Tobacco & Cannabis: Intersecting Journeys, Shared Lessons

Big tobacco cannot ignore the rise and potential of cannabis as a
replacement for tobacco, but what is their right to win? What are
some challenges that big tobacco companies face when entering or
considering the cannabis industry? This panel will delve into the
ethical considerations and historical backdrop. Drawing
comparisons in trade, production, and taxation across these
industries, the conversation will spotlight strategic alliances,
product innovation partnerships, and shifts in consumption
techniques. This will shed light on the unfolding dynamics
between traditional sectors and the emerging cannabis
industry.



Language: English 



Speakers



Lily Temperton (Moderator), Tocar Strategic
Advisors/ Hanway, Partner


Paul Furfaro (Speaker), Village Farms
International, Senior Vice President, Strategy


Deepak Anand (Speaker), Vancouver Island
University


Ricardo Gaeda (Speaker), Lawrence Stephens
Limited, Director, Head of Regulatory Solutions


Nick Kenny (Speaker), KBS, Director