THE Cannabis Tech Conference (October 10-11, 2019) is pleased to announce keynote speaker Michael Render, p.k.a. Killer Mike. Killer Mike joins Alicia Silverstone as part of an impressive roster of NWS alumni keynotes including Sir Richard Branson, George Clinton, and Ricki Lake.
Michael Render, publicly known as Killer Mike, is a husband, father, activist, businessman and GRAMMY Award-winning artist.
He is as synonymous with Atlanta as the iconic brands, Coca-Cola and The Varsity. Render, who is deeply connected to his community, made a name for himself as an activist well before he ever recorded a single song. For the past two years, he’s held back-to-school events offering free haircuts, braids, and school supplies for Atlanta children. His 2018 back-to-school event was held over multiple weekends in July and August and served over 250 children and youth.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Killer Mike as a keynote for this year’s Summit,” said Jim McAlpine, founder of New West Summit. “Mike is an all-around awesome human being, and serves as an example of what we should all strive to be. He is a successful businessman, activist, philanthropist and a hero to many, including myself.”
NWS Platinum Sponsors include MediaJel and Wes Martin Cannabis. MediaJel is this year’s NWS exclusive media partner and host of the official VIP Kickoff Party, to be held the evening of Thursday, October 10, 2019.
“The MediaJel and New West Summit teams have been collaborating throughout the year to bring attendees a highly curated and memorable experience,” said Aaron Silverman, President and co-founder of MediaJel. “We are so excited to partner with this team and to be engaging with advocates like Killer Mike and Alicia Silverstone.”
Silverman continued, “This year’s VIP party is themed ‘Mediatropolis: Adventures in Jeltopia’. Together we are building a world that moves beyond prohibition, and Mediatropolis is that world. We can’t wait to welcome you.”
NWS5 San Francisco will be held on October 10 – 11, 2019 at Bespoke Event Center and Under the Dome – Level 4 – Westfield Mall. Tickets for the Summit and VIP party are available here