Here is the Agenda for the conference:
The Business of Marijuana & Areas for Investment
Economics of Dispensaries: Is there a viable business in medical dispensaries?
Investing in the Business of Marijuana: What are the issues related to investment
in the growing, distribution, or sale of marijuana?
Future Funding of Deals: Is this an institutional market for investment or is the
federal landscape overshadowing opportunity?
Entrepreneurial Vision: How large is the market, and how can small businesses
position themselves for profit as the market expands?
Business Ethics: Medical marijuana and the workplace
The International Market: Analyzing the global business of marijuana
M&A Opportunities: Will the marijuana industry become a major M&A opportunity?
Legal & Regulatory Framework
State vs. Federal Issues: What is the present state of federal and state laws?
Legal Structure of Investments: How are dispensaries structuring start-up
capital investment?
Tax Implications: What are the pros and cons of legalized marijuana from a
tax perspective?
Understanding regulation on a state and federal level
Exploring 2010/2011 Legislation: What it means for manufacturing and
distribution businesses
Consumer & Health Issues
Synthetics and Health Issues: How are synthetics impacting marijuana usage, and
what are the related health concerns?
Cutting Edge Developments in Research and Products
Mainstream Involvement - Insurance companies, attorneys, merchant payment solutions,
financial institutions, and pharmaceutical companies
A Statistical Analysis of Dependency, Death, and Crime
