Updated July 30, 2024
Cannabis conferences are a great way to network with others in the industry, connect with consumers, and potentially do some traveling. Whether you are looking for a cannabis conference close to home or want an excuse to visit a must-see destination, NisonCo has compiled a list of cannabis, CBD and hemp conferences sorted by location to make planning a breeze.
Mark your calendars and bookmark this blog, as we’ll keep it fresh throughout 2024. For a list of all cannabis conferences sorted by date, check out the annual NisonCo blog on 2024 cannabis events.
Cannabis and Hemp Conferences in the United States
The United States is home to the largest cannabis industry in the world, so it’s no surprise that most of the conferences on our list take place in the country. From the Northeast to the West Coast, there are cannabis conferences happening all over the United States throughout 2024.
Arizona Cannabis Conferences
- 8/8/24 – 8/9/24 — Imperious Cannabis Business Expo, Phoenix
California Cannabis Conferences
- 2/22/24 — NCIA California Stakeholder Summit, Sacramento
- 3/13/24 — Hall of Flowers (Southern California), Ventura
- 4/1/24 – 4/3/24 — The Emerald Conference, San Diego
- 8/17/24 – 8/18/24 — The Emerald Cup, Oakland
- 9/27/24 — Hall of Flowers (Northern California), Santa Rosa
Colorado Cannabis Conferences
- 4/4/24 — NCIA Colorado Stakeholder Summit, Denver
- 4/11/24 – 4/13/24 — NoCo Hemp Expo, Estes
- 8/12/24 – 8/14/24 — AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference, Aurora and virtually
Connecticut Cannabis Conferences
- 10/4/24 — NECANN’s Connecticut Cannabis & Hemp Convention, Hartford
Florida Cannabis Conferences
- 3/14/24 – 3/16/24 — Alternative Products Expo (Miami), Miami
- 4/16/24 — Benzinga Capital Conference, Hollywood
Georgia Cannabis Conferences
- 8/10/24 – 8/12/24 — Alternative Products Expo, Atlanta
Illinois Cannabis Conferences
- 5/31/24 — NECANN (Chicago), Chicago
- 6/4/24 – 6/6/24 — CHAMPS Chicago, Chicago
- 8/5/24 – 8/10/24 — Annual National AMVETS Convention, Springfield
Maryland Cannabis Conferences
- 4/2/24 — NCIA Maryland Stakeholder Summit, Baltimore
- 5/4/24 – 5/5/24 — NECANN (Baltimore), Baltimore
Massachusetts Cannabis Conferences
- 3/22/24 — NECANN (Boston), Boston
- 4/21/24 — The Cannabis Summit, Boston
- 6/5/24 — The Flower Expo, Greenfield
Michigan Cannabis Conferences
- 4/30/24 — Innovation CannaTech, Bloomfield Hills
- 5/1/24 – 5/2/24 — Midwest CannaTech, Mount Pleasant
- 8/7/24 – 8/8/24 — The Flower Expo, Allegan
Minnesota Cannabis Conferences
- 4/26/24 — Lucky Leaf (Minnesota), Minneapolis
- 6/3/24 – 6/8/24 — ACNA & AHNA Conference, Rochester
- 8/16/24 — CannaCon (Midwest), St. Paul
Missouri Cannabis Conferences
- 3/28/24 — NCIA Missouri Stakeholder Summit, St. Louis
- 5/7/24 — Cannabis Science Conference, Kansas City
- 11/5/24 – 11/7/24 — MJ Unpacked, St. Louis
Nevada Cannabis Conferences
- 7/23/24 – 7/26/24 — CHAMPS Las Vegas, Las Vegas
- 8/20/24 — Cannabis Business Times Conference, Las Vegas
- 12/3/24 – 12/6/24 — MJBizCon 2024, Las Vegas
New Jersey Cannabis Conferences
- 4/9/24 – 4/11/24 — MJ Unpacked, Atlantic City
- 5/7/24 – 5/9/24 — CHAMPS Atlantic City, Atlantic City
- 9/3/24 — NECANN (Atlantic City), Atlantic City
- 10/18/24 – 10/19/24 — Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference, Newark
- 9/13/2024 – 9/15/2024 — 420 Expo, Edison
New Mexico Cannabis Conferences
- 5/17/24 — CannaCon (West), Albuquerque
- 9/27/24 – 9/28/24 — Lucky Leaf Expo Albuquerque, Albuquerque
New York Cannabis Conferences
- 4/20/24 — MARYFEST, Brooklyn
- 5/23/24 — CG Annual Global Cannabis Conference, New York
- 6/5/24 — CWCBExpo, New York
- 6/20/24 – 6/21/24 — CannaCon Northeast, Rochester
- 10/25/24 — NECANN (Syracuse), Syracuse
- 11/12/2024 — Business of Cannabis: New York, New York
Ohio Cannabis Conferences
- 10/3/24 – 10/4/24 — CannaCon Midwest (Ohio), Cleveland
- 10/4/24 – 10/5/24 — Crain’s Cleveland Business Cannabis Summit, Cleveland
Oklahoma Cannabis Conferences
- 4/5/24 — CannaCon (South), Oklahoma City
Texas Cannabis Conferences
- 6/20/24 — Alternative Products Expo (Houston), Houston
Vermont Cannabis Conferences
- 6/14/24 — NECANN’s Vermont Hemp & Cannabis Convention, Burlington
Washington, D.C. Cannabis Conferences
- 4/19/24 – 4/20/24 — National Cannabis Championship, Washington, D.C.
International Cannabis Conferences
As the global cannabis industry develops, more and more regions around the world are beginning to host cannabis events.
Africa Cannabis Conferences
South Africa Cannabis Conferences
- 3/22/24 – 3/24/24 — The Cannabis Expo, Cape Town
Asia Cannabis Conferences
Japan Cannabis Conferences
- 9/24/24 – 9/26/26 — 1st Tokyo International Hemp Conference, Tokyo
Thailand Cannabis Conferences
- 2/29/24 — Cannabis Business Asia-Pacific 2024, Bangkok
Australia Cannabis Conferences
Victoria Cannabis Conferences:
- 3/12/24 – 3/14/24 — ACannabis, Melbourne
Canada Cannabis Conferences
Alberta Cannabis Conferences:
- 9/29/24 – 10/1/24 — Grow Up Edmonton, Edmonton
Ontario Cannabis Conferences:
- 3/27/24 – 3/29/24 — Grow Up Conference and Expo, Toronto
- 7/19/24 – 7/21/24 — The Research Society on Marijuana 8th Annual Meeting, Toronto
Québec Cannabis Conferences:
- 9/18/24 – 9/19/24 — Montreal Cannabis Expo, Montreal
Europe Cannabis Conferences
England Cannabis Conferences
- 6/25/24 — Cannabis Europa, London
Germany Cannabis Conferences
- 4/15/24 — ICBC Berlin Global Investment Forum, Berlin
- 4/16/24 – 4/17/24 — International Cannabis Business Conference Germany, Berlin
- 6/6/24 — Cannabis Business Europe 2024, Frankfurt
Greece Cannabis Conferences
- 3/30/24 — Athens Cannabis Expo, Athens
Italy Cannabis Conferences
- 4/12/24 – 4/13/24 — IndicaSativa, Bologna
The Netherlands Cannabis Conferences
- 4/11/24 – 4/12/24 — The Cannabis Summit, The Hague
Portugal Cannabis Conferences
- 10/8/24 — World CBD Awards, Lisbon
Slovenia Cannabis Conferences
- 9/13/24 — ICBC Slovenia Science and Technology, Bled
Spain Cannabis Conferences
- 3/14/24 — International Cannabis Business Conference Barcelona, Barcelona
- 3/15/24 – 3/17/24 — Spannabis, Barcelona
Switzerland Cannabis Conferences
- 5/15/24 — CannaTrade, Zürich
South America Cannabis Conferences
Colombia Cannabis Conferences
- 5/18/24 — Alternative Products Expo (Medellín), Medellín
- 5/18/24 – 5/19/24 — BizCann Expo, Medellín
Virtual Cannabis Conferences
- 4/17/24 — Cannabis Sciences Virtual Event Series 2024, Virtual
- 4/17/24 – 4/18/24 — Teaching Cannabis Awareness & Prevention Virtual Conference, Virtual
Boost Your Cannabrand by Attending Cannabis Expos and Trade Shows
If you’re attending a cannabis event in 2024, you’re in for a treat. These conferences can be a great way to promote your business, but they can also be a little bit overwhelming, with so much to do, so much to see, and so many people to network with.
Check out NisonCo’s guide to attending cannabis conferences for some helpful tips and tricks, or reach out for help deciding which conference is the best fit for your company and how to approach PR and SEO leading up to the event.
Is your event missing from this list? Contact Marissa@NisonCo.com to be included in the next monthly update.
