Cannabis industry gears up for Summer Sesh in Richmond, BC, Sept 12-14

August 29, 2024 | Staff

Cannabis retailers and producers are gearing up for the highly anticipated Summer Sesh industry networking conference in Richmond, BC, from September 12-14.

The event is a collaboration between the Licensed Retail Cannabis Council of BC (LRCCBC), Craft Cannabis Association of BC (CCABC), and HOWBOUTTHIS Events, taking place at Lipont Place in Richmond, about 30 minutes outside downtown Vancouver.

The packed three-day event features presentations, panel discussions, and a B2B Networking party on Thursday evening. There will be a consumption-friendly Direct Delivery Speed Networking session for producers and retailers, and an exclusive “block party” featuring over 30 brands, indoor vape consumption, movie theatre, art market, and food trucks on Friday evening. Topics will cover a variety of current issues facing the BC and national market, including financial issues, direct delivery, farmgate, sampling, Indigenous business, and more.

The Lipont Building is located just below the Aberdeen Skytrain Station, a short ride from locations across the Lower Mainland, including Vancouver International Airport.

Attendees can dive into the Sweet Justice Bevvy Bar and the HOWBOUTTHIS Dab Bars, sampling and consumption, food trucks, and more.

The LRCCBC also notes that the BC government’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) will be present just in time for the upcoming BC election.

“The Directors at the Licensed Retail Cannabis Council of BC are thrilled to co-host our upcoming cannabis industry conference, Summer Sesh,” says Jaclynn Pehota, executive director for the LRCCBC.

“It’s a fantastic group of brands and individuals supporting this initiative and indoor vapor brings consumption and tourism discussions to the forefront.” says Brittney Guthrie, Founder of HOWBOUTTHIS Events.

“Additionally, we are pleased to facilitate a regulatory conversation from the team at LCRB during the event. Summer Sesh represents a significant opportunity for our association to foster collaboration, share insights, and drive meaningful dialogue with government regulators. We are excited to bring together industry leaders and policymakers to shape the future of cannabis and continue advancing our sector with innovation.”

Sarah Campbell, Director of the Craft Cannabis Association of BC, says the event is a chance for the industry to let their hair down following a very challenging few years.

“It has been a difficult couple of years,” says Campbell. “CCABC is excited to bring stakeholders together from all corners of the industry for networking, support, learning, and fun. There is a little something for everyone at the Summer Sesh.”