The cannabis industry has gone global, and this fall, the conversation comes to Florida. On October 2–3, 2025, the Cannabis Law, Accounting & Business (CLAB) Conference & Expo will host its 8th annual gathering at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The theme is “The Globalization of Cannabis,” with two days of panels, networking, and deal-making focused on international markets, trade, and investment.
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Who’s Taking the Stage
CLAB draws speakers who know the business inside and out. This year’s lineup includes:
- Ricky Williams, NFL great and founder of Highsman
- Dr. Adam Abodeely, CEO of Coral Cove Wellness Resort in Jamaica
- Laura Hand, Cannabis Travel Association International
- Chris Day, Global Cannabis Network Collective
- Jillian Reddish, Global Cannabis Network Collective
- Leah Heise, Wolf Meyer
- Tony Verzura, Blue River Terps
- Lisa Weser, Trailblaze
- Franny Tacy, Franny’s Farmacy
- Julián Wilches, Clever Leaves
- Zev Barnett, Maven Bioscience
- Sara Brittany Somerset, global drug policy analyst
And headlining the program is High Times Editor-in-Chief Javier Hasse, who brings years of reporting on cannabis markets from Latin America to Europe and beyond, offering a rare global perspective from inside the media trenches.
What To Expect
The agenda spans every corner of the business:
- International trade and export opportunities
- Banking, finance, and compliance in a shifting landscape
- Cross-border branding and marketing strategies
- Investment outlook for Latin America, the Caribbean, Florida, and beyond
It is more than a conference. The expo floor will feature top cannabis companies and service providers, while evening receptions create space for networking and community building.
Where It’s Happening
The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, sits on the Atlantic coast between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The oceanside venue offers modern meeting space, on-site accommodations, and the Florida backdrop that has made it a favorite for cannabis leaders gathering from around the world.
Why Go
The cannabis business is no longer bound by borders. From Colombia to the Caribbean to Florida, CLAB brings together the people shaping that future. For operators, investors, and entrepreneurs, this is where the next wave of global cannabis commerce takes shape.
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