Coachella's SoCal Cannabis Summit, 6/24 Fantasy Springs Casino

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City of

California Cannabis Czar Lori Ajax

Riverside County DA

Michael Hestrin

Adrian Sedlin

CEO, Canndescent

Hosted By

In Collaboration

With

CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA

Steve DeAngelo

Co-Founder, Harborside

June 24-25, 2019

Fantasy Springs Casino

NFL All-Star Athlete

Kyle Turley

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Join us at Coachella’s SoCal Cannabis Summit hosted by the City of Coachella where leaders in

government and business will unite to shape the future of cannabis policy, share best practices and

unveil new opportunities in California’s emerging cultivation hot spot.

The Summit will kick-off with a Cultivation & Dispensary Bus Tour of the Coachella Valley followed by a opening night networking reception. Day 2 of the Summit will feature interactive sessions, keynote presentations and panel discussions from top regulators and cannabis industry leaders.

The Summit will also feature a business-to-business expo showcasing the latest products and services in the cannabis industry that will be free to the public to attend.

Forge new partnerships, learn about current trends and discover new opportunities at Coachella’s SoCal Cannabis Summit. Click below to learn more about registration, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.

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Schedule of Events

MONDAY, JUNE 24th

CULTIVATION & DISPENSARY BUS TOUR

9:30am to 4:00pm

Fantasy Springs Casino Special Events Center

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Get a rare behind the scenes look at the wide array of cultivation, dispensary, manufacturing, and lounge facilities throughout the Coachella Valley and learn about some of the new areas of opportunity on the horizon! Tour includes lunch. Attendees must be 21 years old and present valid State ID, Drivers License or Passport on the day of the tour to access facilities on the tour. Bus Tour ticket does not include the Summit (separate ticket).

FREE EVENT: COMPLIANCE AFTER LICENSING

2:00pm to 4:00pm

City of Coachella Public Library

How to Stay in Compliance as a California Cannabusiness: Learn the information you need to navigate issues relating to business registration, taxes, insurance, workers compensation, occupational health and safety, and labor protections. At this panel you can acquire free resources and consult with specialists and from the Secretary of State, Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department, State Compensation Insurance Fund, CAL/OSHA, and the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. Open to the public, Summit ticket not required.

Employment Development Department (EDD), Linda Medina and Maria Monge
Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Lila Fedler
Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA , Juan Calderon and Gilbert Martinez
Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), Ed Blanco
State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF), Nancy Terrill
Secretary of State (SOS), Janelle Callahan

WELCOME RECEPTION

5:30pm to 7:30pm

City of Coachella Public Library

TUESDAY, JUNE 25th

SUMMIT

8:00am to 6:00pm

Fantasy Springs Casino Resort Special Event Center

Registration | 8:00am to 9:00am

(includes light breakfast & exhibit hall open)

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Program | 9:00am to 4:00pm

(includes lunch)

Networking & Cocktails | 4:00pm to 6:00pm

EXHBIT HALL

8:00am to 6:00pm

FREE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

SUMMIT PROGRAM

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Registration & Networking

9:00 am – 9:05 am

Conference Opening Remarks - Morning Master of Ceremonies

Leandra Romero, Producer, Reporter & Host

9:05 am – 9:10 am

Welcome to the Coachella Valley & Fantasy Springs Casino Resort

Paul MacKey, Executive Director, Cabazon Agricultural Commission

9:10 am – 9:20 am

Welcome to the City of Coachella

Hon. Steven Hernandez, Mayor, City of Coachella

9:25 am – 10:15 am

The State of Cannabis in the Coachella Valley

Regional status updates, future vision, and current issues.

Hon. Steven Hernandez, Mayor, City of Coachella
Hon. Scott Matas, Mayor, City of Desert Hot Springs

Hon. Geoff Kors, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Palm Springs

Hon. Sabby Jonathan, Councilmember, City of Palm Desert
Charlie McClendon, City Manager, City of Cathedral City

Moderated by:

Jocelyn Kane, Vice President, Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network (CVCAN)

10:15 am – 10:35 am

Enforcement of the Illegal Cannabis Market in Riverside County

Hon. Michael Hestrin, District Attorney, County of Riverside

10:35 am – 10:50 am

Networking Break

10:50 am – 10:55 am

Welcome Back & Updates from the California Employment Development Department

Patrick Henning, Director, California Employment Development Department

11:00 am – 11:15 am

The State of the Cannabis Industry in California

Lori Ajax, Chief, California Bureau of Cannabis Control

11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Compliance & Licensing

Lori Ajax, Chief, California Bureau of Cannabis Control
Richard Parrott, Director, CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Christina Dempsey, Education & Outreach Manager, Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch, California Department of Public Health
Adrian Sedlin, CEO, Canndescent
Lesa Slaughter, Esq., Slaughter Law Group
Robert Van Roo, Co-Founder, PS Safe Access

Moderated by:

Greta Carter, Founder, Highroad Consulting

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm

Welcome Back - Afternoon Master of Ceremonies

Andrew DeAngelo, Co-Founder, Harborside

1:05 pm – 1:15 pm

California Cannabis Legislative Update

Josh Drayton, Communication & Outreach Director, California Cannabis Industry Association

1:15 pm – 1:20 pm

California State Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (invited)

1:25 pm – 1:45 pm

Cannabis Banking & Taxation

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA

1:45 pm – 2:05 pm

The Future of Cannabis

Steve DeAngelo, Chairman Emeritus, Harborside / FLRish Inc.

2:10 pm – 2:25 pm

Investor Insights on the Cannabis Industry

Joyce Cenali, Parter & COO, Big Rock Partners, LLC

2:30 pm – 3:40 pm

Meeting the Challenge: Energy, Water & Sustainability | Advertising | Finance & Insurance | Cultivation, Testing & Manufacturing

Kenny Dickerson, CEO, EcoMaster Corporation & Coachillin’ Holdings, LLC
Barbara Bee, Resource & Performance Management Advisor, T&D Distribution Engineering, Southern California Edison
Jamie Asbury, Deputy Manager, IID Energy Department
Lindsay Grant, Director of Sales, The Desert Sun | LOCALiQ, Part of the USA Today Network
Greg Baldwin, President, Matrix Insurance & Benefits Solutions, Inc.
Greg Barton, President, barton CPA
Daniel Witt, President, Sonoma Lab Works
Mike Kelly, Partner, Falcon Brands