Texas Hemp Summit
november 1-2, 2024
@ Texas A&M University
the third annual Texas Hemp Summit is a B2B event produced by the Texas Hemp Coalition that will focus on the business side of the Texas hemp industry through educational discussions related to farming, processing, cannabinoids, fiber, and retail topics concerning Texas hemp operators.
The Summit will be held at Texas A&M University at the AgriLife Center.
2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Texas Hemp Coalition (THC) is proud to welcome many participants to our our third annual summit, highlighting trending topics facing Texas hemp operators and featuring leading experts in the industry sharing their insight and knowledge on the ever-evolving Texas hemp landscape. We packed a lot of content over these two days in College Station in person to network and educate attendees with the latest information and updates happening in Texas hemp. We will be updating this schedule as we finalize details for 2024, but encourage you to secure your ticket and accommodations now to be a part of this landmark event.
Friday, November 1st
6:00PM-8:00PM: Welcome Reception- Texas A&M AgriLife Center
Join us for a night of networking, fellowship and enjoy special programming by student members from the Cannabis Hemp Innovation League (CHIL) of Texas A&M University. Light bites, hemp-derived & other beverages will be available for our attendees.
Saturday, November 2nd
7:00AM: Registration + Coffee + Networking
8:00AM: Welcome + Texas Hemp Coalition Update
Shayda Torabi- Texas Hemp Coalition, President
8:05AM: Texas A&M Welcome
Dr. David Baltensperger- Head of the Soil and Crop Sciences Department, Texas A&M University
8:10AM: Streamlining Success: Automation Strategies for Business Operations
Moderator: Mike Bigalski, Flex Payment Solutions
Panelists: Alex Bilski, North American Banking Company & JJ Pay, Elite Green Insurance
8:45AM: Building Green: Innovations and Benefits of Hemp-Based Construction
Ray Kalderi, Hemp Build Network & President, US Hemp Building Association
9:15AM: Hemp for Health: Exploring Wellness and Medical Applications
Haley Hunt, Haus of Jayne & Dr. Michelle Sexton, UC San Diego Centers for Integrative Health
9:45AM: Mastering the Market: Best Practices for Effective Marketing Strategies
Moderator: Shayda Torabi, RESTART CBD
Panelists: Lisa Williams,The Toke Agency, Daulton O'Neill, Greenlight Events Co & Jim Hadley- CMC Organic
10:15AM: Building Your Business Ecosystem: Vertical Integration vs. Outsourcing Strategies
Moderator: Aaron Owens, Tejas Tonic
Panelists: Breck Speed, Emergent Beverages & Sam Garfinkel, Manitoba Harvest & Happy Flower
11:00AM: Hemp-Infused Innovations: Exploring the Future of Hemp-Derived Beverages
Moderator: Jeromy Sherman, Bayou City Hemp Co & 8th Wonder Brewery
Panelists: Steve Jabour, Chief Sales & Operating Officer of SPECS, Ryan Winkler, Former Minnesota Majority Leader & CEO of Crooked & Ben Larson, CEO of VERTOSA
11:45AM: Lunch Break
1:00PM: Texas A&M Research Update
Dr. Russell Jessup, Texas A&M Hemp Breeding Program
1:30PM: The Honorable Briscoe Cain, Texas State Representative & Chair- House Agriculture and Livestock Committee
1:45PM: Legislative Landscape: Texas and Federal Updates for 2024
Panelists: Ilissa Nolan, Executive Director- Texas Hemp Coalition & Kerry Hinkle, US Hemp Roundtable
2:30PM: Industrial Hemp: Genetics, Grain, and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
Moderator: Johanna Nuding, Texas Soil Sisters
Panelists: Serg Salinas, VP of Agriculture- Panda Biotech, Lukas Evans, E3 Agriculture & Andrew Bish, Bish Enterprises & Hemp Feed Coalition
3:15PM: Law Enforcement Insights: Navigating Challenges and Innovations
Moderator: Brain Conaway,Powered by Plants & Former SWAT Team Member
Panelists: Nico Lahood, Lahood Norton & Former Bexar County District Attorney & Trey Phillips,Thrive Apothecary & Former SWAT Team Member
3:45PM: Hemp Case Law Forum
Chelsie Spencer, Ritter Spencer & Cheng PLLC & Eric Postow, Holon Law Partners
4:15PM: Hemp Town Hall
Open Q&A for attendees with experts from the industry.
4:45PM: Texas Hemp Summit Re-Cap
Summit Tickets
Summit Tickets
General Admission- $150
Students- Free with valid student ID & Email
Hotel Blocks
The Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center is located on the beautiful and historic Texas A&M campus. Housed in a striking glass tower across from Kyle Field and near the Memorial Student Center, the hotel and conference center provides stunning accommodations to host current and former students and their parents, wedding celebrations, meeting and conferences, Aggie football fans and visitors doing business with the university.
Experience vibrant social spaces at Aloft College Station, a fresh and forward hotel less than a mile from the Texas A&M University campus. As a hotel on University Drive in College Station, it offers easy access to Kyle Field, Reed Arena, and Post Oak Mall.
Hampton Inn & Suites is just off US-6 East, under four miles from Aggie games and events at Texas A&M University with easy access to nearby Bryan. It's a six-minute drive to league sports at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex and shopping sprees at Post Oak Mall. Take a relaxing swim in our outdoor pool, and enjoy free hot breakfast each morning plus free WiFi.
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The Texas Hemp Coalition (THC) is the premier advocacy and educational non-profit dedicated to providing pertinent information on the hemp industry in the state of Texas. Our goal is to provide beneficial content, resources, and networking opportunities for our members to thrive in the areas of farming, processing, retail and economic development in this new industry.