Name
Partnership, Acquisition, or Competition? How Alcohol Enters Hemp Beverages Presented by CannaBev Summit
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Speakers
Ian Dominguez, Delta Emerald Ventures
Scott Vasterling, Humboldt Family Farms
Caroline Henry, Buckeye Relief
Hirsh Jain, Ananda Strategy
Sean Scadron, Surfside
Ian Dominguez Scott Vasterling Caroline Henry Hirsh Jain Sean Scadron
Description

Hemp beverages are attracting attention from alcohol—but entry into the category is far from uniform. This panel explores how alcohol operators are approaching the space, whether through partnerships, acquisitions, or competition, and what that means for early cannabis and hemp brands. As the category evolves, the key question becomes: who builds it, and who gets built out?

Location Name
General Session - 5th Floor
Full Address
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
Session Type
Panel
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