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Ayr Wellness Co-COO Jennifer Drake To Speak At Leading Cannabis Event In Miami: Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, April 20-21, Fontainebleau Hotel

MIAMI, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) ("Ayr" or the "Company"), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator ("MSO"), will be participating in the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which will take place on April 20 and April 21, 2022, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel, in Miami, Florida.

Jennifer Drake, Co-Chief Operating Officer, will be speaking at 10:30 AM ET on Wednesday, April 20th. Interested parties can register to attend here.

The panel will be moderated by Tim Seymour, Chief Investment Officer, Seymour Asset Management.

Members of the Ayr Wellness management will also be holding meetings throughout the day.

"We're looking forward to participating in an exciting discussion about the great opportunities ahead of us in the cannabis business," said Jen. "Benzinga has put together a strong lineup, and it will be great to see so many of our industry peers again in person."

"It's an honor to count on the presence of a speaker of the level of Jen Drake at our Miami event," said Chief Zinger Jason Raznick. "The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami will bring more than 1,000 of the top movers and shakers in the cannabis industry to your backyard. This conference will be the best place to raise money, create partnerships, and expand media visibility for all involved."

To register and access please follow this link.

Why Attend The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference

Enjoy exclusive opportunities for curated networking and unparalleled access to private deal flow at an event hosted by Benzinga, a financial news and data company recently acquired at a $300 million valuation. Hear directly from the executives of top-performing cannabis companies and get priceless insights from the world's leading cannabis investors, all in one place.

The upgraded version of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, the biggest and best yet, will not only feature the traditional keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, networking, company presentations, and investor and celebrity appearances, but also a larger exhibit floor and enhanced industry networking opportunities.

Among the top new features of the Miami Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference are:

  • An expo floor like you've never seen before, with bigger booths and a lot of additional branding opportunities for your company.
  • A private, VIP area for select companies and investors.
  • An upgraded system for 1:1 meetings.
  • More networking opportunities and higher profile attendees than ever before.

 "Adding an expo floor is extremely exciting for us. We were waiting for the right time to do this; now that we've had many years to curate the best of the best companies in the cannabis space, we feel confident that the offering will be like no other. This, on top of the already impressive speaker lineup and investment opportunities Benzinga always brings to the table," concluded Patrick Lane, Executive Vice President of Partnerships at Benzinga. 

A Proven Model

After 13 extremely successful editions in Toronto, Chicago, Detroit, New York and Miami, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is going bigger than ever.

The April 20 and April 21 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference will include, for the first time ever, an expo floor to give more visibility to the brands that are shaping this space. In addition, attendees will enjoy private meeting areas, comfortable seating and premium food options.

"We've seen cannabis businesses raise tens of millions of dollars at our events and this year's meeting will be even larger, with a record level of investment capital and top-notch operators," said Chief Zinger Jason Raznick.

"We'll also dive into key issues related to cannabis and capital markets with incredible speakers and, for the first time ever, a slew of new features we cannot share publicly just yet."

About Ayr Wellness Inc. 
Ayr is an expanding vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis operator. Based on the belief that everything starts with the quality of the plant, the Company's mission is to cultivate the finest quality cannabis at scale and deliver remarkable experiences to its customers every day.

Ayr's leadership team brings proven expertise in growing successful businesses through disciplined operational and financial management, and is committed to driving positive impact for customers, employees and the communities they serve. For more information, please visit www.ayrwellness.com.

About The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, renowned for being the premier gathering of cannabis entrepreneurs and investors in North America, returns for another edition, recharged with an impressive list of speakers.

Check out the full lineup here.

SOURCE Benzinga

For further information: Ayr Company/Media Contact: Robert Vanisko, VP, Corporate Communications, Email: robert.vanisko@ayrwellness.com; Ayr Investor Relations Contact: Sean Mansouri, CFA Elevate IR, T: (720) 330-2829, Email: IR@ayrwellness.com