San Francisco –
Lift Events and Experiences, known for Canada’s #1 cannabis conferences and tradeshows, will launch its inaugural U.S. event, Lift San Francisco, taking place August 2-4, 2023 at the Moscone Convention Center. Registration is now open, with special “early bird” pricing available for a limited time.
Lift San Francisco will offer the following fully-loaded, three-day schedule designed to energize, elevate and educate attendees:
Wednesday, August 2: Lift Cannabis Business Conference
Lift’s strategy-focused, advocacy-oriented business and community leadership conference is known for leading-edge content and hot-button debates. For San Francisco specifically, attendees will be equipped with the information needed to navigate today’s cannabis market in California – and beyond.
Thursday, August 3: Lift Investment Summit
This intensive program welcomes investors, fund managers, family offices and entrepreneurs for a full day of trend forecasting and expert insights into today’s cannabis investment climate. In addition, attendees will benefit from exclusive networking opportunities and expo floor experiences to Lift their portfolios in the year to come.
Friday, August 4: Taste at Lift: Cannabis Food & Beverage Experience
Premiering at Lift San Francisco 2023, this first-of-its-kind event offers an unparalleled experience including tastings, presentations and expert panels featuring the world’s leaders in cannabis food, beverage and hospitality. Guests are invited to learn and engage at the forefront of this emerging sector through first-hand lessons learned, expected obstacles and success stories.
Thursday, August 3 & Friday, August 4: Lift Expo
Exhibitors at the Lift San Francisco cannabis tradeshow will span the full cannabis ecosystem, offering the latest products, services and innovations. Brands, growers and producers will showcase live flower on the expo floor to see, touch and smell; speakers and panels will be featured across multiple stages; plus, attendees can expect the unexpected with Lift’s famous attractions, activations and ah-ha! moments.
Guided by the industry-leading Lift North American Advisory Board, Lift San Francisco will bring to the forefront critical discussions while providing an elevated platform for industry and community members to share insightful and groundbreaking perspectives.
“As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, so does the need for events that embody inclusivity, relationship building, and partnership opportunities. Lift San Francisco offers a platform that welcomes participants from all walks of life, from legacy players to small-to-midsize companies, to our anchor MSOs and everyday enthusiasts,” said Christine De La Rosa, CEO of The People’s Ecosystem and Lift North American Board Member. “This event not only promises to bring together key players in the industry, but also offers a unique opportunity to discuss and promote responsible, equitable and profitable practices, create partnerships and reintroduce ourselves to each other and to our customers. As we move towards a future where cannabis is becoming increasingly mainstream, it is important that we have these conversations that continue to shape the industry.”
“Lift has been at the forefront of the cannabis conversation in Canada for years now, providing a platform for industry leaders to share knowledge and best practices. It’s great to see Lift expand its reach into the U.S. market with the San Francisco event,” said Jesce Horton, CEO of LOWD and Lift North American Board Member. “I’m excited to see new features like flower on the expo floor, and to have important conversations about the future of cannabis.”
Event Schedule
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Lift Cannabis Business Conference | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Lift Investment Summit | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lift Expo | Exhibits Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Industry & Budtenders Day
Friday, August 4, 2023
Taste at Lift: Cannabis Food & Beverage Experience | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lift Expo | Exhibits Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Industry, Budtenders & Consumer Day
Lift Official After Party | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
About Lift
Lift Events & Experiences serve the cannabis community as both a meeting place and a destination for discovery. With dates across North America, each Lift event showcases leading-edge content and premiere exhibitors in a high-energy setting for thousands of cannabis growers, processors, manufacturers, brands, budtenders, retailers, educators, advocates, regulators, consumers, investors and more–while paying tribute to the roots of this rapidly-evolving industry. Lift is proudly produced by MCI. For more information, visit LiftEvents.com.
