February 07, 2020

NoCo Hemp Expo Announces Headline Speakers

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More than 20,000 attendees will network, learn and discover new trends and regulations from hemp business leaders, government officials, celebrity athletes, and farmers at NoCo Hemp Expo.

NoCo7 includes an investor forum, business conference, and farm symposium throughout the three-day conference. Each day will focus on specific topics ranging from legal updates to discussions on the 2020 hemp business landscape to soil health and farming equipment.

Initial confirmed keynote speakers include business leaders in the hemp space, investors, legal and policy experts, and elite athletes, including a special appearance from celebrity soccer star Rachael Rapinoe. Plus, Alyssa Boston, Miss Universe Canada 2019, a prominent hemp advocate, will provide insight into the health and wellness benefits of hemp at the conference. Top government officials, including William Richmond, USDA’s chief of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Program, and Kate Greenberg, Colorado commissioner of agriculture, will also be on hand to discuss recent rules and regulations regarding hemp.

In addition, Arran Stevens, Cofounder organic and hemp food leader Nature’s Path Foods, will discuss innovation in consumer products, hemp and organic agriculture.

The Let’s Talk Hemp Stadium Arena at NoCo7 will host distinguished keynote speakers and panelists throughout the three-day conference. It will feature experts ranging from government affairs to the industrial and consumer hemp market, including:
  • Paul Benhaim, Cofounder and Chair, The Hemp Plastic Company; Founder, Elixinol GlobalAlyssa Boston, Miss Universe Canada 2019
  • Felecia Dawson, M.D., Holistic OB/GYN, Cannabis Educator & Advocate
  • Doug Fine, Author, American Hemp Farmer
  • Kate Greenberg, Commissioner of Agriculture, Colorado Department of Agriculture
  • Bob Hoban, Cannabis Attorney and Founder, Hoban Law Group
  • Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association
  • Rachael Rapinoe, Athlete and CEO/Co-founder, Mendi
  • William Richmond, Chief, U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, USDA
  • Arran Stephens, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Nature’s Path Foods
Canopy Boulder will host a Pitch Slam for exhibitors on Friday, March 27, during the Business Conference. The Pitch Slam is an opportunity for attendees and investors to learn about some of the hottest and most exciting hemp businesses on the market today.

For more information, visit https://nocohempexpo.com.

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