Industry Leaders to Convene for 16th Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference

The world’s largest gathering of high-impact decision-makers, founders and investors in cannabis is returning to Miami Beach, FL in 2023 for the 16th edition of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The event hosted by Detroit-headquartered Benzinga, a media and data technology company offering news and market intelligence to empower investors, will take place at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel, April 11-12.

The event, expected to draw 3,000 attendees, connects companies with the key players driving the cannabis industry forward. For aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs, the conference will show how to survive and thrive as a business through techniques like identifying and tapping into market trends. Companies, by networking with attending CEOs and top decision makers, can find investors, strike deals and secure future partnerships. For investors, the two-track, two-day conference introduces them to potential stars for their portfolios.

“Cannabis businesses have closed deals in aggregate north of $1.5-$2 billion at our prior events. And get ready, the 2023 conference will be even larger with a record level of investment capital and top-notch operators,” says Benzinga Founder, Jason Raznick.

The conference will feature keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, networking spaces and an exhibit floor, as well as investor and celebrity appearances.

Some noteworthy speakers include:

• Mike Gorenstein, Cronos Group
• Miguel Martin, Aurora
• Tim Seymour, Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF (CNBS)
• Emily Paxhia, Poseidon Investment Management
• Gina Collins, Trulieve
• Tiffany Richardson, Crowe
• Gary Santo, Tilt Holdings
• Drew Matthews, Greenlife Business
• James Yi, Leaf Trade
• Jared Maloof, Standard Wellness
• Kim Rael, Azuca
• Margot Micallef, GABY
• Ryan Hamlin, POSaBIT
• Stacey Hronowsk, Canix

See a full list of speakers here. To register the conference, visit here.