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OFFICIAL CONFERENCE GUIDE NEW ORLEANS MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER MJBIZCON.COM/NEXT LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO Welcome to the newest addition in the family of MJBizCon events: MJBizConNEXT! MJBizDaily is always focused on the evolving education and networking needs of the cannabis industry. As we look to 2018 and beyond, providing a platform for the industry to thinking and acting with more long-term vision has become paramount. As young as the industry still remains, we’ve achieved a point of maturity where best practices and repeatable models are established and now being refined. As a result, MJBizConNEXT has been designed from the ground up to showcase to the cannabis industry – and the broader audience watching us – what the possibilities beyond the current horizon are for this marketplace. As the cannabis industry continues to build new models for business solutions and adapt best practices from other industries to apply to our own unique needs, it is important that the professionals building a path forward solve for today’s challenges and those of tomorrow. There is plenty on offer here for professionals at all stages of their cannabis careers. What’s NEXT for you: winning a plant-touching license? Jumping the gap to getting your doors open? Scaling your business by swapping the latest techniques with other experts? Or perhaps you’re prepping for an M&A event. Whatever your goal, there is a session, connection or business solution ready to help you get to the next level at MJBizConNEXT. At this event, we aren’t just preparing for what’s next for the cannabis industry. We’re building it, together. Enjoy the show! Cassandra Farrington President & CEO Marijuana Business Daily TABLE OF CONTENTS Attendee Guidelines ..............................................................................................................4 Get the Best NEXT Experience Now ................................................................................. 7 Convention Floor Maps .........................................................................................................8 What’s New At Next? ............................................................................................................9 Expo Hall Map ........................................................................................................................10 Exhibitor List .......................................................................................................................... 12 NEXT Live! Stage Sessions ................................................................................................ 14 Keynote Speakers ................................................................................................................ 15 Pre-Conference Sessions .................................................................................................. 16 Innovation Battlefield ........................................................................................................ 23 Affiliated Events ................................................................................................................... 25 Agenda-At-A-Glance ...........................................................................................................27 Session Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 31 Future #MJBizCon Events .................................................................................................. 51 Who’s Behind NEXT? .......................................................................................................... 52 Sponsors ................................................................................................................................ 53 Thank You ............................................................................................................................. 55 We want to see you get social! #MJBizCon. | Tag MJBizDaily on the following platforms: NEW ORLEANS | MAY 9-11 | 2018 ATTENDEE GUIDELINES Anne Holland Ventures, Inc. is located at 2750 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Suite D-200, Denver, Colorado 80227. Marijuana Business Daily, a division of Anne Holland Ventures Inc., and Anne Holland Ventures, Inc. are collectively referred to as “Show Management.” Show Management produces and manages MJBizCon. MJBizCon is hereinafter referred to as “Show.” Any individual attending the Show, in any capacity, including but not limited to, attendees, exhibitors, and speakers, hereby accept the terms and conditions of the Show, as set forth herein. A. REGISTRATION Registrant instructs, up to fourteen days before the official first day of the Show. The service charge for transferring Registration is $50.00, in addition to any amounts already 1. AGE RESTRICTION. paid. Registrant should contact customer service to No one under the age of 18 will be permitted to attend the modify the Registrant’s name. Show under any circumstances. 4. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION. 2. REGISTRATION Refunds are available up to forty-five days before the Registrant shall refer to any individual who registers official first day of the Show (“Refund Deadline”). Requests for the Show, including but not limited to Attendees, for a refund must be submitted by the Refund Deadline. Exhibitors, and Speakers, but has not yet obtained The service charge for processing a refund is $50.00, in a Badge. Registration shall mean information that a addition to any amounts already paid. Registrant submits to register for access to the Show. Refunds are unavailable any time after the expiration of 3. MODIFYING REGISTRATION INFORMATION. the Refund Deadline without documented bereavement, military leave, or medical leave. Customer service will modify registration information up to fourteen days before the official first day of the Show. The service charge for modifying information related to Show access is $50.00. Customer service may be contacted at (401) 354-7555, ext. 1. or customerservice@ MJBizDaily.com. B. BADGING Show Management is committed to providing a secure a. DEADLINE TO TRANSFER REGISTRATION. and safe experience. To ensure a smooth badging process, Upon Registrant’s request, Show Management will please comply with the following. transfer Registration to another individual, as designated by Registrant, up to fourteen days before the official 1. VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED first day of the Show. The service charge for transferring FOR CHECK-IN. Registration is $50.00, in addition to any amounts already paid. Registrant should contact customer service to The credential that Show Management issues a Registrant officially transfer Registration to another individual. after Registrant presents a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in is herein referred to as “Badge.” To pick up a Badge on-site, Registrant must appear in-person and b. DEADLINE TO MODIFY REGISTERED NAME. present a government-issued photo ID that matches Upon Registrant’s request, Show Management will Registrant’s legal name. modify the Registrant’s name to reflect the new name, as 4 MJBIZCON.COM/NEXT | #MJBIZCON NEW ORLEANS | MAY 9-11 | 2018 ATTENDEE GUIDELINES CONTINUED a. BADGE RECIPIENT. C. DURING THE SHOW Badge Recipient is herein defined as any individual who receives a Badge, including but not limited to, attendees, exhibitors, and speakers. 1. USE OF NAME AND LIKENESS. Show Management may capture Badge Recipient’s image on video or in photos. Show Management shall have b. BADGE PHOTO. the right in perpetuity to use Badge Recipient’s name, Badges will feature a photo ID of Badge Recipient. Badge image, and likeness in connection with the Show. Show Recipient may upload photos in advance upon registering, Management is permitted, although not obligated, to or such photos will be taken on-site. include Badge Recipient’s name as a credit in connection with the image. c. BADGE MUST REMAIN VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE SHOW. a. GRANTS. Each Badge Recipient must visibly display Badge Badge Recipient hereby grants Show Management and Recipient’s Badge on Badge Recipient’s front torso, Show Management’s assigns, licensees, and successors at all times, without exception. the right to use candid group photos or videos without securing additional permission. d. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS TO ID BADGE RECIPIENT. b. RELEASE. Show Management reserves the right to request a photo ID to verify that the individual wearing the Badge matches Badge Recipient releases Show Management and Show the Badge photo and name. Management’s assigns, licensees, and successors from any claims that may arise regarding the use of my image, including any claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, or infringement of moral rights, rights of publicity, or 2. REPLACEMENT BADGES. copyright. Replacement Badges are available for individuals who have not been removed for violating any of the Show’s Terms and Conditions as described herein. The service 2. DRESS CODE FOR SHOW. charge for reprinting a replacement Badge is $50.00, in addition to any amounts already paid. Badge Recipient Show Management strongly recommends business or must show a photo ID matching the original registration business casual attire. Revealing or unkempt attire that information. Show Management will deactivate the original would be deemed inappropriate in a standard professional Badge. Badge Recipient assumes the risk of missing office environment is prohibited. Show activities while Show Management reprints the replacement Badge. 5 MJBIZCON.COM/NEXT