The Flower Expo recently announced the lineup of speakers for its Illinois event. The Flower Expo Illinois is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 23-24, at The Geraghty. With a diverse mix of national and regional brands, Flower Expo Illinois has a strong focus on deal-making, relationship-building, and product exploration.

Day One: 12 p.m.

Shaping Tomorrow’s Cannabis Market: Sales, Retail & Beyond

1. John Hirsch (Buver, Socíale Dispensary)
2. Marne Madison (Owner. Fleur Verte)
3. Elizabeth Rice (Director of Sales Operations, Kiva Confections)
4. Moderator: Jason Brown (Founding Publisher, Illinois News Joint)

Day One: 1 p.m.

The Fight for Access: Advocacy, Policy, and Community

1. Shelbv Campbell (Congressional Candidate. MI-13)
2. Alex Eckman (Co-Founder & CEO, Higher State Brands)
3. Madeline Scanlon (Founder, Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association)
4. Dinesh Sharma (VP. Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association)

Day Two: 12 p.m.

Retail Reinvented: Connecting Consumers, Brands & Technology

1. Dominic D’Angelo (Al & Social Media Manager, Leafnet POS)
2. Atom Shalash (Budtender. Green Thumb Industries)
3. Sarah Zelman (Marketing Director, Hatch Dispensaries)
4. Moderator: Francesca Cserr (Dab Cowairl / Flower Expo)

Day Two: 1 p.m.

The Untapped Market: Cannabis’ Hidden Majority

1. Phoebe DePree (Founder & CEO, Goddess Growers)
2. Kate Miller (Co-Founder & CEO. Miss Grass)
3. Victoria Ruiz (Founder Rollin Rosa)
4. Tiffany Whitmore (CMO, Kush Queen)
5. Moderator: Sarah Jo Alo (Entertainer, Advocate, and IWC Member)

Day One will connect brands with retail buyers and managers in a deal-focused atmosphere, while Day Two welcomes budtenders from around the state to join in on the festivities. The Geraghty is located at 2520 S. Hoyne Ave. in Chicago. Booths and sponsorships are available for licensed operators and ancillary brands. For more information or to apply to attend, visit here. General admission tickets can be purchased here.

Email Flower Expo at ops@theflowerexpo.com or find Flower Expo on Instagram @theflowerexpo, LinkedIn, X @theflowerexpo, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

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