HIGH TIMES: Medical Cannabis Cup | February 11-12, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA

FEATURING

The world’s premier medical-marijuana competition, arrives in Los Angeles for the first time.   Panels and seminars with leaders of the medical-marijuana movement, including doctors, patients, researchers, growers, dispensary owners, activists and HIGH TIMES magazine’s own cultivation editors.   A Saturday-night VIP party featuring performances by very special musical guests.   A closing-night Medical Cannabis Cup awards ceremony honoring the top indicas, sativas, hybrids, concentrates and edibles entered by California’s legally operating cannabis dispensaries and collectives.  

Event Details

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Los Angeles Center Studios
1201 West 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

12:00 PM
Doors Open – Event Begins

1:30 PM
Legal Seminar
What does the future hold for medical marijuana laws in California and beyond?

Panelists:
James Devine, Esq.
Jay Leiderman, Esq.
Debby Goldsberry

3:00 PM
Patients’ Panel
How can those in need of medical marijuana get the most out of this amazing healing plant, and what does the latest research have to say about the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis?

Panelists:
Dr. Christine Paoletti, MD
Dr. Allan Frankel, MD
Fred Gardner, O’Shaughnessy’s/Project CBD

4:20 PM
HIGH TIMES’ 4:20 celebration
with special guests

5:00PM
Cultivation Seminar w/ Danny Danko
HIGH TIMES’ Senior Cultivation Editor and the author of The Official HIGH TIMES Field Guide to Marijuana Strains offers expert advice to cannabis growers of all types and skill levels.

SATURDAY NIGHT VIP PARTY
Los Angeles Center Studios
1201 West 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Los Angeles Center Studios
1201 West 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

12:00 PM
Doors Open – Event Begins

1:30 PM
Activism Panel
What’s the best way forward for marijuana-law reformers, and how can you help free the weed where you live?

Panelists:
Russ Belville, NORML
Kandice Hawes, OC NORML
Robert Platshorn, Silver Tour
Craig Beresh, California Cannabis Coalition

3:00 PM
GROWING MEDICINAL-QUALITY CANNABIS
Career marijuana growers, breeders and buyers discuss what they’re looking for in truly medicinal-grade cannabis, including potency, purity and more.

Moderator:
HIGH TIMES Senior Cultivation Editor Danny Danko

Panelists:
Kyle Kushman
Andrew DeAngelo
Swerve
Rick Pfrommer

4:20 PM
HIGH TIMES’ 4:20 Celebration
with special guests

5:00 PM
Cultivation Seminar w/ Nico Escondido
HIGH TIMES’ Cultivation Editor and the star of Nico Escondido’s Grow Like a Pro instructional DVD offers his insights into advanced cultivation techniques, including the latest innovations for small, large and commercial growers. Nico will also discuss the Medical Cannabis Cup’s judging criteria.

7:00 PM
THE OFFICIAL HIGH TIMES MEDICAL CANNABIS CUP AWARDS SHOW
Awards will be presented for the top sativas, indicas, hybrids, edibles and more! Plus a special Lifetime Achievement Award honoring the late, great Jack Herer.