Upcoming Marijuana Conferences and Classes

The legalization of medical marijuana in the state of Pennsylvania has opened the doors to an entire industry of conferences that help to spread information and create connections.

Here are some of the major events that are currently taking place in Pennsylvania that you do not want to miss if you are a cannabis aficionado.

Philadelphia Area

International Canna Pro Expo

Date: June 24-25, 2017
Location: Downtown Sheraton

Health care and medical care experts come together at this conference held in downtown Philadelphia. Relevant content from qualified speakers will be presented with plenty of opportunitues to network with others.

Some of the speakers include:

Montel Williams
Juan Sanchez-Ramos
Dr. Genester Wilson-King

The Cannabis Career Institute Philadelphia Meeting

Date: July 9, 2016
Time: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport

The Cannabis Career Institute has created a program to inform people of all of their rights and privileges in the new environment of legal medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.

The topics that will be covered during the conference include:

The state requirements for becoming a patient
How to choose a doctor for medical marijuana diagnosis
How to create a business plan to sell marijuana
Marketing options for collective members

PA Medical Cannabis Business Building Course

Date: Starting August 1, 2016

Green Rush Advisors is conducting a 12-week course on how to build a cannabis business. The course will begin on August 1, 2016, and take the participant through business training that is targeted to the Pennsylvania area. The course includes in-person coaching and support from vetted doctors and lawyers in the industry.

Registration is limited, and discounts are available for early birds.

Training will include an overview of Pennsylvania law and the ongoing regulations that monitor the cannabis industry in the state. Investor planning, staffing, recruiting, zoning, and application procedures will all be discussed with established professionals who are already successful in the industry.

Participants will work their way towards two certifications—one from Americans for Safe Access and the other from the Prestigious Cannabis Training Institute.

New England Area

New England Cannabis Convention

Date: April 2017

If you are looking for an established event with plenty of exhibitors and opportunity for businesses, then the New England Cannabis Convention is the event for you. The 2016 convention joined the efforts of the New England Grass Roots Institute and the Northeastern Institute of Cannabis to bring together some of the largest businesses in New England, including Leafly and CannaKorp.

The 2016 convention was covered by Fox 25 News and in the Boston Herald and attracted thousands of people. It’s a great convention for people looking for information on how to start a business in the cannabis industry and pick up on the latest trends.

Exhibitors came from around the country to set up shop at the convention, and many consumers came from around the country as well to take part in the newest trends and local growing cultures.

Registration begins for the 2017 event very early, and early birds can get the best spots if they register in advance of tickets being sold for the event.