Cannabis Tech Connect

​Legalization: What It Means and What It Doesn’t for Startups

​Join 1871 and Dentons for a practical conversation on what cannabis legalization really means for founders, operators, and investors building in Illinois.

​The discussion will feature Eric Berlin and Amy Rubenstein from Dentons, who will break down the current legal landscape, what legalization changes, what it does not change, and how federal developments overlay with Illinois’ existing cannabis structure.

​This session is designed for anyone building in or around cannabis, including plant-touching businesses, ancillary service providers, investors, and operators navigating compliance, growth, licensing, or market entry.

​Expect a grounded, founder-focused conversation on how to make sense of the rules, where the biggest risks still exist, and what teams should be thinking about as the industry continues to evolve.

​Attendees will also have access to pro bono legal office hours with Dentons following the event.

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​1871 Members: FREE (email [email protected] for your access code) Priority acceptance for 1871 Members.