Ohio’s cannabis market is just beginning — but does early entry really guarantee access to capital? This panel brings together investors and capital advisors to share what they’re looking for in new-market operators, what “investor-ready” really means, and how entrepreneurs can position themselves for funding in a risk-averse landscape. Learn how to turn timing, structure, and strategy into an investable story.

Ohio’s cannabis program is shifting from rulemaking to execution. Regulators and legal voices unpack what is working, where operators still struggle, and what tweaks could improve compliance, advertising, and enforcement. Practical guidance for year two: fewer surprises, clearer standards, and a market built for stability and growth.

Ohio’s cannabis market is still taking shape — and that creates both opportunity and uncertainty for operators aiming to scale. In this session, experienced in-state businesses share how they’re planning for long-term growth while adapting to shifting regulations, market structure, and consumer behavior. Learn how to build with flexibility, invest with foresight, and position your business to lead as the rules and landscape continue to evolve.

As deep discounting increasingly shapes Ohio’s cannabis landscape, companies face the challenge of innovating pricing strategies that capture market share without eroding brand value or profitability. This session dives into leadership approaches for balancing short-term competitive pricing with long-term business sustainability.

Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market faces one of the strictest advertising environments in the country, with heavy restrictions limiting traditional marketing, promotions, and events. This panel brings together brands and retailers to discuss how to navigate these barriers creatively and effectively. Learn actionable strategies to engage consumers, build your brand, and drive sales without relying on conventional advertising channels.

With rescheduling, banking reform, and the Farm Bill all in play, federal decisions are set to reshape the foundation of U.S. cannabis. This panel offers an insider’s look at what’s next in D.C. and how Ohio’s businesses can align their strategy, compliance, and advocacy to stay ahead of national change.

Pre-rolls are entering Ohio with high demand and early hurdles. This session shows retailers and brands how to educate consumers, steady the supply chain, and turn pre-rolls into a reliable growth engine that boosts adoption, basket size and repeat purchases.

In Ohio’s young market, retail wins by aligning people, products, and customers into one strategy. Learn how hiring and training build trusted experiences that compete with illicit and smoke shop alternatives, and how reading product trends deepens loyalty and lifts sales. Build resilient, profitable stores.

Kentucky’s medical program is opening, and the real work starts now. Learn how operators can convert early momentum into durable share through patient retention, stable supply chains, and smart capital. Investors get a framework to spot scalable teams and plan for a potential adult-use future.

As Ohio’s cannabis industry matures, the intersection of policy and profit has never been more critical. Operators are adapting to consumer protection measures, limited marketing flexibility, and shifting financial realities that directly impact margins and growth. Join Ohio market leaders as they unpack how Ohio’s evolving rules are shaping not only the consumer experience but the sustainability of the state’s cannabis landscape.

Ohio’s cannabis market is still defining itself, but shifting regulations only add to the challenge for cultivators trying to establish consistency and trust. This panel explores how operators can maintain product quality, adapt as rules evolve, and position themselves as reliable partners to consumers and retailers alike.