Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association Hosts “Wisconsin Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit” in Milwaukee Feb. 15-16
Presented by ICIA and powered by Indigenous Business Group, the Wisconsin Cannabis Summit will bring together industry experts to discuss state-wide cannabis policy reform
Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 2023 — The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) will host the “Wisconsin Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit” in Milwaukee, Wis., at the Hilton City Center next month on Feb. 15-16.
Powered by Wisconsin-based Indigenous Business Group, the ICIA’s Wisconsin Cannabis Summit will bring together cannabis and hemp experts, Indigenous leaders, and non-Native partners for panel discussions, educational seminars, and networking to discuss the state of the Wisconsin cannabis industry, policy reform, and Indigenous interests in cannabis. Registration cost is $125 and is limited to 125 attendees with sponsorship opportunities still available. Visit indigenouscannabis.org/wisconsin-cannabis-summit to register.
ICIA exists to promote the exploration, development, and advancement of the cannabis industry for the benefit of all Indigenous communities. ICIA aims to educate the public and business community, destigmatize cannabis, and move forward cannabis policy reform and legislation in a responsible, ethical, and inclusive way.
February’s Wisconsin Cannabis Summit will serve as a call to action for Wisconsin to develop a strategic cannabis initiative. On Wed., Feb. 15, the Summit will run from 8:30 am – 5 pm, featuring panel discussions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities for attendees, followed by a reception and a fundraiser for ICIA. The next morning, Thurs., Feb. 16., will feature a breakfast, including a keynote address, networking session and opportunities for meetings with ICIA staff, policy makers, cannabis and hemp consultants, and investors.
“The goal of the Wisconsin Cannabis Policy Summit is to take a look at the current and future landscape of the state’s cannabis and hemp markets and lay an equitable, inclusive, and strategic path forward for the industry,” says Pero. “Bringing our Tribal and Indigenous partners together with non-Native industry leaders provides a unique opportunity to look at cannabis reform through the lens of tribal sovereignty and share insights from all corners of the marketplace.”
The ICIA exists to build an equitable and sustainable Indigenous cannabis industry through sensible policy, empowerment, and connection. To register for the Wisconsin Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit, hosted in Milwaukee on Feb. 15-16, visit indigenouscannabis.org.
About Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association exists to promote the exploration, development, and advancement of the cannabis industry for the benefit of all Indigenous communities. ICIA is dedicated to the advocacy and empowerment of our Indigenous cannabis businesses, influencers, and aspiring entrepreneurs along with being a conduit of connection and data for Indigenous Nations as we push towards a vision of an equitable, just, and sustainable Indigenous cannabis economy.
About Indigenous Business Group
Indigenous Business Group was founded in 2022 and brings donors, companies, tribes and other organizations together to promote Indigenous business and tribal economic development through the hosting of unique and exciting fundraisers and networking events. More information may be found at www.indigenousbusinessgroup.org.
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