Day 2 Agenda
September 5th, 2024
08:30am - 4:30pm
Capital Terrace
Registration
Stop by the registration desk to get your complimentary swag bag, conference lanyard, and badge.
08:30am - 09:15Am
Senate & Congressional
Continental Breakfast & Morning Coffee in the Exhibit Area
Grab some breakfast and a cup of coffee and chat with your fellow attendees before our morning keynote.
08:30Am - 4:30pm
Senate & Congressional
Exhibit Area Open
Meet our exhibitors to network and explore solutions across the Cannabis Banking Ecosystem!
09:00am - 09:30Am
Presidential Ballroom
Keynote to be announced.
09:30am - 10:15Am
Federal AB
Title Sponsor Breakout Session: to be announced.
10:15am - 10:30Am
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
Optimizing the Business of Cannabis Banking
From starting a Cannabis Banking Program to ongoing account maintenance, what efficiencies have bankers identified to enhance their program, expand their cannabis deposit base, and simultaneously boost the bank's margins?
10:30am - 11:15am
South American AB
Payments Track
Vertical Integration of Seed-to-Sale
Seed-to-Sale extends beyond just the supply chain, encompassing payments, Enterprise Resource Planning, and customer loyalty. As companies form partnerships or mergers to integrate and optimize these components, what are the sentiments of banks, regulators, and cannabis operators regarding these collaborations?
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
A 45-minute speed lesson on how to onboard a CRB from start to finish. Due Diligence is just one small piece of the puzzle.
11:30am - 12:15Pm
South American Ab
Business Solutions Track
Investing in CRBs: From Doom to Boom?
With cannabis company valuations near all-time lows, where do investors identify potential value-based investment opportunities or opportunities for M&A?
Lunch & Networking
Join your fellow attendees for lunch and networking.
1:30Pm - 2:15Pm
Federal AB
Business Solutions Track
What strategies can banks and CRBs employ, from both perspectives, to attract and retain the talent needed for the sustained growth of both industries?
1:30Pm - 2:15Pm
South American AB
Accounting Track
Sales Taxes, the Not So Silent Partner
In what ways can accountants assist their clients in navigating the shifting and fragmented tax codes spanning local, city, state, and federal levels?
2:15pm - 2:45pm
Senate & Congressional
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
Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management
One year after the issuance of the 2023 Interagency Guidance, how are banking organizations handling third-party relationships, including service providers, payment processors, and fintechs? Are there any additional complexities or stipulations for cannabis banks and their compliance programs?
2:45Pm - 3:30Pm
South American AB
Accounting Track
Scaling a CRB’s Accounting Capability
When it comes to scaling a growing CRB's accounting program, what approaches should a CPA consider, including tools, personnel, and processes?
Happy Hour & Networking in the Exhibit Area
Join other industry leaders for networking and drinks.