Day 2 Agenda
September 10th, 2026
This year, certain cannabis banking related panels note whether the content is geared more towards cannabis banking beginners (PBC Level I) or advanced experts (PBC Certified Professionals). Earning the specific PBC certification is not a requirement to attend the panel session, but helps attendees determine content level. If you haven’t yet earned your PBC certificates, you can Enroll Now.
Additionally, panel sessions are now shorter (30 minutes long), with Q&A from the audience, to provide a more engaging environment. So come prepared with your questions!
Registration
Stop by the registration desk to get your complimentary swag bag, conference lanyard, and badge.
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.
09:00Am - 3:30pm
Senate & Congressional
Exhibit Area Open
Meet our exhibitors to network and explore solutions across the Cannabis Banking Ecosystem!
09:30am - 10:00Am
Presidential Ballroom
Keynote: A Conversation with Joshua Radbod and Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin
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 - 11:00am
Federal AB
Banking Track
Strategies for a Mature Cannabis Banking Program - PBC-CP
This panel examines how experienced institutions have implemented different strategies across states, products, and client segments to grow their programs while maintaining program governance, efficiency, and risk discipline. Panelists share practical lessons on multi-state expansion, staffing models, technology investment, M&A integration, client mix and more that have led to their long-term success.
10:30am - 11:00am
South American AB
Compliance Track
Data as the Foundation of Defensible Cannabis Banking
Defensible cannabis banking programs are built on accurate, well-governed data. This session explores how institutions use licensing, POS, seed-to-sale, cash, and monitoring data to validate customer activity, reconcile transactions, and support investigations, reporting, and examinations. Panelists discuss how strong data integration and governance enable institutions to identify risk, respond to scrutiny, and demonstrate effective program control.
11:00am - 11:30Am
Senate & Congressional
Break
Stretch your legs or grab a quick meeting between sessions.
11:30am - 12:00Pm
Federal AB
Policy & Legislation Track
Beyond Dispensaries: How State Cannabis Markets Are Evolving
State cannabis programs are moving beyond the traditional dispensary model as regulators authorize new formats such as social consumption lounges, delivery services, hospitality-style venues, and event-based sales. Drawing on examples from states including California, New York, Colorado, Nevada, and Massachusetts, this session explains how these models are regulated, why states are adopting different approaches, and how cannabis markets continue to evolve as legalization matures.
11:30am - 12:00Pm
South American Ab
Investing Track
Building a Bankable, Modern Cannabis Checkout Experience
Cannabis consumers expect the loyalty, app, and checkout experience of mainstream retail, while operators need modern payroll, HR, and workforce tools behind the scenes. This panel covers both sides of a modernizing cannabis business - the front office (customer experience) and the back office (employee experience).
Lunch & Networking
Join your fellow attendees for lunch and networking.
1:00Pm - 1:30Pm
Federal AB
Compliance Track
Where Cannabis Banking Programs Break—and How Institutions Respond - PBC Level II
This session examines common cannabis banking failure points, including cash discrepancies, SAR backlogs, data mismatches between POS and seed-to-sale systems, vendor breakdowns, and exam findings. Panelists discuss how institutions detect these issues, escalate internally, and implement corrective actions to restore control and strengthen program resilience.
Card Payments in Cannabis: Why It’s Hard, and When It Works
Is there a compliant card based payment solution for cannabis merchants and consumers? Experts dive into why card programs have historically struggled, what structural and compliance issues continue to surface, and how institutions evaluate whether a payments model is viable over time. Focus on sustainability, risk tolerance, and the practical considerations financial institutions weigh when deciding whether to support card-based programs.
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.
2:00Pm - 2:30Pm
Federal AB
Policy & Legislation Track
Redefining Hemp and Cannabis: Why Definitions Matter for Banks
Changes to federal and state interpretations of hemp and cannabis—particularly efforts to address gaps created by the 2018 Farm Bill—are reshaping how products are classified and regulated. This session examines how evolving definitions affect licensing, product risk, and regulatory oversight across hemp- and cannabis-related businesses, and what these distinctions mean for financial institutions evaluating different segments of the market.
Happy Hour & Networking in the Exhibit Area
Join other industry leaders for networking and drinks.