2019 marks the first year that all things Cannabusiness were represented as an , one of the world’s leading interactive festivals. official track of SXSW So what were the big things to see this year? Check ’em out: was a captivating keynote speaker with featured session, — presenting the history of cannabis into the modern day. Steve DeAngelo The Cannabis Renaissance: Science Validates Tradition (photo credit @ of @ ) aaronrogosin outer_elements had a notable presence, including a sponsored 44-talk cannabis business track that included a Leafly Lounge where thousands of people came and drank slushies based off the different flavors of cannabis (called terpenes.) Leafly scientist Nick Jikomes did a talk on the next evolution in cannabis strain identification — moving away from ‘indica-sativa-hybrid’. In a livestreamed interview with David Downs, keynote speaker Troy Dayton from the ArcView Group demanded pot companies re-invest to legalization to free all cannabis prisoners. And Speaker John Boehner — now on the board of a cannabis company — said he expects legalization through the STATES Act later this year. Leafly (photo credit @ of @ ) aaronrogosin outer_elements hosted a private Amsterdam themed Relaxation lounge with coffee, espresso, and mint green teas. A good time had by all — hanging with investors and cannabis industry executives. CitizenGrown They also had DJ appreciation sessions during the days. The DJs at SXSW came chilled out played what “they” wanted and unwound playing with Raekwon from Wu-Tang. (image credit Bryan Gonzalez) was a bright spot on the calendar, educating the public on how the cannabis clientele is evolving and greater depth on the nuances of the . Aliza Sherman of Ellementa new cannabis consumer (photo credit @ of @ ) aaronrogosin outer_elements Thank you to Shayna Goldstein and Aaron Rogosin of Outer Elements Photography , David Downs of Leafly, and Redg Snodgrass for help with this post.

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