PASSION
From support to lobbying to fundraising for medical cannabis prescriptions , we believe the legal cannabis community represents the best of humanity . It ’ s grown to change minds and governments and has guided conventional medical professionals in showing them why there is a need for a change of perspective on plant medicine . It has created a movement which has changed the laws in the US , the UK , Ireland and more . That ’ s why we ’ ve asked experts from the following organizations to come on board and use CBD LIVE as a platform to spread the facts on legal cannabis , and ultimately help prevent the spread of further stigma . We are delighted to have the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis and the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry as our official UK education partners to CBD LIVE . We ’ re equally proud to have US trade body , the CBD & Cannabinoid Industry Association as our US education partner . We have also linked up with expert market analysts at CBD-Intel , whose passion for the industry rings true in each and every presentation . We are also delighted to welcome Affinity , the European Industrial Hemp Association and Beauty UK . We couldn ’ t have done this without you . million in retail value . All previous trajectories for this period have been smashed , with the British market now set to be valued at £ 450 million , an increase of 50 % growth compared to £ 300 million in 2019 . Meanwhile , US consumer sales are predicted to reach around $ 1.8 billion by 2022 . So which ever side of the Atlantic you ’ re on , the CBD juggernaut shows no sign of slowing down .
Why does this matter to us ? We believe that virtual events like CBDD LIVE can give rise to new business opportunities , create new revenue ideas , and help curate a new age register of consumer interest in CBD . Combined , these three factors may result in companies making the ultimate comeback from corona times . As brands take in more revenue , they can begin to redevelop their workforce by investing in people in what is already a burgeoning industry . We invite all business owners and representatives to get talking , make the first move , treat this weekend as a fresh start . Don ’ t forget to check out our business lounge which is LinkedIn integrated .
OPPORTUNITIES
The VOXPO platform was created to support two niche industries in their time of need . That ’ s no exaggeration of the facts . For both the CBD and vape industries , the pandemic presented a scenario of sink or swim and unfortunately , many firms in both sectors will not return to operations . As your hosts , it is our mission to help this industry rediscover its mojo , to revitalise networking as if we were face-to-face at a physical expo , and to create a space where profitable opportunities can be made . Covid-19 and the global shutdown have hit the job market hard . And although things now appear to be on the up , it looks like we shall be living with the virus and its economic impact for a while yet . At the same time , CBD use and interest has skyrocketed in recent months as the public look for natural methods of easing anxiety . Eight million adults in the UK ( equivalent to 15 % of the population ) purchased CBD products in the first half of the year , exceeding £ 150
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