SXSW 2025
88 Years of Prohibition: Cannabis in 2025
Description:
It’s been 88 years since The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 made cannabis illegal. In 2025, progress has been made but there’s still a long road ahead.
We’ll examine the successes and failures of the cannabis legalization movement: from the normalization of the plant in mainstream culture, conservative holdouts and the lingering impacts of The War on Drugs, juxtaposed with the flourishing billion-dollar cannabis industry.
Explore the future of cannabis legislation, banking reform, the influence of civic engagement, and the quest for universal adult-use and medical patient access to the plant.
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Takeaways
- Gain insights into the critical role of government and civic engagement in shaping cannabis policy to date
- Understand the interplay between government policies and banking reforms such as SAFE and its impact on industry growth
- Highlight the ongoing legal path to rescheduling and the power of advocacy when it comes to cannabis reform
Speakers
- Angela Pih, Global Chief Brand and Marketing Office, CCell
- Tahir Johnson, CEO, Simply Pure Trenton
- Josh Schiller, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner
- Matt Darin, CEO, Curaleaf
Organizer
Gina Larson, VP Creative Strategy, Mattio Communications
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