The 2019 North American Cannabis Summit held in Los Angeles on January 28-30, 2019 brought together hundreds of scientists and researchers, public health professionals, government officials, medical providers, law enforcement agents, policy makers, and educators to discuss the myriad issues surrounding the legalization and decriminalization of medical and recreational cannabis.
Coverage of the event was extensive, as journalists captured key points, thought-provoking questions, significant research findings, and important discussions that arose throughout the three-day Summit.
News/Radio/TV
For anyone interested in reading or hearing more about the 2019 Summit before the proceedings are released, check out the following articles, television/radio news stories, and op-ed:
ABC-7 Eyewitness News, North American Cannabis Summit Takes Place in Los Angeles, January 28, 2019
Boston Globe, Recapping the 2019 North American Cannabis Summit, February 4, 2019
Cannabis Wire, Dispatches from the 2019 North American Cannabis Summit, January 30, 2019
The Detroit News, Opinion: Information Needed on Marijuana Effects, January 15, 2019
Healthcare Packaging, Highlights from the North American Cannabis Summit, February 4, 2019
Healthcare Packaging, CA Regulators Talk Cannabis Details, February 5, 2019
89.3 KPCC-NPR Affiliate, Take Two (interview with Rosalie Pacula starts at 24:15), January 29, 2019
To look through Twitter feeds related to the Summit, check out:
North American Cannabis Summit Twitter
#NACannabisConvo Twitter
National Association of Cannabis Businesses Twitter
Facebook Live
Watch the Facebook Live recordings of the keynote sessions.
Scroll down to see playlists of the keynotes from the 2017 and 2019 Summits.
Keep the Conversation Moving!
Remember that you can still take part in the discussion by using hashtag #NACannabisConvo. If you attended the 2019 Summit, you will receive an email letting you know when the proceedings and additional videos are posted. If you were not able to attend, visit the website often to check for links to these documents.