Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit 2022 | Ohio Cannabis Health And Business Summit | 1 October 2022 | International Exposition Center, 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135, USA

It is designed to be a resource hub for the rapidly expanding medical cannabis and hemp industries.
The OCHBS conference started out focusing on patients, advocates, and educators. Now the event is also aimed at businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors.
The two-day summit offers educational workshops, keynote speeches from industry titans, special guest appearances, breakout sessions for those seeking intimate discussions with cannabis pioneers, and a packed showroom floor with businesses from all corners of the cannabis sector.

Attendees can expect this state event to be a place to consider investment opportunities, grow partnerships and connect with job seekers and employers.

2022 Speakers

Amonica Davis
COO, Harvest of Ohio

Dr. Uma Dhanabalan
Founder/CEO, Global Health & Hygiene Solutions

Tahir Johnson
Director of Social Equity and Inclusion, U.S. Cannabis Council

Tyrone Russell
President, Cleveland School of Cannabis

Geoff Korff
CEO, Galenas

Jared Maloof
CEO, Standard Wellness

Jeff McCourt
Co-Founder & CEO, Firelands Scientific

Jason Kabbes
Founder and Sr. VP, Ohio Clean Leaf

Michelle Simakis
Editor-in-Chief, Cannabis Business Times & Cannabis Dispensary

Patrick Williams
Managing Editor, Cannabis Business Times

Cassie Tomaselli
Conference Programming Director, Cannabis Conference

Cimone Casson
Owner, Cannabis Capitol

Kevin Greene
VP, Cleveland School of Cannabis

Christine DeJesus
Director of Cultivation, Galenas

Matthew Kispert
VP of Cultivation, Buckeye Relief

Angel Cruz
Founder and COO, Kings Cannabis

Juanita Brent
State Representative

Casey Weinstein
Ohio House of Representatives

Kenny Yuko
State Senator, 25th District

Nikki Lawley
Founder, Nikki and the Plant

Brandy Phipps
Assistant Professor, Central State University

Rick Kleban
Founder, Sycamore Group

Danier Reinier
Senior Tax Credit Manager, Sycamore Group

Lucas Gould
Founder/CEO, Spendr

Allison Johnson
IPM Director, Buckeye Relief

Sonia Steele/Vegan Vicki
Owner, Koncious Kuisine

Nicole McKinney-Johnson
Human Resource Director, Harvest of Ohio

Sarah Rice
Kitchen Supervisor, FarmaceuticalRx

Bill Williams
President, BeneLeaves

Harry Berstein
Executive Director, Verde

Jim McCoy
Director of Program Operations, Verde

Dave Patton
Director of Permit Services, Verde

Dr. Jean Boutros
Pinnacle Testing & Specialty Labs LLC

Sincere Thompson
Frontline Marketing and Promotions, Inc.

Arleen Crider
Founder, Indygo Therapeutics

Jack Grover
CEO, Grove Bags

Geo Bivins
President, Port Perry Entertainment

Nicole Fenix
Director of Education, Cleveland School of Cannabis

Alex Huska
Founder and CEO, Organic Plus Brands

Allison Smith Newsome
Attorney, Taft Law

Nathan Rutz
Director of Soil, RBR/Tilth Soil

Lisa Zwiner
Director of Education, Cannabis Hub

Lo Friesen
CEO, Heylo

Joanie Caleodis
Ohio’s First Medical Patient

Nicole Perr
VP/Treasury Management Officer, Dart Bank

Devin Lavengood
Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager, Dart Bank

Matt Wilhelm
Former NFL Linebacker

Reggie Smith
Vice President, Chicago Former Players Chapter

Linda Berry
Chef

Shurri (Five) Sankofa
Traditional Indigenous Midwife

Hope Seavers
Manager, Health Plus Natural Foods

Gabrielle Dion
Founder, Medicate OH

Tim Johnson
President/Founder, CSF

Steve Peterson
President, GCAC N.A.

Kate O’Hara
VP of Business Development, GCAC N.A.

Mr. MIXX
DJ, Music Producer

Craig Schluttenhofer
Research Assistant Professor Of Natural Products, Central State University

James Bean
Senior Analyst, Sycamore Group

2022 Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• HARVEST of OH
• KLUTCH cannabis KIVA

GOLD SPONSORS:
• EV Naturals
• Plant Puff
• curaleaf
• Lighthouse Sciences
• Select
• AVR Wellness
• ZenLeaf
• Spendr
• Verano
• Sycamore
• LORD GREEN FACTORY

SILVER SPONSORS:
• CSC
• The Botanist
• SUPERFLUX
• Terrasana
• Whole Plant CBD
• CANNABIS SAFETY FIRST
• FIRELANDS SCIENTIFIC
• VERDE COMPLIANCE PARTNERS
• Pinnacle
• Buckeye Relief
• Amplify
• North Coast Therapeutics
• Standard Wellness
• Standard Farms
• Dart Bank
• OMCIA