11:00 am Networking Break held on Expo Floor
11:00-11:45 am When the Feds Come Knocking: Handling Raids, Civil Forfeitures & Other Attacks
11:45 am-12:30 pm State Marijuana Legalization: How Could it Affect Your Business?
12:30-1:30pm Networking Lunch held on Expo Floor
Track 1 Track 2
1:30-2:15 pm Hottest New MMJ Products, CBD, & Industry Tech East Coast Opportunities: How to Capitalize on the Green Wave
2:15-3:00 pm MMJ Marketing and Advertising Strategies That Work Raising Arizona: How to Capitalize on the New Marketplace
3:00-3:45 pm Customer Retention: Grow Your Business by Tracking Inventory & Encouraging Loyalty California: How to Survive Amid Uncertainty
3:45-4:30 pm Top 8 Mistakes Dispensaries Make and How to Avoid Them Capitalizing in Colorado: An Overview of New Opportunities
Keynotes
State of the Industry & Latest Consumer Research
Find out where the medical marijuana industry currently stands and what trends will play out in the coming months. Featuring all-new market research data from our annual "What Medical Marijuana Customers Really Want" study, which contains information that will help boost revenues and get loyal customers. Presented by Chris Walsh of Medical Marijuana Business Daily.
Election 2012: How National, State Results Affect Your Business
How did national and state-by-state elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, work out for the medical marijuana industry? Get the latest analysis from a DC-insider who'll translate what the voting results mean for your bottom line. Presented by Rob Kampia of the Marijuana Policy Project.
2013 Legislation: How to Impact the Future — Your Next Steps
What's in store from a regulatory and legislative standpoint for 2013? And how can you get involved to help influence the direction of MMJ? You'll find out how to take an active role in creating a sustainable, stable industry. Presented by Aaron Smith of the National Cannabis Industry Association.
Threading the Needle: Reaching Success Through Volatile Times
Medical marijuana businesses have been under assault on many fronts over the past two years. Find out from one of the most successful dispensary owners in the country how you can overcome these challenges to survive — and even thrive — in a difficult business environment. Presented by Steve DeAngelo, Director, Harborside Health Center
Workshop, Case Study & Panel Sessions
10+ hours of sessions created specifically for medical marijuana industry professionals include:
Best Practices & How-to Workshops – Discover how to run a more profitable dispensary or how to expand your cannabis-related product business, and how to create partnerships that work. Includes sessions on the law, financing and banking, marketing, and business operations.
Case Studies & 'Lessons Learned' – Presented by real-life medical marijuana business leaders. Learn from professionals in the trenches.
Q&A Panels – Your chance to get tough business, legal and financial questions answered by experts in the field. Our panelists are ready to field your questions.
Tons of Networking
Your breakfasts and lunches are served up at the show (included in your ticket) so you can spend your meals networking with your fellow attendees and our expert speakers. It's a great chance to rub shoulders with 250+ of the top cannabis-related professionals from across America.
Plus, be sure to tour our Expo Floor featuring nearly two dozen of the top cannabis-related products and professional services. See what's new ranging from infused products to dispensary management software!
Lastly, enjoy cocktails and appetizers at the VIP Gala Supporting the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) on Thursday night. (Note: Your Gala ticket is extra and helps underwrite the NCIA's fine work in Washington DC.)
Hotel Suggestions
In consideration of your budget, we don't require you stay at any particular hotel. Here's a list of accommodations within walking distance (per Google maps) that range from an average of $154 to $279 per night.
Note: We do not endorse or recommend any hotel. This list is provided simply for your convenience.
Warwick Denver Hotel
1776 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-2000
warwickdenver.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown
1845 Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 864-8000
hilton.com
Comfort Inn
401 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 296-0400
denvercomfortinn.com
Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 295-1234
hyatt.com
Source: Marijuana Business Daily
