Jean E. Smith-Gonnell and Keenan M. Jones to Address Cannabis Policy and AI Integration at IgniteIt Cannabis’ Colorado Conference

Partners Jean E. Smith-Gonnell and Keenan M. Jones will discuss cannabis legislation changes and AI integration in the industry at IgniteIt Cannabis’ Market Spotlight: Colorado 2026, taking place Friday, September 18, at the Westin Denver Downtown.

Jean will moderate the panel, “Colorado’s Legislative Crossroads: Prepare, Pivot, or Push Back.” Cannabis retailers and manufacturers will join her to examine the policy changes on the horizon for products, manufacturing, enforcement, and market access, and discuss what operators can do to prepare for the changes ahead.

Keenan will highlight the ways AI is producing real value for operators across wholesale, retail, marketing, inventory, and customer engagement in the panel, “AI That Actually Works: Where Cannabis Operators Are Seeing Results.” The discussion will also explore how data-driven decision-making is creating measurable advantages in a competitive market.

Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor the one-day event, which focuses on Colorado’s cannabis market and brings together operators, investors, regulators, and advisors from across the industry.

Learn more and register for the conference at a discount here.

With more than 15 years of experience in the cannabis industry, Jean focuses her cannabis practice on corporate, regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters for dispensaries, growers, receivers, investors, and other industry stakeholders. She assists clients in disputes, maintaining regulatory compliance, cannabis licensing, mitigating legal risks, establishing and reorganizing their companies, and day-to-day operations.

Keenan represents businesses of all sizes in litigation matters, corporate formation, business development, and protection of intellectual property rights. Since 2017, he has focused his practice on assisting companies operating in the regulated cannabis space, including hemp, marijuana, and ancillary endeavors.

IgniteIt Cannabis provides editorial coverage and hosts live events and conferences centered on cannabis, hemp, CBD, and other emerging industries, working to highlight key topics and opportunities for innovation.