Cannabis Expo Ottawa: November 23 & 24, 2019 at Shaw Centre
With the advancement of legalization, the Cannabis Expo is an important step in showing the world the professionalism and maturity of the expanding industry. Join industry leaders from across Canada in an interactive forum educating on the latest technology, research and benefits of cannabis. Don’t miss comprehensive networking opportunities while exploring industry related exhibits as we build the foundation for the future of Cannabis in Canada.
For more information visit: Cannabis Expo Ottawa
Cannabis Education Today: October 22, 2019 in Vancouver
Cannabis Education Today is an inclusive Canadian Conference & Expo series that brings together all health care professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses and specialists for a full day of neutral education on cannabis. Learn from experienced experts and clinicians offering evidence-based cannabis education, including the treatment and management of all patients ranging from recreational to medical users. Attendees will learn from top industry speakers and clinicians, as well as have the opportunity to network and discover new products on our dynamic trade show floor.
Cannabis Education Today is being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, Vancouver, Canada on October 22.
For more information visit: Cannabis Education Today
Vancouver Convention Centre
Future Cannabis Strategies North America Conference: Oct 2-3, 2019 in Toronto
Future Cannabis Strategies North America brings together strategic business leaders from across the wider North American Consumer-Facing Cannabis products category, this includes CBD/ Cannabis Products & Devices, Beverages, Tobacco, Cosmetics & Nutraceuticals, together with solution providers for 2 days of insight, discussion and debate into how manufacturers can:
- Capitalise on Canada’s legalisation on the sale of edibles, extracts and topicals: expected no later than October 17th 2019
- Spotlight growth in International markets including the UK, Mainland Europe & South America
- Understand consumer trends & demands from across North America
- Identify opportunities to introduce Cannabis/ Hemp infused products into existing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
- Review recent product innovation to understand how market trends are adapting to consumer demands
This is a strategic event designed for those who have commercial or strategic responsibility. This is not a scientific or medical research focused event, but a platform to share best practise and meet solution providers to allow International CPG manufacturers to ensure they comply with regulation, and to increase sales across global markets. The event heavily focuses on identifying opportunities within the European & North American markets and spotlights regulation to ensure producers and retailers of cannabinoid products operate legally.
This event discusses topics including: Product Launches, Regulatory Affairs, Government Policy, Business Opportunities, Quality Testing Methods & Marketing Practices.
For more information visit: Future Cannabis Conference
Grow Up Conference 2019: Sep 12-14 in Niagara Falls
Being held September 12-14, 2019 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Grow Up Conference and Expo is focused on the education, collaboration and growth of the cannabis growing industry. Meet licensed producers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers, investors, lawyers, government officials and growing enthusiasts – all in one magnificent location.
This is an exclusive ticketed event, aimed at professionals looking to expand their knowledge and network in Canada’s fastest growing industry.
The 2-day industry conference includes an opening keynote, panels and sessions, exhibition area, exhibit networking café, networking party and coffee breaks.
Learn from the professionals with the Grow at Home Workshop created for the recreational user that wants to learn how to grow at home, legally, safety and responsibly.
For more information visit: GrowUp Conference
Lift Expo Europe 2019: Sept 5-6 in Berlin
Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference Goes Global!
Taking place in Berlin on September 5-6, 2019 at the Berlin Congress Centre, the inaugural LCBC Europe leverages Lift & Co.’s established role as the nexus of the Canadian cannabis industry to bring international stakeholders together to help shape Europe’s emerging business landscape and policy framework.
For more information visit: Lift Expo
World Cannabis Congress 2019: Jun 16-18 in Saint John, New Brunswick
The World Cannabis Congress (WCC) is an exclusive, invite-only event for international cannabis leaders, influencers and trend setters. The guest list is thoughtfully curated, so conversations and connections made here have a lasting impact worldwide.
Building on the success of last year’s overwhelmingly successful inaugural Congress, global cannabis leaders, change agents, C-suite business executives, researchers, scientists and policy-makers will once again inspire and motivate delegates with more thought-provoking experiences. Hosted in historic Saint John, on Canada’s renowned East Coast, this year’s Congress will be bigger and bolder.
For more information or to be apply to be invited visit: World Cannabis Congress
Lift Expo Toronto: June 6-9, 2019
Featuring over 200 exhibitors from across North America and Europe, main stage talks by cannabis thought leaders, live cooking and growing demos, and a cannabis career fair, the Lift & Co. Cannabis Expo is your chance to learn more about the fast-paced world of cannabis.
On June 6, the Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference allows you to tap in to the epicenter of cannabis thought leadership, bringing together some of the most highly-respected researchers, thinkers and business leaders in a range of formats, including keynotes, panel discussions and networking sessions.
On June 7, the day before the consumer weekend begins, cannabis professionals participate in Lift & Co.’s Industry Day, when exhibitors and others in the industry can network and engage in business development before the general public hits the show floor.
The consumer weekend happens June 8 & 9. Here you’ll explore new products, take in the latest scientific research, discover how cannabis culture and public policy are evolving for the future, and so much more.
For more information visit: Lift Expo
Canadian Cannabis Summit 2019: May 30-Jun 1 in Calgary
The Canadian Cannabis Summit is the most innovative, helpful conference you can attend if you are budding or seasoned professional looking for opportunity and education within the emerging Canadian Cannabis Industry.
Learn from experienced cannabis professionals working within a variety of industries.
Gain valuable insight on cannabis technology, science & medicine, retail, banking, investment, marketing, political policy, and Canadian law.
Attain a deeper knowledge on Cannabis business development, as well as the strategy of operating a legal Canadian cannabis business.
Hear from the people pioneering and shaping the forthcoming legal Canadian cannabis industry.
For more information visit: Canadian Cannabis Summit
O'Cannabiz Conference 2019: Apr 25-27 in Toronto
O’Cannabiz is a gathering of the Canadian and International industry conducting high-level networking under one roof. It is a full-spectrum cannabis B2B event that connects thousands of expert companies and brands integrated in the full 360 degrees of the industry. These include: lighting, nutrients, greenhouse construction and supplies, peer-reviewed agri-practices, lifestyle, medical and legal issues, marketing, the hiring of professionally trained growing staff, best financial and investment advice, quality control and market analyses. It is, in short, a buffet of best-business practices. And it’s your best opportunity to source… shop… network… and grow.
For more information visit: O’Cannabiz
National Cannabis Conference 2019: Apr 19-20 in Victoria
Join experts and enthusiasts from many areas of the cannabis industry at the Crystal Gardens in downtown Victoria, British Columbia on April 19 and 20, 2019 for all things cannabis! With updates on the new federal, provincial, and municipal rules, financial experts will discuss the impact of legal cannabis to the economy and potential investment opportunities, how grey market producers can migrate to the new micro cultivator/producer categories, and explore the overlooked opportunities and support businesses of the new cannabis economy.
For more information visit: National Cannabis Conference
AirMed Ecosystem: Industrial tablets for your seed-to-sale business
AirMed recommends industrial tablets for use in your cannabis business. These ruggedized hand-held devices are waterproof and dust proof and can withstand a drop from five feet on a concrete floor. They have a built-in barcode scanner and camera and come loaded with Windows 10. The tablets feature a docking station with USB ports for printers, scales, keyboard, mouse and other peripherals.
When configured with AirMed Cloud software and attached to a printer and scale, tablets function as a self-contained workstation to carry out all process-related tasks. They can be integrated with barcode software to capture data throughout your operations. A tablet can serve as the computer for a specific work area such as a nursery or mother room, grow or drying room, laboratory, warehouse or loading dock.
These ruggedized industrial tablets are sold directly through AirMed Canada Systems Inc. and work with Windows applications. If you purchase a tablet through AirMed, it can be pre-configured with AirMed Cloud software as well as Winwedge software for barcode scanning.
These tablets are part of our new AirMed Ecosystem, which integrates AirMed with couriers, printers, scanners, ecommerce software and more. Our new AirMed Ecosystem lets you purchase hardware and software from us in a turn-key solution for your cannabis business. For more information visit our Partners page.
Each product selected for the AirMed Ecosystem is carefully chosen based on its ability to provide value, lower production costs and increase competitiveness for AirMed customers. You create the package that’s right for you from pre-configured hardware and software.
AirMed offers the tools you need in the office, the greenhouse and on the loading dock. Our Ecosystem lets you purchase hardware and software in a turn-key
seed-to-sale management solution.
To learn more about our Ecosystem program, visit: AirMed Ecosystem
To learn more about Winwedge software visit: TalTech
Introducing the AirMed Ecosystem
To help our clients cultivate success, AirMed is developing strategic partnerships with leading vendors of products and services in the Canadian cannabis industry. We’ve partnered with the best in the industry including compliance consultants, hardware manufacturers, telecommunications and delivery services.
The AirMed Ecosystem provides a turn-key solution with integrated hardware and software to help producers become more productive and profitable. From pathogen detection and environmental analytics through barcoding and label printing to ecommerce and delivery, the AirMed Ecosystem provides the best the industry has to offer for your cannabis business.
If you are a licensed producer or cultivator, visit our partnering page to find out more about what we offer and the awesome companies we’ve partnered with: AirMed Ecosystem
If you provide a complementary product or service in the cannabis industry and would like to collaborate with AirMed, click here for a form to request a conversation with a partnering representative: Partner Form
And if you’d like a product demo of AirMed software, call (877) 313-2442 or email info @ airmed.ca.
Thanks for dropping by at Lift Expo!
We’d like to thank everyone who visited the AirMed booth at Lift Expo in Vancouver. Thanks for taking the time to get to know us. It was a pleasure to meet you! We had a great time at the show and hope you did too.
We demonstrated our seed-to-sale software live on site and introduced the AirMed Ecosystem, a turn-key compliance and business solution for micro-producers. We had tablets, environmental sensors and more in the booth.
To help our clients cultivate success, AirMed is developing strategic partnerships with leading vendors of products and services in the Canadian cannabis industry. From compliance consultants through equipment manufacturers to telecommunications and finally delivery services, we’ve partnered with the best in the industry. For more information about our partners visit: AirMed Ecosystem
To schedule an AirMed software demo, email [email protected] or call 1-877- 313-2442.
O'Cannabiz Conference 2018: Dec 10-11 in Vancouver
Canada is fast becoming the world’s leading cannabis market. How do we keep “First Mover” advantage? Find out at O’Cannabiz, a gathering of the people putting Canada on the worldwide industry map and creating momentum in a new marketplace. Set against the majestic backdrop of the North Shore Mountains at Vancouver’s brand-new Marriott Parq Casino and Resort, O’Cannabiz is a creative think-tank of issues related to our globally groundbreaking endeavor: recreational marijuana for responsible adults. These include tourism opportunities, aboriginal participation, quality control, brand building, workplace issues, market estimates and possible shake-outs, corporate moves and potential mergers. All this, and the best practical business advice you will find anywhere, at every level. O’Cannabiz – because at long last, you can.
For more information visit: O’Cannabiz
Legalization of Cannabis in Canada
As of October 17, 2018, cannabis is legal in Canada for both recreational and medical use. If you want to know exactly what that means for you, there are plenty of articles available online to help you. Following are a few from Canada and around the world:
CBC News: Cannabis is legal in Canada — here’s what you need to know
CNN: Canada just legalized recreational pot. Here’s what you need to know
Pot 101: Everything you need to know about marijuana legalization
New York Times: Canada is Legalizing Marijuana. Here Are Some Questions, Answered.
Prohibition 2.0 Begins October 17, 2018
Business of Cannabis Luncheon in Victoria a Sell-out
The Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC hosted a sold-out luncheon October 10, 2018 on “The Business of Cannabis.” Presented by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, this timely event featured a panel discussion by:
Dr. Terry Lake, Vice-President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Communications at Hexo Corporation
Jocelyn Jenkins, City Manager, City of Victoria
Peter Guo, BC Enterprise Risk Services Leader and BC Cannabis Industry Leader, MNP
AirMed staff took the opportunity to network with others in the Victoria business community.
To view more photos of this event visit: GVCC event photos
ACMPR and the licensed cannabis producer
What does ACMPR cover?
For the cannabis industry in Canada, the most critical compliance implications are those covered by the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations. This legislation covers every aspect of marijuana production and sale. Overseen by Health Canada, these regulations must be adhered to at every stage of cannabis business from propagation through to sale. As of August 24, 2016, the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) replaced the previous Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR).
ACMPR is designed to provide an immediate solution for Canada to meet legal requirements. But Health Canada is continuously evaluating how a system of medical access to cannabis should function alongside the government’s commitment to legalize, strictly regulate and restrict access to cannabis. As a result, laws and regulations may change.
Currently, the legislation contains four parts.
Part 1 sets out a framework for commercial production by licensed producers responsible for the production and distribution of quality-controlled fresh or dried marijuana or cannabis oil or starting materials (i.e., seeds and plants) in secure and sanitary conditions.
Part 2 sets out provisions for individuals to produce a limited amount of cannabis for their own medical purposes or to designate someone to produce it for them.
Parts 3 and 4 include transitional provisions, consequential amendments to other regulations, and provisions repealing the MMPR.
All those wishing to produce cannabis in Canada must apply to Health Canada to become a licensed producer under the ACMPR legislation, and all licensed producers MUST comply with the ACMPR regulations.
What are the specific ACMPR regulations that affect software and record keeping?
The ACMPR has many regulations that apply to the medical marijuana industry in Canada as a whole. Not all of those have implications for record keeping or to the method (software) used for that record keeping. (For links to the different websites that cover ACMP download our Seed-to-Sale Software Buyer’s Guide.)
How do I meet ACMPR compliance?
To be ACMPR compliant, your organization must have ways of meeting all of the regulations listed above.
Many of the regulations listed above apply to processes, so you’ll need to be utilizing best practices and documented standard operating procedures. You’ll also need to be able to prove to Health Canada that you have used best practices. That’s where seed-to-sale software comes in. Your cannabis business management software should provide you with the means to meet compliance when it comes to record keeping and reporting.
To support you in this process, a viable software vendor will supply you with a document that outlines exactly how the system they provide meets those requirements.
For a free demo to learn how AirMed meets these and other regulations, please email info @ airmed.ca.
GVCC Event: Business of Cannabis October 10, 2018
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is holding a luncheon focused on “The Business of Cannabis” at the Hotel Grand Pacific on October 10, 2018.
“As the federal government gets set to legalize the sale of cannabis in Canada, find out about what regulations affect the sale of cannabis and how this emerging industry will affect and improve business here in Victoria.”
A panel discussion will take place featuring:
Dr. Terry Lake, Vice-President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Communications at Hexo Corporation
Jocelyn Jenkins, City Manager, City of Victoria
Peter Guo, BC Enterprise Risk Services Leader and BC Cannabis Industry Leader, MNP
For more information visit: GVCC Events
UPDATE: SOLD OUT