CHAMPS Smoke Shop Report

The Emerald Cup
2019-12-14 - 2019-12-15 | Sonoma County Fairgrounds, CA
The Emerald Cup is Northern California’s premier destination for medicinal marijuana, while advancing the concept of sustainable, outdoor farming. Its reputation is firmly solidified as the largest, most respected, organic, outdoor, medicinal cannabis competition in the world. As a group, The Emerald Cup prides itself in bringing together experts and educators in the cannabis field to our fellow farmers, patients, and patrons each year. It is a community celebration that has grown to become a global movement honoring the year’s finest, organic, sun-grown, medicinal cannabis harvest.

CHAMPS Trade Show - Chicago
2019-10-29 11:00 - 2019-10-31 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
CHAMPS Chicago is THE premiere counter culture trade show event in the Midwest!
Come visit a multitude of award winning companies as they show you the latest and greatest in what they have to offer and see why both buyers and vendors alike call us one of the best events in the country!

www.CHAMPSTradeShows.com

CHAMPS Chicago – Chicago Illinois
October 29th – 31st
CHAMPS Chicago Day 1: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – 11:00am-6:00pm
CHAMPS Chicago Day 2: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 – 11:00am-6:00pm
CHAMPS Chicago Day 3: Thursday, October 31, 2019 – 11:00am-6:00pm
Convention Center AddressWebsite: The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

CHAMPS Trade Show - Colorado
2019-10-14 22:00 - 2019-10-15 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CA, 80202, United States
Come visit a multitude of award winning companies as they show you the latest and greatest in what they have to offer.
If you haven’t sampled autumn in Colorado, then be sure to attend CHAMPS. You’re close to the mountains and a bit of high-altitude solitude is a short drive away. It’s a gorgeous state to explore and you’re also in America’s most vibrant atmosphere for cannabis commerce.
As always, CHAMPS welcomes you!
Come see why both buyers and vendors alike call us one of the best events in the country!

www.CHAMPSTradeShows.com

CHAMPS Colorado – Denver Colorado
October 14th – 15th
CHAMPS Colorado Day 1: Monday, October 14, 2019 – 10:00am-6:00pm
CHAMPS Colorado Day 2: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – 10:00am-6:00pm
Convention Center AddressWebsite: The Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

CHAMPS Trade Show - Orlando
2019-09-22 18:00 - 2019-09-23 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL, 34746, United States
CHAMPS Orlando is THE premiere counter culture trade show event in the South East!
Come visit a multitude of award winning companies as they show you the latest and greatest in what they have to offer. Enjoy your work-cation at The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, where CHAMPS is taking place. The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is a one-of-a-kind destination.
A premier location just minutes from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort where the lines between work and play can blur. Inside the resort, a Florida coastal city theme is prominent, including a lagoon with large game fish. You’ll love the convenience of having everything in one place. Don’t forget to also enjoy a day with your kids at the on-site water park, with attractions like a multi-level tree house playground, racing slides, a drop slide and a double FlowRider that allows you to body board or surf. Or treat yourself to the adult-only pool and rent cabana.
Come see why both buyers and vendors alike call us one of the best events in the country!

www.CHAMPSTradeShows.com

CHAMPS Orlando – Orlando Florida
September 21st – 23rd
CHAMPS Orlando Day 1: Saturday, September 21, 2019 – 6:00pm-10:00pm
CHAMPS Orlando Day 2: Sunday, September 22, 2019 – 11:00am-6:00pm
CHAMPS Orlando Day 3: Monday, September 23, 2019 – 11:00am-6:00pm
Convention Center AddressWebsite: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

FAM: Functional Art Movement
2019-08-17 - 2019-08-19 | Monona Terrace Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, CA, 53703, United States
The FAM Glass Show is not just another a glass show. The first focus of the show is bringing in buyers, but second we are focused on making our show affordable for any and all artists to participate. By utilizing the unique Midwest market, we make our show affordable and accessible to anyone. We feel that this will provide a great opportunity for up and coming artists as well as established sellers in the industry. By bringing in industry regulars as well as offering affordable booth pricing to people trying to break the ice on the show scene, we feel we can offer buyers a truly unique selection of high end and production level products in a compact and easily shoppable show floor.
FAM is an American made trade show and imports will not be sold at this show. The playing field should be fair for all of our artists. By keeping imports out, we strive to keep a level playing field on the show floor.
Most importantly, this show is for us by us. Yes, we rely on sponsors and someone has to take the lead, but we want FAM to be an open conversation with sellers, buyers, and attendees to help shape it into a show we can all call our own. The Functional Art Movement show is near, Will you be part of our FAM?

CHAMPS Las Vegas - Summer Show
2019-07-16 10:00 - 2019-07-18 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
We welcome you to our 41st Las Vegas CHAMPS Show coming this July 16th-18th celebrating our 20th anniversary as the leading business to business trade show in the counter culture industry! With approx. 1,000 booths, the World Renown CHAMPS Glass Games, a free shuttle runs between the trade show and the Tuscany Hotel, it’s no wonder the Las Vegas CHAMPS Trade Show is the place to be as an exhibitor or buyer! We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!

To Exhibit At CHAMPS Summer Show – Click Here SOLD OUT
To Attend CHAMPS Summer Show As A Buyer – Click Here

CHAMPS Trade Show - Atlantic City 2019
2019-05-21 11:00 - 2019-05-23 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
CHAMPS Atlantic City is THE premiere counter culture trade show event on the East Coast. Come visit a multitude of award winning companies as they show you the latest and greatest in what they have to offer. Enjoy our CHAMPS Trade Shows Seminar Series on Day 2 presented by Deanna Clarke-Esposito titled “Navigating the Vape Industry: FDA Compliance for Importers, Manufacturers, and Retailers”. Come see why both buyers and vendors alike call us one of the best events in the country!

www.CHAMPSTradeShows.com

CHAMPS Atlantic City – Atlantic City, NJ
MAY 21st – 23rd
CHAMPS Atlantic City Day 1: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 – 11:00am-6:00pm
CHAMPS Atlantic City Day 2: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 – 11:00am-6:00pm
CHAMPS Atlantic City Day 3: Thursday, May 23, 2019 – 11:00am-6:00pm
Convention Center AddressWebsite: Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

CHAMPS Trade Show - Atlantic City
2019-05-13 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States

CHAMPS Trade Show - Winter Show Las Vegas NV
2019-02-27 10:00 - 2019-03-01 18:00 UTC | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
We welcome you to our 40th Las Vegas CHAMPS Show this coming February celebrating our 20th anniversary! CHAMPS Trade Shows has been a staple in the Counterculture Industry for twenty years! Because of the amazing buyers and vendors who continue to attend show time after time. Inventors bring their newest and most advanced products to unveil here at our show first. Artists bring their A-Game trying to compete to win the Masters Finals. With approx. 1,000 booths, 36 torches for the World Renown CHAMPS Glass Games Masters Finals, a free shuttle runs between the trade show and the Tuscany Hotel, no wonder the Las Vegas CHAMPS Trade Show is the place to be! Also for the first time we are announcing CHAMPS Dispensary+! New for our 40th Las Vegas Show CHAMPS Dispensary+. Celebrating 20 years being the smoke shops leading B2B Expo, The Dispensary+ addition will cater to every recreational and medical dispensary business need. This is the must go to, one stop shop for anyone and everyone in the cannabis retail game.gas

Cannabis Hemp Conference And Expo
2018-09-28 - 2018-09-30 | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
CHCE is into its 4th year! The event has grown since its inception in 2015, and last year became the largest Cannabis Conference in Canada, with over 900 attendees who visited the 60+ Expo and participated in two days of scientific presentations and panel discussions.

Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition
2018-09-26 - 2018-09-29 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition is a business-to-business trade show event for the legalized cannabis industry. It is held 3 times per year in the largest media, financial and business markets: New York, Los Angeles, and Boston. It is the leading forum for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators, legal counsel, and entrepreneurs looking to achieve business success and identify new areas of growth in this dynamic and fast-growing industry.

Griffin's 2018 Grower & Retailer Expo
2018-09-26 - 2018-09-27 | Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, CA, 17603, United States

California Bureau of Cannabis Control: Cannabis Advisory Committee Meeting
2018-09-20 | NV
Humboldt County / Details TBA

California Growers Association Fall Policy Summit
2018-09-13 08:00 - 2018-09-14 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
With an agenda focused specifically on cannabis license holders, topics range from compliance, to updates on recent changes to laws and regulations, as well as strategic planning on a wide variety of topics.
Thursday afternoon – Opening Session

Legislative and Regulatory Recap – what has changed and where we are in the process
Looking ahead to 2019 – the year of unification

All day Friday – Panels, workshops, and roundtables

Breakfast with the Board – Enjoy Tea and Coffee with our Board of Directors
Licensing parity
Cannabis commissions
So you want to run for office?
More topics TBA

The event is free for members.

Grow Up Cannabis Conference & Expo
2018-09-07 - 2018-09-08 | Scotiabank Convention Centre, 6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, Ontario, ON L2G 3Y9, Canada
Grow Up Conference and Expo is focused on the education, collaboration and growth of the cannabis growing industry. Meet licensed producers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers, investors, lawyers, government officials and growing enthusiasts – all in one magnificent location.

BIG Industry Show
2018-08-30 - 2018-08-31 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
Smoke Shop, Vapor Shop, Dispensary, Grow Store and Hydro Shop owners, managers and purchasers from across the country flock to the BIG Industry Show to catch a glimpse of the latest and most innovative products hitting the market. Featuring 2 days of solid business, the BIG Industry Show is a retailer’s one stop shop to stock their shelves for the upcoming year as well as meet face-to-face with the manufacturers, distributors and innovators behind the products their customers love!
Whether you smoke it, vape it, eat it, grow it or have any other connection with cannabis, it’s likely that you will benefit from the BIG Industry Show. The event is open to all those with a business connection to the recreational cannabis industry. It provides over 100,000 square feet of space dedicated to the smoke, glass, vaping and growing sectors.
Dispensaries, grow shops, hydro stores, vape vendors and many more will be served by the thousands of industry retailers at the 2018 event, as the BIG Industry Show cements its decade-long reputation as one of the most exciting cannabis B2B events on the planet. Specialist products will include anything and everything connected with the smoke, vape, grow, glass, hookah and apparel sectors.

Griffin's 2018 Grower & Retailer Expo
2018-08-28 - 2018-08-29 | DCU Center, 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States

2018 Cannabis Science Conference
2018-08-27 - 2018-08-29 | Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
Cannabis Science Conference (CSC Events, LLC) is the world’s largest and most technical cannabis science expo. Our conference pulls together cannabis industry experts, instrument manufacturers, testing labs, research scientists, medical practitioners, policy makers and interested novices. Our annual event is aimed at improving cannabis science.

California Bureau of Cannabis Control: Cannabis Advisory Committee Meeting
2018-08-20 | Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento, CA, 95815, United States
Notice to the Public

All times are approximate and subject to change. The meeting may be cancelled without notice. A lunch break will be taken at a time determined by the committee members. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. This committee meeting is open to the public and is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Kaila Fayne at Kaila.Fayne@dca.ca.gov or (916) 465-9120. Providing your request at least five business days before the meeting will help to ensure availability of the requested accommodation.

The Bureau plans to webcast this meeting online. Webcast availability cannot, however, be guaranteed due to limitations on resources or technical difficulties that may arise. To view the meeting webcast, please visit the following link: https://thedcapage.blog/webcasts/.

If you wish to participate, please plan to attend at the physical location. Seating for all attendees cannot, however, be guaranteed in the event the room reaches capacity.

Interested parties should access the Bureau’s website for more information at http://bcc.ca.gov/. Requests for further information should be directed to Kaila Fayne at Kaila.Fayne@dca.ca.gov or (916) 465-9120.

1. Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum
Matt Rahn, Chair, Cannabis Advisory Committee
2. Review and Approval of May 17, 2018 Cannabis Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
3. Review and Approval of July 19, 2018 Cannabis Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
4. Chair’s Report: Status of the Advisory Committee’s Adopted Recommendations in the Current and Proposed Regulations of the Bureau of Cannabis Control, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and California Department of Public Health

a. Adopted Recommendations on Cultivators
• Generator Hour Meters (Recommendation #1)
• Outdoor Cultivation Definition (Recommendation #2)
• Transfer Between A & M Licenses (Recommendation #6)
• Compassionate Use Programs (Recommendation #7)
• Self-Transport Distribution (Recommendation #11)
b. Adopted Recommendations on Distributors
• Selling Samples (Recommendation #1)
• Additional Label (Recommendation #2)
• Storage Only Center License (Recommendation #3)
• Transition Period Extension (Recommendation #4)
c. Adopted Recommendations on Enforcement
• Enforcement Authority (Recommendation #1)
• Clarify Difference Between Citations and Orders of Abatement and Clarify References
(Recommendation #2)
• Advertising (Recommendation #6)
• Public Records Act Requests (Recommendation #8)
• Labor Standards (Recommendation #9)
d. Adopted Recommendations on Equity
• State Level Equity Licensing Program (Recommendation #1)
• Earmarks, Fee Waivers, and Loans (Recommendation #2)
• Fee Installments and Deferrals (Recommendation #3)
• Research Support (Recommendation #4)
• Access to Property and Premises (Recommendation #5)
• Data Collection (Recommendation #6)
• Funding of a Social Equity Program (Recommendation #7)
• Local Program Models (Recommendation #8)
e. Adopted Recommendations on Licensing Application
• Disclosure of Owners (Recommendation #2)
• Annual Fees (Recommendation #4)
• A and M Licenses and Transition Period (Recommendation #5)
• Use of Preparers (Recommendation #6)
f. Adopted Recommendations on Manufacturers
• Illustrative Guide (Recommendation #1)
• Clarification on Packaging (Recommendation #2)
• Child-Resistant Packaging (Recommendation #3)
• Dosage Limits (Recommendation #4)
g. Adopted Recommendations on Microbusiness
• License Tiers, Incentives for Compassionate Use and Rural Operators, and Fee Schedule Cap
(Recommendation #2)

h. Adopted Recommendations on Public Health and Youth
• Proper Identification Training (Recommendation #1)
• Compassionate Medical Cannabis (Recommendation #2)
• Branded Vehicles (Recommendation #3)
• Health Claim Advertising (Recommendation #4)
• Data Collection (Recommendation #5)
• Advertising to Age Specific Audience (Recommendation #6)
• Compassionate Care Program (Recommendation #7)
i. Adopted Recommendations on Retailers
• Methods of Delivery (Recommendation #1)
j. Adopted Recommendations on Testing Laboratories
• Testing for Research and Development (Recommendation #1)
• Expiration Date (Recommendation #2)
• Standard Testing Analytical Methodology (Recommendation #3)
• Waste Disposal (Recommendation #4)
5. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Submission of the Advisory Committee’s Adopted Recommendations
as Public Comment on the Proposed Regulations of the Bureau of Cannabis Control, California Department of
Food and Agriculture, and California Department of Public Health
6. Discussion and Possible Action on Section 5416 (d) of the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s Proposed Regulations
Pertaining to Delivery
7. Discussion and Possible Action on Section 5500 of the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s Proposed Regulations
Pertaining to Microbusiness
8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Advisory Committee’s Annual Report
9. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
The committee may not discuss or take action on any matter raised during the public comment section that is not included on this agenda, except whether to decide to place the matter on the agenda of a future meeting.
(Government Code §§ 11125 and 11125.7 (a).)
10. Future Agenda Items
11. Adjournment

Oregon Cannabis Industry Meetup (OCIM)
2018-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Prism House, 4105 NE 112th, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Join us for this one-of-a-kind networking event where you will meet industry professionals of all kinds and advocates of legal Cannabis. Together we are navigating uncharted territory and together we can create an industry with a foundation of sustainability, social justice and love. Everyone is welcome! From grower to budtender – processor to retailer, dispensary owner to cannabis related supplier and distributor. Enjoy cannabis consumption on-site and speak to others about your ideas and projects and come together as the amazing and dynamic industry that we are! After the keynote speaker, we open the floor up for you to take 1 minute to tell us about your business! Join us each month for this great event.

Interested in sponsoring or speaking? Contact Samantha at prismhousepdx@gmail.com for more info!

Vermont Cannabis & Hemp Convention
2018-05-12 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | DoubleTree Hilton Burlington Conference Center, 870 Williston Rd, Burlington, VT, 05403, United States
New England’s largest cannabis convention arrives in Burlington for first time May 12-13, 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton for two full days of exhibitions, educational seminars, and speakers related to medical marijuana, industrial hemp, CBD wellness products, and the ever-growing New England cannabis industry.
New England Cannabis Conventions and Heady Vermont, along with Vermont Cannabis Solutions and Greener Mountain Consulting, have teamed up to produce the first-ever cannabis convention in the state.
The event itself will take center stage in Burlington at the DoubleTree by Hilton (formerly the Sheraton) from May 12-13 and will include 65+ exhibitors and vendors from all over New England, including CBD products, medical marijuana dispensaries, patients, and caregivers, home cultivation suppliers, advocacy groups, and a wide range of additional ancillary businesses related to the cannabis plant and industry. The 65+ exhibitors are located inside the Exhibition Hall, and main programming takes place directly across in the Amphitheater all day both days. Outside the Exhibition Hall in the parking lot, we’ll have Bern Gallery doing live glassblowing demos, as well as local food trucks, on both days.

Interactive Floor Map

VTCANN FAQ
What are the show hours? Exhibit hall is open Sat May 12th from 11am-6pm and Sun. May 13th from 11am-5pm
Can I buy tickets at the venue? YES. A limited # of Tickets will be available at the door, CASH ONLY!
Is this event wheelchair accessible? YES.
Can I bring a bag/backpack? YES – with conditions. VTCANN reserve the right to search all bags/backpacks and may refuse any bag to be allowed in. VTCANN will store rejected bags at registration desk. Food, beverages, and weapons are not allowed in the venue.
Will food and beverages be available for purchase inside the show? NO. The venue has a lounge/restaurant upstairs from the Exhibition Hall, and there will be food trucks out in the lot.
Can I leave and re-enter? YES, attendees my leave and re-enter as often as they wish but MUST have their show pass on them for re-admittance. You will not be allowed back in without a show pass.
Can I take pictures/video? Pictures & videotaping allowed on exhibit floor. NO videotaping of speakers/programming allowed in ANY session.
Are cannabis sales or consumption allowed? No. Sales of cannabis are illegal under Vermont law.
Can I bring/display my live hemp plants? Yes, as long as you also bring/display your VT Department of Ag certificate along with your plants.
Is there an age restriction for the event? YES. 18+, unless accompanied by parent/guardian. No tickets required for age 16 and under.
Is it extra to attend the programming tracks? Admission to all programming tracks, convention floor and demonstrations are included in the ticket price. Enjoy!
Do I need a medical card to attend? No, this show is open to the general public. Medical patients and caregivers are encouraged to check out our MMJ-focused programming track with panels on both Saturday and Sunday!
Do I have to bring my ticket to the event? You will need a copy of the ticket, printed or on your phone.
Is there a dress code for the event? Business casual or your Vermont best, whichever suits you!
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
info@headyvermont.com / nick@greenermountainconsulting.com
Is my registration/ticket transferrable? YES – anyone over 18 can use your ticket.
What is the refund policy? All sales final. No refunds.
Official After-Party: NECANN will be hosting a reception Saturday night (sponsored by Humble Roots Horticulture) from 6-8 p.m. in the hotel, featuring a complimentary spread of snacks and finger foods.
Exhibitor spots are now SOLD OUT! Check out the tabs above to buy tickets, secure lodging, get a sneak peek at programming and more!
Thanks to our sponsors: Vermont Security, Creek Valley Cannabidiol, Ceres Natural Remedies, Humble Roots Horticulture, iaso Goods, White River Growpro, Cannaplanners, JAM Creative, Bloomboss, Green State Gardener, MAIA, The Healing Rose, Bern Gallery, Seven Days and Cloudponics.
Download a print-ready Vermont Cannabis and Hemp Convention event poster here.
Visit the New England Cannabis Convention‘s website for info on other upcoming NECC events.

REMINDER: Please remember that this a cannabis industry/education event. We will have a strict policy of NO sales, NO gifts, NO donations of any THC product of any kind in the venue. Sales and display of hemp plants and products are allowed.

Terpenes and Testing World Conference 2018
2018-04-10 08:00 - 2018-04-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Convention Center Silicon Valley, CA United States
Discover the most cutting edge techniques and methods employed throughout the three arms of cannabis science. Take in action-oriented sessions on the subjects of extraction, testing, and cultivation from the world’s leading experts in the heart of beautiful Silicon Valley, where science and technology thrive.
Fast-track company success by reducing trial and error time. Experts at this even will empower new cannabis entrepreneurs and seasoned industry players to focus on what really works.
Network with the top tier in cannabis scientists. Imagine connecting face-to-face with thousands of people just like you—as you share stories, gather ideas and build relationships that last for years.
Meet the top cannabis science experts in the world. Terpene and Testing World Conference is the planet’s largest gathering of cannabis science thought leaders. We encourage all of our speakers to make themselves accessible to attendees.

Infused Products Conference
2018-03-21 - 2018-03-22 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
With the market for edibles, vape cartridges, wax, shatter, beverages, tinctures, capsules, patches and topicals nearing 50% of dispensary and adult-use sales, the infused products sector is exploding.
Yet it’s among the least understood and most complex segments of the cannabis industry. To succeed requires expertise in science, manufacturing and business practices.
Until now, acquiring knowledge in all these areas and keeping current on the latest technologies, techniques, regulations and best practices required reviewing multiple periodicals, attending dozens of conferences and trade shows, and reading a myriad of reports. But that’s no longer the case.
Now there’s an educational conference dedicated to the infused products sector.
Welcome to the Infused Products Conference

High Times Cannabis Cup Jamaica
2018-03-01 08:00 - 2018-03-04 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jamaica, Negril, Jamaica
A Cannabis Cup pass includes entry to the expo for the duration of the festival along with admission to all seminars, concerts, ceremonies and a free shuttle from your hotel to all Cannabis Cup-related activities. You also get a gift bag, a special Cannabis Cup T-shirt and program guide outlining the schedule of events. Tickets are available for purchase prior to the festival at cannabiscup.com.
The core of the Cannabis Cup is the expo, which is similar in some aspects to a business convention. There are booths showcasing smoking paraphernalia, cultivation seminars, food stalls and live music performance—reggae being a popular favorite. If you are lucky, you might even bump into a famous celebrity weed-smoker like Snoop Dogg, who has attended the festival in recent years. And festival activities are not limited to the expo. 420-friendly side excursions will be on offer from many hotels and resorts in Negril.

Cannabis Market Strategies Boston
2018-02-28 07:00 - 2018-03-01 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | DoubleTree Suites Boston-Cambridge, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
CBI’s Cannabis Market Strategies New England is an intimate meeting designed for executives and founders of dispensaries in the rapidly growing New England marketplace. This senior-level summit will allow the industry to convene in one place to discuss their biggest challenges in the cannabis industry and devise strategies to overcome them. Hear the leadership of medical and recreational dispensaries discuss their solution purchase requirements, challenge areas, growth plans and collaboration and partnerships. This peer-to-peer format and extensive networking opportunities will allow you to make connections, expand your network and collaborate on future projects.
KEY INSIGHTS AND TAKEAWAYS:

Identify strategic dispensary and solution partners
to build dispensaries and expand operations
Network with the industry and secure
future business partnerships
Gain the tools to secure approval and build a dispensary
from the ground up
Devise strategies in legislative and community engagement
Benchmark the tools and techniques being used in the community
for construction, leasing, compliance, finance, tax, legal, security,
staffing, technology, delivery, operations and other areas
Give input and influence on the future direction of the industry
Gain national expertise from dispensaries and growers that
can be applied to the New England marketplace

CHAMPS Las Vegas
2018-02-19 11:00 - 2018-02-21 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Since 1999, CHAMPS TRADE SHOW has established itself as the premier counterculture business-to-business wholesale trade expo for the smoke shop industry. For 16 years, CHAMPS has been a global trailblazer as a specialty gift show for contemporary smoking accessories, hand-blown glass, clothing, and everything else for the specialty gift market.

CHAMPS has grown into the world’s largest and most popular convention for the industry bringing hundreds of exhibitors face-to-face with thousands of retail and wholesale buyers from all over the globe four times a year. Shows are in the spring and fall in exciting Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center (February and August); the annual east coast show, CHAMPS EAST, held in Atlantic City in May; and CHAMPS Denver, Colorado, held in October and/or November.

Exhibitors including manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, glass artists, inventors, suppliers and many others come together under one convention center roof to view the massive selection of smoking accessories, 420 products, clothing, hand-blown glass and other specialty gifts. CHAMPS 33rd Las Vegas show, held in July 2015, had over 500 exhibitor booths encompassing 180,000 square feet of floor space and had over 36,000 new product launches on display.

Jeff Hirschfeld and Peter Gage have presented the CHAMPS Trade Show since the first show in 1999. Over the course of a dozen years, we took great strides in forging successful business relationships with thousands of clients across a broad spectrum – manufacturers, distributors, and retail buyers. But it goes beyond doing business: the CHAMPS Trade Show has stood by Gage’s principles of Fairness, Consistency, and Quality both in words and in practice, maintaining the level of honesty and integrity that our friends and associates have come to expect and helping solidify the CHAMPS Trade Show as the PREMIER COUNTERCULTURE B2B WHOLESALE EXPO. We are proud to be constantly getting bigger and better, and we look forward to seeing you at our next show!

CHAMPS highlights also include the internationally known glassblowing competition, CHAMPS GLASS GAMES™ (known in the glassblowing industry as a Flame-Off) featuring the talents of the some of the world’s top glass blowers competing in live glass blowing events vying to win over $50,000 in cash and prizes. CHAMPS GLASS GAMES are directed and inspired by Matty White, a Eugene Oregon based glass artist at MW Studios, a well-known and respected winner of other Flame-Off events such as the Degenerate Flame Off.

Cannacon Seattle
2018-02-15 10:00 - 2018-02-17 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
CannaCon is dedicated to creating and strengthening lifelong partnerships within the emerging cannabis industry. It is our mission to provide a global venue for Cannabis Businesses, entrepreneurs, Investors, and community partners to showcase industry products, people, and innovations; to cultivate business values within the cannabis industry through education and responsible community involvement. We serve as the global marketplace for education, innovative products, and businesses serving the cannabis industry. Enjoy a 3-day long interactive gathering of like-minded cannabis professionals and peers. Benefit from this immersive experience learning from leading problem-solving professionals, speaking on the wide range of topics on the latest developments in the industry. Place your hands on the latest cannabis technology and consumer products and learn about the trends influencing today and beyond.

Emerald Conference San Diego
2018-02-15 07:00 - 2018-02-16 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, 1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
Join us in San Diego for an exclusive immersion in the latest breakthroughs in cannabis science and technology.
The 4th Annual Emerald Conference features top industry speakers sharing fresh research on:

Cannabis analytical testing
Revolutionary extraction techniques
Customized cannabis concentrates
And much more!

NCIA Seed To Sale Denver
2018-02-07 10:00 - 2018-02-08 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Seed to Sale Show is the only national show focused solely on innovative best practices, science, and cutting edge technology surrounding the whole life cycle of the cannabis plant grown, processed, and sold in a regulated market.
This February 7–8, more than 3,000 of the nation’s leading professionals will convene in Denver, CO, at the forefront of the cannabis industry’s technological advancement and modernization, to learn about the latest innovations behind the growing, extracting, infusing, marketing and retailing of cannabis in three highly-focused educational tracks:
Attendees can explore more than 40,000 square feet of expo bringing together exhibitors and top industry professionals pioneering innovation and technology in all aspects of the cannabis economy. Shop for all of your business-to-business needs at NCIA events, known for having the highest concentration of legitimate buyers and sellers when compared to any other industry event, to make sure you stay successful in a highly competitive market.
Hear from more than 70 thought leaders on forward-thinking, progressive topics in panel sessions designed to enlighten and inform YOUR business. Want to learn from the experts? They’re all under one roof at Seed to Sale Show.

4th Annual Cannabis Collaborative Conference
2018-01-24 08:00 - 2018-01-25 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland Expo Center, 2060 North Marine Dr., Portland, OR, 97217, United States
What is the Cannabis Collaborative Conference?

The annual Cannabis Collaborative Conference is a show dedicated to growing the industry and connecting cannabis professionals.
CCC 4.0 Focus:
Our 2018 conference will focus on resources and knowledge to help your business become PROFITABLE in the coming year!
Show-Floor Areas Dedicated to Businesses Profitability – Energy Pavilion: Tips for saving money, New Technology, Cultivation Corner, Lifestyle, Retail, “Canna Help You” and much more.
OLCC – “Seed to Sale” training and licensing training
All State Outreach – We are inviting key representatives, lawmakers and businesses from across the USA for education, networking & collaboration.
30 Educational Sessions with up-to-date & relevant information.
Investor Forum & Investor speed-dating lounge.
Cannabis Connex– Connecting buyers and sellers of retail stores, properties, flower, oil, hemp etc.

Who else will be there?

The Cannabis Collaborative Conference attracts entrepreneurs, investors, experts, innovators, retailers, producers, processors, commercial cultivators, wholesalers, manufacturers, ancillary business supporters and funding specialists from the Pacific Northwest and around the nation.
