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Join policymakers, regulators, policy and government affairs professionals, and other thought leaders from across the cannabis space to explore critical policy issues facing the legal cannabis industry.
Second Annual
Cannabis Policy Institute Symposium
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Just a short ride from MJBizCon
Hosted by the Cannabis Policy Institute at UNLV and Strategies 64
• Panel discussions and presentations featuring leading voices in cannabis policy
* Topics and speakers announced – see below! *
• Breakfast, lunch, coffee, and refreshments
• New this year: Stick around for a networking happy hour sponsored by our friends at NRM Consulting
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 2–5 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 speakers (including lunch + two breaks)
4 p.m.–6 p.m. – Happy hour sponsored by NRM Consulting
Panel discussions will dive deep into a few policy areas that will play a critical role in shaping the future of the cannabis industry:
• The Future of Federal Cannabis Policy Reform: What, When, How, and Why?
• Defining "Attractive to Children": Challenges and Solutions
• Cannabis in Indian Country: Foundations, Frameworks, and the Future
Research and white paper presentations and discussions will cover:
• The One-plant Solution: Advancing a Unified Federal Cannabis Regulatory Framework
• Morocco: A Model for Examining Barriers to Global Cannabis Market Entry
• The 1,500 Foot Wall: Barriers Between Gaming and Cannabis in Nevada
• Validated Cannabis Measurement Tools for Observational Research
Scheduled panelists, presenters, and speakers include:
• Norman Birenbaum – Founding President, CANNRA; Former State Cannabis Regulator (N.Y./R.I.)
• Dave Colvin – General Counsel, Las Vegas Paiute Tribe
• Christina Dempsey – Deputy Director of Government Affairs, California Department of Cannabis Control
• Dr. Cerina Dubois – Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Riana Durrett – Director, UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute
• Summer Fox – Senior Policy Consultant, Cannabis Public Policy Consulting
• Dr. Robin Goldstein – Director, UC Davis Cannabis Economics Group
• Mike Hennesy – Vice President of Innovation, Wana Brands
• Robert Hoban – Professor, UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute; Executive Chair, Greenbridge Proven Strategies
• James Humm – Executive Director, Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board
• Mary Jane Oatman – Executive Director, Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
• Cat Packer – Director of Drug Markets and Legal Regulation, Drug Policy Alliance; Vice Chair, Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition
• Gabe Parton Lee – General Counsel, Wyld
• Seth Pearman – Partner, Peebles Bergin; past Attorney General, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
• Shanita Penny – Executive Director, CPEAR; Senior Vice President, Forbes Tate Partners
• Lindsey Renner – Owner, Native Humboldt Farms; Lead Consultant, The Sovereign Agency
• Gillian Schauer – Executive Director, Cannabis Regulators Association
• Chmn. Tick Segerblom – Chairman, Clark County Commission
• Adam Smith – Executive Director, Marijuana Policy Project
• Dan Smith – Vice President, Strategies 64
• Dr. Marla Stafford – Research Director, UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute; Chair, UNLV Marketing Department
• John Sullivan – Executive Vice President, Cresco Labs
• Jordan Wellington – Managing Partner, Strategies 64
And more to come!
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.
