One of the most influential leaders within the Canadian cannabis industry wants to join the July 2019 trade show in San Francisco
San Francisco, California – The first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo, set to take place on July 25, 2019 at the South San Francisco Conference Center, promises to be prominent as a headline speaker. Bruce Linton, Chairman and CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation , the largest producer of marijuana in Canada. The event will bring together producers, manufacturers, brand owners, distributors and retailers within the fast-growing North American cannabis industry.
The addition of Bruce Linton to the speakers panel of the Cannabis Drinks Expo highlights the importance and influence of the Canadian cannabis industry within North America. In June, Canada became the second nation in the world to legalize recreational marijuana by passing Bill C-45, also known as the Cannabis Act. At the Cannabis Drinks Expo, Linton wants to speak about the future perspectives for the North American cannabis industry, based on his own experience of Canada’s top cannabis industry companies.
„We are extremely excited that Bruce Linton wants to be at the inaugural Cannabis Drinks Expo. Sid Patel, Founder and CEO of Beverage Trade Network, which is organizing the event, is extremely important and valuable.
Linton joins a number of other high-profile speakers that have already been announced for the 2019 Cannabis Drinks Expo, including Warren Bobrow, a mixologist, author and journalist; Omar Figueroa, founder of the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa and cannabis law expert; and Alex Howe, co-founder and COO, Rebel Coast Winery.
Together, these speakers will outline the key factors in the United States, focusing on the political, legal and medical factors behind the rise to prominence of the industry – as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. One major theme of the event seeks to address the crossover appeal of cannabis with the much larger alcoholic drinks industry, as well as the relationship between the US and Canadian cannabis industries.
Cannabis Drinks Expo wants to come face-to-face with brand owners, distributors and retailers. The tagline for the upcoming July 2019 event is „Cannabis Is the New Category,“ and speakers are looking for the latest developments in the industry.
About Bruce Linton
Mr. Bruce A. Linton, BPA is a Co-Founder of Canopy Growth Corporation (formerly Tweed Marijuana Inc.) and has been its Chief Executive Officer since August 28, 2014.
Linton formerly served as the chief executive officer of Clearford Industries Inc. (now known as Clearford Water Systems Inc.) from February 28, 2005 to December 31, 2012 and served as its president from February 28, 2005 to May 28, 2012. He Clearford’s entry into the China market and in 2009 Clearford was awarded by the Canada-China Business Council for their market entry strategy.
Linton was part of the leadership team for the Nasdaq / TSX IPO at CrossKey’s Systems Corporation. He served as Director of Asia Pacific Operations, Director of Business Relations and Director of Finance and CrossKeys.
About Cannabis Drinks Expo
Cannabis Drinks Expo in San Francisco, July 25, 2019 wants to be the first event to tackle the issue head-on. Cannabis and find ways to start the fight against this enormous threat to the future of the overall industry.
It therefore wants to benefit from legalized cannabis so it can also benefit manufacturers, manufacturers, brand owners, distillery and brewers can come together and collectively look at ways. Access, Analyzes and Implementation Ways They can both individually and jointly take advantage of what is effectively a new major consumer goods market.
About Beverage Trade Network
Beverage Trade Network (BTN) is a producer of competitions, conferences, expos and trade shows for the alcohol beverage and cannabis industries around the world. BTN is the alcohol beverage industry’s leading network and is committed to helping importers and distributors. BTN hosts events in London, New York, and San Francisco, including the highly acclaimed International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show (London and San Francisco), the London Wine Competition (London) and the United States Trade Tasting Show (New York).