An open tabletop exhibitor floorplan allowed for networking between exhibitors, attendees, and other interested participants that came upstairs from WestPack on the first floor.
Attendees from a variety of relevant industries learned from the day and a half of commercial-free, informational presentations.
A diverse lineup of industry thought leaders and experts presented on the trends, insights, and predictions about the emerging cannabis market.
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08:00 - 08:25 |
Registration |
08:25 - 08:30 |
Chair's Opening RemarksWelcome and Overview of Events |
08:30 - 09:10 |
Opening Keynote: De-Scheduling Cannabis: The Road AheadSpeaker: Andrew Kline, National Cannabis Industry Association |
09:10 - 09:50 |
The New WagonSpeaker: Jaime Lewis , NEO Alternatives |
09:50 - 10:15 |
Coffee BreakGrab a coffee and mingle with the Cannabis Packaging Summit exhibitors and attendees |
10:15 - 10:55 |
Packaging CBD and the EnvironmentSpeaker: David McLain, Sustainable Packaging Coalition |
10:55 - 11:20 |
Panel Discussion: Ethical and Moral Challenges of CBD Packaging: Sustainability and BeyondPanelists: David McLain, Sustainable Packaging Coalition; Jaime Lewis, NEO Alternatives |
11:20 - 12:05 |
Global Packaging Regulations of CBDSpeakers: Jair Calixto; Sindus Farma; Raquel Marcolongo, ANVISA |
12:05 - 12:30 |
Panel Discussion: Harmonization of CBD Packaging: International Regulatory Panel DiscussionPanelists: Jair Calixto; Sindus Farma; Raquel Marcolongo, ANVISA |
12:30 - 01:15 |
LunchJoin your fellow conference delegates and speakers for an exclusive sit-down lunch, and then get the chance to explore the Cannabis Packaging Summit Expo Hall. |
01:15 - 01:55 |
Update on FDA Regulation of CBDSpeaker: Frederick A Stearns, Keller & Heckman |
01:55 - 02:35 |
FDA’s Regulation of Cannabis and its Derivatives as Food Additives and in Food ContactSpeaker: Deborah Attwood, Steptoe-Johnson |
02:35 - 03:15 |
Cannabis Producers, Packaging, and the LawSpeaker: Kimberly Simms, Simms Law |
03:15 - 03:40 |
Coffee BreakGrab a coffee and mingle with the Cannabis Packaging Summit exhibitors and attendees |
03:40 - 04:20 |
Harmonizing Child-Resistant StandardsSpeaker: Walt Berghahn, Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council |
04:20-05:00 |
Child-Resistant Package Protocol Testing Speaker: Richard Ward, Perritt Laboratories |
05:00-06:00 |
Cannabis Packaging Summit Networking ReceptionNetwork with fellow Cannabis Industry members on the third-floor balcony of the Anaheim convention center. Food and drinks will be provided. |
08:00 - 08:25 |
Registration |
08:25 - 08:30 |
Chair's Opening RemarksWelcome and Overview of Events |
08:30 - 09:10 |
Principles of Child Resistance: Review of the Theory of Making Packaging Child ResistantSpeaker: Dr. Laura Bix, Michigan State University |
09:10 - 09:50 |
A Cannabis Packaging TaxonomySpeaker: Dan Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) |
09:50 - 10:15 |
Panel Discussion: Academic Panel Discussion: CBD Packaging Safety and EfficacyPanelists: Dr. Laura Bix, Michigan State University; Dan Johnson, RIT |
10:15 - 10:40 |
Coffee BreakGrab a coffee and mingle with the Cannabis Packaging Summit exhibitors and attendees |
10:40 - 11:20 |
Packaging, Design, and the Needs of the Cannabis IndustrySpeaker: Chris Coggan, California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA) |
11:20 - 12:00 |
Interactive Packaging and Building the BrandSpeaker: Blue Quisquis, National Native American Cannabis Association (NNACA) |
12:00 - 12:25 |
Panel Discussion: What Does the Cannabis Industry Want from Packaging?Panelists: Chris Coggan, CCIA; Blue Quisquis, NNACA; Tony Radoszewski, Plastic Industry Association |
12:25 - 12:30 |
Chair’s Closing Remarks/ End of Conference |
12:30 - 05:00 |
End of ShowPlease feel free to spend the rest of your day exploring the Cannabis Packaging Summit expo hall (Level 3) and WestPack (Level 1, Hall A). |