Welcome: David Brown, Health Canada

Cannabis 101
General overview of cannabis: plant, effects, and consumption means, THC, CBD, strains, current medical access system. (Q & A with audience)
Speakers: Nisarg Patel, MD – Harvest Medicine

Opportunities in the Retail Sector
Alberta’s next great economic opportunity. Views on the emerging retail landscape.
Speakers:
Deepak Anand - Cannabis Compliance Inc.,
Mack Andrews - Alberta Cannabis Collective,
Darren Bondar – Spirit Leaf Inc.
Ivonne Martinez – Alberta Liquor Store Association,

Cannabis in the Workplace
Adapting to the new world of cannabis in the workplace. Discussion of Labour & Employment law, Occupational Health & Safety and Human Resources perspectives.
Panel:
Hugh McPhail QC- McLennan Ross,
Jennifer Miller QC- Bennett Jones,
Dr. Fiona Clement - University of Calgary

Calgary Chamber of Commerce Luncheon:
Presidents Panel (Ticketed event)
Panel discussion with senior industry executives.
Introductions: Phil Roberts, Chamber Chair
Welcome: Hon. Joe Ceci, Minister of Finance, Alberta
Moderators: Phil Roberts, Chamber Chair
Cassandra Farrington, MJBizDaily
Panelists:
Bruce Linton – Canopy Growth Corporation/Tweed
Cam Battley - Aurora Cannabis
Ted Hellard - Sundial
Jay Wilgar - Up Cannabis
( Ticketed event - SOLD OUT )

Legislative Landscape
Ministerial and Municipal Update, plans for legalization roll out, potential mandates for government levels and public safety concerns.
Moderator: David Brown, Health Canada
Welcome: Hon. Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice, Alberta
Speakers:
Kim Capstick, Exec. Dir. Community Engagement, Alberta Cannabis Secretariat,
Matt Zabloski, Business Strategist Cannabis, City of Calgary,
David Berry, VP of Regulatory Services for the AGLC

Business Opportunities
Speakers will discuss business opportunities and related consulting services, security, banking & funding, packaging, construction, etc. (Q & A with audience)
Speakers:
Deepak Anand - Cannabis Compliance Inc.,
Max Herrera - ATB,
Chris Bromley - ColorAd,
Derek Ingraham - Chandos Construction

Investing in Cannabis
The Next Big Opportunity in Canada - Owning, Operating and/or Investing in the cannabis industry.
Speakers:
Geoff Thompson - Sundial
Cheryl Shuman - InvestorIntel

Canadian Cannabis Chamber presents – The Colorado Experience.
Lessons learned from our neighbours south of the border.
Speaker: Tyler Henson - past President of the Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce

Future of Cannabis:
Insights from 'The Martha Stewart of Cannabis' & Founder of The Beverly Hills Cannabis Club
(Q & A with audience)
Speaker: Cheryl Shuman - CherylShuman.com

Cannabis 101
General overview of cannabis: plant, effects, and consumption means, THC, CBD, strains, current medical access system. (Q & A with audience)
Speakers: Brianna Martyn - Compass Cannabis Clinic

Legislative Update
Legislative update on retail, distribution systems, taxes, growing regulations, Municipal and Provincial overview (Q & A with audience)
Speakers:
Jenna Hall, Associate Director of Strategic Policy, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs of Health Canada's Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Branch,
Kim Capstick, Exec. Dir. Community Engagement, Alberta Cannabis Secretariat,
Matt Zabloski, Business Strategist Cannabis, City of Calgary,
David Berry, VP of Regulatory Services for the AGLC

Cannabis in the Workplace – Employee Perspective
Adapting to the new world of cannabis in the workplace. Discussion of Labour & Employment law, Occupational Health & Safety and Human Resources perspectives.
Panel:
Hugh McPhail QC- McLennan Ross,
Jennifer Miller QC- Bennett Jones,
Dr. Fiona Clement - University of Calgary

Myths and Realities
Speaker:
Michelle Davis - Community Engagement Specialist, Tweed

Future of Cannabis:
Insights from 'The Martha Stewart of Cannabis' & Founder of The Beverly Hills Cannabis Club
(Q & A with audience)
Speaker: Cheryl Shuman - CherylShuman.com

Cannabis - Reducing Public Health Harms
How legalization and Canada's lower risk cannabis use guidelines is a model to reduce public health harms.
Speaker:
Dr. Rebecca Haines-Saah, Co-Lead, O'Brien Institute for Public Health, Population Health and Prevention Interest Group

Careers in Cannabis
What opportunities are available, what transferable skills and talents are they looking for, possible roles & responsibilities,
Speakers:
Maurizio Calconi, VP Staffing Solutions, Cannabis Compliance Inc.,
Paul Dhillon - Cultivated Solutions
David Purcell - Dir. Emerging Business, Kwantlen Polytechnic University,

Cannabis Job Fair
Sponsor: Cannabis Compliance Inc.