Cannabis Industry Leaders and Policymakers Converge in Washington for Critical Reform Summit

The cannabis industry's most influential leaders and federal policymakers will gather in Washington, D.C. on November 17 for the Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit, marking a significant moment in the ongoing push for federal cannabis reform. The event, organized through a strategic partnership between IgniteIt and the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable (USCR), represents the most policy-driven program to date for IgniteIt following sold-out events in California and Ohio.

Patrick Lane, CEO of IgniteIt, emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between Capitol Hill and industry operators. "USCR has been instrumental in helping us curate a program that reflects where cannabis really is today, at the intersection of business, policy, and investment," Lane stated. "This partnership allows us to bridge the gap between Capitol Hill and the operators building the future of this industry."

The summit's significance lies in its timing and participants, featuring prominent members of Congress alongside top cannabis executives including George Archos of Verano, Charlie Bachtell of Cresco Labs, Boris Jordan of Curaleaf, and Kim Rivers of Trulieve. Bachtell and Rivers also serve as Chair and Vice Chair respectively of USCR, which functions as the primary voice of America's regulated cannabis industry in Washington.

Saphira Galoob, acting CEO of USCR, highlighted the critical nature of the gathering. "We are thrilled to partner with the IgniteIt team to organize the premier cannabis industry event in the nation's capital," Galoob said. "Our industry is on the cusp of profound and exciting change, and we'll have the opportunity to hear from the leaders driving that change."

The agenda addresses several pressing industry issues, including sessions on the effects of cannabis rescheduling, the alcohol industry's role in shaping cannabis reform, and ongoing debates around hemp-derived intoxicants. These discussions will include regulators, economists, and regional leaders from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, providing comprehensive coverage of current challenges and opportunities.

Elliot Lane, President of IgniteIt, reinforced the event's mission to create meaningful dialogue. "Our mission has always been to create a forum where serious conversations about cannabis reform can happen alongside serious business discussions," Lane added. "Partnering with USCR ensures those conversations reach the people with the power to make change."

The summit concludes with an IgniteIt Cocktail Reception offering exclusive networking opportunities with decision-makers driving both policy and capital aspects of the cannabis industry's next phase. More information about the event is available at https://www.cannabismarketspotlight.com/DC.