Day 1 Agenda
September 4th, 2024
08:00am - 6:00pm
Capital Terrace
Registration
Stop by the registration desk to get your complimentary swag bag, conference lanyard, and badge.
Morning Coffee
Grab a cup of coffee and chat with your fellow attendees before our morning keynote.
09:15am - 10:00Am
Presidential Ballroom
Welcome address by PBC CEO Joshua Radbod.
Keynote to be announced soon.
Exhibit Area Open
Meet our exhibitors to network and explore solutions across the Cannabis Banking Ecosystem!
10:00Am - 6:00pm
senate & congressional
Coffee & Networking Break in the Exhibit Area
Grab a cup of coffee and chat with your fellow attendees and exhibitors before our morning panel sessions begin.
10:30am - 11:15am
Federal AB
Banking Track
Banks vs Banking Services Companies
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a CRB working directly with a bank or credit union compared to partnering with a banking services company?
10:30am - 11:15am
South American AB
Policy & Legislation Track
Tea Time with Cannabis Regulators
Yet another year is in the books and each state's cannabis legalization journey continues to evolve. Gain insights into the latest trends, challenges, and successes directly from State and Municipal Cannabis Regulators.
11:15am - 11:30Am
Senate & Congressional
Break
Stretch your legs or grab a quick meeting between sessions.
11:30am - 12:15Pm
Federal AB
Compliance Track
Cannabis Compliance and its impact on Banking Partners
What key elements of cannabis compliance does a bank or credit union look for in a cannabis operator's business? From licensing and beneficial ownership to day-to-day operations, what factors could lead a bank to reject a potential client?
11:30am - 12:15Pm
South American AB
Payments Track
Why are cannabis payments still so difficult?
What practical solutions are available for banks and payments providers to offer, or are we just waiting for Mastercard and Visa to enter the arena and solve the issue for us?
Lunch
Join your fellow attendees for lunch and networking.
1:30Pm - 2:15Pm
Federal AB
Banking Track
Bank Lending to CRBs using Non-Bank Sources of Capital
In what ways can banks leverage non-bank sources of capital to meet the capital requirements of their CRB clients, extending beyond real estate loans?
1:30Pm - 2:15Pm
South American AB
Business Solutions Track
Explore use cases and specific examples of how cash logistics extends beyond mere transportation. Discover how the right partner can minimize risk for CRBs, banks, and even State Governments.
Coffee & Networking Break in the Exhibit Area
Thirsty? Need a quick burst of energy? Grab a refreshment and get in a quick meeting before our next round of panel sessions begin.
2:45Pm - 3:30Pm
Federal AB
Compliance Track
Mining for Data to get Digital Gold
We all know data is important to banking and cannabis compliance, but how else is it utilized? Have any standardized data practices emerged across states to normalize the sharing of information?
2:45Pm - 3:30Pm
South American AB
Policy & Legislation Track
Rescheduling Impacts on Cannabis Banking
If Cannabis reschedules from Schedule I to III, what implications will it have on cannabis banking, BSA, etc? How should banks ready themselves for this potential change?
3:30pm - 3:45pm
Senate & Congressional
Break
Stretch your legs or grab a quick meeting between sessions.
3:45pm - 4:15pm
Presidential Ballroom
Keynote to be announced soon
4:15PM - 4:30PM
Presidential Ballroom
PBC 2024 Awards Ceremony & Raffle Winner Announcement
Who will take home our annual PBC Conference Awards? Award categories for Payments, Banking, and Compliance will be presented to both individuals and companies.
Raffle winner to be announced! Details to be announced soon. Must be present to win.
Happy Hour & Networking in the Exhibit Area
Join other industry leaders for networking and drinks.