Strategies. Stories. Streetwise Advice. Our second panel at today’s National Stakeholder Summit brought together veteran advocates and federal policy insiders to share real-world tips on navigating Capitol Hill. From dissecting power dynamics to demystifying the role of congressional staff, these experts delivered actionable insights that our attendees will carry straight into their Lobby Day meetings tomorrow and Thursday. Swipe through photo highlights—and if you're not in these rooms this week, you're missing where the future of cannabis policy is being shaped. #NCIA #MainStreetCannabis #NCIALobbyDays #CannabisPolicy #CannabisAdvocacy #FederalCannabisReform (fb)

Kicking off strong in D.C.! Today’s National Stakeholder Summit opened with a powerhouse panel of state regulators diving into the shifting cannabis policy landscape and how federal rescheduling could reshape the future for operators and oversight alike. From Maryland to Virginia, and beyond, our panelists brought unmatched insight—and a clear message: the decisions made in D.C. must reflect what’s already working in the states. We’re just getting started. Tomorrow, hundreds of advocates will take those insights straight to Capitol Hill for #NCIALobbyDays. Swipe through the highlights, then ask yourself: why weren’t you in the room where it happened? #CannabisRegulation #CannabisPolicy #MainStreetCannabis #NCIAEvents #CannabisLobbyDays #CannabisIndustry #StateToFederal #CannabisAdvocacy #CannabisRescheduling #CannabisProfessionals #NCIA2025 (fb)