There’s a scent in the air this afternoon at the Westin Bayshore conference centre of fresh cannabis, and also one of possibility.
Among attendees are activists, doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, growers, experts and canna-curious individuals looking to increase their body of knowledge and make connections in the industry.
Speakers covered topics like THC and CBD, cannabis and women’s health, cannabis and cancer, dispensaries, branding, and more.
To find out what some of them had to say, read throught the tweets below. The conference continues tomorrow at the Westin Bayshore.
Thread from ‘Am I Illegal?’ panel featuring a lawyer and three cannabis activists, current + former dispensary owners at @CannaLifeConf: https://t.co/J3SyVwG7qU
Infused chocolates from Pincone Supply Co. Credit: Amanda SiebertThis Toronto-based company infuses high-end chocolate with THC. Credit: Amanda Siebert Credit: Amanda SiebertHemp-derived CBD-only products from HempMed. Credit: Amanda SiebertBrowsing. Credit: Amanda SiebertLabels that don’t beat around the bush. Credit: Amanda SiebertNanaimo-based LP Tilray. Credit: Amanda SiebertPacific Northwest Garden Supply showing us what it takes to grow four plants. Credit: Amanda SiebertA dispensary industry leaders panel with Julie Nguyen, Jamie Shaw, Jeeves Sadana, and Jeremiah Vandermeer, moderated by Craig Ex. Credit: Amanda SiebertA dispensary industry leaders panel with Julie Nguyen, Jamie Shaw, Jeeves Sadana, and Jeremiah Vandermeer, moderated by Craig Ex. Credit: Amanda SiebertA different kind of vending machine. Credit: Amanda SiebertDope cannabis socks, anyone? Credit: Amanda SiebertJust one of many options for vaporizing cannabis. Credit: Amanda SiebertJodie Emery and her Cannabis Culture colleagues wave to the Straight while on camera at the Cannabis Life Conference booth. Credit: Amanda SiebertTaking photos at the Flyte booth. Credit: Amanda SiebertCartridge options for consuming cannabis. Credit: Amanda SiebertActivist and star of the One Man Smoke Show Freddie Pritchard, who spoke about legalization for all, including the 20-year black market veterans of the industry. Credit: Amanda SiebertDr. Dave Hepburn discussing cannabis and cancer. Credit: Amanda SiebertThis panel, called ‘Am I Illegal?’, featured Dana Larsen, lawyer Robert W.E. Laurie, Freddie Pritchard, and Jodie Emery. Credit: Amanda Siebert
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