The Cannavist USA Issue 1 | Page 114

SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO The Hemp World Expo promises to be a highlight of the year for consumers and businesses alike. So what can you expect to fi nd when you get there and how can you get the most out of the weekend? If you’ve seen The CANNAVIST ‘in the wild’, so to speak,, there’s a good chance it will have been at an expo. We travel to exhibitionss all over the world to do business and provide event coverage for our wonderful readers. So it’s fair to say we’ve covered a lot of ground (literally) pounding expo floors. The Hemp World Expo team has years of experience running vape events, which has given them a grounding for the world of cannabis events. As the Atlanta show in January proved, they know how to cater to the cannabis crowd. So what will The Hemp World Expo actually look like and how can you get the most out of the weekend? LOADS of vendors Okay, so this one goes without saying. But if you didn’t attend the Atlanta show, you might not understand just how tiring a day on the expo floor can be. Whether you’re there for a few hours or the whole weekend, make sure you’re wearing comfortable clothing and pack all the essentials before you leave. 114 Knowledgeable speakers The Hemp World Expo is of course about business and the cannabis community. But it’s also about education, which is essential for industry, consumers and advocates alike. All the speakers at The Hemp World Expo are experts in their respective fi elds, so be sure to check out the stage over the course of the weekend. any niche industry you can think of, and the world of cannabis is no different. You’ll f ind many of the most recognizable f igures f rom the cannabis space on The Hemp World Expo floor. Kick back Infl uencers galore As we’ve already said, expos can really take it out of you. Thankfully, The Hemp World Expo has you covered. There are influencers in pretty much There’s ample space for you to kick