September 8 through November 10, 2020
- Illinois Won’t Allow Large Events in 2020
- The Show Must Go On(line)
- High-Quality Speakers, Per Usual
- Learn More Below
Important 2020 Dates
- June 15, 2020: Registration Opens
- July 1, 2020: Call for Abstracts Deadline
- September 8, 2020: Virtual Conference Series Begins
Call For Abstracts
The Conference Chairs and organizers are inviting the industry to submit abstracts to be considered for the conference program. Abstract submission is open until July 1, 2020.
Submit Your Abstract Today!
Here is a list of topic areas for presentations we are looking for:
- Government Policy, Reform & Legalization Efforts
- State Regulations, Licensing & Requirements
- USDA Hemp Programs
- Laboratory Testing
- Quality & Safety in Manufacturing
- Cultivation Best Practices
- Marketing, Branding & Communications
- Legal, Insurance & Data Analysis
- Extraction & Infused Products Best Practices
- Standards, Certifications & Accreditations
- International Market Analysis
About the Cannabis Quality Virtual Conference Series
Due to the coronavirus and the Illinois plan to reopen the economy, the face-to-face Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo is postponed until October of 2021. For 2020, we are launching the Cannabis Quality Virtual Conference Series in its place: every Tuesday, starting September 8 through November 10, we’ll host two presentations and two Tech Talks, followed by a panel discussion. The series will culminate with a post-election analysis to take place November 10, 2020.
This will still be an interactive, virtual experience, where attendees can ask questions and get in touch with speakers.
Plan to Attend
Registration for attendees is complimentary and is underwritten by our sponsors. We look forward to seeing everyone virtually there.
Two Virtual Conference Series, Every Tuesday and Thursday
With the Cannabis Quality Virtual Conference Series taking place every Tuesday in September and October, the Food Safety Virtual Consortium will be held every Thursday in September and October.
Weekly Themes
The Cannabis Quality Virtual Conference Series will have a different theme every Tuesday. Two subject matter experts and two sponsors will discuss one area of focus, which will be followed by a panel discussion where attendees can ask questions and interact with the speakers.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the topic areas we’ll be covering:
- The New Cannabis Consumer:
Analyzing Retail Data and Market Trends - International Market Updates:
A Look at the new European Industry - Cannabinoid Discovery & Study:
Behind the Scenes of Scientific Research - Protecting Public Health:
Keeping Cannabis Products Safe - The New Hemp Industry:
Covering the Burgeoning Hemp Market - Post-Election Analysis:
Legalization News & Political Analysis
Not Just a Webinar
Human connection is so important for events. Whether it’s a random connection in a hotel lobby, a stroll by a booth at a trade show, or a seat next to a new friend in a learning session – connecting with others is what makes events so valuable.
That’s why we’ve built new tools into the Cannabis Quality Conference Virtual Platform to ensure those discussions, discovery, and connection can go on whether our event is offline or online (and not end when the live stream does).
The new platform provides attendees with a way to keep track of live sessions, connect with sponsors, and engage with peers, all in a familiar way.
Become a Sponsor
Interested in sponsoring? Reserving your spot for a sponsorship is a sound business decision. The Cannabis Quality Virtual Conference Series gives sponsors new and innovative tools for lead generation. Get access to thousands of registrants and attendees, interact with participants and reserve a spot for your Tech Talk.
Stay Up To Date
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From Cannabis Industry Journal
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- Illinois Raises Over $10 Million of Tax Revenue in January March 3, 2020
- Moments from the 2019 Cannabis Quality Conference October 8, 2019
- Andrew Kline, Director of Public Policy at NCIA, to Speak at 2019 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo August 6, 2019
- The Illinois Hemp Industry Is About To Explode May 21, 2019
- Introducing the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo April 11, 2019
- Stratos: Quality, Expansion & Growth in Multiple Markets March 26, 2019
- Spotlight on AOAC: New Leadership, New Initiatives In Cannabis & Food February 27, 2019
