WHAT IS THE MEETING PURPOSE?
The purpose of this meeting is to bring together a diverse array of national and international stakeholders in cannabis policy, representing a range of perspectives and opinions, to engage in discussions with CANNRA member regulators and other attendees on cannabis and cannabinoid regulatory and policy topics. We purposefully seek to avoid an echo chamber and seek to engage groups that have differing viewpoints. Opinions and perspectives shared at this meeting represent those of the individuals or organizations sharing them and do not represent an official position of CANNRA or CANNRA member jurisdictions. See a 1-pager about the event here.
WHAT DOES THE EVENT COVER?
A draft meeting agenda is available here. The agenda is developed collaboratively by the CANNRA board and CANNRA member regulators of cannabis, cannabinoids, and hemp. Panels are discussion-based and moderated by CANNRA members. Panelists are purposefully selected to represent a diversity of stakeholder perspectives and opinions on an issue. The comments and ideas shared at this meeting do not represent an official position of CANNRA or CANNRA-Member jurisdictions.
WHO ATTENDS?
This meeting seeks to convene any nationally or internationally focused entity that is working on cannabis policy, policy implementation, or regulation. This includes organizations working on the following topics related to cannabis and hemp: consumer and product safety, research, standards, technology, policy, advocacy, social justice, equity, data, legal issues, public health, compliance, and clinical engagement.
Eligible attendees are restricted to those groups working at the national and/or international level. Due to capacity, no state-level trade associations, coalitions, or advocacy groups are included. Direct cannabis licensees are not eligible to attend on behalf of their licensed company. Individuals may not attend representing an entity manufacturing or distributing tobacco, alcohol, or pharmaceutical products. To maximize participation, and to avoid any one group having outsized participation, there is a limit on the number of attendees permitted to attend per eligible stakeholder group.
REGISTRATION
Does your organization meet the criteria to attend this meeting? If you meet the criteria outlined above and you want to attend the event, please register here.
Capacity is limited due to space. Note that registration rates are based on a sliding scale and designed to cover the costs of the meeting. Registration is not a donation to CANNRA. This meeting has no sponsorships or expo area. It is funded by CANNRA and registration fees. For any questions about registration, please reach out to us here.
Unable to attend in person?
CANNRA also plans to audio record plenary sessions from the event and make recordings available for viewing following the meeting. Check back in June for information to register for access to recorded sessions.
Member of the Press?
This meeting is closed to press, but there are opportunities for press to engage, including through an in-person press event that is being planned the day before the meeting. If you are a member of the press and are interested in connecting with CANNRA, please contact us.