Market Spotlight: California

This exclusive event, centered on high-impact networking, provides an opportunity to forge lasting business connections. Interact with leading industry professionals through organized sessions and informal mixers, transforming each encounter into a potential business opportunity.

With the federal reclassification of marijuana, many experts anticipate a revitalization of the state’s cannabis market. Be part of this pivotal discussion. Join us.

Join us and discover:

  • In-depth understanding of the current investment landscape and future opportunities in cannabis

  • Clarity on the existing policy in California

  • Perspectives on how the California cannabis model can influence and guide emerging markets in Latin America and Asia

  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders, investors, and policymakers

  • And much more!

Wednesday, October 8

Delta Hotels By Marriott
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Who should attend?

Are you ready to cultivate growth in the cannabis industry? Join us!

This event is the ultimate gathering for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals looking to thrive in the cannabis market.

  • Dispensary Owners & Managers

  • Cannabis Brand Leaders

  • C-Suite Leaders

  • Market Investors

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2024 Previous Speakers

Our list of speakers, sponsors and attendees is growing every day. Take a look at some of our confirmed speakers.

Tom Zuber
Tom Zuber
Zuber Lawler
Managing Partner
Seth Yakatan
Seth Yakatan
Katan Associates
Co-Founder
Sara Betesh
Sara Betesh
Betesh Buying Group
Founder and Head of Merchandising
Nichole West
Nichole West
California Brand House
Director of Sales and Marketing
Laurie Holcomb
Laurie Holcomb
Gold Flora
CEO
Lauren Carpenter
Lauren Carpenter
Embarc
Co-Founder & CEO
Joshua Hirschey
Joshua Hirschey
Timeless Vapes
President
Jesse Redmond
Jesse Redmond
Water Tower Research
Head of Cannabis
Jerred Kiloh
Jerred Kiloh
UCBA
President
Ophelia Chong
Ophelia Chong
Ask Ophelia
Founder
Drew Mathews
Drew Mathews
Green Life Business Group Inc.
CEO
George Sadler
George Sadler
Gelato
Co-Founder & CEO
Hirsh Jain
Hirsh Jain
Ananda Strategy
Founder
Kendra Stocking
Kendra Stocking
Natura
Director of Sales
Jocelyn Sheltraw
Jocelyn Sheltraw
Budist
Co-founder & CEO
Laurie Parfitt
Laurie Parfitt
LKP Impact Consulting
Founder & CEO
Brian Applegarth
Brian Applegarth
Applegarth Strategies
Owner/Founder
Chang Yi
Chang Yi
Smoakland
Chief Legal Officer
Teddy Cabugos
Teddy Cabugos
Sunstone Brands
President
Scott Schmidt
Scott Schmidt
Emerald Village West Hollywood
Executive Director
Lauren Fontein
Lauren Fontein
The Artist Tree
Founder and Chief Compliance Officer
Erin Warady
Erin Warady
Travel Santa Ana
Founding Board Member
Caleb Counts
Caleb Counts
Connected Cannabis
CEO & Co-Founder
Jesse Burns
Jesse Burns
GrasslandsCannabis
CMO
Dustin Milner
Dustin Milner
Talarya Brands
CEO
Annie Fleshman
Annie Fleshman
Flowhub
VP of Marketing
Ron Gershoni
Ron Gershoni
Jetty Extracts
Chief Executive Officer
Jason McKnight
Jason McKnight
Green Label RX
Founder & CEO
Dennis O’Malley
Dennis O’Malley
Echtrai Corp
Founder and Principal
Rachel Wright
Rachel Wright
Verdant Strategies
Founder & CEO
Lisa Weser
Lisa Weser
Trailblaze
Founder and CEO
Jamie Evans
Jamie Evans
The Herb Somm
Author & Founder
Dustin Moore
Dustin Moore
Embarc
Co-Founder
DJ Saul
DJ Saul
Khalifa Kush
CEO
Scott Vasterling
Scott Vasterling
Humboldt Family Farms
Founder
Lee Fraser
Lee Fraser
Planet 13
Chief Admin Officer
Sierra Elaina
Sierra Elaina
Lehua Brands
Chief Executive Officer
Chelsea Kossower
Chelsea Kossower
Puffco
VP of Global Expansion
Nicole Elliott
Nicole Elliott
California Department of Cannabis Control
Director
Maha Haq
Maha Haq
Maha Haq
Social consumption consultant; lounges and spaces
Janet Jackim
Janet Jackim
Zuber Lawler
Partner
Guy Rocourt
Guy Rocourt
GR Consulting
CEO
Kai Kirk
Kai Kirk
Blaze
Chief Product Officer
Rusty Wilenkin
Rusty Wilenkin
Old Pal
Co-Founder/CEO
Eric Gutshall
Eric Gutshall
Jointly
Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer
Kenny Morrison
Kenny Morrison
CQ Drinks
Founder
Tim Dodd
Tim Dodd
Sweet Flower
CEO/Co-Founder
Raza Lawrence
Raza Lawrence
Zuber Lawler
Counsel
Lauren Laplante
Lauren Laplante
Spokes Digital
Chief Growth Officer
Kyle Kazan
Kyle Kazan
Chairman & CEO
Co-Founder
Paul Jacobson
Paul Jacobson
Rove
CEO
Mark Simonian
Mark Simonian
Haven
COO
Wesley Hein
Wesley Hein
Mammoth Distribution
Head of Global Brand Initiatives & Public Policy
Pablo Zuanic
Pablo Zuanic
Zuanic & Associates
Managing Partner
Devin Penhall
Devin Penhall
Timeless Refinery
GM of California
Kendra Clark
Kendra Clark
Connected Cannabis
General Counsel
Anthony Green
Anthony Green
Sales
EVP
Nohtal Partansky
Nohtal Partansky
Sorting Robotics
Founder & CEO
Steve Podell
Steve Podell
Hyroad; Operating Partner Cypress Ascendant Holdings
CEO & Co-Founder
Matthew Shterenberg
Matthew Shterenberg
Deeproots Partners
CEO and Co-Founder
Adam Banke
Adam Banke
Hyroad
Co-founder and COO
Angela Pih
Angela Pih
BrandTrust
Founder
Rachelle Gordon
Rachelle Gordon
GreenState
Editor
Sue Carlton
Sue Carlton
Chief of Marketing Crockett Family Farms.
Owner of Ranchera Familia + Moon Valley Creek Ranch
Keith Cich
Keith Cich
Kanha
Co-Founder
Abbey Higginbotham
Abbey Higginbotham
Benzinga
Event Columnist
Bill Levers
Bill Levers
Beard Bros. Pharms
Co-Founder
Sahar Ayinehsazian
Sahar Ayinehsazian
Vicente LLP
Partner
Micah Anderson
Micah Anderson
LEEF Brands
CEO

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The Venue

Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove, CA

Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove California, is a premier entertainment venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and rich history in the music and entertainment industry.

Located in the heart of Anaheim, this iconic venue has hosted a diverse array of events, from live concerts to corporate gatherings. Its mission is to create a welcoming space that fosters creativity, community, and unforgettable experiences, making it the perfect venue for a Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight event.

Address: 12021 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840

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