Why Book Emerging Speakers?

The cannabis industry moves fast, and some of the most compelling stories come from people building it right now — not just those who built it years ago. Emerging speakers bring:

• Fresh perspectives on current market conditions
• Diverse backgrounds from social equity programs and new legal markets
• Practical, recent experience navigating today's licensing and operational challenges
• Audience relatability — many attendees are also early in their cannabis careers

Emerging Speaker Categories:

• Social equity license holders sharing their journey
• Young researchers publishing new cannabis science
• First-generation dispensary operators
• Cannabis tech startup founders
• Policy advocates under 35
• Cannabis journalists and content creators
• New-market operators (DE, MN, OH, etc.)