Business of Cannabis Summit 2024: Nov 26 in Berlin

Since 2017 Business of Cannabis has highlighted the companies, brands, people and trends driving the industry. The Berlin Executive Summit will connect, inspire, and empower top cannabis industry leaders from Germany and across Europe. Dive into groundbreaking discussions, innovative strategies, and forward-thinking practices that will shape the future of Germany’s dynamic cannabis market. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to elevate your leadership, drive growth, and forge powerful partnerships in the ever-evolving German and wider European cannabis landscapes.

Topics at this event include:

  • Cannabis Associations
  • Commercial Opportunities
  • Home Cultivation
  • Pillar 2 & Future Outlook
  • Medical Cannabis
  • Market Dynamics & Consolidation

This in-person event is being held November 26 at the PALISA, Palisadenstraße 48, 10243 in Berlin, Germany.

For more information visit: https://www.cannabisberlin.live/


Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2024: Oct 9-10 in Niagara Falls

The Canadian Greenhouse Conference is Canada’s foremost event for commercial greenhouse flower, vegetable, cannabis, berry and nursery growers. This event is the ultimate connection point for growers, suppliers and research partners.

The Canadian Greenhouse Conference is a not-for-profit corporation and Canada’s foremost event and connection point for commercial growers of crops produced in a controlled environment. The conference attracts growers from across North America, gathers experts from around the world and showcases innovative production techniques, research, products and technology.

Being held October 9-10 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, the Canadian Greenhouse Conference offers two days of informative, motivating sessions and a large trade show. For more information visit: https://www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com/


Global CanExec Summit 2024: Oct 3-4 in Toronto

Held annually in Toronto, CANEXEC is a B2B Cannabis industry conference. CANEXEC is designed for Executives with leadership roles at leading cannabis producers.

This invitation-only event is attended by decision-makers from leading producers with 90+ percent of the speakers holding C-suite roles.

This is an in-person event being held October 3-4, 2024 at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Canada.

For more information about the event, visit https://canexecsummit.com/


Canadian Cannabis Leadership Summit: Oct 1 in Ottawa

Join the Cannabis Council of Canada for an afternoon of insightful discussion about the top issues facing the Canadian cannabis industry.

Bringing together leaders from the public and private sectors, as well as experts in medical research and financial services, this event will collectively advance issues which represent a risk to a properly functioning sector. Panel topics include in-depth conversation about the excise duty, the excise stamp, as well as reducing the regulatory burden. Following the conference, ticket holders will have the opportunity to engage with panelists during a private reception, providing a unique chance to network and deepen discussions on the most pressing issues. Secure your place at this event and ensure your voice is part of the conversation as we drive the Canadian cannabis industry forward.

Hosted in the O’Born Room at the National Arts Center (NAC) in Ottawa, just steps from Parliament Hill, this panel-style conference will run from 1 PM to 5 PM on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. For more information visit: https://cannabis-council.ca/events


Grow Up Alberta 2024 Conference: Sep 28-Oct 1 in Edmonton

From the latest in technology to workshops with the brightest minds in the industry, combined with the opportunity to sell your brands, Grow Up Conference and Expo is truly all-in-one stop event for the whole team.

Learn from the best at Masterclass Technical Workshops. Share thoughts, learn and network at the Growers Luncheon. Get expert tips on trimming methods and packaging. Explore the expo floor for the latest in technology or to meet with current suppliers.

Grow Up Alberta 2024 will have the largest collection of retail and wholesale buyers in Canada. your product in front of the people that make the buying decisions. Flower, concentrates, extracts, edibles, beverages and topicals will be on display and ready for purchase orders to be made.

For more information visit: https://growupconference.com/


Thanks for making Growing Relationships Kelowna a success!

As a sponsor, we’d like to thank everyone who made Growing Relationships Kelowna a success.

Hosted by StratCann, your premier cannabis news and events platform for industry professionals, this one-day event was held Monday June 10, 2024  at the Eldorado Manteo Resort.

Growing Relationships brought together British Columbia’s community of small-batch and micro producers, retailers and other cannabis professionals.

StratCann is capturing the notes and providing a summary to the relevant regulators to share what is happening with those who have their feet on the ground.

We hope you enjoyed this event as much as we did. Thanks again to attendees, vendors and organizers for a great day in Kelowna.


Growing Relationships Kelowna is next Monday: Jun 10, 2024

We’re just days away from StratCann’s Growing Relationships in Kelowna.

Designed to deliver opportunities to build relationships and socialize with the community, StratCann brings retailers and producers together for a day of networking, brainstorming, discussion and learning.

This event features “Navigating the Green Frontier: AirMed’s Revolutionary Impact on Cannabis Management,” a presentation by Justin Hearn, president & CEO of AirMed.

StratCann delivers timely and relevant news, insights and events for cannabis industry professionals in Canada and around the world, and AirMed is proud to be a sponsor of this event.

Attendees will enjoy networking opportunities, engaging panel discussions, a delicious catered lunch, and access to the beautiful waterfront patio at the Eldorado Manteo Resort. We hope to see you there!

For more information visit: https://stratcann.com/growing-relationships/


Cannabis Europa 2024: Jun 25-26 in London

The Cannabis Europa conference & expo is being held at The Barbican in London this June.
Cannabis Europa is proud to consistently deliver the highest quality content – presented by leading authorities in their field – tackling the topics and themes that are pivotal to the global growth of the cannabis industry.

Join 1,500+ policy makers, entrepreneurs, innovators and investors to shape the future of the maturing European cannabis market — a market that is set to be worth £3.2 billion by 2025.

Over 50 exhibitors and 1200 visitors are expected at next year’s Cannabis Europa expo.

For more information visit: https://www.cannabis-europa.com/


AirMed to Sponsor Growing Relationships Kelowna: Jun 10, 2024

We are excited to announce that AirMed is a proud sponsor of StratCann’s Growing Relationships event in Kelowna on June 10!

This event is designed to provide a platform for building relationships and engaging with the community through networking, brainstorming, discussions, and learning sessions.

Justin Hearn, President & CEO of AirMed, will be among the featured speakers, presenting “Navigating the Green Frontier: AirMed’s Revolutionary Impact on Cannabis Management.”

StratCann is dedicated to bringing together growers, processors, and retailers to foster connections, share insights, and discuss industry challenges.

Attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, informative panel discussions, a catered lunch, and access to the beautiful waterfront patio at the Eldorado Manteo Resort.

After the success of our sponsorship at the Calgary event, we are excited to support Growing Relationships once again in Kelowna. We would love to see you there!

We look forward to connecting with you at Growing Relationships Kelowna!

For more information visit: https://stratcann.com/growing-relationships/


Canadian Cannabis Conference 2024: Jun 12-13 in Quebec City

One of the leading hemp and cannabis conferences in North America!

Each year, this event brings together hemp and cannabis industry players from Canada, the U.S., Europe and elsewhere in the world, from fields as diverse as science, R&D, politics and medicine.

Take advantage of this learning opportunity to network and exchange knowledge and ideas to foster innovation and sustainable growth in Canada’s hemp and cannabis industry, and secure its position at the forefront of the international scene.

Discuss with participants of exceptional quality: political staff and elected officials, university professors and researchers, members of the largest companies, ministerial employees or supervisory bodies, etc. It’s the perfect opportunity to facilitate communications between industry players and expand your professional network!

Being held June 12 and 13 at the Hotel Pur in Quebec City, the conference will be held in French and English. Simultaneous translation services will be available on site. For more information visit:  https://www.conferencecannabis.ca/en/


Thanks for making Growing Relationships Calgary a success!

As a sponsor, we’d like to thank everyone who made Growing Relationships Calgary a success.

Hosted by Stratcann, your premier cannabis news and events platform for industry professionals, this one-day event was held Monday May 6, 2024 at the Calgary Marriott Hotel.

Growing Relationships brought together Alberta’s community of small-batch and micro producers, retailers and other cannabis professionals.

StratCann is capturing the notes and providing a summary to the relevant regulators to share what is happening with those who have their feet on the ground.

We hope you enjoyed this event as much as we did. Thanks again to attendees, vendors and organizers for a great day in Calgary.

For more information visit: https://stratcann.com/growing-relationships/


Only Four Days until Growing Relationships Calgary: May 6, 2024

We’re on our way to Calgary for Growing Relationships next Monday.

Stratcann is bringing this one-day event back to Alberta’s community of small-batch and micro producers, retailers and other professionals in the cannabis industry.

Specifically designed to deliver opportunities to build relationships and socialize with the community, this event brings retailers and producers together for a day of networking, brainstorming, discussion and learning.

AirMed is a proud sponsor of this industry event where attendees will enjoy networking opportunities, engaging panel discussions, a delicious catered lunch, and exclusive access to the Sunalta patio at the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel.

We hope to see you there!

For more information visit: https://stratcann.com/growing-relationships/


Grow Up Toronto 2024 Conference: May 27-29

Billed as Canada’s #1 cannabis event, the Grow Up Toronto Conference & Expo is a true B2B cannabis event bringing together growers, retailers and suppliers for three days from May 27 to 29.

Grow Up’s Brands and Buyers zone makes its debut in Toronto this year. Brands have the opportunity to promote their latest products to retail buyers and provide samples to qualified cannabis workers.

At the expo, purchasers from the largest retail stores across Canada will converge for two days looking to place orders from the hottest brands from Standard, Micro and Craft processors.

From the latest in technology to workshops with the brightest minds in the industry, combined with the opportunity to sell your brands, Grow Up Conference and Expo is truly an all-in-one stop event for the whole team.

Grow Up is more than just a conference and tradeshow; it’s a pivotal platform dedicated to shaping the future of cannabis in Canada, building strong, long-lasting relationships within the industry.

For more information visit: https://growupconference.com/


Thanks for Making Craft Cannabis Summit a Success!

The BC Cannabis Summit was a success!

Held April 19-21 in Prince George, BC on the traditional territory of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, this event brought together craft cannabis farmers, processors, independent retailers, Indigenous organizations, government officials, and other sector leaders.

Hundreds participated in this three-day summit that put a spotlight on one of BC’s best-kept cannabis secrets.

In conjunction, the BC Craft Farmers’ Co-op hosted a 4/20 street party on Saturday with 30 vendors and hundreds of members of the public in attendance. This +19 event was the first cannabis-related street closure ever in British Columbia.

AirMed was proud to participate in the summit in Prince George. We’d like to thank everyone who dropped by our booth and especially those who took the time to watch a free demonstration of AirMed software. We appreciate you taking the time to learn about our latest cannabis management innovations.

If you missed seeing a demo or want to see more, click the Request Demo button at the top of the page.

In the meantime, visit our software page: https://airmedcloud.com/airmed-5-intro-new/

For more information about the event visit:  https://www.bccraftfarmerscoop.com/2024-bc-craft-farmers-cannabis-summit/

If you missed seeing a demo or want to see more, click the Request Demo button at the top of the page.

In the meantime, visit our software page: https://airmedcloud.com/airmed-5-intro-new/

For more information about the event visit:  https://www.bccraftfarmerscoop.com/2024-bc-craft-farmers-cannabis-summit/

To read about the 4/20 cannabis street fair in Prince George, click one of the links below.

 

High praise for Canada’s first official cannabis street party

 

Province’s first ever 420 street closure sees huge success in Prince George


Just two days until the Craft Cannabis Summit in Prince George

In just two days, the BC Craft Farmers Co-Op (BCCFC) will hold the 2024 BC Craft Farmers Cannabis Summit in Prince George, BC on the traditional territory of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.

BC craft cannabis farmers, processors, independent retailers, Indigenous organizations, government officials, and other sector leaders are invited to participate in this three-day summit that will put a spotlight on one of BC’s best-kept cannabis secrets.

While attending the summit, drop by our booth for a free demonstration of AirMed software. We can’t wait to show you our latest software innovations.


AirMed to Sponsor Growing Relationships Calgary: May 6, 2024

StratCann’s Growing Relationships is back in Calgary this May, and AirMed is a proud sponsor!

Stratcann is passionate about bringing growers, processors, and retailers together to get to know each other and share ideas. Following the success of the sold-out 2023 Growing Relationship series, Stratcann is hosting this one-day event for Alberta’s community of small-batch and micro producers, retailers and other professionals in the cannabis industry.

An important component of the Growing Relationships events is to engage the community in discussion and brainstorming on industry issues from a variety of perspectives.

Attendees will be presented with networking opportunities, engaging panel discussions, a delicious catered lunch, and exclusive access to the Sunalta patio at the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel.

For more information visit: https://stratcann.com/growing-relationships/


Visit AirMed at the Craft Cannabis Summit: Apr 19-21 in Prince George

The BC Craft Farmers Co-Op (BCCFC) will be holding the 2024 BC Craft Farmers Cannabis Summit from April 19-21 in Prince George, BC on the traditional territory of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. BC craft cannabis farmers, processors, independent retailers, Indigenous organizations, government officials, and other sector leaders are invited to participate in a three-day Summit that will put a spotlight on one of BC’s best-kept cannabis secrets.

“In addition to showcasing the diversity of BC’s cannabis sector, the 2024 BC Craft Farmers Cannabis Summit will benefit the local economy and shine a light on how medical cannabis access can safely treat chronic disease and opioid addiction,” said BCCFC Vice President Richard Willems. “We look forward to rolling out the green carpet and safely celebrating cannabis together in Prince George on 4/20/24.”

BCCFC was established in 2020 under the BC Cooperatives Act to help BC’s craft cannabis farmers transition to the legal marketplace, protect BC’s global cannabis brand, and make sure medical and recreation consumers have access to the best quality cannabis in the world.

AirMed is proud to participate in this event, so drop by our booth to see the latest software innovations and learn what enterprise cannabis management can do for you.


Cannabis Industry Makes Predictions for 2024

While there are no guarantees as to what will happen in the cannabis marketplace, media members and industry analysts have been making predictions for 2024.

Investing News Network published both a year-end review and a forecast for the future that covered Canada, the US and global markets. For the projections, INN reached out to experts to learn about the key trends and challenges they expect to see in 2024.
https://investingnews.com/daily/cannabis-investing/cannabis-market-update/
https://investingnews.com/cannabis-forecast/

The Business of Cannabis published a series of articles in December 2023 and January 2024 with projections by industry stakeholders.

For their North American edition, the Business of Cannabis “spoke with a wide roster of industry stakeholders to discuss everything from the anticipated surge of pre-rolls, poised to surpass flower consumption in both Canada and the United States, to legislative reforms and the emergence of new market opportunities, such as cannabinoid therapeutics.”
https://businessofcannabis.com/looking-ahead-whats-in-store-for-cannabis-in-2024-part-1/
https://businessofcannabis.com/looking-ahead-whats-in-store-for-cannabis-in-2024-part-2/
https://businessofcannabis.com/looking-ahead-whats-in-store-for-cannabis-in-2024-part-3/

For the European edition, the Business of Cannabis focused on Germany and the UK.
https://businessofcannabis.com/whats-in-store-for-the-european-cannabis-in-2024-part-1/
https://businessofcannabis.com/whats-in-store-for-the-european-cannabis-in-2024-part-2/

The research firm Brightfield Group published “Six Insights from 2023 for 2024 Success in Canadian Cannabis.” This blog post offers a brief overview of the state of the Canadian cannabis industry plus trends for the future.

https://blog.brightfieldgroup.com/2024-canadian-cannabis-trends

The Green Market Report, which is focused on cannabis industry financial news, published “Cannabis Industry Executives Share Predictions for 2024.” This short article discusses both US and International reforms.
https://www.greenmarketreport.com/cannabis-industry-executives-share-predictions-for-2024/

The International Cannabis Business Conference blog offered up predictions for various markets around the globe in a post titled, “What Will Happen In 2024 Within The Global Cannabis Industry?”
https://ca.internationalcbc.com/what-will-happen-in-2024-within-the-global-cannabis-industry/

Market research company Technavio published a report titled, “US-Cannabis Market by Derivative Type, Product and Geography-Forecast and Analysis 2023-2027.” While focused on the USA, some of trends are likely the same as those that will affect the Canadian market. “The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers.”
https://www.technavio.com/report/us-cannabis-market-analysis


Important Cannabis Council of Canada Excise Tax Request

Cannabis Council of Canada surveyed licensed producers and has released their findings in a report that you can access here: https://cannabis-council.ca/files/advocacy/C3-Excise-survey.pdf

But that’s not the end of this story. In fact, it’s just the beginning. CCC announced that after bringing their excise tax survey results to Ottawa during the Grass on the Hill Summit last month, the Department of Finance wants to learn more.

“The Department of Finance would like to get a deeper understanding of how excise tax impacts License Holders’ financial positions, and how different rate models can help the long-term viability of our sector.”

This is where you come in.

CCC is asking Health Canada License Holders who pay excise tax to provide the Canadian government with a confidential look at their financials for 2022. Note that deadline to respond: November 30, 2023.

For details and to access the CCC excise model spreadsheet use the contact information below before the November 30 deadline!

Email CCC directly at hello @ cannabis-council.ca

If the email link doesn’t work, visit the Cannabis Council of Canada website for contact information: https://cannabis-council.ca/


Industry Leaders Attend Global CanExec Summit

The annual Global Cannabis Executive Summit was held last week at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Canada.

Justin Hearn, President and CEO of AirMed Canada Systems, was invited to the summit to provide a software vendor perspective.

“This summit featured panels of C-suite executives from many leading Canadian cannabis companies,” Hearn said. “The organizers curated frank and productive discussions about the state of the industry and many of the current challenges. Hats off to an excellent event.”

This invitation-only event was attended by decision-makers from leading producers with 90+ percent of the speakers holding C-suite roles.

The 4th Annual Global Cannabis Executive Summit will be held October 27-28, 2024 in Toronto.

For more information about the past or upcoming event, visit https://canexecsummit.com/