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:

• Michelle Garakian, Executive Director, Dept. of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), City of Los Angeles
• Laura Magallanes, Deputy Chief, Office of Cannabis Management, L.A. County
• Kika Keith, Owner, Gorilla RX Wellness
• Jerred Kiloh, President, United Cannabis Business Association & Owner, The Higher Path Dispensary
• Jazmin Aguiar, Emerging Markets Consultant for Council Member Imelda Padilla
• Yvette McDowell, Attorney & Consultant,Yvette McDowell Consulting
• Angelica Sanchez, Sr. Director, Government Affairs & Compliance, Perfect Union
• Neil Rosenfield, Partner, Baker Tilly US
• Eric Kaufmann, Chief Operating Officer, FundCanna
• Henry Wykowski, Principal Attorney, Wykowski & Wood
• Aaron Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, National Cannabis Industry Association

Summit Schedule

2:00 PM - Registration Opens

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

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

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

• Henry Wykowski, Principal Attorney, Wykowski & Wood
• Angelica Sanchez, Sr. Director, Government Affairs & Compliance, Perfect Union
• Neil Rosenfield, Partner, Baker Tilly US
• Eric Kaufmann, Chief Operating Officer, FundCanna
• Aaron Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, National Cannabis Industry Association

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

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

• Michelle Garakian, Executive Director, Dept. of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), City of Los Angeles
• Laura Magallanes, Deputy Chief, Office of Cannabis Management, L.A. County
• Jazmin Aguiar, Emerging Markets Consultant for Council Member Imelda Padilla
• Kika Keith, Owner, Gorilla RX Wellness
• Jerred Kiloh, President, United Cannabis Business Association & Owner, The Higher Path Dispensary
• Yvette McDowell, Attorney & Consultant,Yvette McDowell Consulting

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