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The competition will showcase some of Missouri’ s top cannabis products, with judging conducted independently by Level 2 Certified Ganjier assessors using the Systematic Assessment Protocol( SAP), a structured methodology designed to provide consistent product evaluation.
Much like wine, coffee, beer, and other craft industries rely on trained experts to evaluate quality, cannabis is developing its own standards for recognizing excellence.
Each competition entrant will receive detailed feedback from judges, and awards will be presented from the event floor on Thursday, October 15.
Oaksterdam University Pre-Conference Education
New this year, MJ Unpacked is adding an in-person professional development component through two Oaksterdam University courses taking place October 13, the day before the conference.
The morning session, Retail Intensive for Management & Budtender Excellence, covers product categories, cannabinoids and terpenes, dosing guidance, and strategies for improving customer relationships.
The afternoon session, Cultivar Selection, explores cannabis genetics, cultivation, manufacturing, and retail assortment decisions while moving beyond basic Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid classifications.
Attendees will receive credit toward their Oaksterdam degree program while gaining access to the university’ s broader educational resources.
MJ Unpacked will also host a Schedule III Policy Summit Roundtable on October 14, moderated by Oaksterdam’ s Dale Sky Jones, examining what potential federal policy changes could mean for cannabis businesses.
Networking Beyond the Show Floor
The connections made at MJ Unpacked extend beyond conference sessions and exhibit halls.
A welcome reception for delegates will take place the evening before the event, giving attendees an opportunity to connect before the official program begins. The event will also host its signature consumption-friendly after-party Wednesday night at a special location in Kansas City’ s West Bottoms, exclusively for MJ Unpacked delegates.
The cannabis industry has spent years building markets, creating brands, and navigating uncertainty. As the industry enters its next phase, events like MJ Unpacked provide a place for the people shaping that future to compare notes, find partners, and keep moving forward.
Learn more about MJ Unpacked and attending at www. mjunpacked. com.
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