Tony P's Pre-NECANN Cannabis Industry Networking Event & Panel Discussion

You are cordially invited to attend Tony P’s Pre-NECANN Cannabis Industry Networking Event & Panel Discussion...taking place on the evening of Thursday May 30th, from 6 pm to 9 pm

Come join us and network with over 150 Cannabis Industry Thought Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Startup Founders....we look forward to seeing you there!

WHO WILL BE ATTENDING:

• Startup Cannabis Company Founders and their Employees
• Entrepreneurs
• Venture Capitalists
• Cultivators and Growers
• Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
• Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries
• Real Estate Professionals focused on the Cannabis Industry
• Technology and Marketing Professionals
• Stakeholders in Chicago’s Startup and Innovation Community
• Those who want to connect with the Chicago Cannabis Ecosystem

AGENDA WILL INCLUDE:

• Networking
• Panel Discussion
• Sponsor Tables and Exhibits

BRAVEHEART by IndusPAD

1600 McConnor Parkway

Schaumburg, IL 60173

Ticket Includes:

• Prize entry and 8 pm raffle from the event sponsors
• Stunning venue with over 150 Cannabis industry professionals attending
• An awesome name tag (even though you don’t need one)

Ticket Options:

* Standard Registration: May12th - May 29th $20

* Day of the Event Registration: May 30th $25

Laurie Parfitt (Event Emcee & Panel Moderator)

• Principal of LKP Impact Consulting, LLC

Laurie is an accomplished Executive, Leader, and Coach who inspires companies with her vision for what's possible and her ability to execute and drive results. She has over two decades of driving innovation and execution across multiple functional areas within companies from start-up to Fortune 500.

She has honed her skills at organizations such as Kraft Foods, Beam Suntory, Topco Associates, Mizkan, and Mission Dispensaries.

Through her company, LKP Impact Consulting, LLC , Laurie works with cannabis and consumer products companies on brand strategy/design, consumer insights and commercial go-to-market strategy.

Laurie’s background includes experience in large-scale, integrated cross-channel marketing and experience campaigns, including a background in traditional marketing, category development and sales strategy in an omni-channel environment.

She served as the Vice President of Customer Engagement and Marketing for Mission Dispensaries, which owns or manages nine retail locations in six states. In that role, she oversaw consumer experience and marketing/brand strategies for the booming cannabis dispensary operator, as well as developed the concept of joint business planning, which includes strategic sourcing, assortment optimization and activation.

She is a recognized speaker at Cannabis Conference, Cannabis Beverage Expo, Illinois Women in Cannabis, and The Hatchery.

Learn more about Laurie by connecting with her on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieparfitt

Steph Woods (Expert Panelist)

• Director of Sales at Headset

Steph Woods combines a broad spectrum of expertise in software, data, analytics, and a passion for the cannabis industry. With her solid educational foundation in Foreign Languages and Civil Engineering, Steph navigates the complex industry maze as skillfully as she strategizes market entry—making her an unparalleled ally in the budding cannabis market.

As the Director of Sales at Headset, Steph is not just selling data; she's helping cannabis operators plant seeds of success in fertile yet uncharted territories. Her strategies leverage a decade of SaaS experience, enhanced by over 15 years in restaurant work and management, and fortified by more than 5 years in the cannabis industry, ensuring her clients don’t just grow—they thrive.

When she's not navigating the highs of the cannabis industry, you might find Steph enjoying the slopes on her snowboard, exploring the depths of the ocean while scuba diving, or planning her next travel adventure—each destination offering a fresh perspective and inspiration for her work.

Connect with Steph Woods to see how she can help your cannabis business flourish, or to swap adventure tales!

Sarah Zelman (Expert Panelist)

• Director of Marketing at Hatch Dispensary

Sarah Zelman is a seasoned marketing professional with over a decade of experience in the field. A graduate of Columbia College of Chicago, Sarah has honed her skills in various industries, including entertainment and hospitality, before venturing into the burgeoning cannabis sector.

With over three years of dedicated involvement in the cannabis industry, Sarah has become a respected figure at Hatch Dispensary, where she seamlessly integrated her expertise from previous roles into shaping the company's marketing strategies. Her specialization in loyalty program management, marketing data analysis, design, and branding has been instrumental in driving the success of Hatch Dispensary in a competitive market.

Sarah's journey reflects her passion for leveraging innovative marketing techniques and data-driven insights to foster brand growth and customer engagement. She is dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and is committed to sharing her knowledge and experiences to empower others in the field.

Michael Krukowski (Expert Panelist)

• Executive Project Manager at Sociale Dispensary

Michael Krukowski is the Executive Project Manager at Socíale Dispensary where he specializes in technology and operational success. Joining Socíale’s parent company in 2020,Michael has been critical in managing the many legal, operational, and strategic aspects of launching a dispensary. He partners with Annu Khot, the Founder of Sociale, daily to execute on her vision with a laser focus on inclusion, accessibility and wellness.

Graduating from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, he attributes many of his daily skill sets and accomplishments to his time spent in the classroom working with students to strive for an active and healthy lifestyle. During his downtime, you can catch him nearby Lake Michigan soaking up the sun or venturing out to the nearest park for a good time.

Michael looks forward to pushing Sociale Dispensary from inception to success - knowing very well that it takes a village! Stop in Park Ridge to say hello or shoot him a message to connect.

Steve Olson (Expert Panelist)

• Purchasing Manager at The Happy Cannabis Co.

'I'm Steve Olson, the maestro behind the scenes as the Dispensary Purchasing Manager at The Happy Cannabis Co. and Mapleglen Care Center. With 5 years in the cannabis industry under my belt and a whopping 20 years of retail and sales expertise, I bring a unique blend of big box store precision and small business charm to the table. By infusing strategies from various markets, I've crafted a customer experience at our dispensaries that's truly like no other in our area.'

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Please contact me at tony@appointmentsiq.com to discuss in further detail.