Chris Fontes
High Spirit Beverages
With over 15 years of experience as a founder and CEO of multiple successful businesses, I am a passionate and visionary leader in the hemp and cannabis industry. I have a certified interpener credential from the Trichome Institute, which demonstrates my expertise in the science, quality, and effects of cannabis products. Currently, I am the founder and CEO of High Spirits Beverages, a company that creates and distributes innovative hemp-infused beverages that offer health and wellness benefits. I am also the founder of Trojan Horse Cannabis, the very first hemp-derived D9 brand in the country. Additionally, I serve as a policy committee co-chair and member for several national and state-level hemp associations, where I advocate for the interests and growth of the hemp industry. My mission is to create and promote hemp products that are safe, sustainable, and enjoyable for consumers.
10:00am
Friday Breakout Hub
From Molecule to Market
How cannabinoid products move from raw inputs to compliant, market-ready goods across domestic and global markets.
10:30am
Friday Breakout Hub
Unlocking Hemp’s Hidden Value
Derivatives, Co-Products, and Full-Plant Economics.