Join the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight
Market Spotlight: New Jersey
March 4th, 2025
This premier event, focused on high-impact networking, offers a chance to connect and create lasting business relationships. Engage with top
industry figures in structured sessions and casual mixers, turning each interaction into a potential business breakthrough. It’s more than networking,
it’s where the future of cannabis in New Jersey (and beyond) is shaped. Be part of the defining conversation.
Join us and…
Discover New Jersey’s burgeoning cannabis market potential and retail opportunities
Examine supply chain logistics and cultivation challenges in a newly legal landscape
Navigate New Jersey’s regulatory framework and compliance for cannabis businesses
Discuss strategies for shifting the illicit market to a regulated, legal framework
Network with New Jersey state officials, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors
Gain insights from high-profile figures and pioneers in the cannabis industry
Explore the role of cannabis lounges as unique tourism attractions near NYC
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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Speakers
Our list of speakers, sponsors and attendees is growing every day. Take a look at some of our confirmed speakers.
March 4th Agenda
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8:30 AM - 9:40 AM | Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Presentation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:40 AM - 9:45 AM | Opening Remarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM | Keynote | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Panel With New Jersey outpacing New York in 2024 cannabis sales, how can your business ensure it grows alongside the market in 2025? This panel explores key strategies for leveraging momentum, staying competitive, and setting the stage for record-breaking success in the coming year. Ankur Rungta, C3 Industries Debra Borchardt, Green Market Report Julie Winter, AYR Wellness Richie Proud, iAnthus Trip McDermott, Verano | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | Panel Investors are focusing on retail to achieve quicker returns within 1-2 years, shifting away from long-term waits for profitability. Discover strategies for aligning with this new timeline and maximizing short-term investment outcomes. Dan Neville, Advanced Flower Capital Karl Frederic, Clark Hill Law Patrick Rea, Poseidon Steven Ernest, Chicago Atlantic Tahira Rehmatullah, Highlands Venture Partners | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:05 AM - 11:25 AM | Panel Rachel Wright, CPA, VERDANT Strategies Seth Yakatan, Katan Associates Lou Magazzu, Law Offices of Louis N. Magazzu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:25 AM - 11:55 AM | Panel How to stock your shelves with the hottest products and who drives these decisions. Do your picks truly impact customer demand or will people buy whatever you have? Bran Noonan, OGeez! Ben Burstein, LeafLink Jacqueline Ferraro, Cannability Michael Piermont, iAnthus Shane Fairbrother, HARA Supply | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:55 AM - 12:15 PM | Fireside David Fettner, Grow America Kate Juliano, GTI Nick Richards, Greenspoon Marder LLP Jesce Horton, Plant Fidelity Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Meal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Panel Set your business up for success from day one. This panel will explore how to implement winning strategies to drive immediate revenue, position your retail operation competitively, and adapt to the fast-changing cannabis market in New Jersey. Gabriella Wilday, Molly Ann Farms Jenny Lamboy, Hybrid Marketing Jill Cohen, Elevated by CannaBossLady Kris Ciccarelli, Flowhub Tahir Johnson, Simply Pure Trenton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM | Stay updated on New Jersey’s cannabis regulations, including $1 billion in 2024 sales, new consumption area endorsements, and evolving legal changes. Learn how these developments impact your business and what’s next. Christopher Riggs, NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Dianna Houenou, NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Susanna Puntel, ATACH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM | What it takes to become an attractive M&A target in today’s market—are your profitability, EBITDA, and cash flow where they need to be, and what steps can you take to get there? Donny Moskovic, Katz & Associates Jeanne Sullivan, Arcview Ventures` Leah Heise, Wolf Meyer Marc Claybon, Crowe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM | Understand how financiers evaluate assets like real estate, brand value, sales, and profits. Gain insights into what matters most and how to maximize your business’s appeal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM | As East Coast cannabis markets mature, can your products match the quality and reputation of the West Coast's legendary cannabis? Does achieving this standard require local expertise, or is bringing in West Coast talent the key to standing out? Join the discussion on elevating product quality and winning consumer trust. Dan Saita, North Lake Supply Joshua Krane, Garden Greens Randy Lanier, Freedom Grow Stella Morrison, CannaContent Will Bowden, Grasshopper Farms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM | Presentation Amy Larson, Rx Green Technologies Derek Ross, Nova Farms Kelly Heinichen, iAnthus Sarah Trent, Valley Wellness | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:35 PM - 4:10 PM | Panel Explore the symbiotic relationship between brands and dispensaries. Can a strong brand drive dispensary sales, and how can dispensaries help amplify brand success? Strategies to create a mutually beneficial ecosystem that boosts revenue and builds loyalty. Brian Adams, Nimbus Cannabis Co. Carl Tirella Jr., Budr Cannabis Jon Lowen, Surfside Laurie Parfitt, LKP Impact Consulting Luna Stower, Ispire Ricky Williams, Highsman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:10 PM - 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Meal |
The Venue
110 Davidson Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873
NBPAC features two state-of-the-art theatrical venues in the Elizabeth Ross Johnson and Arthur Laurents Theaters, dedicated studios, collaborative work spaces for arts organizations across the region, as well as 207 residential apartments and public parking.
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