Join regulators, policy experts, government affairs professionals, and business leaders from across the cannabis space to explore critical policy issues facing the legal cannabis industry.
Third Annual
Cannabis Policy Institute Symposium
Thursday, December 3, 2026
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Just a short ride from MJBizCon
Hosted by the Cannabis Policy Institute at UNLV and Strategies 64
• Panels and presentations featuring leading voices in cannabis policy — topics and speakers will be announced in the fall
• Includes breakfast, lunch, coffee, and refreshments
This event is free and by invitation only. Invitations are not transferable. Space is limited, so request an invitation now!
Requesting an invitation does not guarantee receipt of of an invitation.
The CPI Symposium coincides with MJBizCon, the nation's largest cannabis conference and expo, which is taking place December 1–4 just a short ride away at the Las Vegas Convention Center. We encourage all Symposium invitees to consider attending MJBizCon !
Agenda & Speakers
9 a.m.–10 a.m. – Registration (including coffee + continental breakfast)
10 a.m.– 4 p.m. – Panels and presentations (including lunch + breaks)
4 p.m.–6 p.m. – TENTATIVE: Happy hour
Panel and presentation topics and speakers will be announced in the fall.
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 a nationally renowned policy and public affairs firm 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.
