Cannabis events

Confirmed upcoming expos, summits and community events, plus the organizers behind them.

Upcoming

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

to October 15, 2026

Pre-conference Oct 13; main show Oct 14 to 15

MJ Unpacked Kansas City 2026

Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center

2345 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108

A national cannabis conference and expo for licensed retail and brand managers, investors, researchers, healthcare providers and labs. The organizer lists an exhibit hall, brand, retail and cultivation tracks, pitch slams and the MoCann Cup Awards. Budtenders can attend Thursday on a day pass.

Expo from $149, conference from $299 (business type sets the price); budtender day pass $49. 21+. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by MJ Unpacked

Schedule

Tue, Oct 13, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Pre-Conference Oaksterdam University In-Person: Retail Intensive for Management and Budtenders
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Registration open
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Pre-Conference Oaksterdam University In-Person: Cultivar Selection
Tue, Oct 13, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Welcome Mixer, Sheraton Crown Center Terrace, Mezzanine Level
Wed, Oct 14, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Registration open
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00 AM Conference sessions begin (Brand, Retail and Cultivation and Science tracks)
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Experience Hall open
Wed, Oct 14, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Hosted Lunch
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Supplier and Tech Slam
Wed, Oct 14, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Brand Slam
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Schedule III Policy Summit Roundtable
Wed, Oct 14, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Official MJ Unpacked Afterparty powered by Farechild Events, In The Lowest Ferns
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 AM Conference sessions continue
Thu, Oct 15, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Hosted Lunch
Thu, Oct 15, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Budtender Slam
Thu, Oct 15, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM MJU MoCann Cup Awards

Schedule as published by the organizer. It may change.

Artwork: MJ Unpacked

National Cannabis Research Conference 2026 banner

Monday, October 19, 2026

to October 21, 2026

8:00 AM Oct 19 to 3:00 PM Oct 21 (Pacific)

National Cannabis Research Conference 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108

An interdisciplinary research conference from the Institute of Cannabis Research at Colorado State University Pueblo, covering science, policy, public health and law. The organizer lists more than 200 presentations and posters, with a keynote by Susan Weiss, PhD.

Tickets on Eventbrite, about $162 to $535. CLE credits offered. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by Institute of Cannabis Research

Artwork: Institute of Cannabis Research

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

to October 22, 2026

Hall of Flowers New York 2026

Pier 36

New York, New York

A business-to-business cannabis trade show that connects licensed brands and service providers with verified retailers. The organizer says exhibitors are reviewed before they are accepted. Admission is for cannabis industry professionals only.

Industry only. Day 2 ticket from $295; two-day industry ticket $595 (approval required). Licensed retailers can apply free. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by Hall of Flowers

Artwork: Hall of Flowers

Terps and Terror event poster with a skull and cannabis leaf

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Doors 12 PM on the flyer (Eventbrite lists 10 AM to 6 PM)

Terps And Terror

Venue to be announced

A day of music, food, vendors and a contest from the team behind the Cleveland Cannabis And Music Expo. The venue has not been announced yet, so check the ticket page before you go.

$10 entry on the flyer; online tickets from $12.51. Ages 21+ only.

Hosted by Cleveland Cannabis And Music Expo

Artwork: Cleveland Cannabis And Music Expo

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

to November 5, 2026

Hall of Flowers Sacramento 2026

Cal Expo

Sacramento, California

Hall of Flowers brings its business-to-business cannabis trade show to Cal Expo for the first time, connecting licensed brands and service providers with verified retailers. Admission is for cannabis industry professionals only.

Industry only. Day 2 ticket from $200; two-day industry ticket from $450 (approval required). Licensed retailers can apply free. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by Hall of Flowers

Artwork: Hall of Flowers

Thursday, November 5, 2026

to November 6, 2026

Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference (CCORC) 2026

UF Academic and Research Center at Lake Nona (Lake Nona Campus of University of Florida)

6550 Sanger Rd, Orlando, FL 32827

A medical marijuana research conference from a University of Florida led consortium, covering health effects, drug interactions and safety. The organizer says it brings researchers, physicians and industry leaders together. Some talks are also streamed.

In person $300 early bird, $400 full; students $125 to $150; virtual $160. Early bird until Oct 9. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research

Artwork: Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research

Flyer for the Women’s Cannabis and Wellness Expo, November 7, Marriott Cincinnati North

Saturday, November 7, 2026

11 AM to 3 PM (doors 10:45 AM)

Women’s Cannabis & Wellness Expo

Marriott Cincinnati North

6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester Township, OH 45069

MedicateOH’s third annual expo brings licensed Ohio cannabis vendors, speakers on women’s health and cannabis medicine, alternative wellness practitioners and a wellness marketplace under one roof. Everyone is welcome, not just women.

Free admission and free parking. Ages 21+. Register on Eventbrite.

Hosted by MedicateOH

Artwork: MedicateOH

IgniteIt Cannabis Capital Policy Summit artwork with the U.S. Capitol

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Full day; agenda coming soon

Capital & Policy Summit: Washington, DC 2026 (IgniteIt)

Grand Hyatt Washington

1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001

IgniteIt brings cannabis executives, investors and politicians together in Washington after the midterm elections. Topics listed by the organizer include rescheduling, SAFE Banking, the federal hemp ban and M&A. The agenda has not been published yet.

Paid registration. Licensed operators can ask Events@igniteit.com for a discount. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by IgniteIt

Artwork: IgniteIt

Power Connections Cannabis 2026 banner

Friday, November 20, 2026

8:30 AM to 10:00 PM, including the evening Afterglow

Power Connections Cannabis 2026

Vibe Credit Union Showplace

46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374

A one-day Michigan cannabis industry conference for retailers, processors, growers, labs, bankers and service providers. The organizer expects more than 500 attendees and 75 sponsors and exhibitors, with Daymond John as keynote speaker.

Advance tickets only, no door sales: Elite, VIP and Power+ tiers, about $583 to $8,000 on Eventbrite. No refunds. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by Power Connections

Schedule

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM VIP Welcome Reception
Fri, Nov 20, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Registration and Networking
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM Main Stage Morning Sessions
Fri, Nov 20, 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM Break / 1:1 Meetings / Elite and VIP Lunch
Fri, Nov 20, 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM Main Stage Mid-Afternoon Sessions
Fri, Nov 20, 2:45 PM to 4:20 PM Break / 1:1 Meetings
Fri, Nov 20, 4:20 PM to 6:00 PM Main Stage Afternoon Sessions
Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM VIP Dinner / Elite Strolling Hors d'oeuvres
Fri, Nov 20, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Conference Afterglow

Schedule as published by the organizer. It may change.

Artwork: Power Connections

MJBizCon, Dec. 1 to 4, 2026, Las Vegas

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

to December 4, 2026

Four days; expo hall opens Dec 2

MJBizCon 2026

Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall

Las Vegas, Nevada

The largest cannabis business conference and expo, now in its 15th year. Four days of sessions on cultivation, retail, policy, compliance and research, an expo hall split into cultivation, retail, business services and processing areas, pre-show certifications, an investment summit and networking events. Business-to-business only; no THC products allowed on site.

Expo Only from $299, Conference + Expo from $499, Full Access from $599 (each rises $50 to $100 after Nov 1). Ages 18+. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by MJBizCon (MJBizDaily)

Schedule

Tue, Dec 1, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Registration open
Tue, Dec 1, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pre-show certifications (one included with Full Access Pass, or buy as an add-on)
Tue, Dec 1, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 4:30 PM The Exchange at MJBizCon (qualified hosted buyers only)
Tue, Dec 1, 2:00 to 6:00 PM Associations Day
Tue, Dec 1, 3:00 to 7:30 PM Investment & Liquidity Summit and the VC & CEO Mixer, hosted by Poseidon (must qualify)
Wed, Dec 2, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Registration open
Wed, Dec 2, 8:00 to 10:00 AM First Timers Open House
Wed, Dec 2, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Conference sessions (Full Access and Conference + Expo passes)
Wed, Dec 2, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Expo Hall open
Wed, Dec 2, 3:30 to 5:00 PM Achieving Equity in Cannabis networking event (separate registration)
Wed, Dec 2, 5:00 to 6:00 PM Networking happy hour
Thu, Dec 3, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Registration open
Thu, Dec 3, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Conference sessions
Thu, Dec 3, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Expo Hall open
Thu, Dec 3, 3:30 to 5:00 PM Empowering Women in Cannabis networking event (separate registration)
Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 to 6:00 PM Networking happy hour
Fri, Dec 4, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Registration open
Fri, Dec 4, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Conference sessions
Fri, Dec 4, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Expo Hall open

Schedule snapshot as published by MJBizCon. Full session list on their site.

Artwork: MJBizCon

Minneapolis skyline at dusk

Friday, February 26, 2027

to February 27, 2027

Lucky Leaf Expo Minneapolis 2027

Minneapolis Convention Center

1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

A two-day, mostly business-to-business cannabis convention for professionals, entrepreneurs and job seekers in Minnesota. The organizer promises more than 100 exhibitors, 30 or more educational sessions and an optional pre-show crash course on Feb 25.

Early bird from $35; on-site $50 to $120. Pre-show crash course $299. 21+. No refunds. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by Lucky Leaf Expo

Artwork: Lucky Leaf Expo

IgniteIt Cannabis Capital Conference artwork with Miami beach scenery

Thursday, March 25, 2027

to March 26, 2027

Two days; agenda coming soon

Cannabis Capital Conference 2027 (IgniteIt)

Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort

Hollywood, Florida

IgniteIt's two-day investor and B2B conference for raising capital, closing deals and finding partners. The organizer expects more than 120 speakers and 2,000 attendees. The agenda has not been published yet.

Paid registration; hotel room block available. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by IgniteIt

Artwork: IgniteIt

Boston skyline with the word Boston

Friday, April 9, 2027

to April 10, 2027

Fri 10 AM to 5 PM, Sat 10 AM to 4 PM

NECANN Boston 2027

Hynes Convention Center

900 Boylston St, Boston, MA

The New England Cannabis Convention, NECANN’s flagship business-to-business show. The organizer expects more than 300 exhibitors, 9,000 attendees and 60 programming sessions, plus the NECANN Cup awards.

NECANN says admission is free for licensees and qualified buyers who apply; other tickets on its site. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by NECANN

Artwork: NECANN

Minneapolis skyline with the word Minnesota

Friday, May 14, 2027

to May 15, 2027

Fri 10 AM to 4 PM, Sat 10 AM to 3 PM

NECANN Minnesota 2027

Minneapolis Convention Center

1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Year two of NECANN’s Minnesota Cannabis Convention, a business-to-business trade show built around the state’s cannabis market, for licensed operators, buyers and the businesses that serve them.

NECANN says admission is free for licensees and qualified buyers who apply; other tickets on its site. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by NECANN

Artwork: NECANN

An empty convention exhibit hall before doors open

Friday, June 11, 2027

Ohio Cannabis Expo: Dayton

Dayton Convention Center

Dayton, Ohio

A free education and networking expo focused on home growing, jobs, entrepreneurship, record-clearing resources and consumer awareness. No cannabis or hemp products are sold, shared or consumed on site.

Free; online registration required. Ages 21+, or Ohio medical cannabis card holders.

Hosted by Ohio Cannabis Expo

Artwork: Illustration generated with AI. Official artwork not yet released.

Philadelphia skyline at dusk

Friday, August 6, 2027

to August 7, 2027

Lucky Leaf Expo Philadelphia 2027

Philly Expo Center

100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA 19456

Lucky Leaf brings its mainly business-to-business cannabis convention to the Philadelphia area, with an exhibit hall, seminars and networking for professionals, business owners and retailers. An optional Thursday crash course is offered.

Early bird from $35; on-site $50 to $120. Pre-show crash course $499. 21+. No refunds. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by Lucky Leaf Expo

Artwork: Lucky Leaf Expo

New Jersey skyline at dusk with the words New Jersey

Friday, September 10, 2027

to September 11, 2027

Fri 10 AM to 4 PM, Sat 10 AM to 3 PM

NECANN New Jersey 2027

Atlantic City Convention Center

1 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ

The New Jersey Cannabis Convention and NECANN Cup awards return to Atlantic City. NECANN builds each show around the local market, with exhibitors, programming and networking for licensed operators and buyers.

NECANN says admission is free for licensees and qualified buyers who apply; other tickets on its site. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by NECANN

Artwork: NECANN

Richmond skyline with the word Virginia

Friday, October 1, 2027

to October 2, 2027

NECANN Virginia 2027

Richmond Convention Center

403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA

NECANN brings its Virginia Cannabis Convention to Richmond, a business-to-business show focused on the Virginia market. The organizer says exhibitor options and speaker applications are open.

NECANN says admission is free for licensees and qualified buyers who apply; other tickets on its site. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by NECANN

Artwork: NECANN

Providence skyline with the words Rhode Island

Friday, October 15, 2027

to October 16, 2027

Fri and Sat, 10 AM to 3 PM

NECANN Rhode Island 2027

Rhode Island Convention Center

1 Sabin St, Providence, RI

NECANN’s Rhode Island Cannabis Convention in Providence, a business-to-business show built around the Rhode Island market for licensed operators, buyers and service providers.

NECANN says admission is free for licensees and qualified buyers who apply; other tickets on its site. Not in Ohio.

Hosted by NECANN

Artwork: NECANN

Event organizers

Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland Medical Marijuana Meetups

Events / Expos.

Cincinnati / Columbus / Cleveland

Cleveland Cannabis and Music Expo

Events / Expos.

Cleveland / Northeast Ohio

Highly Satisfied Stoners Food Expo

Events / Expos.

Cleveland / Northeast Ohio

IgniteIt

Events / Expos.

Cincinnati / Ohio Valley; multi-market

MJ Unpacked

Cannabis Events and Business Networking.

Kansas City, Missouri

Ohio Cannabis Expo

Cannabis trade shows, exhibitor, speaker, and sponsor opportunities, industry networking.

Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit

Events / Expos, Cannabis Business Conference, Education, Exhibitors, Sponsorships, Industry Networking, Policy.

Columbus / Central Ohio

Ohio Cannabis Live / Ohio Cannabis Expo

Events / Expos, Cannabis Education, Industry Networking, Home Grow, Legislative Updates, Veterans, Recovery.

Portsmouth / Southern Ohio

Ohio Valley 4/20 Cannabis Festival and Ohio Valley Cannabis Cup

Events / Expos.

Cadiz / Jacobsburg / Eastern Ohio

Stargazer Cannabis Festival

Events / Expos.

Waverly / Southern Ohio

The 420 Olympics

Events / Expos.

Cleveland / Northeast Ohio

The Ohio Classic / The Classic Events

Events / Expos, Cannabis Networking, Golf Event, Sponsorships, Brand Activations, Fundraising, Brain Tumor Research.

Kettering / Dayton region; multi-market Classic series

Women's Cannabis & Wellness Expo

Events / Expos, Women's Health, Cannabis Wellness, Patient Education, Licensed Vendors, Speakers, Sponsorships.

West Chester / Greater Cincinnati

Event and organizer data: Ohio Cannabis Ecosystem Directory, compiled by Travis Vought, used under CC BY 4.0. Records adapted for this directory. Confirm dates with the organizer before travelling.

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