Name
Pharma-Grade Cannabis: A Long-Term Play for Investors & Operators Alike?
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM
Speakers
Steve Bastasini, Kanavos, Inc.
Jim Sanfilippo, VIST Labs
Duncan Mackie, PhD, Bud & Mary's
Dana Lambert, PhD, Andira Pharmaceuticals
Shaun Land, Irvine Labs
Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, Realm of Caring
Jim Sanfilippo, VIST Labs
Duncan Mackie, PhD, Bud & Mary's
Dana Lambert, PhD, Andira Pharmaceuticals
Shaun Land, Irvine Labs
Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, Realm of Caring






Description
Cannabis is widely recognized for its medical potential, but who is truly investing in the pharmaceutical approach? While much of the industry focuses on adult use, companies prioritizing R&D, clinical trials, and advanced drug delivery systems are quietly shaping the future of cannabis as medicine. This panel explores the high-investment, high-reward path to true pharmaceutical integration—and why it matters now more than ever.
Location Name
5th Floor - Chicago Ballroom ABCD
Session Type
Panel
Location
Main Stage - Floor 5 (Chicago Ballroom ABCD)
Moderator