The Future of Cannabis: A Discussion on Social Justice & How the Industry Can Succeed
1:05 PM - 1:50 PMTue
Speakers
Tahir Johnson
Membership Manager & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
NCIA (National Cannabis Industry Association)
Joey Peña
Cannabis Process Navigator
City of Denver
Nicole Wyche
Brand and Marketing Strategist
Black Lives Matter Working Group
Felicia Carbajal
Community Organizer
The Social Impact Center
Ernest Toney
Business Development Consultant & Founder
BIPOCANN
This panel discussion will dive into the following topics: social justice, Black Lives Matter (BLM), diversity, inclusivity, politics, social equity programs and more. Attendees are encouraged to participate and ask questions throughout the session. The panel will be moderated by Ernest Toney, founder of BIPOCANN, a project aiming to make the cannabis industry more welcoming and profitable for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and professionals of color (BIPOC) in the multi-billion dollar legal marketplace of the Americas.