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Morning Refreshments & Networking for Conference Attendees

Opening Remarks & Keynote Speaker

Panel 1 - CARIBBEAN & Latin America (CALA) in Global Context
Florida as a Gateway: The U.S. Launchpad for cala Cannabis

With its unique demographics, logistics infrastructure, and CALA ties, Florida is emerging as a strategic base for global cannabis companies. Learn how players are leveraging the state as a bridge between markets — and a springboard into the U.S.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Daniel Firtel, President & Co-Founder, TRP Co
• Jon Robbins, Partner and Chair, National Cannabis Practice, Akerman LLP
• Taurin  Lyons, VP of Retail, AYR
• Arby Barroso, Partner & VP of Sales, Arvida Labs
• Brady Cobb, Principal, Northswell Consulting, LLC

Expo Hall Open to Public

Panel 2 - CaRIBBEAN & Latin America (CALA) in Global Context
CALA’s Rise: From Seed to Global Supply Chain

Latin America and the Caribbean are fast becoming global hubs for cultivation, research, and trade, but success depends on more than great flower. This panel explores how companies are building scalable, export-ready businesses by navigating policy, infrastructure, and investment challenges across borders.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Raul Injoque, Co Founder & Chairman, Futura Farms
• Rob Pero, Founder, Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
• Erick Ponce, CEO, ICAN LATAM
• Julian Wilches, Co-Founder & Chief Regulatory Officer, Clever Leaves
• Joanne Moorehead, Executive Director, USVI Office of Cannabis Regulation

Panel 3 - MARKETS & INVESTMENT
Where the Capital Flows: Global Investment Trends in Emerging Cannabis Markets

What happens in the U.S. doesn’t stay in the U.S. — its regulatory inertia and financial fluctuations ripple through global cannabis markets. Investors and operators break down where capital is actually moving — and stalling — across Latin America, the Caribbean, and other emerging regions. Learn how to read the signs and raise smarter.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Chris Day, Co-Founder, Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC)
• Mike Goral, Partner, VERDANT Strategies
• Raymond Guns, CRO, Dope CFO Certified Advisors
• Shawn Credle, Strategy & Operations Consultant, New Holland Group

Lunch Break

Panel 4 - GLOBAL STRATEGY: TRADE, IP & PARTNERSHIPS
Beyond Borders: Scaling Cannabis Through Global Brand & IP Strategy

What makes a cannabis brand resonate beyond its home turf? This session explores how companies are expanding internationally through licensing, cultural adaptation, and innovation, while safeguarding intellectual property across jurisdictions. From California to Colombia, from Quebec to Quito, discover how the smartest operators are protecting and scaling what they’ve built.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Klaus Graetzer, President, CannAndes
• Franny Tacy, Founder, Farmer and CEO, Franny's Farm & Franny's Farmacy
• Tony Verzura, CEO, Blue River Terps
• Sara Brittany Somerset, Sr. Global Drug Policy Analyst, UN Bureau Chief - Cannabis Desk

Panel 5 - From Barriers to Breakthroughs: A Viable Pathway for Cannabis Banking & Payments

This panel dives into the future of cannabis finance, spotlighting strategies that move beyond the same old banking, payments, and compliance conversation. Discover how innovative tools, partnerships, and closed-loop payment systems are reshaping how cannabis businesses move, manage, and protect money.  Join industry experts as they share scalable, tech-driven solutions designed to meet rising demand, reduce risk, and build financial systems that are ready for the next era of cannabis banking and payment.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Jennifer Makris, Director of Banking and Compliance, Cannabiz Media
• Tom Epstein, CEO, Poln8
• Connor Hart, Director of Business Development, Green Check
• Mark Lewis, President, Lut Specialty Payments

NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR & ACTIVATION (TBD)

Morning Refreshments & Networking for Conference Attendees

Morning Refreshments & Networking for Conference Attendees

Expo Hall Open to Public

Panel 6 - PRODUCTS & INNOVATION: FROM SEEDS TO SHELVES
From Seed to Shelf: Global Trends in Cannabis Genetics & Innovation

What’s new in cannabis R&D? From triploid genetics and regional breeding to seed trade rules and novel cannabinoids, this panel explores how innovation is shaping global product pipelines — and how to protect your work.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Marianne Cursetjee, CEO & Co Founder, Alibi Cannabis
• Melanie Nash, CEO, Tumi Genomics
• Darrin Potter, Vice President, Cultivation Structures & Equipment
• Matt Wich, VP of United States Business Development, Segra International
• Will Wadlington, Led Data Strategy, BI, and CRM, Jeeter - a Dreamfields Brand

Panel 7 - PRODUCTS & INNOVATION: FROM SEEDS TO SHELVES
Cannabis Beverages Go Global: What’s Working and What’s Legal

Hemp- and cannabis-infused drinks are crossing borders fast — but not without friction. Learn how companies are navigating regulation, shelf space, and consumer education in markets from North America to Latin America and beyond.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Mary Bernuth, Co-Founder & President, Pharos Brands
• Cameron Forni, Founder, Adaptaphoria
• Zachary Kobrin, Partner, Cannabis Law Specialist, Saul Ewing LLP
• Sara Stewart, Managing Partner, Highspitality
• Travis Duncan, Chief Product Officer, BREZ

Panel 8 - PRODUCTS & INNOVATION: FROM SEEDS TO SHELVES
Cracking Global Distribution: Hemp Beverages, Edibles & Beyond

What does it take to get cannabis products into new markets? From partnerships to platforms, we explore how brands are building international distribution pipelines across regulated and gray markets.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Jasmine Johnson, CEO, GUD ESSENCE
• Chad Zani, THC Portfolio Director, Mexcor International
• Corey  Coleman, CEO / Co Owner, Sky High D9 beverages
• Matt Ginder, Partner, Greenspoon Marder

Lunch Break

Panel 9 - MARKETS & INVESTMENT
Brands That Travel: Winning in Latin America and Beyond

What makes a cannabis brand globally relevant? This panel combines trend insights and case studies to show how companies are tailoring their products and storytelling for regional growth.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Emanuel Bernal, Cannabis Entrepreneur
• Leah Heise, Partner, Wolf Meyer
• Lance  Lambert, CMO, Grove Bags
• Jillian Reddish, Co-Founder, Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC)
• Zev Barnett, CEO, Maven Bioscience

Panel 10 - TOURISM, CULTURE & MEDIA
High Season: The Rise of Cannabis Tourism & Hospitality

From hotels in Thailand to farm stays in Colombia and consumption lounges in the U.S., cannabis tourism is becoming a serious business. Explore what’s working, what’s not, and how to create compliant, meaningful experiences for travelers around the world.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Adam Abodeely, CEO, Coral Cove Wellness Resort
• Dani Baranowski, Co-Founder, Highspitality
• Douglas Gordon, CEO, Marley One
• Laura Hand, Board Member, Cannabis Travel Association International

Panel 11 - TOURISM, CULTURE & MEDIA
Narratives That Move Markets: Cannabis, Culture & Media

Journalists, creators, and storytellers are shaping the global cannabis conversation. This session looks at how media influences regulation, investment, and stigma — and why narrative control matters more than ever. Learn how to leverage communications and media to help your brand travel.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Javier Hasse, Co-Founder & CEO, El Planteo
• Rohan Marley, CEO, Lion Order
• Amna Shamim, Founder, CannabisEvents.global
• John Shute, CEO, PufCreativ
• Lisa Weser, CEO, Trailblaze

Closing Networking, Expo Hall, and Thank You

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