Iconic RAW Rolling Papers Founder Josh Kesselman to Host Fireside Chat at 10th Annual CWCBExpo in NYC’s Javits Convention Center
23 May 2024 - 1:35AM
The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo)
today announced Josh Kesselman, iconic CEO and philanthropic
founder of HBI International, the company behind RAW Rolling
Papers, will keynote the business conference taking place at Javits
Convention Center in New York City, Wednesday and Thursday, June 5
and 6.
Hosted by CNBC’s Fast Money investor voice, Tim Seymour,
Kesselman’s appearance will be on the main stage from 11 - 11:30
a.m. on Wednesday, June 5th. The address, styled after a fireside
chat, is open to registered CWCBExpo attendees.
Kesselman grew up in New York and has since developed RAW
Rolling Papers to legendary status. His brand has garnered a
cult-like following with more than two million Instagram followers
and mainstream name-drops and support from celebrity rappers like
Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz. His products, sold worldwide, include a
vast array of rolling papers, cones, tips, rolling trays, apparel,
and other accessories.
Known for his larger-than-life personality and love of smoking
culture, Kesselman’s mission is to make people happy. “If you ask
me, New York is the most lit place on Earth! I was born there,
which makes the Empire State the birthplace of RAW,” said
Kesselman.
RAW Giving, the name given to Kesselman’s HBI International
philanthropic efforts, recently surpassed $3 million in donations
to non-profit organizations including The Weldon Project, a
non-profit that advocates for the end of cannabis prohibition, the
Last Prisoner Project, Sky's the Limit and Central Arizona Shelter
Services, to name a few.
“We are honored to have Josh Kesselman give the keynote address
at our event. He exemplifies much of cannabis culture today and is
an example of a successful entrepreneur who gives back,” said
Christine Ianuzzi, CEO of CWCBExpo.
The CWCBExpo New York, June 5-6 at the Javits Center,
celebrating 10 years, is the premier business-to-business trade
show event for legal cannabis. Founded in 2014, the expo provides a
forum for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, medical
professionals, investors, regulators, legal counsel, and
entrepreneurs to connect. For more information, or to register for
the event, visit www.CWCBExpo.com.
About CWCBExpo (Cannabis World Congress & Business
Exposition)CWCBExpo is an established business-to-business
trade show event for the legalized cannabis and hemp industry. It
is held in New York City, the largest business, financial, and
media market, and is the leading forum 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
and fast-growing industry. Visit: www.cwcbexpo.com.
About HBI International Headquartered in
Phoenix, Arizona and launched in 2005 by Josh Kesselman, HBI
International, the company behind RAW Rolling Papers, is an
independent, global brand producing plant-based rolling papers and
other smoking accessories. Their unbleached, slow-burning papers
are the preferred product for millions of smokers. The company is
committed to sustainability and social good and, through its RAW
Giving initiative, has provided millions of dollars in direct cash
contributions for many charities, including those that work to
provide access to clean water and rescue homeless pets. For more
information, visit: rawthentic.com.
Media Contact for HBI InternationalSadie
ThompsonProven Media602-527-0794sadie@provenmedia.com
Editor’s Note: To request a media pass for
CWCBExpo New York, please register
here:https://cwcbexpo.com/media-info or contact Annie Scully at
press@cwwcbexpo.com.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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