2018 Central Coast Exhibitor Kit

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Embassy Suites by Hilton, 333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA

Add to My Calendar 05/10/2018 08:45 AM 05/10/2018 04:45 PM America/Los_Angeles Central Coast Wine & Weed Symposium The Central Coast Wine & Weed symposium will explore, in depth, what the California wine industry, and more specifically Monterey, San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara counties can expect to experience over the next year and what opportunities, as well as threats, may present themselves. This event will feature experts from both industries to provide an overview of the cannabis industry as well as topics ranging from what is legal to regulations surrounding licensing, hospitality, growing and other topics of interest specific to the central coast. The symposium will also include a limited number of tabletop exhibitors and sponsors along with a beautiful buffet lunch specially prepared by the Embassy Suites Chef. Embassy Suites by Hilton, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Wine Industry Network info@wine-weed.com false MM/DD/YYYY 1000 Central-Coast-Wine-Weed-Symposium

Table-Top Provisions & Display Rules

The following will be provided per each 6 ft. wide x 30 in. deep table-top exhibit:

  • 6' x 30" Table-Top, with white skirting
  • (2) Symposium Passes - All Access includes Symposium, Lunch, & Networking Social = $295 Value Ea.
  • (2) Chairs
  • (1) Program Guide & Web Site Listing
  • Free Venue Parking

A Non-Cannabis Consumption Event

This is a NON-CANNABIS CONSUMPTION event. Exhibitors are not allowed to distribute, sell, gift or consume any medicated or live THC products on the grounds of the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo.

Display Rules

Your table-top exhibit space does not extend beyond the table surface. No other display items are allowed on the floor beside, in front of, or behind the table without written permission. Display space is limited to the surface of the table, and at a maximum of 4 ft. high (except for products displayed in their normal operating position).

Tabletop Height: Exhibit fixtures, signage, products, etc. must be placed on top of the table. Flame resistant signs or banners reaching a maximum of 6 ft. in length by 30 in. in height may be hung from the front of the table to reach the floor.

Exhibitors may be asked to remove any display items not in compliance with these guidelines.

Schedule / Setup & Take-Down Hours

All table-top exhibits must be completely setup and ready for display by the time check-in opens at 7:30am.

SETUP & EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN

  • Thursday, May 10th
    7:00am — 7:30am

TAKE-DOWN

  • Thursday, May 10th
    4:45pm — 5:30pm

Schedule For the Day

  • Attendee Check-In
    7:30am - 8:45am
  • Opening Remarks from WIN Founder & CEO, George Christie & Legal Cannabis 101; How We Got Here
    8:45am - 9:45am
  • Wineries + Cannabis: What You Can & Can't Do
    9:45am - 10:45am
  • The Business of Cannabis in Wine Country: Is this the New Normal?
    11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lunch
    12:00pm - 1:15pm
  • Cannabis Use for Wellness; Will Wine Feel an Impact?
    1:15pm - 2:15pm
  • The Wine Industry’s New Neighbor; Predictions for Wine & Weed
    2:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Networking Social & Wine Tasting
    3:30pm - 4:45pm

Exhibitor Staff - Name Badges

All Exhibitor Staff must be pre-registered. You can pick up your name badge at the Pre-Registered Check-in area between 7:00am – 8:45am.

Please bring your printed tickets (or smart phone with ticket) with you. If you do not have your ticket with you, but you have pre-registered, we can also find your name in the system.

**If you do not have a Exhibitor Name Badge you will not be allowed within the Symposium room or table-top exhibit area, and you will not be allowed to set-up your table-top exhibit space.

If you are not yet registered for a name badge, please contact Samantha Stephey for assistance via info@wine-weed.com

Lunch: 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Enjoy a beautiful indoor buffet lunch in the Embassy Suites Atrium, specially prepared by the Embassy Suites Chef (included with your table-top exhibit).

Spring mix greens with candied walnuts, dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, and raspberry walnut dressing

Caesar pasta salad with fresh spinach & tomatoes

Mushroom marsala chicken

Herb crusted tri-tip, caramelized onion, bacon, demi glace

Roasted vegetables

Bread & butter

Exhibits Map

Exhibitor Parking

Free Parking is available all day on-site at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo.

Exhibitor Loading & Unloading

All exhibiting companies are encouraged to enter via the South entrance.

Hotels & Travel

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LODGING ALERT: The Wine & Weed Symposium has received reports that unauthorized companies, such as Global Housing & Lodging Services – HLS Global, or may pose as the official housing vendors for the Wine & Weed Symposium. These companies are not affiliated with the Wine & Weed Symposium. For your own protection, please exercise caution when making hotel and travel arrangements with such entities. The Wine & Weed Symposium only guarantees hotel room rates, availability, benefits and protection for reservations made directly through the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo. If you choose to book with a vendor not endorsed by the Symposium, please verify its credentials first and independently confirm that your reservations have been made and will be honored by directly contacting your chosen hotel.

Social Media - URLs

The Wine & Weed Symposium will be utilizing social media marketing channels (Twitter, Facebook & Instagram) to build awareness & promote the show. Make sure you follow us and help spread the word by sharing and re-posting information via your social media channels.

The Wine & Weed Symposium is Presented By:

2018 Central Coast Sponsors