By Garrett Rudolph

The Portland Convention Center will host the International Cannabis Business Conference on Sept. 13-14, giving entrepreneurs a look into the possibilities of the emerging industry.

The two-day event offers education for cannabis-related businesses on everything from dispensary operations to the laws that guide the industry.

“After selling out smaller conferences earlier this year, I recognized the need to build a network of advocates and experts that could learn from each other,” said Alex Rogers, co-founder of the International Cannabis Business Conference and CEO of Northwest Alternative Health. “This is a new industry with vast business potential. The experts we’re bringing together will help us capitalize on the opportunities.”

The event includes:

– Keynote speaker and former Daily Beast blogger, Andrew Sullivan

– U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer on federal tax reform

– Oregon Legislature panel with Sen. Floyd Prozanski and Rep. Peter Buckley

– Pioneers panel with experts from Washington and Colorado

– ArcView Group CEO Troy Dayton on current cannabis industry opportunities

– Oregon panel with Measure 91’s chief petitioner Anthony Johnson, attorney Leland Berger and Oregon Health Authority’s Tom Burns

For more information, call 888-920-6076 or visit www.internationalcbc.com.