Description

*In-Person Event*

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its partners and supporters invite you to join us for a half day conference on New York’s emerging cannabis industry on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Paychex Theater at Strong.

With New York’s legalization of recreational marijuana, we are excited to offer the opportunity to hear from a range of experts discuss capitalizing on the cannabis industry. We will explore how our region can position itself as a leader in the cannabis industry, as well as hear from elected officials, industry leaders, and specialists on the tremendous opportunities and implications of cannabis on the economy, social justice, law enforcement, regulation and compliance, and more.

If you wish to be a SPONSOR, please click HERE.

To view our SPEAKER  LINE UP, please click - HERE

To view each SESSION DESCRIPTION, please click - HERE

Featured Keynote Presentations:

• Social Justice - A presentation by Hon. Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Majority Leader, NYS Assembly
• Building the New York Cannabis Industry - A Presentation by Chris Alexander, Executive Director, Office of Cannabis Management 

Featured Panels:

• Regulations & Compliance
• Business Opportunities & Economic Advancement
• Policy & Implementation

Program Takeaways:

• Learn more about cannabis and hemp policy and regulation in NY and what it means moving forward
• Understand the potential social impacts of cannabis and its opportunities
• Discover the local/regional economic opportunity
• Key areas where Greater Rochester can be an industry leader in the emerging economy
• Ability to mingle with vendors showcasing their products and services, as well as learn about their role in the cannabis industry

Program Flow:

• 7:45 AM-8:45 AM (Registration, Networking, Vendor Showcase & Light Breakfast)
• 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM (Program Presentation - Keynote Address, Panel Discussion & Vendor Showcase)
• 1:00 PM – Lunch To-Go will be offered to our attendees after program ends

IMPORTANT: The Strong is a non-smoking campus and smoking is prohibited inside the museum, on the grounds, and inside the parking garage.

RSVP by Friday, May 10, 2022 at 5pm. There will be NO REFUNDS issued after May 7th. 

**All guests will have to show proof of vaccination, OR a negative test (home test is acceptable) result in the last 72 hours to attend this in-person event. Mask is optional.**

Questions? Contact Events Assistant, Gena Stein at Gena.Stein@GreaterRochesterChamber.com