Published sessions and speakers

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Everything You Need to Launch and Operate Your Cannabis Business in Virginia

March 18, 2027 · 11:15 AM

Presenter: Lucas McCann,Co Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of CannDelta

Virginia’s emerging adult-use cannabis market represents a tremendous opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, and established cannabis operators. But entering this new market requires more than securing a license. Understanding the regulatory landscape, preparing operational systems, and building

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Measuring and Managing Soil Moisture for Better Irrigation

March 18, 2027 · 11:15 AM

Presenter: Cooper Didier, Sales and Design, Sustainable Village

Effective irrigation begins with understanding what is happening in the root zone. Drawing on examples from common growing media and watering methods, this session explores how water moves through the medium and how growers can measure it. We’ll look at what different readings tell us, how to interp

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Beyond Temperature & Humidity: Engineering Smarter, More Efficient Cannabis Cultivatoin Facilities

March 18, 2027 · 12:15 PM

Presenter: Michael Sacomano, Head of Sales, Agrowtek

Successful cannabis cultivation begins with environmental control, yet HVAC and dehumidification remain among the most misunderstood and costly components of commercial cultivation facilities. Many growers invest heavily in lighting, genetics, nutrients, and automation while overlooking how tempera

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The Profitable Small Business: Tax and Financial Strategies Every Business Owner Must Know

March 18, 2027 · 1:15 PM

Session Abstract (max 300 words) Running a successful business takes more than increasing sales—it requires understanding the numbers behind the business and knowing how to use them to make smarter decisions. In this practical, business-owner-focused session, CPA and business owner Meggan Ciaccia sh

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Nine Markets, One Lesson: What New-Market Dispensaries Get Wrong in Year One

March 18, 2027 · 2:15 PM

Presenter: Gary Cohen, CEO of Cova Software,

Cova has gone to market alongside operators in Canada, California, Oklahoma, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, Mississippi, and Minnesota, almost all of them with brand-new stores. In this presentation, Gary walks through the patterns he’s seen across those launches: the mistakes that cost

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I've got a license... what now?

March 19, 2027 · 12:15 PM

Presenter: Drew Mahr, Director of Sales and Business Development, Athena

How do I ensure I am successful when the rubber meets the road post-licensure? Key tenants of success for cultivation- facility design, environment, trusted vendors etc.