California Cannabis Business Expo is 3 Full Days of 5 Great Events

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2016 / California Cannabis Business Expo offers all the legal cannabis business information fit to know, along with five of the cannabis industry’s biggest must-attend events in three days at the Hilton Union Square, San Francisco, March 3-5, 2016.

In addition to multiple educational seminars, CCBE celebrity guest appearances include Julian Marley and Alan Thicke, and a Friday night after-party and concert featuring tribute bands Zep Again and House of Floyd.

The Great Marijuana Debate

The Great Marijuana Debate, co-sponsored by MJIC Media and Procon.org, tackles the thorny topic: “Marijuana Policy: Which Way Should It Go?” and features Ethan Nadelmann, (Pro), Executive Director DPA and David Evans, (Con), Executive Director, Drug Free Schools Coalition.

CannaPitch IPO

CannaPitch IPO, the legal cannabis industry’s premiere pitch event, will be open to the investing public, bringing true crowdfunding to cannabis companies. Four of the industry’s hottest and fastest growing companies that are planning and in the process of going public via Regulation A+ will share their stories onstage in front of a panel of five professional investors and a crowd of private investors. The “crowd” will have the opportunity to reserve shares in upcoming IPOs at this one-of-a-kind cannabis roadshow. Participants include a custom packaging company, a real estate industrial park and an online technology platform.

@420 Pitch

CCBE has partnered with Weed Club for an @420 Pitch event, bringing together the Bay Area’s best and brightest entrepreneurs and investors. Get an early look at the top 10 emerging cannabis startups as they compete for the interests of the investor panel.

Oaksterdam University

Dale Sky Jones, Executive Chancellor of Oaksterdam University, will facilitate a Business Prerequisites for the Cannabis Industry course. Designed for both entrepreneurs and investors, the course will provide critical information about federal and state laws, along with appropriate legal entities for cannabis businesses. The course also will include the basics of cannabis horticulture.

Legislative Voices of Change

Rob Bonta, Fiona Ma and Tom Lackey will represent the voices of legislative change in three separate sessions. In separate keynote speeches, Bonta will discuss the new California regulations, Ma will address the state of cannabis banking; and Lackey will be interviewed by Bruce Barcott.

About the California Cannabis Business Expo

The 2nd Annual Cannabis Business Expo, produced by MJIC Media, is the leading forum in one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. This event is the focus for decision makers in the cannabis industry including; current business owners and managers, entrepreneurs starting a cannabis business, investors providing private equity & resources, and professional and business service providers. This year our expo moves from Colorado, the first state to legalize adult use marijuana to California – the largest legal cannabis market in North America.

CONTACT:

Kristin Fox
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708-267-2584

SOURCE: MJIC Media, Inc.

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