Description

NCIA is excited to return to Washington, D.C. May 13-15, 2025, for the 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days, our premier advocacy event! This year, we’re thrilled to introduce an exciting new addition: the National Stakeholder Summit, taking place on May 13 and kicking off Lobby Days with an in-depth exploration of the most pressing policy issues impacting the cannabis industry. While the 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days will only be open to members, the National Cannabis Industry Stakeholder Summit is open to everyone.

Why Attend?
Join industry leaders for three impactful days to:

• Share your stories and insights with national lawmakers.

• Advocate for solutions to critical challenges facing the industry.

• Build connections with colleagues and allies from across the country.

New for 2025: National Stakeholder Summit
The Stakeholder Summit provides a unique platform to:

• Gain actionable insights from top industry experts and policy leaders.

• Discuss emerging issues like cannabis rescheduling, taxation, and state-federal dynamics.

• Prepare for effective engagement during Lobby Days.

What to Expect:

• Comprehensive Pre-Event Training: Equip yourself with strategies to make your voice heard.

• National Stakeholder Summit: A deep dive into the industry's policy priorities.

• Meetings with Policymakers: Engage directly with members of Congress and their staff.

• Exclusive Networking Events: Connect with industry advocates and key allies in Congress.

Event Schedule

May 13, 2025

• 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - National Stakeholder Summit 

• 1:30 PM - Registration Opens

• 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Open Networking

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Bridging Federal Shifts: State Regulators on Policy Impact

• Michael Cooper, MadisonJay Solutions (Moderator) 

• Gillian Schauer, Executive Director, CANNRA

• Tabatha Robinson, Director, Maryland Cannabis Administration

• Shawn Casey, Deputy Chief Officer of Regulatory, Policy, and External Affairs, Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

• John Kagia, Director of Policy, Office of Cannabis Management

• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Special Guests TBA

• 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM - Navigating Capitol Hill - Strategies for Effective Cannabis Advocacy

• Michelle Rutter Friberg, Director of Government Relations, NCIA (Moderator) 

• Madison Moskowitz, Senior Advisor, Office of Senator Wyden (D-OR)

• Amber Littlejohn, of Counsel, Ice Miller

• Kaitlyn Boecker, Government Affairs Specialist, Reason Foundation

• 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Networking Reception for the National Stakeholder Summit & 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days  

May 14, 2025

• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Class Photo

• 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Congressional Meetings

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Closing Celebration

May 15, 2025

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Congressional Meetings