"Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis
"Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis
The Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference is the ONLY event focused on providing progressive business owners, investors and opportunity seekers with real life how-to information about breaking into the cannabis industry.
No theory, state of the industry or policy based topics, just practical how-to instruction delivered by experienced cannabis professionals who've been there and done that!
We had 22+ of the top Cannabis & CBD PIONEERS fly in from across the globe in 2019 to speak to a sold out crowd of 500+ attendees, 28+ sponsors & an array of journalists.
In 2020 our 3-day virtual event featuring 40+ speakers, 40+ sponsors, 600+ attendees & more was voted "Best Virtual Conference" of the year!!
Many of our attendees said they learned more at our event in 2-days, than they did in months at pricey universities and learning facilities.
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“Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis industry!”
Below is a small sampling of the presentations and topics that will be covered. We've put together the most diverse and synergistic array of speakers and topics to ensure you get a well-rounded educational experience.
How to Start a Cannabis Delivery Service with NO upfront investment!
Learn how to become a master cultivator & develop your own strains.
Leverage your hospitality skills to create high demand 420 friendly travel accommodations
Learn the secrets to sourcing and starting your own lucrative CBD product line.
Get step-by-step instructional details on how to start a successful dispensary.
Learn the specifics of starting an edible or infusion based product line
Get the blueprint to starting & running your a CBD brick & mortar store
Find out the top 10 little known ancillary businesses set to explode in 2021!
How to start, source and select the right technology to build your vape brand.
Little known tricks and sources you can use to fund your cannabis based business
How to apply your existing skillsets to the cannabis industry instead of reinventing the wheel.
Discover how you can become a cannabis blogger and profit from your love of writing and research.
Check out a sampling of our Rockstar Lineup!
CEO and Founder of Elev8 Cannabis, a national dispensary chain he founded in 2017 when he was only 23!!! Today, at age 27, Seun is remarkably the youngest African-American dispensary owner in the country, with multi-state licenses & locations.
CEO & Head Horiculturist at JustinCredible Cultivation, Massachusetts first minority-owned business to successfully complete the state’s general application procedure. Reggie raised $1.3 million to open a 5,000 sq ft facility at a fraction of the cost by doing his own architectural layout. JustinCredible is now firmly positioned to outpace many others in the lane.
Co-Founder of the NYC lifestyle brand Happy Munkey, the infamous Canna-Speakeasy in midtown Manhattan! Happy Munkey hosts VIP cannabis events that connect politicians, chefs, doctors, influencers, athletes & creatives powered by the love of the plant. Responsible for the historic Van Gogh Exhibit meets Cannabis Event in NYC, Vlad and his partner Ramone are working to a open a franhise of legal speakeasy-style consumption lounges throughout NYC.
Former NFL superstar, 2X Super Bowl Champ, Giants, Saints & Patriots starter turned cannabis entrepreneur! After 9 illustrious years in the NFL, Jonathan officially retired in 2018 and set his eyes on the cannabis industry. Founder & CEO of Jade’s Garden, a multifaceted wellness line geared toward the pro athlete. With all-natural ingredients & high concentrations of CBD, the non-THC products are all designed to help alleviate the rigors of the modern day warrior.
Founder & CEO of Emerald Magazine one of the leading cannabis industry periodicals since 2012! Christina discovered & filled a huge gap in the underserved niche of non-traditional, new medicinal cannabis users. Designed to appeal to females & senior citizens.. Emerald is the opposite of the dude-centric stoner culture & feature no scantily-clad women or bong adverts.
The most recognized face in NJ Cannabis NJWeedman aka Ed Forchion Jr. is the Founder of NJWeedmans Joint eatery & dispensary in Trenton NJ and Miami, Fl. Cannabis Rights Activist for 30+ years & PIONEER of the developing canna industry. He has run for political office, is founder of the Legalize Marijuana Party & has been featured on VICE, NBC, ABC, Politico & every media outlet imaginable!!!
Kym B is one of the biggest influencers in the cannabis industry. She's co-founder of TribeTokes alongside founder Degelis Tufts, a sexy smoke and vape brand out of NYC. Kym hosts a live news show called "Cannabis with Kym B", brand ambassador of Women Grow, NuggMD & recently launched the online CBD product store CBDizzle.com
Veteran Cannabis Chef & Culinary Artist with more than a decade of experience. Used Cannabis to send her Crohn's disease into complete remission. Chef Jazz is now the CEO of Green Panther Chef providing high end catering, cooking classes, demonstrations & private workshops.
26-year old entrepreneur, software developer & CEO of WebJoint, an all-in-one cannabis software & backbone for delivery services & brands. Chris founded the company at only 19 years of age and has since grown it to become the most advanced point-of-sale, delivery and inventory management system in the game. WebJoint powers more than 200 cannabis retail operations in the US & Canada.
Founder of Blazin' Bakery one of the first DIY herbal edibles brownie mix in a box product lines. Awarded best new product at Seattle Hempfest and glowing reviews in High Times magazine. Picked up by Spencer Gifts in 2014 and now nationally distributed at over 700 stores.
Roll Up Life is a CBD & Cannabis Delivery Service created by CEO Tiyahnn Bryant and COO Precious Osagie Erese. Tiyahnn & Precious have raised more than $100,000, rolled out their service while waiting for licensing and attached a social equity component focused on financing other BIPOC's.
Jessica is a powerhouse Cannabis & Intellectual Property attorney highly praised for her work influencing cannabis policy in NJ. Jessica helps cannapreneurs navigate the legal cannabis & hemp industry in corporate, intellectual property & state licensing applications. She's been quoted & featured in New York Times, Rolling Stone, Emerald Magazine, Cheddar, Benzinga & more..
CEO of VanHoose Hemp Co. a minority and women owned family business offering organic, sustainable hemp products. Dreu is a 28-year old first generational hemp farmer growing on her grandfather's land in Alabama. She has done everything ground up, including land clearing, irrigation, soil remediation, contract negotiation & more. This session will offer incredible insight!
Founder & CEO of 21 year old Digital Marketing Agency Blazin Multimedia. Generated more than $27 million dollars for his clients in the past 3 years, servicing high profile celebrity and Fortune 500 clientele. Gary will be teaching advanced Instagram monetization strategy for Cannabis based companies.
Highly sought after Cannabis industry business consultant specializing in raising capital, marketing and operations. He has consulted with over sixty companies and raised over $10 million dollars collectively. Founded four companies and exited three successfully via acquisition. Featured on MSNBC, USA Today, Marijuana Business Magazine & the Cannabis Business Times.
Meet Teresa Kearney from Panacea Payroll, one of few cannabis & hemp focused payroll services on the east coast. Teresa is advisor to large cannabis companies and leaders building smart Payroll, HR & timekeeping solutions specifically tailored to cannabis outfits.
VIP & Platinum ticket holders get a RealCanna GOODY BOX filled with $100 or more worth of swag from our sponsors!
Each Goody Box is unique but here's a shortlist of products you may receive!
Many people believe that owning a "dispensary" is the only way in and overlook the 1,000's of ancillary products/services that represent billions in revenue, and the bulk of the opportunity.
At the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference you will get real life examples, business models, solutions & strategies that can be harnessed IMMEDIATELY to start generating capital and position yourself for the BOOM!
We've hand selected the TOP, most successful entrepreneurs in the industry to teach some of their closely guarded secrets, success stories, lessons and experiences that will give you a distinct advantage and blueprint to crack into the industry.
The Real Cannabis Entrepreneur presenters will be sharing information that you CANNOT, and WILL NOT, get or buy ANYWHERE!! This will be a collection of some of the brightest and most experienced cannabis entrepreneurs you will find anywhere GUARANTEED!
Not sure if you want to attend in person or virtually? No problem! We offer both options! More than 2,800 people attended our virtual events in the last 8 months.
EXTRAORDINARY virtual connections were made & now everyone is dying to meet face-to-face!! This is this going to be one of the most EXCITING BUZZ FILLED in-person events you've ever attended!!!🔥🔥🔥
This is going to be one of the most POPPIN in-person events you've ever attended.
On top of all the activities we'll have premium experiential networking including our "VIP Cocktail Reception Mixer" on Day 1. And our Renown "Experiential After Party" including exotic cuisine, tastings, deserts, cocktails, live DJ's and more on Day 2.
People are still talking about our after party from 2019 so this is gonna be a MOVIE!!!!
“Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis industry!”
Cannabis Business Pitch Contest
VIP Receptiton Party
Priceless Connections
Learn How to Cook Infused Goodness!
Infused Cocktails so Good!
You Gonna Laugh So Good! :)
Premium Products Shipped to Your Doorstep
Expert Debate to See Which CBD is King
"Business Pitch Contest"
Want to pitch your Cannabis, CBD or Hemp based business or idea LIVE on stage at the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference?
Participate in our cannabis business pitch contest called Spark Tank🔥
Apply to pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors, cannabis brand consultants and investor relations experts.
We work hard but play harder. Check out some of the captured moments from last year.
Press registration applies to editors, writers, print or broadcast reporters. All press registration requests will be evaluated and you will be sent a confirmation that your media credentials have been granted or that more information is needed for verification.
“Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis industry!”
Past attendees share their thoughts
I've attended 8-10 conferences in the last couple of months and by far this was the BEST ONE!!! It was very informative and give me several ideal as to where I need to start.
- Kimberly Love
Speakers didn't sugar coat the ups and downs of the business. How, to create
a business model from the ground up. The main thing that I came away with,
do it correctly from the beginning to end, always update, and don't be
afraid to try.
- Rebecca Clark
This was absolutely a one of kind experience compared to similar virtual
conferences. I loved how yall managed to keep it interesting, upbeat and a
fun experience all while we're learning all aspects of this wonderful
industry. The goody box was a wonderful treat and very impressive already
looking forward to the next event.
- Bayyina Richardson
This conference was the most informative & exciting conference I've ever
attended. It breathes life into entrepreneurship & gives you the added push
to not only want more but do more!! Thank you to everyone that made this
possible.
- Constance Moore
This was the best thing I've ever spent money on.The speakers literally
covered all spectrums of the Cannabis industry. The host was energetic and
positive, I could tell that they all work together as a family rather than
just colleagues. I learned so much in a few short days. I highly recommend
any event hosted by them!
- Andrea G
The RCE was an awesome experience. The topics were relevant, the speakers
were genuine and the hosts were phenomenal. I made several great connections
amongst the attendees and I will definitely be attending in 2021.
- Bee Weldon
There was so much information given across the board. I didn't know how an
internet conference was gonna be as exciting and interactive as it was but
you guys DELIVERED!!!! Thanks for the amazing time!!
- Walter Huckleberry
The conference gave me so many tools that people would want to charge well
over $1,000 for. I was able to learn more about the science of making
infused pastries and ways to never touch the plant but still make money! It
was a life changer and I'll attend every event you guys have!
- Nafessa Riley
This was the absolute BEST conference that I have ever attended and I have
attended plenty. After the three day conference, I feel like I've gained 30
years of knowledge and the vibe and transition to each speaker was Great!
Overall, my small monetary investment and time were well spent.
- Desi Carter
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We had 500+ people travel from as far as the Virgin Islands, UK & Zimbabwe to physically attend our conference in November 2019. Our virtual conferences in 2020 & March 2021, topped that with 1,600+ attendees from 17+ countries. This years show will be even BIGGER giving you the option to attend in-person or virtually.
This year we have more than 20+ speakers spread across 2-days live on stage in Newark, NJ! We'll be announcing speakers daily, all the way up to the day of the event. Check out our rockstar lineup from last year below to get an idea of what to expect!
The Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference was created by us :) Husband and wife team, after spending years traveling the country, attending cannabis events, cannabis conferences, conventions and seminars to find the specifichow-to information on breaking into the industry.
After many years and dollars spent we realized most conferences were riddled with state of the industry, regulatory and legislative conversations, which although important fails to deliver the down and dirty blueprint that we were looking for to get started NOW!
We're serial entrepreneurs and own an event planning company so we understands the value of investing in mentors, but after realizing most cannabis conferences only covered surface level topics, we decided to CREATE THE SOLUTION to our own problem.
Our mission is to help level the playing field and the empower the underserved by providing information and guidance needed to tap into one of the biggest and fasting growing industries on the planet.
“Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis industry!”