Cannabis Public Policy Conference Schedule

March 5-6, 2020 Cultivated Synergy Denver, CO

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Day 1 – Thursday March 5

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1:00pm – 1:15pm

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Opening Remarks

Michael Scanlon – 20/20 Growth Conferences

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1:15pm - 2:00pm

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Expungement

Ebony Miller, Karson Humiston – Vangst, Rosalie Flores – National Expungement Week, Art Way

This workshop will make proposals for expunging criminal records for certain victims of The War On Drugs

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1:15pm - 2:00pm

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Delivery In Colorado

Amy Sharp – Sharp Solutions, Shannon Fender – Native Roots, Rachael Ardanuy – RZA Legal, Jennifer Germano – ICS Consulting

We will analyze the first months of medical delivery with an eye toward next year

Cannabis delivery began on January 1, 2020 in Colorado – but only for medical. Two months in, this breakout session will be an open and honest look at how the early stages are going. Dispensary owners will share their concerns for an “Eaze like” operation in Colorado.

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2:15pm – 3:15pm

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Pitch Panel

Jeffrey Barnett – Suite420Solutions, Marion Mariathasan – Simplifya, Dave Rodman – Rodman Legal Group, Dave Wilkinson – The Hemp Business Advisors

Companies seeking investment capital will pitch to our panel of professional investors

Young companies in the cannabis sector will get 5 minutes to deliver their best pitch in an attempt to raise capital and keep expanding their dreams!

Our panel of professional investors:

Jeff Barnett

Suite 420 Solutions

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2:15pm – 3:15pm

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Vaping

Kevin Gallagher – Apothecary, Gregory Conley – American Vaping Association, Ali Abouzalam – Bee Nails, Brandon Jeffery – MED, James Granger – Clear Colorado

Discussion around EVALI and the known science regarding vaping

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3:15pm - 4:00pm

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Hemp

Tom Dermody – US Hemp Association, Cindy Sovine – Sovine Consulting, Maureen West – Functional Remedies, Tim Gordon – Functional Remedies

Farm bill implementation and it's effects on cannabis policy

Cannabis business owners know all-too-well the special challenges they face with taxes and other financial challenges. This session will provide valuable tips and guidance on how to get the most out of your company when you decide its time to exit.

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3:15pm – 4:00pm

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Clinical Research

Drew Simpson – Green Key Recruiting, Jamie Baumgartner – Panacea Life Sciences, Tyrell Towle – MedPharm Research

Clinical research of cannabis is finally unleashed, and with it questions around patents and cannabinoids

Patrick C. McCarthy, Esq. Chief Executive Officer: McCarthy founded ValidCare, LLC, which works with leading cannabis derived product brands to engage consumers and use “real world evidence” to improve sales and marketing, market intelligence and clinical research.

McCarthy is an accomplished senior executive and licensed attorney with an outstanding track record of building successful franchises ranging from start-ups, private equity backed to Fortune 20 companies. Patrick has led several SaaS based B2B technology, analytics and service businesses from inception through market leadership.

James (Jamie) Baumgartner is President of Panacea Life Sciences.

Jamie holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the UC, Davis and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Pharmacology from Washington State University. He is an innovative business leader who combines his acute business acumen with his broad scientific excellence.

His expertise in drug discovery and development has led to him assisting over 700 biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies reach unparalleled levels of success, especially in the area of advancing projects to IND filing.

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4:15pm - 5:00pm

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Banking Challenges

Dave Rodman – Rodman Law Group, Sundie Seefried – Partner Colorado CU, John Vardaman – Simplifya, Nick Murer – Wilton, Michael Cushman – DaVinci Institute

An in-depth look at the solutions to the banking challenge

From the SAFE Banking Act to the STATES Act, from legitimate work-arounds to shady practices to avoid, this breakout session will explore the state of banking in the cannabis industry with a focus on solutions.

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4:15pm - 5:00pm

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Crisis Communications

Amy Larson – Simplfya, Lisa Buffo – Cannabis Marketing Association, Andrew Floor – Dixie Brands, Charles Trowbridge – Matter

A look at communications in a crisis

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5:00PM – 6:00pm

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After Hours Networking

Join us for a drink and great conversation. Sponsored by 710 Spirits.

Bring your business cards and make a new friend! Join us for a drink and great conversation.

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Day 2 – Friday March 6

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8:00am - 8:30am

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Networking Session

Sponsorship Available

Networking with cannabis industry professionals

We’ll have hot coffee and warm conversations as we gather to start the big day! Make the most of the session with these tips.

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8:30am - 9:10am

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Plenary Session I – Colorado Cannabis Policy And The Road Ahead

Lu Cordova – Colorado Department of Revenue, Commissioner Mark Valente of Financial Services, Kyle Lambert – Deputy Director of Analysis & Planning with MED

Lu Cordova will lead a discussion regarding the future of cannabis in the state of Colorado

The first session of the day, we’ll gather in the Main Hall to hear from four of the industry’s top leaders. Their panel discussion will set the tone and direction for this important day. Questions will be submitted and voted on, the top vote-getting questions will be answered by our panel of illuminaries.

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9:10am - 9:50am

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Plenary Session II – Federal Cannabis Policy And The Road Ahead

Amy Rose – National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Neal Levine – Cannabis Trade Federation, John Bailey – Black Cannabis Equity Initiative, Dr. Jesse Hinckley – CU Anschutz Medical, Rachel Kurtz-McAlaine – NCIA

Top thought leaders in cannabis will share their insight on the future of federal public policy regarding cannabis

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10:00am – 10:50am

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Consumption Conundrum

Rocco Iannapollo – Cannabis Kitchen Supplies, Alyssa Aubrey – Kaya Events, Ryan Tatum – Cultivated Synergy, Peter Marcus – Terrapin Care Station

Weed is legal, why can't we consume it anywhere?

This panel discussion will highlight some of the challenges and obstacles to establishing public consumption of cannabis. A Colorado-specific breakout session, we will put together proposed standards and guidelines for counties and municipalities regarding laws and zoning codes with an emphasis on past experiences. The goal is to establish a short, easy-to-read, “Here’s What’s Worked, Here’s What Hasn’t” type of document for municipalities to reference and consult when and if the opportunity for social consumption comes to their town.

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10:00am – 10:50am

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Social Equity Defined

Roz McCarthy – Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana, Wanda James – Pure Cannabis, John Bailey – Black Cannabis Equity Initiative, Sarah Woodson – Kush & Canvases

A collaborative effort to define Social Equity and how the cannabis industry can be part of the solution

Starting in the 1980’s, the official policy of the United States federal government towards cannabis was self-described war. Minority communities became the battleground, suffering incarceration rates for the victimless crimes of possession at 5 to 10 times the rate of white America. Many see the burgeoning cannabis industry as an opportunity to atone for that mistake. The question becomes – How? What does Social Equity mean?

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11:00am - 11:50pm

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Marketing Guidelines Workshop

Gloria Dutton – Fyllo, Ashley Rheingold – Terrapin Care Station, Michelle Wright – Heidbro Branding Agency

This workshop will guide cannabis and CBD business how to create a brand in a complex marketing landscape

Strict and vague marketing restrictions hold back cannabis advertisers from saying what they want about their products. It also limits the channels in which you can reach potential customers.
See how these panelists from both marketing and brand companies navigate this landscape and recommendations of how to build brand awareness with your consumers under these conditions.

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11:00am - 11:50pm

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Legislative Update

Senator Dominick Moreno, Benjamin Waters – Waters Public Affairs, Nico Pento – Terrapin Care Station

A mid-session update on legislation at the Colorado Capitol

Join us for a panel discussion on cannabis legislation pending at the 2020 Colorado General Assembly.

Dominick Moreno

Colorado State Senator

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Noon - 1:00pm

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Free Lunch

Lunch will be served courtesy of Alliance Financial Network

Larry Lipman of Alliance Financial Network will present "Financial Technology for banking and reducing IRS280E"

This luncheon is shaping up to be the crown jewel of the conference! The biggest names to join us on March 6th will be invited to sit at a Round Table. They will discuss the state of the cannabis industry, and maybe even field a question or two from the select gathering of VIP ticket holders and sponsors.

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1:15pm - 2:00pm

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Cannabinoid Manufacturing – What’s Next?

Sheilah Ophaug, CP-FS – Allay Consulting, Laura Eder – Mile High Labs, Rocco Iannapollo – Cannabis Kitchen Supplies, Scott Hansen – Botanacor

How to prepare for expected regulations around cannabinoid manufacturing

The goal of this breakout session is to establish a set of guidelines for CBD production and quality.

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1:15pm - 2:15pm

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IRS 280E Strategy Session

Evan Patterson – Cannabis Kitchen Supplies, Michele Boyer – Michele Boyer Associates, Jim Marty – Bridge West, Larry Lipman – Alliance Financial Network

Stop the madness!

Cannabis owners are taxed at rate judged as excessive by most. What can be done about it? Is there any hope? Surely there must be something we can do. Join us as we strategize solutions to this taxing problem.

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2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Fireside Chat With Congressman Perlmutter

Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-7), Michael Scanlon – 20/20 Growth Conferences

The author of the SAFE Banking Act will give us an overview of Congress and take questions from the audience

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3:30pm - 4:15pm

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Packaging Workshop

Nick Barbagallo – Cannabis Kitchen Supplies, Jack Grover – Grove Bags, Paul Botto – Lucid Green, Matt Greer – Gold Leaf Packaging, Ron Basak-Smith – Sana Packaging

A collaborative effort to establish proposed National Standards for Cannabis Packaging

With different states requiring different types of child resistant packaging and labeling, distributing cannabis across the United States is like navigating a Rube Goldberg maze. This breakout session will work to establish some proposed standards for states to adopt to provide some uniformity to the cannabis industry.

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3:30pm - 4:15pm

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Sustainability

Larina Scofield – Lucy Sky Boutique Cannabis, Boomer Potter – Del Mundo, Michael Glade – Sweet Leaf Capital, Kaitlin Urso – CDPHE

From Climate Change to One Use Plastics, How Cannabis Is Working To Be Sustainable

From climate change and pesticides to one use plastics and soil remediation, the cannabis industry is already doing a lot to leave the Earth better than we found it. This breakout session will discuss various actions cannabis companies can take to be more ecologically friendly.

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