As one of the earliest & most established cannabis markets in the country, Colorado doesn't get the love it deserves. It's time that one of the cradles of U.S. Cannabis gets its due.
This targeted, one-day event offers a rare opportunity to talk to, learn from, and network with the most important players in the market.
Supercharge your company's path to success with this fast paced, hard-hitting, and invaluable event
What's The Big Deal?
This exclusive event, centered on strategic networking, provides an opportunity to forge lasting business connections...all in a single day.
Hear directly from leading industry professionals through high-impact education to help navigate the intricacies and obstacles of Colorado.
Acquire Insider insights on the impact Federal Rescheduling will have on the Colorado market.
Leave empowered with a actionable roadmap to grow your business, fueled by the knowledge and connections you’ve made.
Don't take it from us, listen to the experts:
"IgniteIt events are the most valuable networking experiences I’ve encountered in cannabis. I’ve engaged in a number of strategic partnerships as a result of the connections I’ve made, and the educational discussions provide actionable insights from other operators." - Lauren Carpenter, CEO, Embarc
"It’s not a finance show, it's a community. A room full of people who’ve been through it, sharing what they know. And that’s what makes this event matter." - Dee Sidhu, CMO, Humboldt Family Farms
"The relationships that I formed at the conference have led to valuable partnerships with people I may not otherwise have met. The combination of a decision-maker–rich audience and high-quality content makes this an essential event." - Wes Hein, Co-Founder, Mammoth Distribution
Experience previous Market Spotlight events in New Jersey and California.
Agenda
7:25 AM-8:35 AM
REGISTRATION + NETWORKING
7:30 AM-8:30 AM
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
8:30 AM-8:40 AM
Opening Remarks
8:40 AM-8:50 AM
An Exclusive Look at Colorado's Cannabis Market, Presented by Headset
8:50 AM-8:55 AM
Your Biggest Cannabis Compliance Risk Isn’t the Plant — It’s Your People
9:00 AM-9:30 AM
Shaping the Shakeout: Buying, Selling, and Surviving Colorado's Consolidation Wave
9:30 AM-9:50 AM
From the Regulator's Chair: A Fireside Chat on the State of Colorado Cannabis
9:50 AM-10:20 AM
Show Me the Money: What It Takes to Get Capital Back Into Colorado Cannabis
10:20 AM-10:40 AM
Fireside
10:40 AM-11:10 AM
AI That Actually Works: Where Cannabis Operators Are Seeing Results
11:10 AM-11:40 AM
The Smarter Dispensary: Leveraging Data Without Losing Your Soul
11:40 AM-12:10 PM
If You Can Make It Here... What Colorado Taught Cannabis Brands About Unlikely Success
12:10 PM-1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM-1:30 PM
Beyond the Honeymoon: Winning Back Colorado's Cannabis Customer
1:30 PM-2:00 PM
Colorado's Hemp Crossroads: Prepare, Pivot, or Push Back
2:00 PM-2:05 PM
Your Brand Isn’t Generic—So Why Are Your Product Pics?
2:05 PM-2:35 PM
What Makes a Winner: The Traits Colorado Brands Need to Own the Next Chapter
2:35 PM-2:55 PM
Fireside
2:55 PM-3:25 PM
Don't Grow for the Discount Rack: How Colorado Cultivators Stay Ahead of Demand
3:25 PM-3:55 PM
The Rescheduling Rundown: What Medical Cannabis Reform Could Mean for Colorado
3:55 PM-4:25 PM
Small Business, Big Stakes: Lessons from a Decade of Equity and Independent Ownership in Colorado
4:25 PM-4:55 PM
Culture Is the Brand: Building Companies That Last
4:55 PM-5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Cocktail Reception
Westin Denver Downtown -
Denver, CO
The Venue
Resident experts are here to help you connect with the authentic Denver experience from our hotel in City Center, offering pathways to the places and people that will make your stay in the Mile High City unforgettable. Through our brand new multi-million dollar renovation, we have created an empowering and comfortable ambiance to help you reach your peak while experiencing all that our great city has to offer.
Our Denver downtown hotel provides immense amenities in a top tier location for the optimal wellness experience. Enjoy a plethora of nourishing meals in V's Social Kitchen & a comprehensive fitness center complete with premium Peloton equipment. With unbeatable location and service, The Westin Denver Downtown is the ultimate destination for your next trip to the 303!
Address: 1672 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80202
Parking
Parking is available adjacent to the hotel property.
Train
Accessible via Union Station & RTD Southmoor Station
