Upcoming Cannabis Events — 2026

Conferences, expos, and industry events where cannabis speakers take the stage

Event dates are subject to change. Check each event's official website for the latest information on dates, venues, registration, and speaker lineups.

NCIA Cannabis Industry Lobby Days 2026

Washington, D.C. · May 18–20, 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.

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Hall of Flowers — Spring 2026

Santa Rosa, CA · June 3–4, 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.

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Cannabis Science Conference 2026

Portland, OR · August 24–26, 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.

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Southwest Cannabis Conference 2026

Phoenix, AZ · September 12–13, 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.

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Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference — Fall 2026

Chicago, IL · October 7–8, 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.

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NECANN — New England Cannabis Convention 2026

Boston, MA · October 22–24, 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.

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MJBizCon 2026

Las Vegas, NV · November 17–19, 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.

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Emerald Conference 2026

San Diego, CA · December 10–11, 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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