How to Tap Global Markets: Calgary Cannabis Startups Lead the Way

Jun 28, 2018, 12:00 – 3:00 AM

Junction - Food . Stage . Bar, 628 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Calgary, T2P 1G4

As Calgarians aim to grow the economy into different industries, Cannabis has become a major opportunity for startups. In fact, Cannabis is set to outpace soda sales in Canada by 2020. Calgary Cannabis startups are leading this birth of a new industry by leveraging global connections to ensure their place on the world stage. Join us June 27th as we chat with three of the top leaders in this space.

In-person event

About this event

As Calgarians aim to grow the economy into different industries, Cannabis has become a major opportunity for startups. In fact, Cannabis is set to outpace soda sales in Canada by 2020. Calgary Cannabis startups are leading this birth of a new industry by leveraging global connections to ensure their place on the world stage. Join us June 27th as we chat with three of the top leaders in this space.

Startup Grind Calgary is proud to present:

Regulatory advocacy expert: Lindsay Blackett, President of the Canada Cannabis Chamber and former Alberta MLA. Lindsay will lend his expertise and advice for navigating the new and exciting regulatory space set to drop when Cannabis is legalized.

Branding and retail expert: Walker McKinley, Partner and Founder at McKinley Burkart. Walker is poised to take advantage of exciting new opportunities by the time Cannabis is legalized, putting Calgary on the map as a global leader in the retail Cannabis space.

Production and Distribution: Jason Kujath, President of 51st Parallel Inc. Jason is sharing his concepts for the successful production and distribution of Cannabis across Alberta and Canada.

Join us for cocktails/snacks, community and these exciting premier fireside chats.

Check out what happened

Speakers

  • Walker McKinley

    Mckinley Burkhart

    Partner

  • Jason Kujath

    51st Parallel Inc.

    President

  • Lindsay Blackett

    President

    Canadian Cannabis Chamber

When

When

Thursday, June 28, 2018
12:00 AM – 3:00 AM UTC

Agenda

Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres
Introductory Remarks
Feature Organization: Canadian Cannabis Chamber of Commerce
Q&A
Feature Fireside Chat: Jason Kujath
Q&A
Feature Fireside Chat: Walker McKinley
Q&A
Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres

Organizers

  • Kelby Price

    XQ Msg

    Startup Grind Calgary Board Member

  • Jason Wang

    Bennett Jones LLP

    Startup Grind Calgary Board Member

  • Jason Byrne

    Jobs Alberta

    Startup Grind Calgary Board Member

  • Tara McLaughlin

    Paper Crane

    Chapter Director

Partners

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HustleCo Workspace

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12 Poles Photography

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Matt Biggar

Caswell Aviation logo

Caswell Aviation

Junction logo

Junction

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