PARAMUS, N.J., April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The legal and
medical marijuana industry is on track to be the next American gold
rush, and the 2nd Annual Cannabis World
Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) in New York, presents an in-depth educational
program that covers everything from A to Z on how to succeed in
this dynamic industry.
Sponsored by the International Cannabis Association (ICA),
CWCBExpo taking place June 17-19,
2015 at the Javits Center in New
York provides the latest insight and strategies for the
legal, regulatory, financial, operational, retail, marketing and
healthcare sectors of the industry.
"The steps to enter the cannabis business can be overwhelming
with even just the different state and national mandates," said
Dan Humiston, President of
ICA, "And if you are already in the business, you have to be
quick and nimble to stay competitive and grow. No matter
your point of entry, CWCBExpo in NY has you covered and will give
you the knowledge, tools and connections to succeed."
Important sessions being presented during the conference program
on Thursday, June 18th
& Friday, June
19th include:
- What Physicians Need to Know to Prescribe Medical Marijuana to
their Patients
- Will Cannabis be the Next Big Retail Opportunity?
- How to Legally Invest in the Cannabis Industry
- How to Obtain a State License to Sell, Grow or Produce Medical
or Recreational Marijuana
- Methods and Devices Used to Extract Cannabis Oil from
Plants
- How to Establish a National Brand for Your Cannabis
Business
- The Top 10 Things to be a Successful MMJ Operator
- Applying Lessons From the Tech Boom to Become the Next Apple or
Microsoft of Cannabis
- Why a Wall Street Model is Needed in the Cannabis Industry
In addition, the CWCBExpo in New York conference program reveals
best practices in setting up a business, dealing with labor laws
and lobbyists, and cannabis products for women, among others.
At CWCBExpo, experts and important knowledgeable speakers from all
sectors of the industry will be sharing their unmatched expertise
on several panels including: Adam
Bierman, Manager Partner, The MedMen, Avis Bulbulyan, CEO, Bulbulyan Consulting Group
and Andy Joseph, President, Apeks
Supercritical, to name a few.
The two-day conference program on June
18-19th also includes a Keynote presentation by
Ethan Nadelmann, President of the
Drug Policy Alliance, a leading organization promoting drug
policies that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human
rights.
On Wednesday, June
17th, CWCBExpo will offer add-on workshops that
provide focused cannabis career guidance for business
professionals, physicians, and attorneys. A fundamental class
on how to get a job in the cannabis industry and healthcare
protocols for the State of New
York round out the CWCBExpo in New
York add-on workshops.
CWCBExpo in New York will also feature an exhibit floor
(June 18-19) with suppliers in the
industry showcasing cutting-edge products and services to those in
the business, entrepreneurs looking to enter the market, medical
professionals and dispensary owners, investors, and providers of
professional services.
To register for CWCBExpo in New
York in advance at discounted rates go to
www.cwcbexpo.com/new-york-show/registration.asp. For more
information on sponsoring or exhibiting contact Don Berey, Show Director at dberey@leexpos.com
or call 201-881-1614.
About Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions
(CWCBExpo)
The Cannabis World Congress & Business
Expositions (CWCBExpo) are produced by Leading Edge Expositions in
partnership with the International Cannabis Association
(ICA). The events are the leading professional forums for
dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical
professionals, government regulators, legal counsel, and
entrepreneurs looking to achieve business success and identify new
areas of growth in this dynamic industry. In 2015, CWCBExpo
will take place June 17-19, at the
Javits Convention Center in New
York, and the CWCBExpo Fall will be held September 16-18, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. For more information on ICA
visit www.internationalcannabisassociation.com. To learn more
about the CWCBExpos go to www.cwcbexpo.com. Connect with
CWCBExpo on Twitter and Facebook.
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