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Join policymakers, regulators, policy and government affairs professionals, and other thought leaders from across the cannabis space to explore some of the most critical policy issues facing the legal cannabis industry.
Cannabis Policy Institute Symposium
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 9:30a–4:30p
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Just a short ride from MJBizCon
Hosted by the Cannabis Policy Institute at UNLV and Strategies 64
This event is free and by invitation only
EVENT INFO
The CPI Symposium is a free, invitational event scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact us if you need the specific location.
The Symposium will consist of panel discussions featuring leading voices in national, state, and local cannabis policy, as well as presentations of academic and policy research supported by CPI. A detailed program schedule, including speakers and topics, will be distributed to invitees and posted on this site in the coming weeks.
Attendees will be served breakfast and lunch, with coffee and refreshments available throughout the day.
The CPI Symposium coincides with MJBizCon, the nation's largest cannabis conference and expo, which is taking place December 3–6 just a short ride away at the Las Vegas Convention Center. We encourage Symposium invitees to consider attending MJBizCon and/or its special Empowering Women in Cannabis networking event, which will begin shortly after our event.
ABOUT CPI
The Cannabis Policy Institute at UNLV (CPI) was established in 2023 to drive public policy surrounding cannabis legalization and explore related implications for medicine, research, and business. CPI is dedicated to developing thoughtful and reliable cannabis policy and research guidance, as well as expanding education and community engagement opportunities.
Leadership
CPI is led by Riana Durrett, a well-known figure in Nevada’s cannabis law and policy space who teaches cannabis law at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law. Riana was appointed by the governor to serve as vice chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. From 2015 to 2020, she served as executive director of the Nevada Dispensary Association, where she established herself as the cannabis industry’s primary voice on regulatory and government affairs.
ABOUT S64
Strategies 64 is the nation's leading policy and public affairs specializing in cannabis policy and the development of responsible legal markets. For over a decade, it has been shaping laws and regulations, informing public opinion, and guiding governments, industries, and other stakeholders through the transition from prohibition to regulation.
With a deep understanding of cannabis policy at the local, state, and federal levels, S64 provides its clients with the insights, strategies, and tactical support they need to advance their objectives.
EVENT PARTNERS
The Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC) is an exclusive private network for leaders of the best and most innovative companies across the cannabis supply chain. Its mission is to empower industry leaders with practical business support to facilitate market expansion, knowledge share, and global connection. Learn more about membership at gcnc.global.