Description

NCIA’s Stakeholder Summits are the premier platform for our members, supporters, regulators, and elected officials to converge and engage in meaningful dialogue about the latest policy and regulatory developments at both state and federal levels. These summits are more than just events; they are a nexus for collaboration, networking, and forging partnerships that drive our industry forward.

Featured Speakers

This Summit will feature thought leaders and key influencers who are driving the industry forward, including:

• John Kagia, Director of Policy for the Office of Cannabis Management
• Kate Hruby, President & CEO, KJH Strategy
• Al Foreman, Partner, Tuatara Capital
• Michelle Rutter-Friberg, Director of Government Relations, NCIA
• Michael Cooper, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, MadisonJay Solutions
• Marcela Osello, Franchise Owner, DOPE CFO Certified Advisors
• Jeffrey Schultz, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP

Summit Schedule

2:00 PM - Registration Opens

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Open Networking & Sponsor Showcase

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Welcome Remarks & Industry Outlook 

• Michelle Rutter Friberg, Director of Government Relations, NCIA

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Schedule III & Section 280E: Navigating the Future of Cannabis Taxation

• Al Foreman, Partner, Tuatara Capital
• Marcella Osello, Franchise Owner, DOPE CFO Certified Advisors
• Michelle Rutter Friberg, Director of Government Relations, NCIA

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Coffee Break

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: New York Roundtable: Operator Insights and Regulatory Perspectives

• John Kagia, Director of Policy for the Office of Cannabis Management
• Kate Hruby, President & CEO, KJH Strategy
• Jeffrey Schultz, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
• Michael Cooper, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, MadisonJay Solutions

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Open Networking & Sponsor Showcase