The Maze Calendar

Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Financing Opportunities in Cannabis
2022-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Virtual
With great opportunity comes great challenges and unwanted attention. In order to maximize opportunities in financing the cannabis industry’s growth, both capital providers and operators need to navigate unique issues in multiple areas to minimize risks and develop best practices. This virtual panel will bring together expert advisors in multiple disciplines and operators to discuss the topics below. -Types of financing available and how legal requirements and obligations shape choices -Capital Provider shares what they look for in an operator and terms -Preserving collateral and asset value -Compliance with laws, including worker safety -Property/security -Liability Risks -Review of existing litigation against operators, owners, and officers -Importance of D&O, significant provisions Who Can Benefit From Attending? -Cannabis Industry CEOs -Cannabis Investors

Strategies for ESG and Sustainability Initiatives - to drive brand value
2022-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
We will be hosting a virtual webinar entitled ‘Strategies & Tactics for ESG and Sustainability Initiatives – to drive Business AND Brand Value for your organization’ starting at 9 AM PST on Tuesday, 6th December.
In two short, in-depth discussions, our guests will provide their respective insights on a range of topics critical to the successful build-out of the Hemp & Cannabis Industry in alignment with Sustainable Development to help deliver Business AND Brand Value.
Schedule:
9.00 – 9.05 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks – Patrick McCartan, CEO / Co-Founder, Regennabis
9.05 – 9.10 AM: Introducing our Panelists & the “Run of Play” – Geoff Trotter, CGO / Co-Founder, Regennabis
9.10 – 9.30 AM: Guest One – “ESG Strategies & Tactics for the Cannabis Industry – a Practitioner’s Perspective” with guest panelist, Hilary Black, Cannabis Executive, Innovator & Advocate.
9.35 – 9.55 AM: Guest Two – “A Roadmap to Sustainability – Navigating a Path Forward” with guest panelist, Dimitar Vlahov, Senior Sustainability & Regeneration Strategist.
9.55 – 10.00 AM: General Q&A and Closing Remarks – Patrick McCartan
Moderated by Geoff Trotter & Patrick McCartan, Co-Founders, Regennabis

5th Annual Cannabis Conference
2022-12-06 08:00 - 2022-12-08 17:00 UTC | Virtual
Cowen’s 5th Annual Cannabis Conference will be held virtually between December 6 & December 8, 2022. This three-day virtual conference will comprise topical panel discussions with C-Suite presenters hosted by Cowen research analysts and Washington Research Group along with virtual one-on-one meetings.
*Cowen conferences and events are intended for institutional clients and corporate clients of the firm. They are not open to media or retail investors.

Post-Election Webinar: Where are the New Adult-Use Business Opportunities
2022-12-05 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Virtual
What do the results of the November 2022 elections mean for new licenses?
Which states offer the biggest opportunities for new operators? What can you do now to prepare for license applications?
Find out from our cannabis experts who have helped cannabis entrepreneurs win licenses and start businesses in 36 states.

Cannabis Career Institute Workshop
2022-12-04 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI, 02886, United States
Considering a career in the cannabis industry?
WE CAN HELP
If you’ve ever thought of pursuing a career in the cannabis industry or if you’d simply like to gain some valuable insights about this exciting new frontier, CANNABIS CAREER INSTITUTE can help.
CANNABIS CAREER INSTITUTE has been the leading cannabis industry education, training and job placement entity since 2009 and continues to be the best in the business.
CANNABIS CAREER INSTITUTE, with its impactful, chock-full-of-cannabis-knowledge, one-day workshops, empower! The seminars are enriching, eye-opening insights into the cannabis industry that must be experienced to fully grasp so that you can take your budding career aspirations into flight.
With the business of cannabis having now grown into a multi-billion dollar industry — with no end in sight — what are you waiting for?
Get into the cannabis industry and CRUSH IT!
Welcome to CANNABIS CAREER INSTITUTE.

Thought Leadership: Opportunities & Challenges in Tri-State Cannabis Markets
2022-12-01 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual
As America’s acceptance of legalized recreational cannabis continues to expand across our country, cannabis entrepreneurs are zeroing in on the Tri-State (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) marketplace as the next “Big Opportunity.”
However, the cannabis industry is not like an other, and the Tri-State marketplace posts challenges to new operators in the areas of social equity, tax, and employment. Join us to learn top strategies for the region!
With the knowledge of experienced business consultants to the industry, the Tri-State Cannabis Chamber of Commerce is poised to prepare new cannabis operators to best take advantage of the emerging business landscape.

Cannabis Beauty: Opportunities for skin care products
2022-12-01 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Virtual
CBD has already begun to show up in a variety of skincare products and minor cannabinoids show promise for addressing common skin issues. Join New Frontier Data and Purissima for an intriguing discussion about the future of cannabis-based beauty.

New York Cannabis Regulations with the Office of Cannabis Management
2022-11-30 16:00 UTC | Virtual
The highly anticipated, proposed regulations for the New York Cannabis industry have been released. On The Revel’s Jason Starr, is facilitating a conversation with the Office of Cannabis Management’s Chief Equity Officer, Damian Fagon, and Senior Policy Director, Axel Bernabe to discuss the agency’s approach and proposed industry architecture. Please join this live stream to learn and ask questions.

Mohawk Valley November Meeting
2022-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Nail Creek Pub & Brewery, 720 Varick Street, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Mohawk Valley November Meeting
Join our town hall-style meeting to discuss existing and recently released draft regulations.

Science of Cannabis Symposium
2022-11-18 08:30 - 2022-11-19 15:30 UTC | Monroe Community College, 1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
We are back with a BANG! In collaboration with E&E cannabis & ROCNORML, please join us for a spectacular two-day event all about the science of cannabis, the plant that brings us together.
You will hear cannabis science presentations from subject-matter-experts followed by a Q&A with those experts. There will also be a variety of panels, ranging from science-focused to community-focused and future-focused topics.
These exciting topics include the genetic science of cannabis, endocannabinoid receptors, analytical testing, reclaiming access, cultivation + processing 101, retail fundamentals, compliance, employment, and entrepreneurship!

reSURGEnce 2022: Building Black Businesses Back Better
2022-11-17 09:00 - 2022-11-18 17:00 UTC | Brooklyn Navy Yard, BLDG 92, 4TH FLOOR - 63 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
reSURGEnce 2022 business conference for Black Church and Black Businesses, is the first step in a year-long campaign that will help to fuel a renewed flame for the development and growth of Black businesses. This campaign is a collaboration of The New York Christian Times and several key community-based organizations and government agencies.
Purposeful in our commitment to helping develop and strengthen Black-owned businesses, reSURGEnce 2022 will host a series of business forums and conferences that will bring together Black businesses, churches, and community not-for-profits and link them with resources and institutions, governments, and corporations to facilitate funding,
procurement, sales, and marketing, trade, training, and a wide range of services and business exchange.

NYCTC CANNABIS CAREER FAIR AT RISE RADIO
2022-11-16 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Rise Radio, 57 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, United States
Please join us for an eventful and informative evening. Registration and RSVP are mandatory for this event. MENU AND BAR PROVIDED BY RISE RADIO. Space is limited.
The New York State Cannabis Workforce Initiative is a collaboration between the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and the Workforce Development Institute. Our mission is to promote and support social equity in the adult-use cannabis market by providing quality workforce development and legal education.

Cannabis Small Business Series: Cannabis Real Estate & Zoning
2022-11-15 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Brooklyn Heights Library, 286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
The legal Cannabis Industry in New York is starting to come to life. The Business & Career Center in partnership with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project presents a six-program series for those interested in starting a business in this budding industry.
Tuesday, November 15 | Cannabis Real Estate & Zoning: Finding the Spot – Cannabis Real Estate, Land Use, and Local Approval

MJBiz Associations Day
2022-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Associations Day at MJBizCon 2022 will bring together over 40 non-profits and associations driving the industry forward. Attendees can meet and network with top groups and learn more about how you can get involved with their important work. Associations involved represent one of the following pillars: professional development and inclusion, sustainability and community development, and legal advocacy.
Associations Day is free to attend, but you must pre-register.

Blunt Brunch Las Vegas Social (sold out)
2022-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Private Venue, United States
We are so excited to end our 2022 National event tour in Las Vegas during Cannabis week!
We cannot wait to bring over 250+ women in cannabis together for an afternoon of networking, light appetizers and empowering conversations with our sponsors and guests!
Ticket: Your ticket includes general admission to the event, 3 hours of networking, and light appetizers
Stay tuned for more details!
Hosted by Adelia Carrillo, CMO of EventHi and Parisa Rad President of Fourtwenty Collections, and co-founder of Blunt Brunch
Interested in becoming a sponsor for Blunt Brunch Las Vegas? Email sponsorships@bluntbrunch.com

National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit
2022-11-15 08:30 - 2022-11-16 16:00 UTC | Eaton DC, 1201 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Join Tribal & Congressional leaders for a historic gathering to learn from Indigenous cannabis experts & network with other professionals.

MJBizCon
2022-11-15 - 2022-11-18 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
One business mistake can cost you millions. The right connections can make you millions. That’s where MJBizCon comes in.
Everything you and your cannabis operation needs to grow, innovate or sell can be found at MJBizCon.
MJBizCon is where over 35,000 cannabis executives from around the world unite to get industry deals done, hear the latest industry trends and insights into the current political landscape, source the right solution providers, and gain knowledge from leaders in the industry who have made mistakes and wins.
And this year, you’ll find even MORE of everything. More exhibitors, forums, expo hall theaters, networking opportunities and experiences than ever before. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned cannabis executive you’ll find everything you need all under one roof.
1,400+ Exhibitors
320,000+ Square Feet of Expo Hall
140+ Speakers
6 Pre-Show Forums
Countless Networking Opportunities

Catch A Cont@ct Career Summit
2022-11-12 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Seneca One Tower, 1 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
The @nys_connect’s Catch a Cont@ct Career Summit is coming to Buffalo! Stop by next Saturday from 10 am – 3 pm for a day of industry speakers, vendors, networking, and job opportunity.

Cannabis Career Institute Workshop
2022-11-12 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | INCUBAKD, 220 W. 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, United States

New York One Day Medical Marijuana Masterclass Workshop
2022-11-12 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Hampton Inn Brooklyn Downtown, 125 Flatbush Ave Ext., Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, current business owner, or looking to start a new career in the cannabis industry, the One Day Recreational/Medical Marijuana Masterclass Workshop Certification Program is the most comprehensive educational opportunity available to gain the essential knowledge you need to succeed.

Women in Cannabis FRIENDSGIVING Networking Event
2022-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Work’N’Roll, 164 W. 25th Street, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Join us on November 10th as we collaborate with Work n Roll NYC’s Premier “Friendly” Co-Working Space in Chelsea for our Women in Cannabis Networking Social with a Friendsgiving theme of giving back to our community!
Have a Mocktail!! Shop in our Brand Boutique and meet their Founders!
Thank you to our Sponsors The Cannabis Workforce Initiative, Etain Health and Pax for contributing to our event!

The Dispensary Experience: Understanding Cannabis Consumers Who Source From Retail Dispensaries
2022-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | NY
Strategies for attracting new consumers to a dispensary are important, but retaining customers is the key to long-term success. Join New Frontier Data in exploring the characteristics and habits of consumers who purchase from dispensaries, what keeps them coming back, and how to maintain their loyalty.

Cannademix Career Conference & Job Fair
2022-11-10 12:00 - 19:00 UTC | HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
Cannademix is back at Hudson County Community College! Join us for an experience highlighting the Education, Operations, and Culture of NJ.

High Garden Anniversary
2022-11-04 20:00 - 23:30 UTC | Work’N’Roll, 164 W. 25th Street, New York, NY, 10001, United States
November 4th 8PM – late, come celebrate HighGarden’s 1 Year Anniversary + the launch of a new collaboration between HG + Work and Roll. DJ, food, drinks, smoke and lots of homies.
Open the door to the Hidden Garden… Where cafe vibes + cannabis collide in a weekly loft party at Work and Roll Chelsea NYC. Experience delicious crafted beverages, fresh brewed coffee, and a sexy snack menu curated by HighGarden. Move and groove to some of the best performances of HighGarden’s first year. Live DJ lineup, musical performances, photo booth, raffles and more!

The Parent's Perspective
2022-11-04 16:20 - 17:30 UTC | NY
A Cannabis Conversation: A Parent’s Perspective
We will have an open and honest conversation about medical cannabis from the lens of being a parent. Parents as Entrepreneurs? Parents as Medical Patients? Parents with children who use medical cannabis? Parents as consumers?
Our panelists are:
Gena Surphlis Founder / CEO 024™ @discover024
Rebecca Abraham, RN, BSN President / Founder Acute on Chronic @acuteonchronicrn420
Amy Chin Founder / CEO Calm Better Days @calm_better_days
Tanya Osborne Director of Community Women Grow @womengrow / Founder of @thecannadiva
This is a Curaleaf #FirstFriday event
The is a virtual event and will be streamed live on all of our social channels #Facebook #LinkedIn #Twitter #YouTube
Register via the link in @womengrow bio to be added to their mailing list!

Hudson Valley Full-day Conference
2022-11-04 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
What to Expect
With the passing of New York State legislation in Spring of 2021, New York State is on the verge of unprecedented opportunity. A billion-dollar medical marijuana, hemp and legal weed industry is about to launch in New York State.
Entrepreneurs and cannabis industry professionals are readying themselves – learning about regulations and possible paths forward, making connections, establishing teams and foundations and preparing business plans.
NY Cannabis Insider is here to help the state’s cannabis industry surge forward by providing reliable, timely and important information to help inform this new business sector.
Our in-person conferences showcase the best and brightest industry thought leaders sharing their knowledge and expertise on topics critical for those looking to start their cannabis ventures along with networking time to connect industry professionals navigating the New York State cannabis landscape together.
Who Attends
Throughout 2022, over 800 cannabis insiders from NYS and beyond have attended our conferences and meetups both virtual and in-person. Our events are attended by industry professionals, lobbyists and entrepreneurs looking to start their own cannabis business, as well as those from cannabis-adjacent businesses such as legal, security, retail, banking, finance, construction, engineering, consultation and medical expertise.

Black Cannabiz Expo and Conference
2022-11-03 - 2022-11-05 | New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Oleans, LA, United States
Join hundreds of BIPOC cannabis founders, professionals and consumers as we gather together in New Orleans to build an industry that we can be proud of.
Black CannaBiz Expo 22 is your opportunity to be inspired, to network and to learn from the leading Black and Brown voices in cannabis today.

Hall of Flowers Santa Rosa
2022-10-05 - 2022-10-06 | Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404, United States
Hall of Flowers Santa Rosa is the OG show. It’s where Hall of Flowers began 4 years ago. Santa Rosa is our largest show! It’s spread throughout the campus of the Sonoma County Fairgrounds situated in the middle of Sonoma Wine country. Hall of Flowers Santa Rosa, our Fall show, combines new products, technology, speakers, and education, attracting retail buyers from across the state, predominantly our NorCal partners. Come meet up with the rest of the cannabis industry at the biggest brand and retailer event in the industry.

MJ Unpacked
2022-09-28 - 2022-09-30 | MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Show off your brand at MJ Unpacked to THC brand and retail executives and investors from around the nation at this one-of-a-kind event so your company can expand—and compete—as new opportunities emerge.
