Another year, another full schedule of cannabis events. It’s shaping up to be one the most jam-packed years yet when it comes to networking opportunities, fresh plant education, and sharing major advancements for continued industry success and growth.
We’ve rounded up all of the most notable global cannabis events for retailers, cultivators, investors, culture junkies, and cannabis enthusiasts alike.
February
Connecticut Cannabis Expo, Uncasville, Connecticut
Date: February 24-25, 2024
Location: Sky Convention Center at Mohegan Sun
The third annual Connecticut Cannabis Expo, presented by XpoCanna, rolls three events into one: the Connecticut cannabis business convention, the consumer expo, and The X Cup. New and existing businesses and entrepreneurs will find value in the trade show, which will feature panel discussions on legislation, business opportunities, growth forecasting, networking opportunities, career openings, and the current cannabis political climate, capped off with the second-annual X Cup award ceremony for the best cannabis products on the market.
March
SXSW, Austin, Texas
Date: March 8-16, 2024
Location: Austin Convention Center
SXSW celebrates the convergence of tech, music, education, film, culture, and, most recently, medical and recreational cannabis. This year will feature a host of panels on the plant, including topics like retail market trends, career opportunities, industry diversity, cannabis law, social equity, the importance of advocacy, and much more.
Alternative Products Expo, Miami
Date: March 14-16, 2024
Location: Mana Wynwood Convention Center
Originally named the USA CBD Expo, the annual B2C Alternative Products Expo exists to help undiscovered products develop into superstars. The show is going international this year and will feature vapes, cannabis, and “everything counterculture under one roof” from hundreds of brands around the world.
Hall of Flowers, Ventura, California
Date: March 13-14, 2024
Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds
Hall of Flowers is coming to Ventura this March, bringing education, exhibitions, new inventions, and invaluable B2B cannabis tips for success to its attendees.
International Cannabis Business Conference, Barcelona
Date: March 14, 2024
Location: L’Auditori de Cornellà
With a few different conferences occurring throughout the year, the International Cannabis Business Conference in Barcelona will focus on B2B. The conference has partnered with Spannabis to form a “super-conference”, considered a “must-attend” for anyone serious about succeeding in the international industry.
Spannabis, Barcelona, Spain
Date: March 15-17,2024
Location: Fira de Cornellà
Spannabis is the most well-known destination when it comes to tapping into the ins and outs of international cannabis. This year will feature three days of thoughtful exhibitions, designed for global cannabis professionals to exchange opinions, create new contacts, and maybe even feel out a few new clients.
NECANN, Boston
Date: March 22-23, 2024
Location: Hynes Convention Center
This year’s New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN) will feature a new and third exhibit hall, with more programming and workshopping on the 2024 schedule. Exhibitors include Assured Testing Laboratories, Flowhub, Hara Supply, TREEZ, Xylem Technologies, and more.
CannExpo, Toronto, Canada
Date: March 22-24, 2024
Location: Enercare Centre
This year’s CannExpo will feature daily competitions, budtender sampling, games and prizes, an outdoor consumption zone, and the chance to purchase some of the most popular cannabis products on the market. Attendees: expect to explore exhibits from the likes of Boveda, High Flyer Media, and Royal Cannabis Supply Co.
April
The Emerald Conference, San Diego
Date: April 1-3, 2024
Location: Loews Coronado Bay
In its ninth year, The Emerald Conference highlights industry-wide advancements in cannabis science and psychedelics. A forum for cannabis’s latest research, advancements, and practical applications, attendees will learn about modern innovations in cannabis cultivation, processing, and product development.
CannaCon South, Oklahoma City
Date: April 5-6, 2024
Location: OKC Convention Center
As Oklahoma gears up to hopefully launch its adult-use program soon, the state is getting a head start with CannaCon South, a cannabis networking event that aims to bring together the South’s cannabis community as it continues to establish itself.
MJ Unpacked, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Date: April 9-11, 2024
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
One of the more distinctive events in the U.S., MJ Unpacked returns to Atlantic City to provide networking opportunities for license-holders and accredited investors. The distinctive event invites retail and brand executives with the title manager and above, R&D and licensed lab professionals, and active investors to connect, collaborate, and prepare for expansion.
NoCo Hemp Expo, Estes Park, Colorado
Date: April 11-13, 2024
Location: Estes Park Events Complex & Conference Center
This year marks the 10th annual NoCo Hemp Expo: a tranquil, intimate retreat in Estes Park, Colorado—a.k.a., “The Gateway to the Rockies.” Here, you’ll find meaningful connections, insightful sessions, and the invaluable opportunity to network and make deals with like-minded operators.
International Cannabis Business Conference, Berlin
Date: April 15-17, 2024
Location: Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Estrel Berlin
This iteration of the International Cannabis Business Conference will take place in Berlin: one day at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin for a global investment forum, and the following two days at Estrel Berlin to cover B2B industry updates and innovations.
CannaCon Midwest, St. Paul, Minnesota
Date: April 16-17, 2024
Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre
CannaCon Midwest is where Midwest cannabis culture collaborates with the legal industry. The cannabis business expo is a one-stop shop for cultivation supplies, industry innovations, world-class genetics, business and legal advice, retail displays, extraction technology, scientific and financial trends, branding, marketing, and more.
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, Hollywood, Florida
Date: April 16-17, 2024
Location: Diplomat Beach Resort
Of all the cannabis events on this list, Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is the one geared most toward investment and branding. The cannabis conference is all about meeting major players and making deals. Attendees will attend group networking events on a daily basis, schedule one-on-one meetings, and establish powerful relationships with new targets.
Lucky Leaf Expo, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: April 26-27, 2024
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
This marijuana convention is all about industry education, networking, and growing your business. The Lucky Leaf Expo provides attendees with speakers and panels, innovative exhibitors, networking opportunities and after-parties, and last but not least: a canna museum, where you can learn all about the roots of the cannabis industry.
Innovation CannaTech, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Date: April 30, 2024
Location: The Kingsley by Hilton Bloomfield Hills
Whether you’re a cultivator, manufacturer, or retailer, Innovation CannaTech is a prime opportunity to present your cannabis community advancements to a like-minded and experienced audience. Out of all this year’s weed conventions, Innovation CannaTech is best for new business owners looking to float their bright new ideas in a safe, helpful space.
May
Michigan CannaTech Expo, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Date: May 1-2, 2024
Location: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
As the largest cannabis market expo and one of the biggest cannabis trade shows in the nation, Michigan CannTech Expo is the prime place to gather if you’re a local operator looking for some guidance in the still-establishing new market. The event will feature over 40,000 square feet of exhibitions, highlighting recent advancements in production technology, licensing, banking, hiring, and more.
NECANN, Maryland
Date: May 3-4, 2024
Location: The Baltimore Convention Center
The popular New England series makes its first visit to Maryland for two days of education, exploration, and community.
Cannabis Science Conference, Kansas City, Missouri
Date: May 7-9, 2024
Location: Kansas City Marriott Downtown
This year’s Cannabis Science Conference will include presentations, exhibits, and roundtable discussions from some of the most brilliant minds in cannabis science. As the industry’s premier science event, the conference focuses on science, medical cannabis, and cultivation.
CBD & Hemp Wholesale World 2024, Las Vegas
Date: May 8-9, 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
The CBD & Hemp Wholesale World 2024 is for entrepreneurs in the space. Attendees will pull a lot of value from the event, including effective business practices and powerful insights into past challenges operators have learned and grown from.
CannMed, Marco Island, Florida
Date: May 12-1, 2024
Location: J.W. Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
This year’s CannMed Innovation & Investment Summit will be an exclusive experience of discovery, development, and networking with cannabis innovators all over the world.
CannaCon West, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: May 17-18, 2024
Location: Albuquerque Convention Center
This B2B cannabis expo is a great chance for operators to connect, network, and learn more about building a business in New Mexico. CannaCon West will feature cultivation supplies, business and legal advice, market trends, branding concepts for retail success, and more.
BizCann Expo, Medellín, Colombia
Date: May 18-19, 2024
Location: Plaza Mayor Convention Center
BizCann Expo offers customized educational panels that will cover topics like: legislation and regulation, branding and marketing, banking, investing, accounting, real estate, legacy markets, and retail. The event space focuses on delivering educational and networking opportunities for the LATAM cannabis region as it continues to expand and develop.
Grow Up, Toronto, Canada
Date: May 27-29, 2024
Location: Delta Hotel by Marriott Toronto Airport Conference Centre
This year’s Grow Up is Toronto’s ninth annual industry event. It’s one of Canada’s largest legal cannabis trade shows, featuring a wide array of growers, retailers, and brands for attendees to discover and connect with.
NECANN, Illinois
Date: May 31 to June 1, 2024
Location: Schaumburg Convention Center
NECANN returns to the midwest for the Illinois Cannabis Convention. The B2B event is expected to be one of the state’s largest industry conventions with exhibitors, educational speaker sessions, and networking opportunities.
June
CWCB Expo, New York
Date: June 5-6, 2024
Location: Javits Convention Center
CWCB Expo is New York City’s premier B2B convention for East Coast operators. Expect two days of networking, keynote speakers, product displays, educational sessions, and an exhibition floor created to inspire ideas for the industry’s future.
Flower Expo, Greenfield, Massachusetts
Date: June 5-6, 2024
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds
The grassroots Massachusetts Flower Expo is where buyers meet legal cannabis brands. The goal of the event is to facilitate meaningful connections and partnerships for businesses, while also offering a consumer-friendly experience that includes product samples, networking, and delicious food and beverages from local vendors.
NECANN, Vermont
Date: June 14-15, 2024
Location: Champlain Valley Expo
The two-day Vermont Cannabis & Hemp Convention is an opportunity to build new relationships with the state’s cannabis professionals, explore the burgeoning industry, see new products, and learn more about the plant.
CannaCon Northeast, Rochester, New York
Date: June 20-21, 2024
Location: Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Rochester’s CannaCon Northeast provides New York operators with access to entrepreneurs and creators within the space. Attendees will learn more about trends and technology from the industry’s leaders and access forecasting insights into New York’s market.
August
Flower Expo, Allegan, Michigan
Date: August 7-8, 2024
Location: Allegan County Fairgrounds
This year’s second Flower Expo will take place in Michigan, where operators will gather to discuss the future of the industry and network with like-minded peers over free products, food, and beverages.
AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference, Aurora, Colorado
Date: August 12-14, 2024
Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference is where finance leaders and CFOs reveal and explore all of the insights that they’ve rendered “top-of-mind” for 2024.
September
NECANN, New Jersey
Date: September 6-7, 2024
Location: AC Convention Center
The 5th annual New Jersey Cannabis Convention returns in September for two days of exhibits, education, and networking opportunities. NECANN is projecting a large turnout for 2024 with over 200 exhibitors and 4,000 attendees, making it one of the most impactful industry events in the Northeast.
NECANN, Michigan
Date: September 20-21, 2024
Location: DeVos Place
The Michigan Cannabis Convention expects to attract a unique mix of smaller local business leaders and advocates alongside leading multistate operators and thought leaders from around the country for two educational days in Grand Rapids. The event will take a
Hall of Flowers, Santa Rosa, California
Date: September 27-28, 2024
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Hall of Flowers also hits Santa Rosa in September, where essential B2B connections are available for attending entrepreneurs. Of all the cannabis conventions 2024, Hall of Flowers is great for checking out high-quality brands, accessing impactful networking, and consuming onsite with your peers.
Lucky Leaf Expo, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: September 27-28, 2024
Location: Albuquerque Convention Center
New Mexico’s Lucky Leaf Expo brings professionals and enthusiasts together to experience cutting-edge technology demonstrations, informative discussions, and panel discussions led by industry experts.
Grow Up, Edmonton, Alberta
Date: September 29 through October 1, 2024
Location: Edmonton Convention Centre
Grow Up will also hit Alberta, Canada: a choice opportunity for Canada’s largest collection of growers, retailers, and brands to gather and exchange ideas and information.
October
NECANN, Connecticut
Date: October 4-5, 2024
Location: XL Center
The popular New England convention series lands in Hartford, Connecticut in October to serve as the state’s must-attend B2B event for 2024. The first-annual event will bring local companies, entrepreneurs, investors, job seekers, and advocates together for education and networking opportunities across two full days.
NECANN, New York
Date: October 25-25, 2024
Location: NYS Fairgrounds — Center of Progress Building
NECANN will be moving to a larger event center in Syracuse for this year’s New York Cannabis and Hemp Convention. With the success of 2023’s Albaby event, NECANN organizers needed to find more space to host the state’s growing number of cannabis professionals for two days of educational sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities.
December
MJBizCon, Las Vegas
Date: December 3-6 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
As one of the most well-known cannabis events in the world, this year’s MJBizCon returns to Las Vegas with new speakers, educational resources, and more opportunities to network. The expo has four pavilions for convenient navigation: cultivation products and services, processing, packaging and lab services, retail and dispensary, and business services.