Marijuana Business Magazine - February 2018

FROM THE CEO'S DESK T his new cannabis year on which we’ve just embarked is, once again, expected to be the fastest expansion in the history of the marijuana marketplace. And those areas of expansion are growing rapidly. New geographies in Cali- fornia, Canada and worldwide. Expanding markets including hemp and CBD. Legalization, sustainability and diversity issues that are not getting easier to navigate. How does a business owner and industry leader chart a path through this ever-changing landscape? As industry leaders, many of you, like me, feel a keen responsibility to con- tinue pushing through these challenges, to lead the way for the industry. In fact, isn’t the opportunity to embrace that responsibility what drove many of us to this industry in the first place? MJBizDaily remains committed to being your partner through these new challenges, focused on helping you navigate that path forward success- fully. Here’s a look at what we’re adding to our lineup this year to get you the insight, connections and resources you need to do that: MJBizConNEXT: Your opportunity to connect with and experience what the cannabis industry of tomorrow will be. Join us in New Orleans May 9-11 for this integrated conference + expo, which will showcase the technology, the issues and the companies shaping the future of the cannabis industry. MJBizConINTL: Launching this year in Toronto, Aug. 15-18, this will be a deep dive into the worldwide cannabis marketplace, providing the chance to connect with partners, opportunities and education on how to thrive as the industry expands well beyond North America’s borders. MJBizDaily’s Executive Summit: An invitation-only, pre-conference event at MJBizConNEXT, May 8-9, this is specifically designed for company leaders to connect and address the concerns and needs of busy executives. We’re bringing together the top leaders of the industry for exclusive networking and focused executive-level content, including a Q&A session with “Shark Tank” investor and MJBizConNEXT keynote Kevin O’Leary. To indicate your interest and for more information, go to MJBizCon.com/ExecutiveSummit. You can learn more about all these events at http://mjbizcon.com . We’re looking forward to seeing you there and helping forge a sustainable path forward together! Warmly, Cassandra Farrington President & CEO Charting the ¬ndustry’s Path Forward 8 • Marijuana Business Magazine • February 2018