About The California Cannabis Forum - Special Event at Digital Hollywood
The Forum on Medical & Lifestyle Innovation
Medical - Legislative - Technology - Science - Media - Lifestyle
Speakers
Agenda
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM - Herscher Hall - Guerin C, Live Webcast
The Cannabis Wellness Culture: A Lifestyle of Innovation - Healing, Beauty and Relaxation to Massage Therapy
Jessica Assaf, Founder, Cannabis Feminist, co-founder, Hempia
Anna Duckworth, co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Miss Grass
Andrea Drummer, Food Editor, CannabisMD
Aaron Ramirez, founder, Bodywork by Aaron
Dan Braunstein, founder, Grassfed
Dr. Jacqueline Nguyen, Founder, Dr. J’s Natural and Ensohara, Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:15- Herscher Hall - Guerin B, Live Webcast
The Science of Medical Cannabis: Matching Strains, Potency and Dosage to Specific Diseases and Disorders
Dr. Andrea Small-Howard, Chief Science Officer, GB Sciences (GBS)
Michael Backes, Scientific and Medical Advisory Board, Maui Grown Therapies
Tim Blake, Founder and Producer, The Emerald Cup
Sundarajan Mutialu, Chief Technology Officer and Co-CEO, AZENTIVE
Cameron Keluche, President and CEO, KelSie Biotech
David Rosenstein, CEO, Epoch.Blue
David C. Traub, Co-Founder, Epiphany Film Fund, Moderator
12:30 - 2:00 PM, Herscher Hall, Guerin B, Live Webcast
Luncheon Co-Host
Michael Miller, LA Weekly Cannabis Editor, “CannaBusiness” podcast, Ygeia Capital Partners, principal
The Cannabis - Wellness Luncheon
Marvin Washington, NFL Star vs. DEA - A Lawsuit and a Movement Demanding Change
Jim Belushi, Actor and Cannabis Activist
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM - Herscher Hall, Guerin B
The Cannabis Legal Barometer – FDA Rulings – Hemp – CBDs – Banking and Local
Jackie Rocco, Business Development Manager, West Hollywood City Council
Bruce Margolin, Director, Los Angeles Chapter, NORML, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Peter Gigante, Head of Policy Research, Eaze
Ariel Clark, founder, Clark Neubert, LLP
Derek Riedle, founder and Publisher, Civilized
Mitchell Berman, Managing Partner, Rise Entertainment, LLC, Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM - Herscher Hall, Guerin B
Cannabis Medical Efficacy, Cannabis Innovation and Investment: Medicine, Research & Technology
Dr. Sue Sisley, MD & Principal Investigator for the only FDA-Approved Study of Safety/Efficacy of Cannabis and Combat Veterans
Julie Raque, Vice President of Marketing, Cannabistry Labs
Robert Schubring, Co-Founder, Give Pain a Voice
Matthew Nordgren, CEO and Founder, ARCADIAN Fund and ARCADIAN Capital Management
Boone Cutler, Author, Columnist and Warfighter Rights leader
Steve Albarran, CEO & Co-Founder, Confident Cannabis
David C. Traub, Co-Founder, Epiphany Film Fund, Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM - Herscher Hall - Guerin B, Live Webcast
The Women Cannabis Entrepreneur – Wellness – Scientist – Activist - Personality
Allison Margolin, co-founder & Partner, Margolin & Lawrence
Felicia Carbajal, Executive Director, The Social Impact Center
Madison Margolin, Features Editor, Civilized, Freelance Rolling Stone, Playboy & Vice
Kate Miller, Co-Founder & CEO, Miss Grass
Amanda Chicago Lewis, Columnist, Rolling Stone
Ariel Clark, founder, Clark Neubert, LLP, Moderator
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Open to all attendees
End-of-Day Reception – Tent Area
Outdoor Area In Front of Ahmanson Hall
Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
The California Cannabis Forum - Day Two
11:30 AM - 12:30- Herscher Hall - Guerin B, Live Webcast
On the Forefront of Medical Cannabis Innovation: The Struggles & Triumphs in Transforming “The Wellness Industry”
David C. Traub, Co-Founder, Epiphany Film Fund
Robert Schubring, Co-Founder, Give Pain a Voice
Janice Hardoon, Owner, KTown Collective, The Antidote CBD and Elevate CBD Skin Care
Nancy Duitch, Founder & CEO, Sera Labs
Mskindness B. Ramirez, MA.Ed., Founder/CEO, Club Kindness and Elixirs by Kindness
Dr. Robb Flannery, CEO, Dr. Robb Farms
Merrill Shindler, Executive Producer and Host of High on the Hog, The Potcast, Moderator
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Herscher Hall, Guerin B
The Luncheon Roundtable - Two Issues in Discussion
I. Veterans and Cannanbis - Veteran Access to Cannabis, Wellness and Quality of Life - A Nationwide Challenge
II. Cannabis Advocacy and Legal Jeopardy
Sarah Stenuff, founder, Veterans Ananda
Ryan Miller, Director, Operation EVAC
Doug Distaso, Executive Director, Veterans Cannabis Project
Todd Scattini, “The Hemp Colonel”, Moderator
Dr. Sue Sisley, MD & Principal Investigator for the only FDA-Approved Study of Safety/Efficacy of Cannabis and Combat Veterans
Mieko Hester-Perez, International Autism & Healthcare Cannabis Advocate
Michael Miller, LA Weekly Cannabis Editor, “CannaBusiness” podcast, Ygeia Capital Partners, principal
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM - Herscher Hall - Guerin B, Live Webcast
Back to the Future - Using Landrace Genetics and Biomimicry to Produce Safe Medicine
Sundarajan Mutialu, Chief Technology Officer and Co-CEO, AZENTIVE
Brett Leonard, Award-Winning Filmmaker/Futurist
Michael Angelotti, Geneticist and Product Developer, Emerald Cup Products
Jeff Lowenfels, Lawyer and Award Winning Author, "Teaming With Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to The Soil Food Web"
Dr. Kat A. Donnelly, Founder and Co-CEO, AZENTIVE, Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM - Herscher Hall - Guerin C, Live Webcast
Cannabis Compatibility for the Individual Consumer: Discovering Optimal CBD, THC & Terpene Ratios and Formulas
Len May, Co-Founder/CEO, Endocanna Health
Anya Cravitz, Cannabinoid Wellness Industry Thought Leader/Director of Growth Endocanna Health
Cameron Clarke, founder and CEO, Sunderstorm
Jonathan Small, Editor in Chief, Green Entrepreneur, Moderator
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Open to all attendees
End-of-Day Reception – Tent Area
Outdoor Area In Front of Ahmanson Hall
