WEEDCon Wonderland ⎼ A Cannabis Expo Not To Be Missed
Taking place in Hollywood, CA on January 22-23, 2020, this extraordinary two-day conference is not to be missed, in part because consumption is allowed at the venue. Come join the hundreds of cannabis exhibitors, buyers, influencers, and investors where over 1,500 guests are expected to attend. If you’re part of the cannabis business community you owe it to yourself to discover the incredible networking and educational opportunities that await. To top it off, the exclusive afterparty at the end of Day Two takes place at the luxurious W Hotel in Hollywood.
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Their Cup Runneth Over
The WEEDCon Buyers Cup Awards will be given for cannabis products excellence.
The WEEDCon Buyers Cup Awards will be given for cannabis products excellence.
Legendary musician David Crosby along with Hollywood star Dennis Quaid will join a panel of 15 judges made up of expert dispensary buyers from San Diego to San Francisco. SoCal meets NorCal at WEEDCon Wonderland! There are 13 product categories including best sun-grown and indoor flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals, packaging design, and best dispensary. This is a fantastic way to learn more about these transcendent cannabis companies and their products.
Music for Your Ears
A hallmark of WEEDCon is the Rock Star Legends and Influencers Concert with iconic musicians attending and performing at the event. Day One features a live performance with Robby Krieger and The New Experience. Robby is a founding member of The Doors and has continued creating indelible music ever since. The New Experience is made up of keyboardist Ed Roth, who's worked with Ronnie Montrose and Annie Lennox. Rounding out the band is bassist Kevin Brandon, who played with Aretha Franklin, and drummer Dale Alexander who’s worked with Prince and George Benson.
A hallmark of WEEDCon is the Rock Star Legends and Influencers Concert with iconic musicians attending and performing at the event. Day One features a live performance with Robby Krieger and The New Experience. Robby is a founding member of The Doors and has continued creating indelible music ever since. The New Experience is made up of keyboardist Ed Roth, who's worked with Ronnie Montrose and Annie Lennox. Rounding out the band is bassist Kevin Brandon, who played with Aretha Franklin, and drummer Dale Alexander who’s worked with Prince and George Benson.
Guitarist Fred Tackett of Little Feat will also perform with his band, Silver Strings. Known as a musician’s musician, Fred has played with superstars including The Allman Brothers Band, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Carly Simon, Lionel Richie, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Tom Waits, and the Wallflowers to name a few. DJ Miles the Music Man will also be spinning sounds throughout WEEDCon.
Day Two features a special appearance and live performance by multi-Grammy Award Winner, Wyclef Jean. Born in Haiti, Wyclef first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees. Day Two also includes jams from Tariqh Akoni and the Cali Life All-Star Band. This is an incredible group featuring artists who have performed with stars ranging from Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, and The Who.
Feed Your Soul
Day One offers a special Buyers Dispensary Pairing Luncheon with Chef Matt, the acclaimed cannabis chef. Trust me, Matt’s delectable culinary delights are reason enough to attend! WeedCon exhibitors will also have exclusive samples in the Taste of Cannabis, Farmer’s Market, the Health & Wellness arena and The CannaBar ⎼ a specialty drinks area. Guests can explore these amazing offerings at their own pace and interests, and it’s a perfect way to learn about and enjoy the brands attending WEEDCon Wonderland.
Day Two features a special appearance and live performance by multi-Grammy Award Winner, Wyclef Jean. Born in Haiti, Wyclef first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees. Day Two also includes jams from Tariqh Akoni and the Cali Life All-Star Band. This is an incredible group featuring artists who have performed with stars ranging from Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, and The Who.
Feed Your Soul
Day One offers a special Buyers Dispensary Pairing Luncheon with Chef Matt, the acclaimed cannabis chef. Trust me, Matt’s delectable culinary delights are reason enough to attend! WeedCon exhibitors will also have exclusive samples in the Taste of Cannabis, Farmer’s Market, the Health & Wellness arena and The CannaBar ⎼ a specialty drinks area. Guests can explore these amazing offerings at their own pace and interests, and it’s a perfect way to learn about and enjoy the brands attending WEEDCon Wonderland.
Fatten Your Wallet
An important part of the educational offerings is The Alternative Investing Forum which will introduce investors to various high growth cannabis investing opportunities. Investment managers and company executives will present and discuss opportunities in Celebrity Branding, Packaging, Real Estate, Alternative Funds, Retail, Medical CBD, Health & Wellness, Fintech, and Agriculture. The AIF takes place on Wednesday, January 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and on Thursday, January 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss the exclusive investor panel discussion on Day Two led by moderator John Williams, an investment advisor and Founder of Safety Harbor Capital. There is a wide range of ticketing options, sponsorship opportunities, and media partnerships. To purchase tickets for both WEEDCon Wonderland and the AIF, click here.
An important part of the educational offerings is The Alternative Investing Forum which will introduce investors to various high growth cannabis investing opportunities. Investment managers and company executives will present and discuss opportunities in Celebrity Branding, Packaging, Real Estate, Alternative Funds, Retail, Medical CBD, Health & Wellness, Fintech, and Agriculture. The AIF takes place on Wednesday, January 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and on Thursday, January 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss the exclusive investor panel discussion on Day Two led by moderator John Williams, an investment advisor and Founder of Safety Harbor Capital. There is a wide range of ticketing options, sponsorship opportunities, and media partnerships. To purchase tickets for both WEEDCon Wonderland and the AIF, click here.
Your Own Private Wonderland
WEEDcon Wonderland is a private, non-sales event but consumption is allowed within legal limits. This event benefits Safety Harbor Kids - a non-profit focused on enriching the lives of orphans, foster, and homeless children through education in the areas of College, Career, and the Arts. This confluence of cannabis, music, education, entertainment and the arts is perfect for bringing the cannabis community together, and I’ll see you there! Look for our event coverage in Part Two of this series.
CA Event License #CEO14-0000105-LIC. Age 21 and over only.
Gotta Story Media creates artisanal content exclusively for the cannabis community. Philip is also the host of the podcast Cannabis For the Rest of Us. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Stitcher.
WEEDcon Wonderland is a private, non-sales event but consumption is allowed within legal limits. This event benefits Safety Harbor Kids - a non-profit focused on enriching the lives of orphans, foster, and homeless children through education in the areas of College, Career, and the Arts. This confluence of cannabis, music, education, entertainment and the arts is perfect for bringing the cannabis community together, and I’ll see you there! Look for our event coverage in Part Two of this series.
CA Event License #CEO14-0000105-LIC. Age 21 and over only.
Gotta Story Media creates artisanal content exclusively for the cannabis community. Philip is also the host of the podcast Cannabis For the Rest of Us. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Stitcher.