Updated 12/2/24
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
Babes in the Bay at MJ
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on December 3-6
Location: Virgin Hotel Las Vegas
Fees: Prices Vary
What to Expect: Equal parts networking opportunity, coworking space, and content creation haven, this multi-day event brings you everything you need to succeed at MJBizCon this year.
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.
Surfside Goes Wyld: Happy Hour at MJBizCon ’24
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Shared with invite
Fees: Invite only
What to Expect: Unwind from the first day of MJBizCon or get ready for a night of cannabis event-hopping with this laid-back cannabis networking event and happy hour.
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.
Smoke and Magic
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Nine Twenty
Fees: Free with RSVP
What to Expect: Enjoy a truly Vegas-style networking event at this party featuring live glass-blowing, special events, product samples, and networking opportunities galore.
The 7th Hour: A Magic Night of Networking in Las Vegas
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Exclusive rooftop; address shared upon registration
Fees: $75
What to Expect: Come for the cannabis networking opportunity and stay for the cannabis mocktails, appetizers, arcade games, magic, celebrity DJ, and more.
OMNIA Official MJBizCon Afterparty
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Location: OMNIA Nightclub
Fees: Free with MJBizCon Ticket
What to Expect: This official MJBizCon afterparty is sure to be exciting. Hosted by the Tao Group in a world-class nightclub, you can expect great music and a fun opportunity to connect with others in the industry.
MJBizCon Mixers on Wednesday, December 4
Run The Strip with Surfside
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Location: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Fees: Free with RSVP
What to Expect: Want a warmup for walking the showroom floor? This informal run/walk/stroll along the Las Vegas Strip will give you an opportunity to start the day off right and do some pre-show networking with other cannabis industry pros.
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.
Surfside Presents: Ladies Happy Hour
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Address provided with registration
Fees: Free
What to Expect: Connect with other women in the cannabis industry at this happy hour event. You can expect networking opportunities, drinks, and snacks at this fun mixer.
WEIC Happy Hour
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas
Fees: Free with RSVP
What to Expect: Another event tailored to women who work in the cannabis industry, this informal event features networking opportunities, cocktails, and raffles.
Surfside & Seed Present: Weds. Night Happy Hour at MJBizCon ’24
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Cosmopolitan
Fees: Free
What to Expect: Stop in at this informal cocktail mixer for an evening of cannabis industry networking.
Swing & Sip
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Atomic Golf
Fees: RSVP only
What to Expect: Enjoy an evening of high-tech golf, fun cocktails, delicious appetizers, and cannabis industry networking at this event.
Exclusive Evening at Eight Lounge
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Eight Lounge
Fees: Free with RSVP
What to Expect: This mixer brings sophistication and networking together. Enjoy cocktails and top-shelf cigars with other cannabis industry pros at one of Las Vegas’s premier cigar lounges.
The C-CELL All-In-One Party
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Planet 13
Fees: VIP tickets starting at $999
What to Expect: Stop by the legendary Las Vegas dispensary and consumption lounge for a night of networking, food, and great cannabis products.
3rd Annual HAAPI HOUR
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
Fees: Free with RSVP
What to Expect: This networking event is dedicated to AAPI folks and allies working in the cannabis industry. Enjoy good food, good drinks, and good company at this mixer.
Blaze of Glory Cannabis Brand Showcase
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Location: Location provided with RSVP
Fees: Starting at $50
What to Expect: Connect with other cannabis industry professionals while enjoying an open bar, and open kitchen, live music, product samples, and more.
Motor City Meets Sin City MCP MJBizCon Afterparty
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 2: a.m.
Location: Terrace Afterhours Nightclub
Fees: Starting at $29
What to Expect: Get together with cannabis movers and shakers from all over the country at this unique mixer.
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.
Litty in Sin City
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Location: Serene Vegas Boutique Hotel
Fees: Starting at $40
What to Expect: Join industry leaders for a smoke sesh and networking opportunity at this fun event.
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!
