Agenda
Friday, May 30, 2025
2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Registration Open
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Exhibitor Setup
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Pre-Conference Workshop:
Introduction to Medical Cannabis: Science, Safety, and Clinical Practice
- Overview of cannabis pharmacology, therapeutic applications, and safety considerations
Cannabis Patients & Legalization: Where Do We Go From Here?
Why We need a More Medical System
Dr. Jordan Tishler, MD
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Networking Welcome Reception – Exhibit Hall
Saturday, May 31, 2025
7:45 am – 6:30 pm
Registration Open
7:45 am – 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast: Exhibit Hall
8:30 am – 10:00 am
FMCCE 2025 Opening Session:
The Future of Medical Cannabis in Florida: Opportunities and Challenges
Moderator: Dr. William Troutt, NMD, Lead Medical Director, Trulieve
Florida Medical Cannabis Legislative Update
Ron Watson, President, Watson Strategies and Director of Government Relations and Northwest Area Sales Representative, MÜV by Verano
The DEA Rescheduling Hearings: Understanding the 8 Factors of CAMU and the FDA's 2 Part Test
Scheril Murray Powell, SMP Law
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Session I:
Cannabis and Pain Management: Evidence-Based Approaches
- Discussion on cannabis use for chronic pain, opioid reduction, and patient outcomes.
Cannabis for Pain Management and Opioid Reduction
Dr. Jordan Tishler, MD
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch Provided
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Session II:
Cannabis in Neurology: Treating Epilepsy, MS, PTSD, and Beyond
- Exploration of cannabis' role in treating neurological conditions
Impact of Medical Cannabis on Healthcare Utilization in PTSD Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Dr. Mitchell Doucette, Ph.D., MS, Senior Research Director, Leafwell
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Refreshment Break: Exhibit Hall
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Session III:
Integrating Medical Cannabis into Clinical Practice: Best Practices and Case Studies
- Real-world insights for healthcare providers integrating cannabis into care
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Reception: Exhibit Hall
Sunday, June 1, 2025
7:45 am – 12:30 pm
Registration Open
7:45 am – 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast: Exhibit Hall
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Session IV:
State of Florida Medical Cannabis Regulatory and Program Update
Moderator: TBD
Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) Update for the Regulated Community (1.0 CMEs)
Todd Schimpf, Communications Manager, Office of Medical Marijuana Use, Florida Department of Health Carmen Dixon, Training and Education Liaison, Office of Medical Marijuana Use, Florida Department of Health
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Break - Exhibit Hall
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Session V:
Running a Medical Cannabis Practice. A Business Primer for the Medical Clinician
Moderator: TBD
Navigating Success: Best Practices in Cannabis Accounting
Kristie L. Harris, The Ellen Group, LLC
Safeguarding Your Practice: Navigating the Legal and Ethical Minefields in Florida's Medical Cannabis Landscape
Troy Kaplan, Feurestein Kulick LLP / Apptitude Plus
Medical Professional Liability and Cannabis
Brad Hunt, Acrisure
12:00 pm
Adjourn