2019 CCS Agenda
The Canadian Cannabis Summit agenda features keynotes and panel presentations from a diverse range of industries. With two theatres, attendees can select from a variety of talks and verticals.
Please note: This is a proposed agenda and is subject to time changes as the remainder of our speakers are updated. Please keep an eye on this page for updates or subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the page to receive these details in your inbox.
Launch Party: May 30th 6-8:30pm, Barcelona Tavern, Stephen Ave.
Summit Days: May 31st-June 1st, Downtown Marriott Hotel.
Day One MAY 31ST
Day One Theatre A
8:00am - 8:50am |
Doors Open, Exhibitor Hall. |
8:50am - 9:00am |
Opening Remarks & Introductions. |
9:05am - 9:50am |
Kevin Lea - Cannabis Insurance & Risk Management. |
9:50am - 10:20am |
Coffee & Bites Networking Break. |
10:25 - 11:10am |
Crystal DeCnodder - Marketing Cannabis - Content, Events, Technologies. |
11:20am - 12:05pm | Georgina Rodriguez - Cultivation and Quality, a Regulatory Approach. |
12:10pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch break: Explore restaurants along Stephen Ave. |
1:30pm - 1:50pm | Tour Exhibitor Hall A & B |
2:00pm - 2:10pm | Return to Marriott, coffee will be served. Afternoon notes. |
2:10pm - 2:55pm |
Chef John Michael MacNeil - Cooking with Cannabis. |
2:55pm - 3:25pm | Networking Break - Botanical Bar & Bites. |
3:30pm - 4:15pm | Chris Budd- Why GMP? Understanding Compliance In The Cannabis Open Market. |
4:25pm - 5:10pm | Jo-Anne Yau - Budding Growth: Legal Strategies for Business Development in the Cannabis Industry. |
5:10pm - 5:30pm | End of Day 1. |
Day One Theatre B
8:00am - 8:50am |
Doors Open, Exhibitor Hall. |
8:50am - 9:00am |
Opening Remarks & Introductions. |
9:05am - 9:50am |
Nick Pateras - Overture to the Industry. |
9:50am - 10:20am |
Coffee & Bites Networking Break. |
10:25 - 11:10am |
Dr. Sana-Ara Ahmed - The Impact of the Shift from medical to recreational cannabis use in Canada - A Pain Specialist Perspective in the Modern Era. |
11:20am - 12:05pm | Len May - Cannabis Is Personal: The Intersection Between Human Genetics and Cannabis. |
12:10pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch break: Explore Restaurants Along Stephen Ave. Recommendation: Barcelona Tavern. |
1:30pm - 2:00pm | Tour Exhibitor Hall A & B. |
2:00pm - 2:10pm | Return to Marriott, coffee will be served. Afternoon notes. |
2:10pm - 2:55pm |
Panel - IoT and the Role of Technology in the Cannabis Industry. The world is changing, and advances in technology and IoT are taking centre stage as they are integrated into developed and emerging economies. Learn about the role of IoT and Technology during our Day 1 panel discussion on May 31st at the Greenest Conference in Canada. Featuring: Rana Banik , Christoph Buchmann, Wayne Logan |
2:55pm - 3:25pm | Networking Break - Botanical Bar & Bites. |
3:30pm - 4:15pm | Annaliese Kibler - Women in Cannabis. |
4:25pm - 5:10pm | Panel: Exploring the Opportunities & Challenges Relating to the People Side of the Cannabis Industry. Featuring: Ashley Newman, Shwetha Murthy, Charlotte Collett, Daryl Henry Moderated: Scott Stoppler |
5:10pm - 5:30pm | End of Day 1. |
Day Two JUNE 1ST
Day Two Theatre A
8:00am - 8:50am |
Doors Open, Exhibitor Hall. |
8:50am - 9:00am |
Opening Remarks & Introductions. |
9:05am - 9:50am |
Darren Bondar- Retailing in a Regulated Environment. |
9:50am - 10:20am |
Coffee & Bites Networking Break. |
10:25 - 11:10am |
Mark Raffan- The 7 Deadly Sins of Negotiation. |
11:20am - 12:05pm | Jeff Bradshaw- Fit for Duty: What Does it Mean and Why Should You Care? |
12:10pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch Break: Explore restaurants along Stephen Ave. |
1:30pm - 1:50pm | Tour Exhibitor Hall A & B. |
2:00pm - 2:10pm | Settling time - Intro/Welcome. |
2:10pm - 2:55pm | Trevor MacMillan Ph.D. - Fluorimetry and the Measurement of Cannabinoids. |
2:55pm - 3:25pm | Networking Break - Botanical Bar & Bites. |
3:30pm - 4:15pm | Michael Wynn - Visual Design in Cannabis Brands. |
4:25pm - 5:10pm | 2019 Summit Overview. |
5:10pm - 5:30pm | End of Summit. Closing Remarks. |
Day Two Theatre B
8:00am - 8:50am |
Doors Open. Exhibitor Hall. |
8:50am - 9:00am |
Opening Remarks & Introductions. |
9:05am - 9:50am |
Nancy-Anne Rose - Lessons from the Trenches: Audit adventures and surprise visits from Health Canada. |
9:50am - 10:20am |
Coffee & Bites Networking Break. |
10:25 - 11:10am |
Panel - "The Alberta Advantage: Bringing Home Innovation and New Opportunity in Alberta." Join us in our exploration of the 'Alberta Advantage.' Moderated by Invest Alberta, we're examining Alberta's opportunity to support our energy-sector talent and to position our skilled workforce as world leaders in the cannabis sector. Hear from a variety of industry-leaders across the board and see how cannabis will impact Alberta's workforce and economy. Featuring: Sasha Musij, Jaspreet K. Grewal, Gail E. Evans, Trish Josephs (Demchuk) |
11:20am - 12:05pm |
Panel - "Marketing Cannabis: Practical Strategies and Insights for Effectively Marketing Cannabis and Cannabis Support Brands". Featuring: Crystal DeCnodder, Michael Wynn, Nick Pateras, Lana Rogers, Moderator: Shyla Wolf |
12:10pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch break: Explore Restaurants Along Stephen Ave. Recommendation: Barcelona Tavern. |
1:30pm - 1:50pm | Tour Exhibitor Hall A & B |
2:00pm - 2:10pm | Settling Time- Intro/Welcome |
2:10pm 2:55pm |
Panel - The Opioid Crisis and Medical Cannabis. Featuring: Fred Mills CMF SFP FMP. Dr. Robert L. Tanguay, Dr. Rica Love, Dr. Ted Vant, and Moderated by: Ali Oonwala. |
2:55pm - 3:25pm | Networking Break - Botanical Bar & Bites. |
3:30pm - 4:15pm | Pitch Session. |
4:25pm - 5:10pm | Soap Box Sesh. |
5:10pm - 5:30pm | End of Summit. Closing Remarks. |
May 31st Workshops & B2B Meeting Space
Day One workshops & B2B
8:00am - 8:50am |
Doors Open. Exhibitor Hall. |
8:50am - 9:00am |
Opening Remarks & Introductions. |
9:05am - 9:50am |
Rooms Closed. |
9:50am - 10:20am |
Coffee & Bites Networking Break. |
10:25 - 11:10am | B2B MEETING SPACE. ROOM: Mount Royal. Book with registration team at Summit. |
11:20am - 12:05pm | B2B MEETING SPACE. ROOM: Mount Royal. Book with registration team at Summit. |
12:10pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch break: Explore Restaurants Along Stephen Ave. Recommendation: Barcelona Tavern. |
1:30pm - 1:50pm | Tour Exhibitor Hall A & B |
2:00pm - 2:10pm | Settling time -Intro/Welcome |
2:10pm 2:55pm |
B2B MEETING SPACE. |
2:55pm - 3:25pm | Networking Break - Botanical Bar and Bites. |
3:30pm - 4:15pm |
WORKSHOP: Evan Yusep - Cannabis Growing 101. Scott Milton - Cannabis vs. Epilepsy, a life changing decision. |
4:25pm - 5:10pm | B2B MEETING SPACE. ROOM: Mount Royal. Book with registration team at Summit. |
5:10pm - 5:30pm | B2B MEETING SPACE. ROOM: Mount Royal. Book with registration team at Summit. |
June 1st Workshops & B2B Meeting Space
Day Two workshops & B2B
8:00am - 8:50am |
Doors Open. Exhibitor Hall. |
8:50am - 9:00am |
Opening Remarks & Introductions. |
9:05am - 9:50am |
Rooms Closed. |
9:50am - 10:20am |
Coffee & Bites Networking Break. |
10:25 - 11:10am |
B2B MEETING SPACE. ROOM: Mount Royal. Book with registration team at Summit. |
11:20am - 12:05pm | B2B MEETING SPACE. ROOM: Mount Royal. Book with registration team at Summit. |
12:10pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch break: Explore Restaurants Along Stephen Ave. Recommendation: Barcelona Tavern. |
1:30pm - 1:50pm | Tour Exhibitor Hall A & B |
2:00pm - 2:10pm | Settling time -Intro/Welcome |
2:10pm 2:55pm |
WORKSHOP: |
2:55pm - 3:25pm | Networking, Exhibitor Hall, Wine. |
3:30pm - 4:15pm |
WORKSHOP: Martin Posadovsky - Cannabis Strains & Genetics. Fred Mills & Kelly Mauro - Cannabis Grow Coaching. |
4:25pm - 5:10pm | B2B MEETING SPACE. ROOM: Mount Royal. Book with registration team at Summit. |
5:10pm - 5:30pm | B2B MEETING SPACE. ROOM: Mount Royal. Book with registration team at Summit. |
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