Blazing the Trail: International Cannabis Business Conference Vancouver 2019
TLDR: September 15–16, 2019 The Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver Conference Package $499USD │ VIP Package $649USD Best networking in the cannabis industry (est. 1,200–1,300 attendees) Luxury yacht after-party with DJ Muggs from Cypress Hill Purchase your tickets now (Early Bird rate ends midnight, Sep. 12) The Conference The third annual International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) Vancouver is expected to be yet another
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