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CONCORD, NH – The NH Therapeutic Cannabis Program has been operating with little fanfare and minimal public attention since it began serving patients in 2016. This year, we look forward to bringing this program out of the shadows and into the light at New Hampshire’s inaugural Cannabis Conference.
This first of its kind event will bring together patients, providers, policymakers, and the public to explore how cannabis is impacting health and wellness across the state.
With a theme of “Out of the Shadows, Into the Light,” the conference is designed to foster education, connection, and open conversation about therapeutic cannabis.
Keynote Presentation
From Data to Dosing: Current Research to Advance Personalized Cannabis Care presented by Dr. Riley Kirk
This keynote will explore emerging research on cannabis consumption methods, highlighting how chemistry can help distinguish between smoking, vaping, and edibles, and how these differences shape individual experiences. Dr. Riley Kirk will present data on dosing with specific cannabis profiles and discuss how tailored approaches may benefit people managing anxiety, pain, or insomnia. The talk will also address the barriers to cannabis research created by federal restrictions and share innovative strategies researchers are using to collect meaningful, real-world data despite these challenges.
Key panels and presentations will include the following:
- 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.: “Cannabis at the Capitol: Past, Present, and Future” – A presentation remembering and honoring the patients who advocated for therapeutic cannabis, followed by presentations about the Therapeutic Cannabis Program’s development, an examination of current policies, and considerations for the future.
- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: “What Can N.H. Learn from Other States?” – A panel discussion featuring regulators and experts from neighboring states.
- 2 to 2:50 p.m.: “Cannabis in Practice” – A panel featuring N.H. medical professionals who have certified patients for therapeutic cannabis.
- 3 p.m.: “From Data to Dosing: Current Research to Advance Personalized Cannabis Care.” – Keynote presentation by Dr. Riley Kirk, author of the 2025 book Reefer Wellness.
- The full conference agenda is available here.
- More info here: https://nhcanna.org