Upcoming Cannabis Events — 2026
Conferences, expos, and industry events where cannabis speakers take the stage
NCIA Cannabis Industry Lobby Days 2026
The National Cannabis Industry Association's annual policy summit brings hundreds of cannabis business leaders to Capitol Hill. Attendees meet directly with members of Congress, attend policy panels, and strategize on federal reform efforts including banking access and rescheduling implementation.
Event WebsiteHall of Flowers — Spring 2026
The spring edition of California's premier B2B cannabis trade show. Brand showcases, retail buyer meetings, and industry talks featuring some of the West Coast's most recognized voices in cannabis business and brand development.
Event WebsiteCannabis Science Conference 2026
The leading science-focused cannabis event returns with peer-reviewed presentations, analytical testing workshops, and medical cannabis sessions. Expected speakers include researchers, lab directors, pharmacologists, and clinical professionals presenting the latest evidence-based cannabis science.
Event WebsiteSouthwest Cannabis Conference 2026
The Southwest's premier cannabis event focuses on the rapidly growing Arizona and New Mexico markets. Sessions cover dispensary operations, desert-climate cultivation, tribal cannabis programs, and southwestern regulatory developments.
Event WebsiteBenzinga Cannabis Capital Conference — Fall 2026
The fall edition of Benzinga's investment-focused cannabis conference. CEOs, fund managers, and analysts discuss capital markets, M&A trends, earnings outlooks, and the evolving public markets landscape for cannabis companies.
Event WebsiteNECANN — New England Cannabis Convention 2026
The Northeast's largest regional cannabis convention. Panels and keynotes covering Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and emerging New England markets. Strong emphasis on social equity, retail operations, and regional policy developments.
Event WebsiteMJBizCon 2026
The cannabis industry's flagship event returns to Las Vegas. The world's largest cannabis business conference and expo, featuring 35,000+ attendees, 1,200+ exhibitors, and hundreds of speakers across every segment of the industry. The must-attend event of the year.
Event WebsiteEmerald Conference 2026
The scientific research conference focused on cannabis chemistry, analytical methods, and quality assurance. Presentations feature peer-reviewed research, testing standardization, and sessions bridging the gap between academic science and commercial cannabis applications.
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