We were born in a Seattle coffee shop in 2018. With over 20 years of experience in cannabis, we wanted to leave our mark on the growth and success of this industry. We’re a small team with a big mission—create an environment of deal-making, networking, and knowledge sharing for cannabis professionals. We have since become the leading cannabis connector for long-lasting relationships and revenue growth.
CPN Founder and CEO, Tom Bout, has over 15 years of experience in the legal cannabis industry, bringing a deep-rooted passion and strategic vision to CPN. His extensive experience in brand building, market expansion, and product sourcing has been instrumental in positioning CPN as a leading force in cannabis events. Tom’s career spans over 30 years in sales, marketing, and promotions, including time with Sony Music and Warner Bros. Records.
President of CPN, Marc Berardi has over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and distribution. Before entering the cannabis space, Marc led sales at Burton Snowboards. Leveraging his expertise in consumer packaged goods and retail, Marc successfully launched multiple cannabis brands in Washington under the Privateer Holdings umbrella, including Marley Natural. Prior to joining CPN, he was instrumental in building the PAX and CCELL product ecosystems and forging strategic brand partnerships across North America.
Cannabis is so much more than its stereotypes. It’s an industry full of businesses, large and small, who have dedicated their professional and personal lives to growing, marketing, and selling cannabis. Our goal is to help these businesses grow, financially and in their professional relationships. We’ve seen the success of the cannabis community and the passionate people that contribute to its growth. It’s a privilege to hold our place and contribute to the success of an industry we love.
We deliver exclusive cannabis events and networking opportunities that foster growth and community, striking a balance between professional and enjoyable experiences.
Our exclusive events offer a dynamic blend of networking, collaboration, and entertainment, creating the perfect environment to make deals.
Our networking events are opportunities for you to cultivate new connections and strengthen existing ones in a fun (and often in a friendly competitive) way.