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Land of Opportunity for Hemp and Cannabis Ancillary Businesses

Marijuana and hemp legalization have created immense opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to start businesses and generate wealth, and not just for those who have the risk tolerance and access to capital needed to enter the plant-touching side of the industry. Some of the most profitable companies in the cannabis industry don’t touch the plant […]

Balancing Social Responsibility and the Bottom Line

Being a good corporate citizen is a good business practice. The newly emerging cannabis industry has the opportunity to get ahead of the curve and establish best practices for good corporate citizenship – be it giving back to the community, sustainability or some other issue. This can seem daunting to some businesses that may see […]

Asia and Oceania’s Markets

Even with a modest number of patients, Australia represents one of the largest medical cannabis markets outside North America. Meanwhile, New Zealanders will decide in the 2020 election whether to legalize recreational marijuana, several Asian countries are developing their medical cannabis frameworks, and China could become the hemp powerhouse of the world. You’ll get insights […]

Investing in U.S. Cannabis and Hemp Industries: Current Landscape and Changes Ahead

From the rapid expansion of multistate operators in the United States to the launch of new U.S. markets and the rapid deployment of capital into the hemp space since the Farm Bill’s passage, the cannabis investment landscape in America is rife with opportunities. But the constant state of change in the U.S. cannabis industry makes […]

Opportunities in Africa

In the past few years, the southern Africa countries of Lesotho and Zimbabwe saw opportunities in the international cannabis markets, and now they are preparing to export. You’ll get insights on: How the licensing systems work in these two countries. Why investors and companies should be excited about African countries becoming suppliers of medical cannabis. […]

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The Right Approach: Entering the American Cannabis Market

The largest marijuana market in the world, by a wide margin, is the United States. But the American cannabis industry exists on a state-by-state basis, where regulations and business conditions vary significantly by market and opportunities for plant-touching companies can be scarce. This session will provide an overview of the U.S. marijuana market, highlighting the […]

Best Practices for Post-Merger Integration

Mergers and acquisitions have been changing the face of the global cannabis industry, particularly in North America. The trend is expected to continue. How a deal is structured and executed – including the post-merger integration process – will determine the fate of any merger. In this session, you’ll hear from an industry executive who spearheaded […]

Update on Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America attracted significant interest during the past couple of years because of the cannabis-production opportunities several countries offer. Uruguay was the first country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide, Colombia has attracted a majority of foreign investment commitments, and Jamaica has been leading the Caribbean. You’ll get insights on: The current status […]

Show Me the Money: Being Attractive to Investors

The United States is arguably the center of capital in the cannabis industry, so what can companies do to get investment from there – and from other countries? Should they be turning mainly to public or private money? You’ll get insights on: What to prepare for before interacting with potential investors. What investors are looking […]

Europe’s Emerging Markets

Because Germany’s medical cannabis market is larger than the rest of Europe combined, so the European industry is dependent on what happens there. This could change once other large European countries legalize or further develop their already existing but too restrictive medical frameworks. You’ll get insights on: Why the United Kingdom, France and Spain will […]

CBD Deep Dive: A World of Regulations and Where To Start

Based on rampant consumer demand, CBD is currently the fastest-growing sector in the global cannabis industry and offers a multitude of opportunities for businesses worldwide. This session will take a deep dive into the regulatory landscape as well as considerations for international opportunities. You’ll get insights on: Best practices and keys to navigating CBD regulations […]

Europe’s Producing Markets

Until recently, most companies and investors believed the opportunity in Europe consisted of supplying the continent from Canada. But that viewpoint began to change in the past couple of years when some European jurisdictions started allowing in-country cultivation. You’ll get insights on: Why different European countries started to allow domestic cultivation. The status of the […]

U.S. Hemp Legalization & How It Impacts the International Market

The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill was landmark legislation that changed the game not only for the U.S. hemp industry but also for the international market—specifically the cannabinoid supply chain. This session will look at issues that impact the global supply chain, including the novel foods concept in Europe, acres planted to hemp and production capability […]

Next Round: Raising Capital in the Global Market

There may be a trend of sell Canada, buy U.S., but capital is global. What can expanding companies do to make the best capital decisions and how can they prepare best to get access to such capital? Learn from experienced investors in the field who will offer vital perspectives that could help your cannabis business […]

European Powerhouse: Germany’s Cannabis Market

Germany is the largest medical cannabis market outside North America, partially explained by the fact that statutory health insurers are generally obligated to cover medical marijuana. Currently, the country is dependent on imports, which has created a big opportunity that many countries and companies are trying to capitalize on through exports. However, entry barriers are […]

Exploring Opportunities in the Global Hemp Market

The 2018 Farm Bill opened opportunities in the hemp industry not only in the U.S. but on a global scale with businesses in new and traditional hemp-producing countries and regions looking for international hemp business prospects. This session will examine where the strongest business and investment opportunities lie in the North American, European, Asian and […]

International Pub Crawl on the Show Floor

Join cannabis professionals from around the world for this free, two-hour networking event on the show floor. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet and connect with professionals from across the industry, while enjoying internationally themed appetizers and cocktails from around the world. *This session was produced in partnership with […]

Good Reputation: Who Has It and How to Get It

What are the most reputable cannabis companies in Canada? One of the country’s top pollsters surveyed the Canadian population over the summer to answer that very question. In this session, Dave Scholz, vice president at Montreal-based Leger and a reputation expert, is going to unveil his exclusive findings. He’s also going to talk about how […]

Target Acquired: Finding the Perfect Acquisition for Your Company

Mergers and acquisitions continue to ramp up in the cannabis industry. Moreover, cross-border deals are surfacing as Canadian companies eye the U.S. market – and North American companies look overseas. You’ll get insights on: Understanding the benchmarks that investors and fund managers apply to operations when examining potential M&A deals. How M&A transactions are structured […]