Day One:

Pre-Symposium Workshops & Tours - March 16, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Worshop A :Cultivating Profits in a Regulated World
Kurt Badertscher
Otoke Horticulture
Kerrie Badertscher
Otoke Horticulture
9:00am-12:00pm
Workshop B: Employee Law 101
Kara Bradford
Viridian Staffing
Carole Richter
CRichter HR Consulting, LLC
9:00am-12:00pm
Workshop C : Greening Corporate Cannabis -
Sustainable Approaches to Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
Hezekiah Allen
Emerald Growers Association
Scott Zeramby
Mendocino Agricultural Products LLC
David Rice
Washington Sungrowers Industry Association
Jonathan Valdman
Forever Flowering Greenhouses
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm-5:00pm
Tour New Leaf Enterprises, Washington State's industry leader for delivery of safe and effective Dama cannabis products.

About New Leaf Enterprises
New Leaf Enterprises (NLE) was founded in 2012, and is the parent company of Dama cannabis products. Located in Seattle, NLE was among the first in the state to voluntarily work with local laboratories to help create rigorous quality control standards, becoming the leader for delivery of safe and effective cannabis. Every Dama product is tested to ensure only the highest quality strains into the marketplace. Dama cannabis products are currently distributed in hundreds of medical collectives throughout Washington.

In 2014, New Leaf Enterprises was one of the first producer/processors to receive an I-502 recreational license from the State of Washington. NLE is currently working with the State Liquor Control Board to transition from the medicinal marijuana market into the recreational market, however, NLE maintains compliance with all of the required state regulations for operation in Washington State.

This Tour is limited to 35 attendees. All tour attendees must also register for the general symposium (March 17-18) REGISTER TODAY!
1:00pm-5:00pm
Tour one of Seattle's premier provider of high quality medical cannabis. The tour of Northwest Patient Resource Center, will provide attendees with an inside look at the retail side of the legal WA cannabis industry.

After the retail tour, attendees will head over to Solstice Grow to see a small scale grow operation. Solstice was the first commercial supplier of cannabis in Washington State, is headquartered in the first fully permitted cannabis production facility in Washington State, and continues to set aim at pushing positive and responsible legislation to regulate cannabis.

This Tour is limited to 6 attendees. All tour attendees must also register for the general symposium (March 17-18) REGISTER TODAY!
6:00pm-9:00pm
Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception


Day Two:

General Symposium - March 17, 2015
9:00am-10:00am
Registration and Networking
10:00am-10:15am
Opening Remarks From NCIA Executive Director
10:15am-11:00am
The Current State of Cannabis Cultivation and Where It's Headed
Adam Dunn
MedCanna Consulting
Jan Carlos Byl
MedCanna Consulting
11:00am-12:00pm
Fire Side Conversation: Incorporating Sustainabiliity into Commerical Cannabis Cultivation
Jonathan Valdman
Forever Flowering Greenhouses
Alex Cooley
Solstice
12:00pm-1:00pm
Networking Luncheon
Track1:
The Science of Cultivation
1:00pm-1:45pm
Preventing, Identifying, & Treating Harmful Contaminants
Sjoerd Broeks
MedCanna Consulting LLC
Track2:
Specialized Cultivation Methods & Techniques
1:00pm-1:45pm
Ditching Dirt : Cultivating Through Soilless Mediums
Chris Wrenn
AEssense Corporation
Track1:
The Science of Cultivation
1:45pm-2:30pm
Soil Science
Scott Zeramby
Mendocino Agricultural Products LLC
Track2:
Specialized Cultivation Methods & Techniques
1:45pm-2:30pm
Alternative Nutrient Systems
Gracen Hook
Port Hadlock Alternative Clinic
Kyle Kushman
Kushman Veganix
Track1:
The Science of Cultivation
2:30pm-3:15pm
A Look at Genetics: Breeding & Strain Creation
Nick Hice
Denver Relief Consulting
Track2:
Specialized Cultivation Methods & Techniques
2:30pm-3:15pm
Organic Cultivation Techniques
Evan Shick
Walking Raven, LLC
3:15pm-3:45pm
Break
3:45pm-4:45pm
Operations management: Production, Processing, Distribution
Phillip Hague
Mindful
4:45pm-5:30pm
Cloning is a central, yet often misunderstood, aspect of running a marijuana business. Whether you are looking to improve rooting results and increase overall production, or trying to manage retail intake and sales, this seminar is for you. We’ll discuss varying state regulatory environments, pest control, cutting and rooting essentials, the seasonality of demand, and how to present clones to potential retail and wholesale buyers.
Jennifer Martin
Bulbulyan Consulting Group
5:45pm-7:00pm
Open Bar and Appetizers


Day Three:

General Symposium - March 18, 2015
9:00am-10:00am
Breakfast
9:30am-10:15am
How can technology help you gain the competitive edge in your cultivation operations? Can better data help you streamline your operation and save money? This comprehensive keynote will give you the knowledge to evaluate technology and data management tools and help you use them to improve the efficiency and sustainability of your cultivation operation.
Amy Poinsett
MJ Freeway
Track3:
The Art of Horticulture
10:15am-11:00am
Inside the Warehouse: Maintaining and Designing Your Garden
Fitz Couhig
Pioneer Nuggets
Jon Hofer
RMMC Consulting
Track4:
Maximizing Operational Efficiency
10:15am-11:00am
Attracting, Maintaining, and Retaining Your Team
Kara Bradford
Viridian Staffing
Carole Richter
CRichter HR Consulting, LLC
Track3:
The Art of Horticulture
11:00am-11:45pm
Quality Control - Tips for Proper Processing, Packaging and Storage of Cannabis
Karl Keich
Canna Consulting Group
Kurt Badertscher
Otoke Horticulture
Track4:
Maximizing Operational Efficiency
11:00am-11:45pm
Securing Your Grow
Noah Stokes
CannaGuard Security
Derek Porter
Security Grade Protective Services
11:45pm-12:45pm
Lunch
Track3:
The Art of Horticulture
12:45pm-1:30pm
Growing Outside the Warehouse: Outdoor and Greenhouse Cultivation
David Rice
Washington Sungrowers Industry Association
Derek Peterson
Terra tech Corp
Track4:
Maximizing Operational Efficiency
12:45pm-1:30pm
Advancements in Cultivation Technology
Zev Ilovitz
Envirotech Greenhouse Solutions
Kyle Rooney
Tetra
Track3:
The Art of Horticulture
1:30pm-2:15pm
Personal Cultivation - Techniques for Small Scale Grows
Hezekiah Allen
Emerald Growers Association
Evan Shick
Walking Raven, LLC
Kyle Kushman
Kushman Veganix
Track4:
Maximizing Operational Efficiency
1:30pm-2:15pm
Waste Management
Jon Hofer
RMMC Consulting
Alex Cooley
Solstice
Track3:
The Art of Horticulture
2:15pm-3:00pm
Extraction & Processing
Ryan Abernathy
x-tracted Laboratories
Track4:
Maximizing Operational Efficiency
2:15pm-3:00pm
Harvesting & Trimming Operations
Gary Fast
Triminator
Susan Chicovsky
Green Mountain Harvest
3:00pm-3:30pm
Break
3:30pm-4:15pm
Closing Keynote
Current and Future Trends - A look at Distruptive Technology in the Cannabis Industry
Jay Czarcowski
Canna Advisors
Stephen Keen
Surna
4:30pm
Symposium Adjourns

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