In-Person VIP Seat Ticket: 2026 CBHD Leadership Summit

Take Your Seat at the Table.

This is a formal invitation to join the inner circle of the North Carolina hemp industry's defense. By securing an In-Person VIP Seat, you are joining the "War Room" at the Umstead Hotel & Spa on March 10, 2026.

What Your VIP Credential Includes

1. In-Room Access: Participate in the full summit agenda live from the Salon Ballroom.
2. Networking Luncheon: A private, three-course catered lunch (Beet salad, roasted chicken breast, and key lime cheesecake) alongside the CBHD Board and legislative speakers.
3. Direct Proximity: Engage in off-the-record conversations with NFL Veteran Weslye Saunders, top bipartisan strategists, and key NCGA Representatives and Senators.
4. Closing Reception: Full access to the Salon Terrace cocktail reception from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
5. Strategy Kit: A premium CBHD delegate package including the 2026 Legislative Strategy Guide.

The Full Agenda - March 10, 2026

• 11:00 AM – Registration & Check-in 
• 12:00 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks | Lee VanTine III
• 12:15 PM – VIP Lunch & Networking Session
• 1:00 PM – CBHD Mission & Operational Structure | Neal Orr
• 1:15 PM – Keynote Address: "The Truth about Hemp!" | Weslye Saunders
• 1:45 PM – Meet the Board: Industry Leadership Panel | Moderator: Dustin Brauns
• 2:15 PM – The Political Environment 2026 | Jordan Shaw (GOP) & Morgan Jackson (DEM)
• 3:15 PM – State of NC Hemp Industry: Economic Impact & Policy Objectives
• 4:00 PM – NCGA Panel Discussion | Rep. Miller, Rep. Rhyne, Rep. Hawkins, Sen. Galey, Sen. Lowe, & Sen. Johnson
• 5:00 PM – Complimentary Cocktail Reception 

(Note: Your $5,000 donation goes directly toward the CBHD legal and legislative defense fund. Seats are extremely limited.)