Q2 Member Meetup - Kansas City

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MoCann Q2 Member Meetup | Kansas City 

Tuesday June 4th 2024  2p-11p

Stoney Creek Conference Center - Independence  

Complimentary registration provided directly to members via email. 

Free Registration For Members:

MoCann and the Missouri cannabis industry return to KC for our highly successful member meetup series Q2 2024. Our Q2 KC event has become our biggest gathering on our calender.  We are planning for upwards of 700 MoCann industry attendees at our private, Stoney Creek takeover giving members a unique cannabis B to B event steeped in knowledge share, industry connections, innovation and business fellowship. 

Our quarterly industry meetups are free to attend for members and feature an immersive, intimate and curated Missouri event including:  : 

• An brand and service provider expo area with over 40 tables
• A Standing Up Your Microbusiness panel discussion
• A Packaging, Labeling Approval Process and Facility Compliance panel discussion
• A Missouri cannabis research license update with DHSS DCR Program Development Manager - Jason Brooks
• An industry and association update from MoCann
• A legislative update from MoCann's legislative partner Strategic Capital Consulting
• An industry after-event featuring the Smokiez / Greenlight Underground Arcade experience  

Q2 Event Schedule:  

• Monday June 3rd 6p-8p:  Leaflink Presents - Early badge pickup in the Stoney Creek lobby with complimentary libations. industry meet & greet 
• Tuesday June 4th 2p-7p:  Expo, brand and service provider showcase 
• Tuesday June 4th 3p-4p:  MoCann Microbusiness Panel Discussion 
• Tuesday June 4th 4:30p-5:15p:  DCR Research License Update, MoCann Association & Industry Update, SCC Lobbying Update 
• Tuesday June 4th 5:15-6:30p:  Packaging, Labeling & Facility Compliance Panel Discussion 
• Tuesday June 4th 7:00p:  MoCann Official Q4 After-Event at Stoney Creek

Panel #1:  3p-4p

You Won A Micro, Now What? 

Get Your Microbusiness Operational With Expert Industry Insights

A industry thought leader panel that will delve into becoming operational in a legal, compliant, efficient and secure manner.  Our panel of experts have led other licensed groups or have been a valued partner in ensuring business and operational success for Missouri licensed cannabis facilities.  In addition to the panel discussion, we’ll save time for a robust audience Q&A to ensure all relevant Microbusiness questions can be addressed.  

• Panel Moderator:  David Brodsky - West Egg Cannabis Partners | Helping Cannabis Businesses Navigate the Complex Industry Landscape
• Panelist:  John Payne - Amendment 2 Consultants | Cannabis industry consultancy 
• Panelist:  John Mueller - Greenlight Cannabis | A Missouri Based, Vertical Operator with 31 Dispensaries in Six States 
• Panelist:  Nathan Kaminsky - IT This | A Cannabis Industry Cybersecurity and Managed Service Provider
• Panelist:  Jenny Germano - ICS Consulting | Woman Founded Cannabis Compliance Consulting Firm
• Panelist:  Matt Kilby - Advisory Academy | Providers of Cannabis Specific Staff Training, Compliance, and Quality Management Services
• Panelist:  Sarah Bantz - Smith Patrick CPAs | Cannabis Focused Certified Public Accountants, Financial Reporting and Consulting

Panel #2 4:30p-6:30p 

MoCann Industry & Program Updates

Packaging Labeling & Facility Compliance Panel Discussion 

With the revised DCR deadlines approaching for the packaging approval process, we will spend a majority of the discussion focusing on challenges, best practices and opportunities around these regs, guidance and deadlines along with additional discussion on licensed facility compliance issues and learnings.  We'll also save time for a robust audience Q&A to ensure our experts can help shed light on industry and licensee issues.   

Moderated by:  Eric Walter - Armstrong Teasdale Partner and MoCann Outside General Counsel

• Panelist:  Adophus Busch - Teal Cannabis | Chief Executive Officer 
• Panelist:  Dr. Diana Coats - Good Day Farm | VP of Operations
• Panelist:  Dr. Stephanie Cernicek - Mana Supply | Chief Science Officer 
• Panelist:  Chris McHugh - Vertical Cannabis | President & CEO 
• Panelist:  Tyler Williams - ASI Food Safety & CSQ | CEO 
• Panelist:  Chris Issinghoff - Elevate Cannabis | Chief Compliance Officer

HOTEL LODGING:

All of our meetup activities are housed within the Stoney Creek Conference Center in Independence, just east of downtown KC.  Interested in booking a Stoney Creek Hotel room at the discounted MoCann rate of $125, reserve yours below.  

 CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL ROOMS

 GROUP CODE: MOCANNQ2-24 (be sure choose a 1 or 2 night stay between June 3^rd and 5^th  and click confirm, otherwise it will say Group Not Available) Be advised, Tuesday night rooms at Stoney Creek are now sold out.  Only Sunday and Monday night remain with our discounted room block.   

No registration through this site, event registration provided directly to members via email.  

Be advised, MoCannTrade quarterly meetups are member's only events. If you are not yet a member, you are welcome to purchase a membership online which will provide your group with (4) free registrations to the event. Each quarter, hundreds of Missouri licensees, stakeholders and service providers attend our meetups for industry-relevant thought leadership, policy impact, networking, and knowledge share.