The CBD industry is demanding regulatory compliance and high-quality products. A trusted manufacturing partner helps you navigate the complexities of the regulatory environment to enable and ensure commercial success. In this session, learn what to look for in a quality manufacturer, what qualifies as a superior product, how to leverage CBD to boost your brand, and the importance of manufacturing demand while adhering to regional regulatory needs.

Deepank Utkhede
COO - Vantage Hemp Co. (Vantage)
Finding the Right Manufacturing Partner in the Expanding CBD Industry
About Deepank Utkhede
Deepank Utkhede is Chief Operating Officer at Vantage and has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. His background in the pharmaceutical industry has helped with designing robust and commercially scalable hemp extraction and finished product manufacturing processes at Vantage. Deepank has worked extensively in the development and production of pharmaceutical products including injectibles, topical and oral products. Deepank has played a large role in the development of Venatge's 62,000 sq ft. manufacturing facilities located in Greeley, Colorado, and the attainment of the company's ICH Q7 and WHO GMP certifications.