National Cannabis Real Estate Summit 2022 | Bisnow | 20 April 2022 | Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 N Park Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

What You'll Learn?
• As time and new policies normalize the Cannabis sector, what is changing with regard to leasing policies and activity?
• How are dispensaries impacting surrounding commercial property values?
• As Chicago has emerged as a hotspot for the Cannabis industry, how has the CRE industry propelled this growth and how long will this trend continue? As other regions gear up for legalization, will Chicago continue to grow as a hub?
• How do rules and regulations differ across states? Which states are next in line for legalization and where do the opportunities lie?
• How do brands that lean into social equity have an opportunity to positively impact their ROI?
• If and when cannabis becomes legal on the federal level, what can we expect to see in terms of financing options, innovation and trends, and new challenges?

How You'll Do More Business?
Gain insights on the latest regulations and most up to date information in an ever evolving, booming industry. As more and more states gear up for legalization, there is no end in sight for new business development. Join us and the industry's best as we dive deep into the world of cannabis and the trends impacting its growth.

Who Attends?
Brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction, designers, architects, financial institutions, government officials and more!

Why You Should Attend?
Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity.

2022 Speakers

SPEAKERS AND PANELS:

Paul Smithers
President & CEO, Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR)

Ben Regin
VP of Investments, Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR)

Anthony Coniglio
President & CIO, NewLake Capital

Wendy Berger
CEO & Founder, WBS Equities

Ellis Smith
CEO & Founder, American Cannabis Company

John Gaines
Director, Newmark

Patrick Hidder
Principal, Controlled Environment Agriculture, ARCO/Murray

Danielle Perry
Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, State of Illinois

Erik Murray
Chairman & Managing Partner, Oak Funds & Oak Impact Group

Richard Acosta
CEO, Subversive REIT LP & Inception REIT

Chris Atkinson
Project Executive, Redmond Construction

George Mancheril
CEO & Co-Founder, Bespoke Financial

Andy Poticha
Principal, Cannabis Facility Construction

Kevin Schultz
Associate, Newmark

David Scott
SVP, Director of Professional Services, Epstein

2022 Sponsors

• ARCO/Murray
• Newmark Knight Frank Chicago
• Franklin Street
• Cannabis Facility Construction
• Epstein Global
• Akrete
• Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
• Norcon
• Interform Construction & Design
• Redmond Construction Inc