Meadowlands is an annual cannabis industry gathering designed to build a more united, collaborative and equitable community in California and beyond. We're moving beyond our usual 200 acres of Camp Navarro in Mendocino County. Join us online as we broadcast live from San Francisco, California, the birthplace of the medical cannabis movement!
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Rewatch all of the 2020 Meadowlands conversations on YouTube.
CONNECT
Get to know leaders of the California cannabis industry and beyond. Connect with other operators in small group networking.
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LEARN
Gain insight from top state regulators, policymakers and city officials about the state of the California industry. Bring your questions for regulators, growers, retailers, producers, regulators, distributors, advocacy groups, scientists, lawyers and consultants.
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RECHARGE
Collectively breathe, pause, and unwind with daily yoga, meditation or breathwork offerings each morning.Â
Live music, gratitude, a land blessing, and opening remarks as we kick off our 3rd annual Meadowlands in a new digital format with:
-David Hua, Meadow CEO & Co-Founder
-Mazin Jamal, Ritualist and Facilitator, Holistic Underground
-Lindsey Renner, Founder, Native Humboldt
-Aria Diana, Head of Experiential, Meadow
Hear from California industry leaders about building teams, companies, & the future of cannabis.
-Al Harrington, CEO, Viola
-Salwa Ibrahim, Co-Founder, MKSI Investments
-Mike Beaudry, Founder and CEO, HerblÂ
-AnnaRae Grabstein, Chief Compliance Officer, NorCal Cannabis
-Moderated by Yvette McDowell, Yvette McDwell Consulting
Hear insights from licensed California retailers and distributors on their journey to obtain a social equity license, find capital, jump through hurdles and launch operations.Â
-Reese Benton, Founder & CEO, Posh Green
-Shawn Richard, Owner & CEO, Berner's on Haight
-Morris Kelly, Founder & CEO, SF Roots
-Terrence Taylor, President, Greenline Delivery
-Moderated by Timeka Drew, Co-Founder, Our Academy
Serial entrepreneur and investor Justin Kan shares his insight from his own experiences as co-founder of live video platforms Justin.tv and Twitch, social video application Socialcam, about how to identify good ideas, form good habits and build sustainable teams and companies while improving personal happiness.
The designation of cannabis as essential business and the shift to contactless delivery created unexpected shifts in the landscape of cannabis retail. Hear how dispensaries and delivery operators have adjusted their SOPS for safety and sanitation while launching omnichannel sales to meet customers needs and grow their business.
-Monica Gray, COO, Nice Guys Delivery
-Erin Gore, CEO, Garden Society
-Ted Lichtenberger, CEO, Flower Co.
-Moderated by Robert Fierro, Strategic Account Executive, Onfleet
Hear from California trade groups about their current initiatives and efforts to support the growth of a legal and inclusive cannabis industry, foster economic viability for small businesses, maintain supply chain integrity, ensure consumer safety, and promote equal access for cannabis businesses and communities most affected by the war on drugs.
-Lauren Fraser, Board of Directors, Cannabis Distribution Association (CDA)
-Ross Gordon, Policy Director, Humboldt County Growers Alliance (HCGA)
-Jerred Kiloh, President, United Cannabis Business Association (UCBA)
-Swetha Kaul, VP of the Board of Directors, California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA)
-Kenny Morrison, President, California Cannabis Manufacturers Association (CCMA)
-Moderated by Khurshid Khoja, Founder, Greenbridge Corporate Counsel & Chair, National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA)
BYOC! Light up at home and tune in for a conversation about cannabis breeding, cultivation, genetics and sustainability.
-Tina Gordon, Founder & Owner, Moon Made Farms
-Lindsey Renner, Founder, Native Humboldt
-Christopher Leavitt, Chief Scientific Officer, Node Labs Â
-Bertrand Vick, Ph.D., RevGenomics
Following the conversation and smoke session, connect with other community members in small group breakout rooms!
Find out what's happening with local regulations and changes in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland.Â
-Cat Packer, Executive Director, LA Department of Cannabis Regulations
-Marisa Rodriguez, Director, SF Office of Cannabis
-Greg Minor, Assistant to the City Administrator for the City of Oakland
-Moderated by Meadow's Head of Compliance, Max Esdale
The designation as essential business in the middle of this global pandemic has created tailwinds for the industry, despite a flourishing unregulated market. What's next?
-Fiona Ma, CPA, California TreasurerÂ
-Ellen Komp, Deputy Director California NORML
-Lynne Lyman, Justice Consultant and Prop 64 Co-Author
-Hirsh Jain, Director of Government Affairs, Caliva
-Moderated by Conrad Gregory, SVP, Harborside Inc.
Hear from local cannabis alliances and associations about how they're advancing the interests of the legitimate and responsible cannabis industry in cities across California to create economic development and best practices.
-Joe Rogoway, Managing Partner, Rogoway Law Group, and Long Beach Collective Association
-Jackie Subeck, Advocate, Consultant and Consumption Lounge Owner, Hey Jackpot
-Sean Kali Rai, Founder & President, Silicon Valley Cannabis AllianceÂ
-Jocelyn Kane, Vice President, Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance NetworkÂ
-Moderated by James Anthony, Principal, Anthony Law Group
BYOC! Light up at home and tune in to hear why buying cannabis solely based on THC levels is missing the point.
-Frenchy Cannoli, Master Hashishin
-Michael Backes, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Perfect
-Lo Friesen, Founder and CEO of Heylo Cannabis
-Joshua Alb, Founder & CEO of Why Not THC?
Following the conversation and smoke session, connect with other community members in small group breakout rooms!
How to mindfully combine cannabis in intimate experiences to deepen pleasure and improve sexual health.
-Cyo Nystrom, Co-Founder, Quim
-Solonje Burnett, Co-Founder & Cannavist, Humble Bloom
-Kiana Reeves, Chief Education Officer, Foria Wellness
-Ashley Asatu, Founder of the The Yoni Day Spa & Co-Founder of HIO Collective
-Antuanette Gomez, CEO & Co-Founder, Pleasure Peaks
-Moderated by Robyn Exton, Founder, HER Social App
Get actionable investment insight about raising and deploying capital.
-Emily Paxhia, Managing Partner, Poseidon Asset ManagementÂ
-Krishnan Varier, Managing Partner, Arcadian Capital
-Heather Quinn Molloy, Owner, Ulu Capital & Consulting
-Dai Truong, VP of Corporate Development, Left Coast Ventures
-Moderated by Matt Burns, Managing Editor, TechCrunch
Cultivation, lab testing, manufacturing, distribution and retail operators converse on the state of the California supply chain.
-Chrystal Ortiz, Founder, High Water Farm
-Zachary Eisenberg, Vice President & COO, Anresco Labs
-Brian Dewey, VP of Sales, Kiva ConfectionsÂ
-Boris Shcharansky, Chief Operating Officer, Papa and Barkley
-Moderated by Jennifer Gallerani, Director of Compliance, Blackbird
Truly building an equitable cannabis industry requires the efforts of the entire community. Hear what is working and what's still needed.
-Angela White, Equity for Industry Program Manager, Success Centers
-Kika Keith, Co-Founder, Social Equity Owners and Workers AssociationÂ
-Natalie Papillion, Founder and Executive Director, The Equity Organization
-Moderated by Meadow's Head of Social Equity Education, Wally Wong
Insights from successful California operators on ways to make margins within the margins and streamline operations for success.
-Andrea Unsworth, Operations Manager, People's Remedy
-Yvonne Delarosa Green, Owner, 99 High Tide
-Crystal Millican, Head Of Retail at Cookies
-Moderated by Vincent Ning, CEO and Co-Founder, Nabis Distribution
BYOC! Light up at home and tune in to hear personal stories about the effects of the War on Drugs.
-Ramon Garcia, President, Original Equity GroupÂ
-Evelyn LaChapelle, Advisory Board Member, Last Prisoner Project
-John Casali, second generation cannabis farmer, Huckleberry Farms
-Jason Washington, CEO, Kulture
-Lauren Vazquez, Founder, Fired Up Lawyer
Following the conversation and smoke session, connect with other community members in small group breakout rooms.
An immersive digital sound experience to shift you into a higher state of consciousness. We encourage you create a cozy space on the floor with a yoga mat, blanket and knee bolsters where you can stretch out comfortably. Use an eye mask or scarf to go deeper into this meditative listening experience.
Start with mindfulness and breathwork to release tension, tightness, stuckness of any kind, and create the space for how we really want to feel. Come prepared with a comfortable space to lay flat on the group, a pillow for your knees, headphones, something to write on/write with, and a towel for vocal release.
Live cooking demo about how to make an infused, gourmet brunch, including an infused Green Eggs & Ham, avocado toast with chili oil, and a morning reset tonic.
-Stephanie Hua, Author of Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen
-Christine Yi, Co-Founder, Chief Brand Officer at Potli
-Felicity Chen, Co-Founder & CEO, Potli
Learn why cannabis drinks are becoming an increasingly popular way to consume, and what it means for manufacturers and the rest of the supply chain.
-James Rowan, Brand Director, Hifi Hops
Cynthia Salarizadeh, Founder and President, House of SakaÂ
-Max Rudsten, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Filigreen Distribution
-Luke Anderson, Co-Founder, Cann
-Moderated by Rebecca Stamey-White, Partner and Cannabis Practice Leader, Hinman & Carmichael LLP
Shared manufacturing and co-packing facilities are creating growth opportunities for new cannabis brands, allowing them to develop new products without carrying all of the operating and compliance costs on their own. Learn about the nation's first state-funded society equity manufacturing incubator for cannabis edibles. Get insights from another woman-owned medical cannabis bakery turned state-of-the-art cannabis co-manufacturing & distribution facility.
-Amber Senter, CEO, Breeze Distro, and Founder of Equity Works Incubator
-Annie Holman, Co-Founder, The Galley
Hear updates about California compassion programs re-enacted in March 2020 by Senate Bill 34, to restore a legal and tax-exempt pathway for licensed cannabis retailers to provide free cannabis or cannabis products to qualified medicinal patients or their primary caregivers.
-Sara M. Payan, Public Education Officer, The ApothecariumÂ
-Joe Airone, Founder and Director, Sweetleaf CollectiveÂ
-Sean Kiernan, President, Weed for Warriors
-Ryan Miller, Founder, Operation EVAC
Hear from farmers and craft cultivators about genetics, organic growing guidelines, and what the new appellation of origin program means for California cannabis.
-Marley Lovell, CEO & Co-Founder, Esensia Gardens
-Julia Jacobson, CEO & Co-Founder, Aster Farms
-Aaron Keefer, VP of Cannabis Cultivation and Production, Sonoma Hills Farm
-Neil Dellacava, Co-Founder, Gold Seal
-Moderated by Genine Coleman, Executive Director, Origins Council
