The problem with many cannabis trade shows is that they suffer from the same problems as any trade show. Poor organization, no clear focal point, no vendor balance, crowds of non-industry types taking free swag without a second thought of networking or fostering business relationships. Paying hundreds of dollars in registration fees to deal with the above-mentioned problems is too much to ask for many retail businesses. RAD Expo is trying to change that.
Portland Oregon’s Rad Expo aims to be a different kind of cannabis industry trade show. This show is specifically designed for retail businesses and subsidiaries. The RAD Expo is free to any dispensary or licensed retail business. It’s even free for licensees who haven’t started selling product yet. Take advantage of this networking opportunity to soak up game about risks, problems, and pro-tips about running a legal cannabis retailer.
RAD Expo partners with huge names inside and out of cannabis. The RAD Expo is partnered with companies like NW Leaf, Hemp Industries Association, and Hempfest Seattle. And they’ve grabbed sponsors like Bic, Smokus Focus, and Futurola.
The RAD Expo has too many vendors to go over, over 100 at least. But names like Marijuana Venture, Monster Energy, Dope Media, and Wick & Mortar will be in attendance.
Why Washington Cannabis Retailers Should Attend
While states keep different cannabis retail regulations, any retail business would be smart to attend. Shows like this are aimed to make every retail business better, no matter which state they operate in. Regardless of the state regulation, many aspects of retail business overlap. Learn new and creative ways to display products or change your shop’s flow with a different floor layout. Simple changes like those can make or break a customer’s shopping experience. Find a new security system for your shop or a better seed-to-sale tracking system. These problems and more can be solved on the floor of the RAD Expo.
RAD Expo Speakers
RAD Expo book speakers that push cannabis knowledge forward, educating attendees. RAD understands this event is full of cannabis connoisseurs, influencers and business professionals. Many are highly educated on cannabis issues and there’s no need to beat ears about basic topics. This year’s panels will focus on marketing, branding, store design, and legal issues.
RAD Expo Event Planner
RAD Expo takes place October 10-11. It will be at the Oregon Convention Center (largest event center in the Pacific Northwest), next door to the MODA Center, home of the Portland Trailblazers. The Oregon Convention Center’s address is 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232. You can park at the event for $10 per day. There are public lots and street parking available as well.
The historic Lloyd Center is a mere 10-minute walk from the Oregon Convention Center, as well as miscellaneous lodging, food, and coffee options. The Lloyd Center is one of Portland’s most vibrant entertainment centers; featuring restaurants, shopping centers, an ice rink, and movie theatre.
You can stock up on cannabis directly next door at Oregon’s Finest. This was Oregon’s first licensed recreational dispensary. They have the full range of cannabis products, flower, dabs, edibles, topicals, etc.
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