Pismo Beach, CA, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- MACE Media Group, one of the nation’s largest diversified media and education companies in the cannabis space and publisher of Terpenes and Testing Magazine, announced today the first-ever CannaFarm Con to take place in San Diego, CA on August 1-2, 2019. The company also announced the official sponsors, keynote speakers, the final schedule for the event, and the after-party & award ceremony.
CannaFarm Con will focus on the entire specialty cannabis and hemp farming spectrum in one smart, connected space that’s focused on providing real solutions with proven success. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect first hand with cutting-edge industry leaders and forward thinkers offering tangible ideas and practical applications for all areas of cannabis and hemp agriculture — from pre-production to post-harvest.
“We are very excited to announce the first-ever CannaFarm Con in San Diego,” said Celeste Miranda, Founder and CEO of MACE Media Group, CBD Expo Tour and CannaFarm Con. “Today’s cannabis farm environment is as complex as ever and we are honored to help the industry navigate a market that is facing rising production costs, narrowing margins and flat growth, unpredictable growing seasons, and an influx of new cannabis agrotechnologies.”
The event will host two immersive days offering exclusive content and keynotes alongside vetted exhibits and interactive experiences. CannaFarm Con is expected to host 3,500 attendees over the course of the Thursday and Friday in addition to more than 150+ vendors in the cannabis and hemp farming space.
MACE Media Group officially announced prominent industry brands as the official sponsors of CannaFarm Con. This year’s event is sponsored by Cannabinoid Industry Association (Gold), SkyHigh PEO (Branding Partner), Wrazel (Official Onsite Press), and CBD Health and Wellness, Extraction Magazine, Terpenes and Testing Magazine, Topical Magazine, Traffic Roots and Enlighten (Media Partners).
MACE Media Group is excited to announce Harry Resin, Chief Cannaseur of URB SF Inc., and Dr. John MacKay, Ph. D., Founder of Synergistic Technologies Associates as the keynote speakers for CannaFarm Con. Harry Resin will kick off the first day of the conference speaking on “Cannabis Cultivating 3.0” and Dr. John MacKay will speak on the second day in regards to the “Key Success Factors in Optimizing Type III Cannabis Plants with Formulation”.
“We are thrilled to have Harry Resin and Dr. John MacKay as our keynote speakers for the first-ever CannaFarm Con,” said Celeste Miranda, Founder and CEO of MACE Media Group. “Both of the keynote speakers carry a wealth of knowledge that will be extremely valuable to the attendees of the conference and expo.”
MACE Media Group finalized the official schedule for the two-day conference and expo. In addition to the exhibition hall with over 100 vendors, CannaFarm Con will host three rooms of individual speakers, industry panels, workshops and a demo stage that will focus on cannabis and hemp farming. Solo content speakers will present on:
- Break Into New Markets: Steps to Success for MSOs
- Understanding at Line Canopy Analytical Technologies for Cultivators to Increase Crop Quality & Compliance
- Molecular Methods for Increasing Crop Productivity
- The Lock and Key Understanding the Molecular Mechanism of Action for Cannabinoids
- Basic Cannabis Propagation and Plant Health
- And more!
Industry group panels will speak on the topics of:
- Genes are Still in Style: Genetics and Breeding
- The Future of Cannabinoids an Ever-Expanding Universe
- How to Stay in Compliance as a California Canna Business
- I’ve Got Your Number: Lab Testing
- Legalities in Growing Hemp & CBD
- And more!
The workshops at CannaFarm Con will include:
- A Day with MacKay: the Extraction Course
-- Extraction for Your Business
-- Essential Extraction Principles
-- Practice of Alcohol Dominant Extraction
-- Introduction to Extraction with Sub and Supercritical Fluids
-- Practical Guide for Choosing Solventless Technologies for Your Company
-- Data Driven Analytics for Optimizing Post-Process - Workshop for Seniors
- The Science of Trimming
The official CannaFarm Con After-Party and Award Ceremony will take place on Thursday, August 1 from 7 to 10 PM. The award ceremony will feature 10 awards that will be given to companies judged on the following categories: Most Sustainable Cannabis Production, Most Efficient Farming Automation System, Most Innovative AgroTechnology, Most Revolutionary Cultivation Technique, Most Influential Grower Award, Best in Show: Security System, Nutrient Provider, Indoor Lighting, Climate Control, Soil Formulation, and Booth Exhibit.
Those who are interested in attending CannaFarm Con or more information about the event can visit https://cannafarmcon.com/.
About CannaFarm Con
CannaFarm Con is a breakthrough event assembling the entire specialty cannabis and hemp farming spectrum in one smart, connected space. The event features more than 150 exhibitors, along with a substantial lineup of speaker presentations and panel discussions from experts in the cannabis and hemp industries. CannaFarm Con will be held in San Diego, CA. Find out more at CannaFarm Con or connect on social media: Facebook and Instagram.
About MACE Media Group
MACE Media Group publishes niche cannabis industry trade publications. Its first title, Terpenes and Testing Magazine, was the first industry trade publication devoted to cannabis science. Its newest publication, CBD Health & Wellness Magazine, revolves around the growing CBD industry to provide news on trending applications, medical research, and updates with laws and regulations. MACE also produces many trade events that attract dozens of cannabis and mainstream media journalists. Currently, MACE Media Group is producing a tour of CBD expos bringing together thousands of industry influencers, forming the most comprehensive CBD event in the United States. Find out more at www.MACEMediaGroup.com