San Francisco, California. October 6 – The second annual Cannabis Drinks Expo, set to take place on October 30, 2020 in San Francisco, will bring together producers, manufacturers, brand owners, distributors and retailers within the fast-growing cannabis industry. Beverage Trade Network, the organizers of the event, recently announced the first round of speakers for the San Francisco business conference, which has already attracted some of the most prominent names within the industry.

The first round of speakers for the 2020 Cannabis Drinks Expo includes:

• Eric Becker, Director of Research & Analysis, MadisonJay Solutions
• Shivawn Brady, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Justice Grown
• Rachel Burkons, Co-Owner, Altered Plates
• Michael Christophe, Co-Founder and CEO, mood33
• Chris Cuvelier, CEO, Zola and Head of Beverage, Caliva
• Christine De La Rosa, CEO & Co-Founder, The People’s Dispensary
• Lauren Fraser, VP of Supply Chain, Flow Kana
• Neal Levine, CEO, Cannabis Trade Federation
• Michael Lewis, CEO, Sprig
• Josh Lizotte, CEO & Co-Founder, Rebel Coast Winery
• Dennis O’Malley, CEO, Caliva
• Andrew Paladino, VP, CBD Living Water
• Dr. Alexey Peshkovsky, President & CSO, Industrial Sonomechanics
• Eric Schnell, Co-Founder & President, mood33
• Bill Silver, CEO, CannaCraft
• Anna Symonds, Cannabis Educator & Advocate
• Caroline Yeh, Director of Commercialization, Kiva Confections

Together, these speakers will outline the key trends and developments within the cannabis industry in North America, focusing on the political, legal and medical factors driving growth in the industry – as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead. Recent legalization initiatives in both California and Canada could jump-start another huge wave of growth for cannabis drinks producers and manufacturers.

“This year’s Cannabis Drinks Expo was extraordinarily successful, and we’re really excited about the lineup of outstanding speakers for next year’s event,” said Sid Patel, CEO and founder of Beverage Trade Network.

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Major theme of the event will be “Growing Your Cannabis Drinks Business”

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To help bring this theme and trends to life, the Cannabis Drinks Expo will include an active trade show floor where new and upcoming cannabis drinks producers and manufacturers can meet face-to-face with brand owners, distributors and retailers. Already, there has been tremendous innovation within the cannabis drinks industry. Products such as cannabis-infused alcohol beverages, hemp-based sports drinks and cannabis-infused tea and coffee drinks will be on wide display throughout the Cannabis Drinks Expo.

Excitement is already building for the 2020 Cannabis Drinks Expo and it’s easy to see why. New emerging market players are already looking ahead to the next wave of growth in the industry, and in the process, they are coming up with innovative product ideas that cross over and transcend traditional categories. The place to find out all about them will be the Cannabis Drinks Expo, taking place on October 30, 2020, in San Francisco.

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About Beverage Trade Network

Beverage Trade Network (BTN) is a producer of competitions, conferences, expos and trade shows around the world. BTN is the alcohol beverage industry’s leading network and is committed to helping importers and distributors find new suppliers from all over the world. BTN hosts events in London, New York and San Francisco, including the highly acclaimed International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show (London, San Francisco and Shanghai), the London Wine Competition (London) and the USA Trade Tasting show (New York).

For more information about Beverage Trade Network: www.beveragetradenetwork.com

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About Cannabis Drinks Expo

Cannabis Drinks Expo is a must-attend event for those curiously eying the future of the burgeoning U.S. cannabis industry.

We also cover the key issues surrounding the likelihood and timescale for legalization to other countries, as well as the impact of legalized cannabis on the traditional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks markets globally.

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Who should Visit?

Cannabis Drinks Expo promises to be relevant for anyone involved in the development, production, distribution and retailing of cannabis and related products. It will also provide a vital networking opportunity for political analysts, medical experts and those involved in the development and implementation of legalized cannabis into new markets.

Attend Cannabis Drinks Expo in preferred city

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Who should exhibit?

If you’re serious about the cannabis drinks category, we’re still keeping it as real as ever. At Cannabis Drinks Expo, our goal is to empower you with knowledge, network, and platform so you can grow and build your cannabis drinks business. CDE is where you will find cannabis brands and suppliers who are serious about building their business in this category exhibit.

Exhibit in preferred city

Potential exhibitors include (but not limited to): Medical marijuana producers, Cannabis growers, Cannabis producers/ product developers, Cannabis processors, Cannabis distributors/transporters, Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, Branded drinks companies, Drinks manufacturers/producers, Pharma companies, Equipments and service providers, CBD manufacturers, Marijuana-Infused products and edibles providers, Testing and laboratory services, Logistics and supply chain operators, Drinks distributors/wholesalers, Drinks importers, Lobbyists/ public affairs businesses, Political advisors, and more.