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August 18, 2016

Ten Highlights (with Photos!) from #CannaBizSummit 2016


by Brooke Gilbert, Director of Events and Education

The 3rd Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo was NCIA’s biggest and most influential event to date! Check out these top ten event highlights which made this year’s Summit one to remember:

1. More than 3,200 inspired attendees:

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California2. An exciting keynote from California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, who spoke about the need to end the prohibition of cannabis from a social justice perspective:

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California3. Moving remarks from Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who spoke about being the proud leader of a city whose economy is fueled by cannabusinesses:

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California4. An inspiring presentation from Ahmed Rahim, founder and CEO of world renowned B-corporation Numi Organic Tea, who shared insights into establishing a conscious culture for your company which takes people, planet, product, and profits into account to work for a better tomorrow:

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California5. Fifteen hours and 45 minutes of educational content over three days, featuring 30 breakout sessions and seven workshops, and led by more than 160 industry experts:

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California6. Fifteen tours at five locations, including retail marijuana facilities, cultivation facilities, and analytical testing laboratories:

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California7. A sold-out expo hall buzzing with activity for 20 hours, where more than 140 sponsors and exhibitors spread out over more than 37,000 square feet of expo hall space:

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California8. More than 100 media personnel from more than 80 media companies, generating worldwide coverage, including in dozens of mainstream news outlets:

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California9. Attendees from 47 U.S. states (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) and 16 countries:

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California10. Thirty-one media and organizational partners involved in the success of the Summit – thank you!

The National Cannabis Industry Associations's Cannabis Business Summit in Oakland, California

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View the entire official photo album from the 2016 Cannabis Business Summit & Expo online here:  TheCannabisIndustry.org/summit2016photos

We look forward to seeing you at a future event! Register today for the Seed to Sale Show, taking place January 31 – February 1 in Denver, Colorado. Find out more at SeedtoSaleShow.com!

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