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The Conference Experience

The NYSSCPA’s 2019 Cannabis Conference is an educational experience that offers exclusive insight into an ever-growing billion-dollar industry. Meet business leaders in the industry, and learn about best practices in tax and legislation. Delve into strategic methods to better determine viable clients. Check out the latest innovations in technology and consumer goods. Engage in captivating networking opportunities. No matter your background or need, this conference will give you the cutting-edge advantage to excel in the cannabis industry.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Baruch College

  • 55 Lexington Avenue
  • Vertical Campus 14th Floor, Room 14-220
  • New York, NY 10010
  • Date: November 06, 2019
  • Time: 8:30 a.m-5:00 p.m.
  • Please Note:
    State-issued ID is required by all attendees

  • Any bag larger than a rolling carry-on luggage is prohibited without prior clearance

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New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer projects a $3 billion industry for New York State, and $1 billion for NYC alone, leading to $772 million a year in combined tax revenue for the city and state.

Why Attend

The 2019 Cannabis Conference is a prime opportunity to learn from experts in the field, build connections across sectors and hear from legislators in the know about what to expect as legislation evolves as the industry continues to grow. Cannabis is in a growth phase in New York state with unparalleled revenue potential--requiring financial experts that are able to navigate this emerging market successfully.


Who Should Attend

Anyone currently working in a professional capacity in cannabis or those looking to fact find about current and future market potential should attend. The opportunities in cannabis span far beyond dispensaries and growing, it requires lawyers, bankers, accountants, investors, bookkeepers, real estate professionals and more to ensure the industry is thriving. A networking reception and vendor fair will be highlights of the conference.

Meet Our Sponsor

Grassi & Co.

Schedule

  • Check-in, Continental Breakfast, and Networking

    8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

  • Welcome and Opening Remarks

    9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

  • Cannabis Industry Overview

    9:15 AM - 9:40 AM

  • Keynote Address

    9:40 AM - 10:05 AM

  • Break

    10:05 AM - 10:20 AM

  • Industry Challenges Panel -– Part I

    10:20 AM - 11:20 AM

  • Tax Panel

    11:20 AM - 12:10 AM

  • Networking Lunch

    12:10 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Industry Challenges Panel – Part II

    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Banking and Operations Panel

    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Break

    3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

  • Canna Compliance Trivia Game

    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

  • Evaluating Cannabis Investments

    4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

  • Closing Remarks

    5:15 PM - 5:20 PM

Featured Speakers

Azer

Vivien Azer, Managing Director

Cowen & Company
barthmeire

Katie Barthmaier, CEO and Director

GreenAcreage Real Estate Corporation
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Rumbidzai Bwerinofa-Petrozzello, Principal

Rock Financial Forensics
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Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO

OTC Markets Inc.
Desai

Vikas Desai, Partner

WelCan Capital
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Jeffery Gittler, Partner

PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
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Zach Gordon, CPA

Co-Leader Cannabis Industry Practice, Janover LLC
Jessica Gonzales

Jessica F. Gonzalez, Esq., Partner

Moyeno Gonzalez & Associates PC
Henry

Alex Henry, Founder & CEO

JIFF
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Jason Hoffman, Senior Manager

Janover
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Mitzi Hollenbeck, Partner

Citrin Cooperman LLP
Karalik

Bridget Kralik, Senior Tax Manager

PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
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Liz Krueger

New York State Senator
Lauvray

Brian Lauvray, Strategy and Development

MMLG.LLC
Leibowtiz

Glen Leibowitz, CFO

Acreage Holdings
Magerman

Joel Magerman, CEO

Bryant Park Capital
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Matt Markiewicz, Managing Director

Inovation Shares, LLC
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Katye Maxson-Landis, Founder

Moxy Accounting
Pellitteri, John

John Pellitteri, Partner

Grassi & Company CPAs P.C.
stiefel

Sean Stiefel, Founder

Navy Capital


REGISTER


Group registration available. Learn more by emailing Customer Service or call 800-537-3635.

$300 member

$400 non-member

Sponsor the Cannabis Conference

Connect with your target market and build brand awareness.


Exhibit at the Cannabis Conference

Staff a vendor table during breaks, lunch and more and connect one-on-one with your target market. Meet new customers and build future connections.


Learn more about sponsorships and exhibiting by contacting Darlene Rives at darlene.rives@mci-group.com or call 410-584-1930.

Alternatively, you can fill out this form.

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IN THE MEDIA Contact Maya Lindsay at mlindsey@nysscpa.org

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This is a really great opportunity for a CPA, an attorney or finance professional to brush up on what they need to know to better serve their clients and turn potential obstacles into opportunities. — Zach Gordon, NYSSCPA Cannabis Committee Chair