Cannabis Conference Schedule - SUNY Niagara
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Cannabis Conference Schedule

Monday 1/12/2026

Start TimeEnd TimeTopic/SpeakerLocation
10:3012:00Registration; Vendor Tables (all day)First Floor Lobby
11:3012:00Opening Remarks & CBD Infused LunchCulinary Theatre
12:001:00Nathan Koscielski- NFCI Chef & Cannabis ProfessorCulinary Theatre
1:001:20Break
1:202:20Chef Camielle Le Caer- Private Chef & CateringCulinary Theatre
2:353:35Reena Ramperstand- High Society Supper ClubCulinary Theatre
3:504:50Chef Tim Pettigrew & Thomas O’Neill- Aggressive OrganicsCulinary Theatre
5:055:45Mocktail HourFirst Floor Lobby
5:457:00CBD Infused DinnerSavor Restaurant, NFCI

Tuesday 1/13/2026

Start TimeEnd TimeTopic/SpeakerLocation
8:009:00Learning Commons: Registration, Light Breakfast, Vendor Market (all day)
8:309:00Opening Remarks- Dr.Lloyd Holmes
9:0010:00PANEL Keynote: Nurses Panel: Megan Mbengue RN-Entheacare, Ariane Williams RN- Entheacare, Carey S. Cadieux PhD -Binghamton University, Sammie Pyle, RN -Nursing Natures WayXX
10:0010:10Break
10:1011:10Medical Research PresentationEd Wells -CannatrolAleece Burgio Esq.- Colligan Law
11:2012:10Lance Lambert- Grove BagsEducators Panel -Jose Leme Southern Illinois University , Daniela Vergara- Cornell University, Melissa Moore- SUNY Niagara, Rob Meija- Stockton UniversityBill Graham-Microclone Tissue Culture
12:101:30Lunch, Culinary Demo, Vendor MarketXX
1:302:20Russ Hudson – Author of Big Book of TerpsPathogen Panel: Kim Gwinn PhD-The University of Tennessee, & Matthew Gates -Zenthanol ConsultingDr. Nina Hicks -Hicks Medical Consulting
2:303:20Panel Discussion; Dispensary/Cultivation -Love Nugs, Satisfied Mind, House of Sacci, CannabaceaeErica Kay, Ph.D- University of NevadaSeth Brophy- No Wave
3:304:20Drew Emmer – BovedaClovis McCary – Advanced NutrientsNikki Lawley – Fluent Cannabis/Patient Advocate
4:205:00Learning Commons: Networking & Vendor Market