Minnesota Cannabis Summit

So, what's the deal? Here at Sensible we envision safer communities for patients, caregivers, and the public as a result of safer cannabis policies. That's why we are pretty passionate about educating the public on the uses, benefits, and relative safety of cannabis. As such, Sensible MN is inviting YOU to an all day event featuring interactive panel discussions, Q&A, and informative sessions with some of Minnesota's leading industry professionals to: - Explore the medicinal application & efficacy of cannabis - Earn continuing education credits* - Gain insight into policies/legislature impacting safe access - Learn how to sow the seeds of change in your communities *Attendees will be provided with a program and certificate of attendance. It is the attendee's responsibility to submit this information to the appropriate continuing education credentialing agency. Sounds interesting, what will I learn about and from whom? Sensible take's pride in providing you with accurate, medically researched, cannabis information. That's why our team has worked diligently sourcing subject-matter experts. The speakers specialize in healthcare, medical research, criminal justice, and manufacturing/ cultivation. Did we mention our procurement of highly trained professionals qualifies this event as a professional continuing education opportunity? That's right! Specific topics* include: Pediatric Track - Pediatric Dosing, Dr. Melani Bersten, PharmD - Autism and Other Behavioral Disorders, Gretchen Moen, APRN CNP - Parents Panel Adult Track - Treating Pain: Cannabis, Opioids and Beyond, Dr. Stephen Dahmer, MD - Medical Cannabis: A Compassionate Approach to Care, Staci Prise, PharmD, RPh - Psychological Effects of Marijuana, Dr. George Komaridis, PhD Policy Track - Effective Citizen Lobbying: How to get out of your own way, Brandan Borgos, JD - Beyond Minnesota: an Overview of Federal and Other State Activity, Manny Munson-Regala, JD - Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program 101, Office of Medical Cannabis - Effective Activism: Tactics for Results (panel); Tom Poulos, James Badue-El, Michael Ford, Maren Schroeder What's cool is that you can choose your breakout sessions when you get there! If you want to take the pediatric track, but want to learn about effective lobbying too -- that's totally up to you! Customize the day to fit your interests. Keynote Presentation: Messy Conversations Nadarajan (Raj) Sethuraju, Ph.D. will focus on bringing the conversation full circle. Many causes advocated for today intersect; specifically racial disparities, the criminal justice system, and the war on drugs. Decriminalization of cannabis is step toward addressing these issues. Dr. Raj is an Assistant Professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University. He has also served as an Associate Dean of Diversity matters at Gustavus Adolphus College and in various leadership capacities at various colleges and universities in the arena of diversity and globality. He has over 20 yrs. of experience in administrative and implementation of diversity initiatives. His leadership in the field of diversity and equity both in the trenches and at the institutional level is proven and fundamental. He is also a champion of the diversity matters, circle process and Restorative practices in the twin-cities. His volunteer work in the community using restorative justice and the circle process is inspiring and truly focused on undoing disparities and racism. Consumer Panel Panelists: Jeremy Sankey, Rachelle Gordon, Trey Brown, Jerry Anderson, and Erin Chase Both medical and adult consumers will share their experiences with cannabis. No, not about that one time they had to buy Funyuns and Mountain Dew. Our panelists will discus their reasons for choosing cannabis as a safer alternative, as well as their experiences, both positive and negative, as a consumer. Have a question for the panel? Send it to [email protected] for consideration. We hope this panel inspires you to come out of the cannabis closet! *Sensible Minnesota reserves the right to substitute topics or speakers. Ticket pricing: Early Bird (through 5/15/17): $65 Regular Admission: $80 Visit www.bit.ly/sensisummit to register today! Thank you to our sponors!! - Minnesota Medical Solutions, LLC - Dodson Pain Consultants, P.A. - Leafline Labs LLC - UFCW Local 1189