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aboutUnveiling the Cannabis Industry: Cannabis, Culture, and Community
The Cannabis Business Conference is organized by the Cannabis Business Association, a student-run club at Harvard Business School. It is designed as a comprehensive and academic exploration of the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. This industry has expanded rapidly and carries with it the complex socio-political history of the "War on Drugs," which has significantly impacted marginalized communities and continues to influence the perception and regulation of cannabis.
Conference Panels
panelCannabis 101:
Dispelling Health Myths
panelDiversity & racial equity:
An Open Discussion on the Impact of the War on Drugs
panelNavigating Cannabis Regulations:
Insights from Policy Experts
panelLooking Forward with Psychedelics:
Parallels Between industries
objectiveThis conference’s objective is to delve into the multifaceted aspects of cannabis, addressing areas such as wellness and health myths, policy, investment landscape, racial equity, women's roles in the industry, entrepreneurship, and the burgeoning interest in psychedelics due to their parallels with cannabis.
Fireside
Chat
FEATURINGNorman Birenbaum
Founding President of the Cannabis Regulators Association; Former Cannabis Regulator and Policy Advisor for New York State and Rhode Island
OverviewThis engaging conversation will delve into the complexities and future of cannabis policy. As these two renowned figures share their insights and experiences, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in shaping the cannabis landscape.
HOSTED BYKhadijah Tribble
Founder, strategist, activist, cannabis aficionado and industry trailblazer
Spotlight Discussion
OverviewSit down with multi-industry mogul Berner as he shares how cannabis has influenced his life, the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and what allowed him to educate himself on the path towards success. Giovanni Estrella, CEO and Founder of ATOMIC FUNGI, will highlight how Berner's experiences exemplify the essential qualities every entrepreneur needs to lead a successful business.
organizersCannabis Business Association
The Cannabis Business Association, a student club at Harvard Business School, is dedicated to fostering educational opportunities and enriching understanding about the multifaceted cannabis industry.
Through academic discourse, research, and community engagement, we aim to elevate informed and responsible leadership in the evolving global cannabis landscape
