Marijuana Business Conerence & Expo® #MJBizCon There’s a better way to navigate the challenges of the cannabis industry... MJardin is uniquely positioned to provide long-term cultivation solutions that increase yields, decrease costs, and add profits to your bottom line. We are cultivators, not consultants. Visit us: MJardin.com Table of Contents Conference Access Icons Your name badge displays icons to indicate your conference access. Use the key below to determine which events you have access Attendee Guidelines .............................................................................................................5 to. To purchase any separately ticketed events, please see a staff member at registration. Who’s Behind This Conference .........................................................................................6 From the Publisher ................................................................................................................7 MJBizCon Through the Years ...........................................................................................8 Conference Sessions OVERFLOW & Expo Halls Wednesday Sessions in Penn & Teller Theater Thank You to Our Sponsors .............................................................................................12 & Expo Halls Agenda-at-a-Glance ............................................................................................................16 W Expo Hall Access WEDNESDAY ONLY Full Agenda & Session Descriptions ............................................................................24 & Meals Only Expo Hall Access (no conference sessions) & Meals Only (no conference sessions) Meet Our Speakers ............................................................................................................36 Sponsor/Exhibitor Directory ..........................................................................................54 Th F THURSDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY New This Year in the Expo Halls .................................................................................104 Expo Hall Access Expo Hall Access & Meals Only & Meals Only (no conference sessions) (no conference sessions) Extra Conference Events ................................................................................................114 Conference Location Map ............................................................................................. 115 Marijuana Business MJBizCon Exhibitor Booth Listing ..................................................................................................118 Crash Course Science Symposium Expo Hall Map ......................................................................Inside Back Cover Foldout Women’s Marijuana New Investor Business Breakfast Networking Breakfast Copyright 2016 by Marijuana Business Daily®, a division of Anne Holland Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this guide was correct at time of printing and is subject to change without notice. #MJBizCon Mixer Benefit Event PAGE 4 | #MJBlZCON | MJBizCon.com 4 | #MJBlZCON PAGE MJBizCon.com Attendee Guidelines To ensure a great experience throughout MJBizCon, please take note of these show policies: No Badge = No Fun! All participants at the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo must have their official show badge visible on their front torso at all times. There are no exceptions to this rule for any participant. REPLACEMENT BADGES: Replacements are available. Participant must show a photo ID matching the registration, and a $50 reprint fee will apply. Original badge will 1be deactivated. Participant may need to wait in line for a reprint and risk missing key conference activities while the reprint is processed. Cannabis Use at MJBizCon Per MJBizCon’s agreement with the host venue, and in accordance with the professional nature of the event, the use, distribution or sale of any products containing THC is strictly prohibited at the event, in the exhibit hall, conference sessions, or any other function space where the event is conducted. Any individual who possesses, transports or consumes any THC-based products is solely responsible for his/her compliance with local and state 2regulations. After-Hours Events If you’re participating in affiliated events or afterparties, be aware that the Nevada Gaming Control Board has recently applied its no-tolerance policy regarding narcotics distribution to all bars and nightclubs in all gaming facilities. MJBizCon.com | #MJBlZCON | PAGE 5 | PAGE | #MJBlZCON MJBizCon.com The Gaming Control Board conforms to federal law concerning narcotics, including cannabis, and has jurisdiction over all gaming properties in Las Vegas. 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Wadsworth Blvd. Suite D200, Denver, CO 80227 Donna Pfledderer [email protected] • Phone: 401.354.7555 x1 Twitter: @MJBizDaily • www.MJBizDaily.com Co-founder Anne Holland From the Publisher The Epic Event At the start of 2016, I used my publisher’s letter in Marijuana Business Magazine to discuss the epic journey ahead for the year. And epic journeys must end with a destination….the definitive epic event of the year, the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo. I truly believe that well-executed tradeshows are critical to the health of any industry. It is people, not companies, who do business. The convergence of an industry’s members at a set destination for intense face-to-face interactions catalyzes commerce – commerce critical to the success of the companies that in turn create jobs, fund change, pay taxes and drive profits. Tradeshows create a forum for the exchange of ideas, best practices, innovation and leadership to move an industry forward. I have heard people say of the cannabis industry: “There’s an event every week!” and that they suffer from “tradeshow fatigue.” Undoubtedly, the competition in cannabis events is as fierce as in every channel of the industry. However, many of these events come up short of the big promises they make: the most important, the largest, the only place the cannabis industry does business. Others claim to be business-only, yet market to consumers on billboards and bus stops in an attempt to fill the hall. Marketing claims are easy. Delivering results takes hard work, integrity and a commitment to your customers’ success before claiming your own. Bottom line: There can only be one must-attend event. And you, the industry, have made it clear that the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo is the industry’s tradeshow. This year’s fifth annual event will host more attendees and exhibitors than any other cannabis business event held. Ever. Over the coming three days, the halls of MJBizCon will see more deals done, products launched, partnerships forged and capital invested than at any other time of the year. We thank you for the trust you put in Marijuana Business Daily’s editorial team, which curates the world-class programming at this event. We thank you for making the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo the fastest-growing tradeshow