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      Richmond 2026

      Lucky Leaf Expo Richmond Schedule

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      Thursday, August 27


      Friday, August 28

      TimeDescriptionSpeaker
      9:25 AM
      Andrew Wells
      10:00 AM
      2026 Cannabis Retail Sales Legislation passage overview from the patron.
      Senator Aird
      10:35 AM
      Is My Business Properly Covered? Protect What I Am Growing!
      David Strickland
      11:10 AM
      Tech Tools You Need to Start a Cannabis Dispensary in Virginia
      Chris Reid
      11:45 AM
      The CPA’s Blueprint for Building a Scalable Cannabis Business
      Meggan Ciaccia
      12:20 PM
      Making Scents of Odor Control: Evaluating Mitigation Technologies and Trade-offs
      Eva & Armando
      12:55 PM
      Navigating the Virginia Licensing Process for Retailers & Microbusinesses
      Jennifer Martin
      1:30 PM
      The Evolving Cannabis Landscape: Strategies for Sustainable Growth
      Mitzi Keating
      2:05 PM
      Everything You Need to Know to Apply for your Cannabis License in Virginia
      Lucas McCann
      2:40 PM
      Cannabis Without the Complaints: Zoning, Odor Control, and Sustainable Industry Growth
      Christopher Petro
      3:15 PM
      Beyond the Inspections: Building a Proactive Partnership Between Cannabis Operators and Fire Officials
      Michael Cassidy
      3:50 PM
      Capital Is Not Operational Readiness: How to Turn Funding Into a High-Performing Grow
      Ryan Douglas
      4:25 PM
      Stop Trying to Win the VA Lottery — Start Trying Not to Lose It”: The Disqualification Traps That Decide Your Odds
      Warren Harasz
      5:00 PM
      Derek Stucki

      Saturday, August 29

      TimeDescriptionSpeaker
      10:00 AM
      How to Develop & Succeed in the Premium Exotic Flower Niche
      Rick Rainbolt
      10:35 AM
      From Concept to Production:Building a High-Performance Extraction Lab the Right Way
      Robert Bronner
      11:10 AM
      Market Specific Genetics, Breeding Advancements and Sustainable Cultivation
      Justin Esquivel
      11:45 AM
      Capitalizing On Rescheduling & GMP/GACP
      Steve Fuhr
      12:20 PM
      Before You Spend a Dollar : Financial Lessons from Women Cannabis Founders
      Judith Dyer
      12:55 PM
      Protecting Your Green: Utilizing Payroll, HR and Timekeeping for Maximum Compliance
      Teresa Kearney
      1:30 PM
      Lessons Learned for new Cannabis operators looking through a Risk Management lens.
      Jim McErlean
      2:05 PM
      Structuring Your Ownership Before You Apply: How Cap Table Mistakes Kill Applications and Exits
      Charles Alovisetti
      2:40 PM
      Barbara Biddle
      3:15 PM
      Quality That Pays: How Post-Harvest Excellence Drives Profitability, Consistency and Brand Success
      Adam Forrest
      3:50 PM
      Lessons From Other Legalized Markets – The Do’s and Don’ts of Winning a License and Building a Profitable Cannabis Business
      Ted Anastasiou
      4:25 PM
      Sustainment and importance of the Home personal grow
      Adam Dobbins