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1:00 – 2:00

GRASSROOTS DISRUPTION

Large businesses are stumbling, traditional distribution models are in crisis and everyone is struggling to create profit in a complex regulatory system. Beneath the headlines, there is innovation, optimism and coalition building as the legal industry tries to pivot toward sustainable growth. This panel will explore how businesses should fund their growth and look ahead to the next phase of legalization.

Nicole Skibola

co-Founder
Cosmic View

Jewel Zimmer

Founder & CEO
JUMA

Joyce Cenali

Partner & COO
BIG Rock

Karyn Wagner

Founder & CEO
Paradigm cannabis

La Wanda Knox

President
the Allyance
2:05-2:55

A POLITICAL ROLLER COASTER

“The cannabis industry is inevitably connected to the political implications of our time. Given legalization, what will we see happen next?” Politicians changing their minds, states reversing decisions and ever-changing regulations. Hear thought leaders discuss how the political landscape will shape up before and after the upcoming presidential election

Lauren Herrera

cannabis consultant

Mar Velez

Congressional Aide
Congresswoman Barbara Lee

Nina Parks

Madam Chair
San Francisco Cannabis Oversight Committee

Danielle O’Leary

Director Economic Development
City of San Rafael

Jackie McGowan

Cannabis policy expert & lobbyist
California City Reg Watch
2:55-3:40

Unmedicated Snack and Tea Break – Brought to you By Kikoko and Atlas Edibles

An unmedicated tea bar and some unmedicated granola to help sustain amazing conversations and allow the beautiful you to shine

3:40-4:30

A BETTER SUPPLY CHAIN

How do we support sustainable and mission driven companies throughout our supply chain? Investing in long term prosperity means having the right partners along the way. Listen to industry leads that have taken a stance to do good and stand by their mission

Celia Carter

Founder & CEO
Roshi

Nicole Fox

Founder & CEO
Aeon Botanika

Bridget May

Founder & CEO
Green Bee Botanicals

Julia Jacobson

Co-Founder
Aster Farms

Morris Kelly

Founder & CEO
SF Roots
4:35-5:25

THERE IS NO SILVER BULLET

In a heavily regulated and competitive industry, companies are forced to think outside the box. Our speakers will delve into the tools required for fundraising, marketing, and hiring, and how to circumvent inevitable roadblocks

Hezekiah Allen

Strategic Business Consultant

Amanda Jones

co-Founder & co-CEO
Kikoko

Teagan Thompson

Director of Marketing
Space Coyote

Chelsea Candelaria

VP Sales
SF Roots
5:25-7:00

Catered Sunset Networking Reception & Wine Tasting – Brought to you by Yamakiri Wines

Join us for a wine tasting by a woman that needs no introduction. Lisa is not only the owner of Yamakiri Wines, where she brings diversity and sustainability to her wines, she is also a BEAR!! Lisa Bauer was honored as UC’s ‘sustainability champion’ in 2009 and will be hosting a special and exclusive wine tasting at the SHECANN reception.

Lisa Bauer

Owner
Yamakiri Wines