Midwest Cannabis Forum Agenda

The Midwest Cannabis Forum is a one-day, curated, application-only gathering of operators, investors, regulators, and finance leaders shaping the Midwest cannabis market. The program will highlight the current state of Midwest cannabis, but also what the future holds.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | The Operator Playbook
A highly tactical lunch program designed for dispensary operators, brand leaders, and retail decision-makers across Midwest markets.

• Welcome + Framing | The Midwest Retail Reality

• Panel 1 | Inventory Management in a Margin Compression Era

• Panel 2 | Marketing That Actually Drives Store Traffic

• Panel 3 | Data, Analytics & Getting the Most from Your POS

• Panel 4 | People Power: Hiring, Retention & Store Culture

• Operator Lightning Takeaways

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Brand Showcase + Retail Marketplace

4:00 - 6:30 PM | Industry Outlook & Policy Intelligence
Audience expands to investors, operators, policymakers, service providers, and media.

• Opening Remarks | The Midwest Moment

• Market Overviews | State of the Midwest Markets

• Policy & Rescheduling | Rescheduling, Taxes & What Happens Next

• The Hemp Disruption | Hemp-Derived Products & the Future of Cannabis Markets

• Closing Conversation | What the Midwest Cannabis Industry Looks Like in 2030

Reception and Networking