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PITTSBURGH – Compassionate Certification Centers, a physician-owned national medical cannabis healthcare network, announces the return of the World Medical Cannabis Conference & Expo, April 12-14, 2018, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, according to a press release.
Nearly 6,000 attendees are expected at the large-scale expo, including hundreds of exhibitors and high-profile medical, financial, sports and cannabis industry speakers.
For tickets or information, call 1-888-316-9085 or visit www.compassionatecertificationcenters.com.
The multi-faceted conference will showcase the latest in cannabis education, research, technology, cultivation, dispensary management, industrial hemp, CBD products, licensing and ancillary business that support the industry.
Keynote presentations include the Suit Against Sessions where plaintiffs U.S. Army Combat Veteran Jose Belen and Super Bowl winner Marvin Washington will discuss their federal lawsuit against Jeff Sessions in favor of the legal cannabis industry.
Medical Cannabis in Sports will be discussed with former professional athletes, including: NFL player and Super Bowl winner Marvin Washington; NFL player Eben Britton; NHL player Riley Cote; and undefeated UFL Middleweight champion Frank Shamrock.
New this year will be onsite Pennsylvania medical cannabis evaluations and continuing education courses. Healthcare providers, certified public accountants and attorneys will be able to receive CME, CPE and CLE credits.
Organizers aim to unite businesses and entrepreneurs from all industry sectors with more than 30 in-depth educational courses and hands-on workshops.
The public is also invited to attend an evening riverboat cruise and fundraiser for the Disabled American Veterans and Make A Wish foundations on Friday, April 13, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Separate registration required.
Expo host Compassionate Certification Centers is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in medical certifications, evaluations and continued treatment guidance with locations throughout Pennsylvania.
Photos courtesy of Compassionate Certification Centers
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