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CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 — 1871, global nonprofit innovation hub, is hosting its second annual Cannabis Innovation Summit with execution partner Grown In on April 17, 2024. In this hybrid event, 250+ canna-tech startups, operators, investors, corporate partners, and public attendees will convene for a full day of programming centered around cannabis innovation.
The 2024 Cannabis Innovation Lab cohort will be highlighted at the event, with founders pitching their startups and showcasing their products and services in an immersive startup alley. Attendees can interact with key players in the cannabis and tech industries for valuable connections and live demos. Hoodie Analytics, Dentons, Illinois Equity Staffing,and World Business Chicago support the 2024 Summit.
“Our Cannabis Lab is a melting pot of the sharpest minds in technology and cannabis, all dedicated to pioneering the next frontier in canna-tech. We are committed to pioneering the future, leveraging innovation to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible. This summit is a confluence of visionaries and industry leaders, all united in their pursuit to shape the cannabis sector for generations to come,” said Betsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871. “Together, we stand at the forefront of progress. Join us in support of crafting tomorrow’s canna-tech landscape.”
“The 2024 Cannabis Innovation Summit will be an opportunity to showcase the next generation of digital startups focused on providing solutions for the ascending and normalizing industry as well as offer key resources for newly licensed Illinois operators to more quickly and efficiently get their businesses up and rolling,” said Brad Spirrison, CEO of Grown In.
Summit Agenda
The public Summit will have interactive cannabis-centered programming from 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM CST. Breakfast and lunch will be offered to in-person attendees, followed by happy-hour networking and drinks in the final hour of the event.
Participants at the Cannabis Summit will immerse themselves in a series of sessions that highlight industry trends, engage in interactive breakout sessions, and listen to keynotes on industry transformation.
Joining 1871 as the 2024 Cannabis Innovation Summit keynote speaker is Jim Belushi, Founder of Belushi’s Farm. Alongside Belushi, several industry disruptors will host breakout sessions surrounding the future of cannabis, including: ‘The Word out of Washington and State Houses Near You’, featuring Joanne Caceres, Cannabis Law Attorney at Dentons, ‘The State of Cannabis Research 2024’, featuring Christina Sansone, Community Engagement Manager at Discovery Partners Institute, ‘The Science Behind Cannabis Advertising’, featuring Mika Stambaugh, Co-Founder & Director of Marketing and PR at Acannability, and Cannabis Supply Chain: The Full Spectrum, featuring Tim Schmitt, Chief Technology Officer at 240 Logistics.
1871’s Web3 Innovation Summit will be held on the same day for Web3-centered programming. The two Summits will congregate in 1871’s space for interactive Startup Expos and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to interact with startups from both industries, fostering knowledge exchange and inspirational discussions on the latest industry trends.
While attendees can watch virtually, only a select group of events will be live-streamed. In-person participation is highly recommended. Registration is required to participate in this event. RSVP and confirm your attendance by April 15, 2024, as the number of public tickets is limited.
For information regarding joining the Summit as a sponsor or partner, please contact corpinno@1871.com. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on 1871’s Innovation Labs programming & news.
About 1871
1871, a nonprofit global innovation hub, exists to inspire, equip, and support early-stage, growth-stage, late-stage, and corporate innovators in building extraordinary businesses. 1871 is home to ~500 early-stage startups, ~250 growth and late-stage companies, and ~60 corporates, and is supported by an entire community focused on accelerating their growth and creating jobs in the Chicagoland area. The member experience includes virtual and in-person access to workshops, events, mentorship, and more. The nonprofit organization has 350 mentors available to its members, alongside access to more than 200 partner corporations, universities, education programs, accelerators, venture funds, and others. Since its inception in 2012, more than 1,050+ alum companies are still active, have created over 14,700 jobs, and have raised more than $3.7 billion in follow-on capital.
About Grown In
Grown In is the go-to trusted source for cannabis industry news and compliance training. Their national team of journalists, subject experts, and learning designers transform key market insights into actionable knowledge and applicable skills to ensure employees are not only informed with cutting-edge articles and reports but also equipped to confidently navigate nuanced legal requirements and diverse workplace circumstances through credentialed online courses. They also offer media sponsorship opportunities and interactive product showcases to increase market awareness and product understanding.
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