Speakers

HGI’s facilities are hygienical ‘organic’ environments for biologic methods and organic best practices and are designed for perpetual high-yield grow cycles, giving clients a year-round production schedule. HGI’s innovative process maintains the True Organic Value or “Composition” of the Hemp/Cannabis plants’ medicinal potential without the added physical deterioration which distorts the final product. The result is full-spectrum, whole-plant concentrates that smell, taste, and test at the highest level of medicinal effectiveness.

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Rick has played a role in the Legislative process in helping states become legal to grow Industrial Hemp/Cannabis in addition to consulting on the development of rules and regulation packages. Helping other states become legal to grow Hemp/Cannabis, in addition to having helped dozens of individuals navigate the permit application process, is one of Rick’s way of giving back to the industry.

The presentation will be provided by a Texas licensed physician who is registered with the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), along with an attorney who has been serving the cannabis industry since the inception of TCUP and have assisted the market evolve. The discussion will look at the current status of medical marijuana programs on a national level, including the legal status involving conflict of laws issues, Medicare, DEA registration and issues with cannabis in healthcare settings.

When asked what dose of CBD you should take, many CBD products and purveyors will give you a one size fits all answer. This does our industry a disservice. Finding the desired dose can take time and, despite what we are often told, is very personal and depends on several factors, requiring us to ask many questions for optimal efficacy. For what reason/ailment are you taking CBD? Is the amount you’re taking actually having the opposite desired effect? What is happening in your body at the time you take CBD that can also affect the bioavailability of a product? Did you know that how your CBD is extracted and the formulation of each product can enhance, or even abate, the efficacy of your dose. Are there added herbs, adaptogens, other cannabinoids in your product – and what is the terpene profile?

And, importantly, how can you “dose” and/or “microdose” to make your CBD most effective for you? And what do we need to know about dosing other cannabinoids (CBN, CBG, and D8)?

I own and operated MPC Coaching & Consulting, Twin Horse Environmental , & Vida Medical Management. I am on the board for the World Safety Organization. I am a master level instructor trainer with World Safety Organization. I am a biologist. I am also an industrial hygienist and certified safety professional.

Justin Esquivel, president/founder Green Luster Phenos, LLC and Chief Genetics & Headmaster Grower for Hemp Geo Institute, LLC has been an influencer and leader in the cannabis industry for twelve (12) years.

Justin was the headmaster grower and lead a genetics division of a large 20,000 sq. ft indoor commercial-scale cultivation operation based out of Colorado. Justin also had his hands in the development of two more commercial size operations in 2012 in the medical cannabis sector.

He brings standard operating procedures to a gold standard. Justin collaborates with many other expert breeding companies based out of Spain & Amsterdam allowing his genetics company the ability to bring an entirely new genome to the states! A genome that is one of a kind and scarce on the market.

Justin specializes and with great passion, in creating superlative genetics that provide growers predictable and uniform offspring. He provides Green Luster Phenos to a highly selective group of licensed growers. His unique methodology of selective homozygous breeding and cannabis specific stratification has attracted the top thought leaders in the breeding world.

When he’s not in one of his breeding chambers or out in the field consulting, he’s at home with his lovely wife and beautiful daughter.

Sage Howell is the Vice President of Texas Hemp Cultivators, a certified organic hemp production company with a mission to provide seed to sale transparency, stabilize hemp genetics in Texas soils, and create vertically integrated organic cannabis products for both the consumer and industrial markets. Prior to entering the hemp industry, his experience in agriculture was focused on standardizing commercial hydroponic food production for GAP certified produce distribution in North Texas. When he isn’t thinking green or hosting his podcast Hemp Cultivation Science you can find him practicing yoga, running with his rescue farm dog Sacha, or snapping photos with his camera.

Seems like everyone is getting into the CBD space, it’s a green rush, and until federal regulations come out, we’re going to continue to see a hyper excitement in this industry with everyone trying to get a piece of the pie. This talk will delve into how you can make your pie stand out, and build a lasting brand in the space. Industry expert Shayda Torabi will discuss how she’s leveraged non traditional tactics to help grow her brand into one of the leading CBD brands coming out of Texas and stand out!

Potent Ponics has been building and helping Aquaponic Cannabis Farms for over 5 years around the world including Canada, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, South Africa, across the United States and else where. We provide Education, Training, SOPs, Designs, Business Plans, and much more at APMJClass.com and a wide range of fish safe nutrients and nutrient kits based on your system size as well as nutrient management services at APMJNutes.com. Host of the Growing with Fishes Podcast.

I have been practicing Internal Medicine for 24 years. I co-founded and am the CEO of Bene Canna Company (formerly Layman & Gauger). We have been in business since August of 2019. I have been in the unique position of being able to follow my patients taking our products over time. I will discuss the medical conditions that CBD is good for and which ones it is not. My experience has shown me that CBD works really well for some and NOT at all for others. Could this be due to hypoendocannabinoidism?

Lee Vernon believes a holistic journey is a better option to bring relief to those who struggle with various physical and mental issues. As a first responder with over 27 years of experience, Lee Vernon established First Responder Fuel in 2019 to develop hemp-infused products that are higher in quality and purity, making it our mission to treat our customers like family, with compassion, integrity, and honesty. Lee also does speaking engagements for various fortune 500 companies and conferences.

Ms. Adams is a motivational speaker. She sits on the Advisory Board of The Color of Cannabis (TCC) 2020-2021 and is the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) 2020-2021, she is a Board Member of Gratitude Blossom CBD (San Diego), Advisory Board Member of Calyxeum Cultivation (MI) and Board Member of CannaCan (Ohio). Khadijah is the founder of Khadijah Adams, LLC dba “Girl, Get That Money” business empowerment and coaching movement. Her goal is to empower women in business by providing them with the resources and tools needed to help them become successful. She is the author of “Rewriting Your Mental Script – 8 Mindsets That Defeat Self Sabotage” published by Sisterhood Publishing and released on February 1, 2021.

Leah Lakstins is the founder of Higher Ed Hemp Tours and on a mission to connect educated consumers with verified hemp brands and retailers . She is also an UNLV Certified Cannabis Professional with more than 15 years experience helping entrepreneurs and startup brands grow into multi-million dollar corporations. As a native Kentuckian, she is passionate about cannabis education, specifically the impact of hemp on local communities.

The partners at Salient Strategies have decades of experience in business development and public affairs at the federal, state and local level. They represent the new generation of lobbyists in the profession with an eye on disruption and technology to modernize the practice. Salient Strategies works to develop positive relationships with elected officials and staff so that we can find mutually beneficial solutions to complex problems.

Courtney Lewallen is the Marketing Director for Leapin’ Lizard Labels. She is responsible for building brand awareness and relationships with amazing clients who are looking for a variety of labeling solutions.