AGENDA

Poseidon hosts this mixer the first night of Benzinga Chicago as an exclusive, invite-only, no +1s event for founders, investors, and leaders in the cannabis industry.  Please contact prea@poseidon.partners for an invitation.  

On June 9th, top CEOs, decision-makers, and members of the press will come together for the Benzinga Cannabis Pairing Buyers Dinner—an exclusive, invite-only 3-course experience. Produced by Cultivating Spirits in collaboration with Cloud 9 Studios' Cannaluxxe Wellness Academy, this highly curated evening will be hosted and guided by cannabis hospitality pioneer and CashoM, Philip Wolf. The dinner offers brands the opportunity to showcase their products in a mindful, guided consumption setting designed for elevated education and authentic connection. Blending luxury hospitality, sensory cannabis pairings, and gourmet cuisine from a world-class chef (soon to be announced), the evening delivers strategic brand visibility, powerful networking, and an unforgettable atmosphere.

The premiere event for cannabis market intelligence and data analytics.

• Curated Informative Content: Focused on wholesale/sales ops, buying/planning, and technology
• Breakout Focused Discussions: Operator-focused roundtable discussions to brainstorm and discuss key topics
• Networking Happy Hour: Exclusively Retail and Brand leaders looking to talk shop
• Rooftop After Party: With open bar and live music featuring Old-Timey Swing Band The Westerlees

• Event Schedule
  • 9:00 – 9:45 AM: Registration
    • Continental breakfast included (Coffee, tea, juice, pastries)
  • 9:45 – 10:00 AM: Welcome Announcement
    • Hear about the agenda of the day, including sponsorship announcements
  • 10:00 – 10:30 AM: Industry Overview
    • What’s happening in Cannabis
  • 10:30 – 11:00 AM: Hot Trends
    • Mixed panel discussion on what is making money for Cannabis brands today
  • 11:00 – 11:30 AM: Profit Maximization in Compression Markets
    • How to effectively price products to balance increasing competition while retaining profit
  • 11:30 – 12:00 PM: Consumer Trends and Harnessing Segmentation
    • Mixed panel discussion on key differentiators between consumer demographics and their relative purchasing trends shaping segmentation in different Cannabis markets
  • 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Lunch
    • 60-min break for fully catered lunch and networking
  • 1:00 – 1:30 PM: Break-Off Tracks
    • Wholesale/Brands
    • Buying & Planning
    • Technology & Analytics
  • 2:30 – 5:00 PM: After Party
    • Rooftop party with live music and open bar, featuring The Westerlees