Oaksterdam IN-PERSON:
Cannabis Product Intelligence Intensives
MJ Unpacked Kansas City Pre-Show Training
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
2345 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Learn with Purpose. Certify on Your Terms.
Join Oaksterdam University for an exclusive in-person professional development intensive before MJ Unpacked Kansas City.
Designed for cannabis retail leaders, budtenders, cultivators, manufacturers, buyers, and operational teams, these interactive workshops provide practical training built for the realities of today’s cannabis market.
Strengthen operational decision-making.
Build stronger customer trust and loyalty.
Schedule at a Glance
Morning Session
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
$199 | On Sale for $99
Who Should Attend
- Dispensary owners
- Delivery operators
- General managers
- Assistant managers
- HR managers
- Retail leadership teams
- Trainers
- Budtenders
- Customer-facing staff
- Customer service representatives
- Cannabis brands seeking stronger retail execution
Retail Intensive for Management & Budtenders with Dale Sky Jones
Cannabis retail is evolving rapidly. Increasing competition, shrinking margins, compliance challenges, hemp-derived THC products, and rising customer expectations are changing what it takes to succeed.
What You'll Learn:
Compete Beyond Discounts
Move beyond price wars with smarter retail strategies that build customer loyalty through education and experiential selling.
Create Differentiated Dispensary Experiences
Build stronger customer engagement through hospitality, events, education, and authentic community connection.
Improve Product Guidance
Increase confidence discussing cannabinoids, dosage, consumption methods, and product selection.
Improve Team Performance
Create more consistent customer experiences while reducing friction across operations and staffing
Afternoon Session
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$199 | On Sale for $99
Who Should Attend
- Cultivators
- Cultivation managers
- Product manufacturers
- Processors
- Dispensary owners
- Buyers
- Retail leadership
- Budtenders seeking advanced product expertise
- Product development teams
- Operational leadership across the cannabis supply chain
Navigating Cannabis Genetics for Cultivation, Manufacturing & Retail Success with Jeff Jones
As the cannabis industry evolves, businesses need a better understanding of cannabis genetics, quality, and product consistency to stay competitive. This interactive intensive explores cannabis flower as both a consumer product and a key ingredient in manufactured goods.
Critical Operational Challenges Addressed:
Selecting the Right Cultivars for End-Use Products
Understand how cannabinoid expression, terpene profiles, morphology, and intended outcomes influence extraction, product consistency, and customer experience.
Navigating Cannabis Genetics in a Fragmented Marketplace
Explore why cultivar names often fail to provide reliable predictions about effects, quality, or performance.
Making Effects-Based Decisions Despite Limited Standardization
Learn practical frameworks for making informed cultivation, manufacturing, purchasing, and retail recommendations using available plant data.
Moving Beyond THC as the Dominant Metric
Understand how businesses can improve merchandising, product development, and consumer education with a more nuanced understanding of cannabis.
Evening Session
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
$99 | On Sale for $49
Schedule III Policy Summit Roundtable
Joint Session Presented by MJ Unpacked + Oaksterdam University
Federal cannabis policy is shifting. Are you ready?
Join industry peers, policy leaders, and executives for an interactive roundtable exploring:
- Schedule III implications
- Cannabis and hemp regulation
- Emerging federal policy changes
- Business risk and opportunity
- Industry advocacy and leadership
Leave with practical insight into how evolving federal policy may impact operations, investment, compliance, retail, manufacturing, and long-term business strategy.
Moderated by Dale Sky Jones.
*complimentary with MJU registration*
Get Oaksterdam Certified
Your investment in Oaksterdam's In-Person Intensives is more than a one-day training experience.
All attendees receive credit toward getting Oaksterdam Certified in a program that aligns with their selected in-person training. Continue your education through Oaksterdam University's online student portal and apply your event participation toward certification requirements.
Build practical skills, deepen your industry knowledge, and take the next step toward getting Oaksterdam Certified in retail, cultivation, manufacturing, or cannabis business management.
Workshop Registration Options
Register today to secure your seat! (Prices will be higher at the door)
Morning Session
Retail Intensive + Q&A- 3-hour Retail Intensive training
- Product category education
- Cannabinoid and terpene fundamentals
- Responsible dosing guidance
- Customer engagement strategies
- Compliance-minded communication training
- Live Q&A session
- In-person networking opportunities
- Credit toward getting Oaksterdam Certified
Afternoon Session
Cultivar Selection Intensive + Q&A- 3-hour Cultivar Selection Intensive
- Cannabis genetics and chemotype education
- Cultivar selection strategies
- Extraction and manufacturing insights
- Product consistency and quality frameworks
- Advanced flower and effects education
- Live Q&A session
- In-person networking opportunities
- Credit toward getting Oaksterdam Certified
Evening Session
Executive Roundtable Access- Access to the Schedule III Policy Summit Roundtable
- Interactive executive discussion
- Federal cannabis policy updates
- Hemp and cannabis regulatory insights
- Industry and policy leader perspectives
- Networking with operators and decision-makers
- Moderated discussion with Dale Sky Jones
- Complimentary with MJU registration
Morning & Afternoon
Both Intensives + Q&A Sessions- Full access to both daytime intensives
- 6 total hours of in-person training
- All morning session materials and discussions
- All afternoon session materials and discussions
- Both live Q&A sessions
- Networking opportunities throughout the day
- Discounted bundled pricing
- Credit toward getting Oaksterdam Certified
All Day Pass
All Sessions Included- Best overall value and bundled savings
- Morning Retail Intensive
- Afternoon Cultivar Selection Intensive
- Evening Policy Roundtable
- Full day of professional cannabis education
- All Q&A sessions
- Networking opportunities across all sessions
- Credit toward getting Oaksterdam Certified
Group Discounts Available
Train your team together and strengthen cross-functional alignment.
Benefits Include:
- Improve communication between cultivation, manufacturing, and retail teams
- Help cultivation teams better understand downstream product needs
- Help manufacturers source more intentionally
- Help retail teams communicate quality and effects more effectively
- Reduce operational friction
- Improve morale and employee retention
Secure Your Spot for Oaksterdam's Exclusive Workshops
Don't miss this unique opportunity to deepen your cannabis knowledge with training from industry experts.
Register now to guarantee your place in these highly sought-after sessions.
Gain practical insights and skills that will set you apart.
Seats are limited. Experience Oaksterdam hands-on.
Questions?
Workshop Venue
Kansas City Location
The Oaksterdam University Cannabis Product Intelligence Intensive will take place at:
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
2345 McGee St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Conveniently located alongside MJ Unpacked Kansas City, attendees can maximize networking, education, and industry access throughout the week.