Cannabis
Innovation Summit
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04.17.24 | Public | Free | Hybrid
An immersive day of canna-tech programming!
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2024 Cannabis Summit agenda
Location: 1871 & virtual
Get ready for a full day of cannatech programming & networking! Agenda for the day includes: keynotes, breakout workshops, pitch showcases, networking breakfast & lunch, expert panels, startup expos, and happy hour.
Networking & breakfast
10:00-10:30 AM
Networking, coffee, and light breakfast.
Opening remarks
10:30-10:40 AM
1871 CEO Betsy Ziegler gives welcome address to attendees.
Breakout workshops
11:35- 12:25 PM
The Word out of Washington and State Houses Near You
w/ Joanne Caceres, Cannabis Law Attorney @ Dentons
Eric Berlin, Partner @ Dentons
Cannabis Supply Chain: The Full Spectrum
w/ Tim Schmitt, Chief Technology Officer @ 240 Logistics
The State of Cannabis Research 2024
w/ Christina Sansone, Community Engagement Manager @ Discovery Partners Institute
Science Behind Cannabis Advertising
w/ Mika Stambaugh, Co-Founder & Director of Marketing and PR @Acannability
Networking & lunch
12:25- 1:25 PM
Boxed lunches to move around while you enjoy engaging with our community.
Startup expo
1:25-2:10 PM
Discover the innovative services & products from 1871’s 2024 Cannabis Innovation Lab cohort startups! Walk booth-by-booth to connect with cannatech innovators in our immersive Startup Expo.
Startup pitches
Group 1
2:20-3:10 PM
Group 1
3:20-4:10 PM
Hear pitches from the top startups in 1871’s 2024 Cannabis Innovation Lab
Closing keynote
4:20-5:00 PM
Powering the cannabis industry of today and tomorrow
Kelly Bernazza-Hall
COO and Co-Founder of Hoodie Analytics
James Yi
Founder & Board Director of Leaf Trade
Martez Knox
Founder & CEO of BakedBot.AI
Happy hour networking
5:10-6:30 PM
Summit breakdown
This event brings together 250+ growth and late-stage startups, corporate partners, VCs, industry leaders, and public attendees for a full day of networking and curated cannabis tech programming!
Who
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Public
Early-stage startups
Growth-stage startups
Late-stage startups
Corporate innovators
VCs
Industry Experts
Cannabis Innovation Lab
1871’s Cannabis Innovation Lab enables early startups, connecting them to growth-scalers, corporates, and VCs with the goal of collectively solving for industry problems with technology.
Purpose
Cannabis Innovation Summit is the capstone of Cannabis Innovation Lab, an immersive program for those in cannabis-tech.
This event brings together 250+ startups, investors, corporate partners, industry experts already in the space and those who are “canna-curious.”
Together, we’ll celebrate and continue industry innovation by bringing together all players in a business ecosystem for a full day of networking & custom programming.
Read about “why cannabis now” in a report from partners at World Business Chicago.
Meet the 2024
Cannabis Innovation Lab cohort!
Our winter 2024 Cannabis Innovation Lab cohort will be showcasing their products at the summit and networking throughout the event. Don’t miss witnessing the newest industry tech solutions and connecting with those on the forefront of canna-tech innovation!
What to expect
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- Inspirational keynote
- Networking with cannabis ecosystem players
- Pitch competition featuring lab cohort
- Thought-provoking dialogue and organic connections through breakout discussions
- Presentations of industry technology
- Education through an expert panel
- Be a part of the cannabis-tech evolution
Participating growth-scalers
View the full list of lab participants on our blog announcing its cohort.
2024 Cannabis
Innovation Lab
Apps are open for the 2024 cohort! Apply today to join the lab and be on the forefront of canna-tech innovation.
Interested in becoming a late-stage or corporate lab partner? Connect with our team today!