SAN FRANCISCO 2023 TASTE AT LIFT AGENDA

Taste at Lift: Cannabis Food & Beverage Experience

Friday, August 4, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Moscone Convention Center, South Building

*reception immediately follows

Premiering at Lift San Francisco 2023, Taste at Lift: Cannabis Food & Beverage Experience will offer an unparalleled experience including tastings, presentations and expert panels featuring the world’s leaders in cannabis food, beverage and hospitality.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage at the forefront of one of the cannabis industry's most exciting emerging sectors through first-hand lessons learned, expected obstacles and success stories.

TASTE AT LIFT AGENDA & SCHEDULE

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I. OPENING REMARKS & WELCOME

II. SPEAKERS & PANELS

Get the latest and greatest in trends and data to set up your cannabis food and beverage growth strategy for success. 

As cannabis enters the mainstream, we’ll shine a spotlight on the confluence of cannabis, culinary and hospitality.  Brands, legacy operators and chefs are all creating ways to become a part of this exciting new industry segment. Our panel will explore the movement and how companies can tap into the action.

Modern consumers are actively seeking alternatives to alcohol: enter cannabis-infused beverages. From conception to the consumer, our expert lineup will delve into details and reveal insights on how to successfully enter, create and operate in the cannabis beverage space.

Whether botanically or cannabis-derived, the distinct characteristics and nuanced benefits of terpenes are integral to the cannabis consumable experience. Don’t miss this fascinating terpene discussion, providing key information for enlightening your consumers’ palates and minds beyond the basic THC high.

III. DEMONSTRATION

IV. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

V. SPEAKERS & PANELS

The time has come for brands to look beyond gummies, cookies and brownies. Keeping the consumer front-of-mind, our panel of cannabis enthusiasts, operators and culinary experts will delve into the latest trends and opportunities in infused products for retail shelves and at-home dining.

Travel and dining will always be intertwined; great food and new views go hand-in-hand. So, why not cannabis cuisine? Our panel will get real about building canna-tourism businesses, best practices when evaluating partnerships, and how data and consumer trends relate to creating unforgettable food and beverage experiences to elevate global cannabis tourism. 

No topic is off-limits as the industry’s best share their success stories, insights and an “ask anything” question-and-answer session all about how they have built, scaled and found success in the cannabis food, beverage and hospitality sector. 

VI. DEMONSTRATION

4:00 - 6:00 PM | TASTE AT LIFT RECEPTION