American Jurisprudence    

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The American Jurisprudence Track examines how courts, judges, attorneys, and law-enforcement professionals are navigating the rapidly evolving legal issues surrounding cannabis, hemp, impaired driving, workplace disputes, civil liability, and constitutional criminal procedure. Sessions emphasize case law development, evidentiary standards, litigation strategy, forensic science interpretation, and real-world courtroom and field-enforcement challenges.

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Biology, Genetics, and Chemistry     "(including Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Products)

The Biology, Genetics, and Chemistry Track focuses on the foundational sciences underlying cannabis and hemp, including plant genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, metabolomics, and analytical chemistry. Sessions should explore cultivar development, cannabinoid and terpene biosynthesis, chemotype variation, and advances in laboratory methods, as well as quality assurance and quality control approaches that ensure product consistency, safety, and reliability. Emphasis is placed on experimental rigor, validated analytical techniques, and the translation of basic science into reproducible research and product standards.

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Education & Economic Development and Impacts     

 

The Education & Economic Development Track examines how cannabis and hemp research, training, and industry growth intersect with workforce development, academic programming, entrepreneurship, regional economies, as well as the economic impacts of cannabis legalization and use. Sessions' address educational models, university-community partnerships, industry collaboration, workforce pipelines, and the economic impacts of cannabis policy and innovation. The focus is on building sustainable ecosystems that support
research, education, business development, and community engagement.

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Medical and Clinical Research    

 

The Medical and Clinical Research Track highlights human-focused cannabis research across epidemiology, clinical trials, observational studies, and real-world evidence. Sessions explore therapeutic applications, safety and tolerability, dosing strategies, health outcomes, public health implications, vulnerable populations, and translational research linking biological mechanisms to clinical effects. Emphasis is placed on methodological rigor, ethical considerations, patient-centered outcomes, and the integration of cannabis research into broader healthcare and public health contexts.

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Plant Physiology and Cultivation    

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The Plant Physiology and Cultivation Track focuses on the biological and environmental factors that influence the growth, yield, and phytochemical expression of cannabis and hemp. Sessions examine plant development, stress responses, nutrient management, lighting and climate optimization, cultivation systems, and sustainability practices. Research presented in this track advances understanding of how genetic plant host factors and the environment interact to shape plant performance, crop quality, and agricultural efficiency.

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Processing and Uses    

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The Processing and Uses Track explores post-harvest handling, processing technologies, product formulation, and downstream applications of cannabis and hemp. Sessions address extraction methods, material processing, stability, bioavailability, industrial and consumer applications, and product innovation across medical, wellness, and industrial contexts. Emphasis is placed on scalable processes, safety, product performance, and the integration of research with real-world implementation.

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Regulations & Policy    

 

The Regulation & Policy Track focuses on the evolving federal, state, and local frameworks governing cannabis and hemp, including licensing systems, product standards, intoxicating hemp, market oversight, enforcement structures, and public health protections. The emphasis is on how policy decisions are made and how legal changes affect governments, businesses, researchers, and communities.