SAN FRANCISCO 2023 CONFERENCE AGENDA

LIFT CANNABIS BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Moscone Convention Center, South Building

*reception immediately follows

The Lift Cannabis Business Conference (LCBC) is North America's premiere business strategy gathering where top leaders, innovators, regulators, investors, researchers, suppliers and professional services come together to learn, network and forge a path forward.

Join us for a full day of strategy-focused, advocacy-oriented content curated specifically for our San Francisco debut, set to equip attendees with the information needed to navigate today's cannabis market both locally and globally.

CONFERENCE AGENDA & SCHEDULE

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OPENING REMARKS & WELCOME

Welcome to Lift San Francisco, the U.S. debut of Canada’s #1 Cannabis Conference and Tradeshow!

Lift Events & Experiences Portfolio Lead, Lindsay Roberts, will take the stage to share the latest on what Lift is doing to serve and lead our industry into the next chapter of cannabis throughout North America and beyond  

Session I: INDUSTRY PULSE CHECK

Cannabis Global Review

Lift Cannabis Business Conference kicks off with a first-of-its-kind round table of industry insiders sharing critical market updates with a focus on:  

  • California Today & Tomorrow
  • U.S. Market Updates: Mature & New
  • Canada & The Global Landscape
  • A Federal Regulatory Brief 

Session II: LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

CEO Viewpoints

Cannabis executives convene for a frank discussion and evaluation of critical topics including:

  • Current Market Environment
  • Addressing Brand Growth By Sector
  • Building DEI Programs
  • Future Growth Opportunities 

Session III: THE ESSENTIALS: FUNDING & OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

The Path Forward

Cannabis businesses are ready to leave the macroeconomic and industry challenges of the last 18 months in the past‘The Essentials’ will focus on how cannabis operators can move forward through a combination of small business and equity licensee funding and operational management strategies.   

Session IV: BRAND GROWTH: TRENDS, TOOLS & OPPORTUNITIES

Building Bigger, Better Brands

Growth is possible for both small and large cannabis brands, and a key to success in a competitive marketplace. Whether the goal is to expand stateside or overseas, enter a new product category or target a new consumer demographic, it is best not to do so blindly.

This can't-miss session focuses on the latest in cannabis consumer trends and all the tools needed to boost your brand during the final 90 minutes of Lift's premiere San Francisco business-building journey.

5:00 - 6:30PM | LCBC Reception