Oct 18, 2013
Colorado, Denver, Drug Policy Alliance, International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Karen O'Keefe, Mason Tvert
Next week, the biannual International Drug Policy Reform Conference will take place in Denver, Colorado. This conference promises to bring together a wide range of drug policy and social justice activists to discuss the many issues surrounding current national and global drug policy. This year’s conference, from October 23-26, promises to be very productive and exciting, being located in one of the first states to make marijuana legal at a time when failed drug policies around the world are being questioned.
Anyone attending the conference can see MPP staff at the following speeches and panels:
BOOK SIGNING
Marijuana is Safer: So Why Are We Driving People to Drink?
Thursday, October 24, 4:00pm – 4:30pm in the Plaza Foyer
Mason Tvert, director of communications
ROUNDTABLE
Which States Will Legalize Next?
Thursday, October 24, 4:30pm-6:00pm in Plaza E
Karen O’Keefe, director of state policies
ROUNDTABLE
What About the Kids: How Will Legalization Affect Those Under 21?
Saturday, October 26, 10:00am-10:30am in Plaza E
Mason Tvert, director of communications
ROUNDTABLE
What Happens Next With Marijuana?
Saturday, October 26, 3:00pm – 4:30pm in Plaza E
Rob Kampia, executive director
The full program of the conference can be seen here.