Brian Swensen
Political Strategist
Experienced political strategist with a demonstrated history of working in the public relations, government relations, and communications industry. Strong professional skilled in Grassroots Organizing, Crisis Communications, Coalitions, International Relations, and Management.
11:30am
Thursday General Session Hall
Inside the Policy Engine
Current Legislative Battles and What They Mean for Hemp in 2026 and 2027
An inside look at active state and federal legislative challenges shaping hemp today, and how policy decisions now will define market access, regulation, and risk over the next two years.