Updated 11/18/24
It’s almost time for the cannabis industry’s biggest event of the year: MJBizCon 2024. Do you have your schedule ironed out yet?
As exciting as the conference is, the exhibition hall isn’t the best place to network. You’ll have more luck making genuine connections with others in the industry at smaller events, mixers, and afterparties throughout the week.
Without further ado, here is NisonCo’s annual list of MJBizCon afterparties, events, and mixers, updated for 2024. We’ll be refreshing this list until the conference, so bookmark this page and keep checking back.
MJBizCon Afterparties on Tuesday, December 3
The Vegas Classic
Time: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: The Las Vegas Country Club
Fees: $420
What to Expect: This one is for the golf lovers. The Vegas Classic provides cannabis industry pros with a day of golfing and networking, with the added bonus of complimentary drinks, gifts, and competitions all day long.
Blunt Brunch Presents A Night of Glitz and Glam
Time: 5:00–8:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Fees: $99
What to Expect: This year’s Blunt Brunch takes the form of a glamorous gala just for the women of the cannabis industry. Connect with other cannabis professionals, network with movers and shakers in the industry, and enjoy a fun and glitzy night out.
Digital Dreamland — MJBiz Official Kick-Off Party
Time: 6:30–10:00 p.m.
Location: Crash N Burn, 450 Fremont St, Las Vegas
Fees: $200
What to Expect: The afterparty for reMind and the official kickoff party for MJBizCon 2024 will be one to remember. There will be networking opportunities and exciting discussions about the cannabis industry’s technological future.
The Cherried Soiree
Time: 8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
Location: TBA
Fees: $80
What to Expect: This party, supporting the Crohn’s Charity Service Foundation, will be hosted at a private mansion near downtown Las Vegas. With the Blood Sweat and Tear Awards on the docket, plus entertainment, food, and a cash bar at a consumption-friendly venue, this event is sure to be exciting.
Buds & Bubbly
Time: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Elysian Penthouse
Fees: Free with RSVP
What to Expect: This fun event is sponsored by Black Buddha Cannabis and is dedicated to celebrating the activists and advocates who have made the cannabis industry what it is today.
MJBizCon Mixers on Wednesday, December 4
2nd Annual Golden Paddle Showdown
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: The rooftop of the Plaza Hotel, 1 N Main St, Las Vegas
Fees: $60 for teams, free for spectators
What to Expect: Get active (or just cheer on your fellow cannabis industry professionals) at a pickleball game that doubles as a networking opportunity.
The High Stakes Stage at Planet 13
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Planet 13
Fees: Free for general admission, $250 for VIP pass
What to Expect: This all-day event hosted by GLG and Beard Bros gathers leaders in the cannabis industry for a full day of panels, podcasts, and interviews.
Pioneering the Future of Hemp – An Exclusive Hemp Industry Meetup
Time: 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Fees: RSVP required
What to Expect: This RSVP-only event will provide hemp and cannabis industry professionals with an exclusive evening of networking and celebration.
Cannabis Royale
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Fees: Invitation only
What to Expect: This highly exclusive, invitation-only event will welcome some of the biggest names in cannabis for a James Bond-themed evening of games, appetizers, networking, and cannabis.
The Grasslands Party
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Fees: Invitation only
What to Expect: This event is part professional mixer and part Las Vegas party. At this invitation-only event, you can expect networking opportunities with fellow cannabis and psychedelic industry professionals, as well as plenty of opportunities to kick back and relax.
D.I.C.E Mixer
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Atomic Golf, 1850 South Main Street, Las Vegas
Fees: $50 Early Bird
What to Expect: Connect with other equity-minded cannabis professionals at this mixer. You can expect food, drinks, entertainment, and an environment ripe for making deals and moving the industry forward.
GCNC C-Suite Connector
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Fees: Invitation only
What to Expect: Hosted at an iconic indie movie theater, this event is just for business leaders in the cannabis industry. You can expect an evening of short cannabis-inspired films and powerful networking opportunities at this mixer.
MJBizCon Events on Thursday, December 5
The Emjays
Time: 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Location: Pearl Theater at The Palms Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Fees: Starting at $100
What to Expect: This awards show acknowledges the incredible work that non-plant-touching cannabis businesses do to uplift the industry.
The Emjays Afterparty
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Location: KAOS at The Palms Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Fees: Starting at $65
What to Expect: Keep the celebration going and do a bit of networking after the Emjays at the official afterparty.
Essential MJBizCon Tips for Conference Success
With more than 30,000 attendees, MJBizCon can be overwhelming — especially when you factor in all the afterparties and events you don’t want to miss.
We’ve participated in MJBizCon for several years and helped countless clients prepare for this and other conferences. Here are our top tips to help you make the most of MJBizCon 2024.
— Make a plan and sketch a schedule — but remember to be flexible. There’s so much to do and see at MJBizCon that planning your expo to the minute can be tempting. While you do need a plan, leave time for unscheduled moments, too — you never know when you’ll run into an old contact or get drawn into a fascinating conversation.
— Start networking before the conference begins. Don’t waste time tracking people down and scheduling meetings while on the conference floor. Instead, reach out to potential leads before the conference starts with NisonCo’s outbound lead generation services so that you can spend your time deepening business connections rather than trying to iron out logistics.
— Pace yourself! MJBizCon is one of the busiest weeks in the cannabis industry. It’s rich with opportunity, but to take advantage of those opportunities, you must be intentional about where you spend your energy. For help planning out your time in Las Vegas this December, consider working with a cannabis marketing and PR company like NisonCo — we have extensive experience with cannabis conferences and know how to help you create the best possible plan for your business goals.
If you want a more complete look at how to prepare for the conference, you can check out our annual guide to attending MJBizCon 2024.
Your Partner for Cannabis Conference Prep
NisonCo is here to help you maximize your attendance at MJBizCon 2024 and other cannabis events and psychedelic conferences. To learn more about how we can help you succeed in a big way, contact us today. We look forward to talking with you — and we look forward to seeing you at MJBizCon 2024!
