There’s no doubt that North America’s cannabis industry is showing major signs of promising growth in 2024. As public support for cannabis legalization hit an all-time high in 2023, we’re starting to see more states than ever start to legalize both recreational and medical cannabis. While more legalization means more growth for the US cannabis industry, north of the border, the Canadian cannabis market is expected to see much of the same. According to projections by Statista, the Canadian cannabis market is set to reach a whopping $4.7 billion USD by the end of 2024.
Although growth is undoubtedly great for any industry, it often comes with challenges and growing pains. The cannabis industry is unique in the way that business owners, investors, and decision-makers who are involved are all working towards a common goal – To de-stigmatize cannabis and continue to grow the industry.
Considering the rapid growth of the cannabis industry, it’s no surprise that cannabis conferences and events have been popping up all across North America. Attending these events can be an excellent way to network with others within the industry, all while keeping up-to-date with emerging trends. If you’re looking for North American cannabis conferences and events for 2024, keep reading to explore what’s happening this year!
MJBizCon
Whether you’re a newbie or an “OG”, MJBizCon has something for everybody. Known as the largest cannabis conference and expo, it’s a place for people within the industry to share their passion for the plant, their mutual experiences, and to grow as a community. From pre-show forums to evening receptions and events, immerse yourself in the world of cannabis at MJBizCon. Check out our highlights from MJBizCon 2023!
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV
Dates: December 3 - 6, 2024
Price: 2024 tickets are not yet available. Stay up-to-date on event details and ticket releases here.
CannaCon
CannaCon’s mission is to provide a global B2B venue for cannabis businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and community partners to showcase products, people innovations, and technology. These events were created to build and strengthen lifelong partnerships within the growing cannabis industry. At CannaCon, you can network with like-minded cannabis entrepreneurs and learn anything from extraction technology to branding, and everything in between.
This year, CannaCon will be in five cities across the US:
Oklahoma City, OK
Location: OKC Convention Center in Oklahoma City, OK
Dates: April 5 - 6, 2024
Price: $25 for a one-day pass and $40 for a two-day pass. Tickets are available here.
Albuquerque, NM
Location: Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, NM
Dates: May 17 - 18, 2024
Price: $25 for a one-day pass and $40 for a two-day pass. Tickets are available here.
Rochester, NY
Location: Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, NY
Dates: June 20 - 21, 2024
Price: $100 for a one-day pass and $150 for a two-day pass. Tickets are available here.
St. Paul, MN
Location: Saint Paul River Center in St. Paul, MN
Dates: August 16 - 17, 2024
Price: $25 for a one-day pass and $40 for a two-day pass. Tickets are available here.
Cleveland, OH
Location: Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH
Dates: October 3 - 4, 2024
Price: $25 for a one-day pass and $40 for a two-day pass. Tickets are available here.
CWCBExpo
The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition, or CWCBExpo, is a B2B trade show event leader in the industry. The goal of CWCBExpo is to help cannabis businesses develop their brand, increase efficiencies, and find potential investments. On top of their general two-day exhibit, they offer additional seminars and networking events, such as a networking mixer, a women in cannabis luncheon, and an industry yacht party.
Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center, Hall 1C in New York, NY
Dates: June 5 - 6, 2024
Price: Prices range from $100 up to $700 to attend depending on how early you purchase your ticket and how many add-on events you’d like to attend. Details can be found here.
Lucky Leaf Expo
At Lucky Leaf Expo, you can expect to learn, network, and explore all things cannabis. With a pre-show crash course, speakers, exhibitors, a canna museum, and an after-party, Lucky Leaf Expo goes out of its way to create high-value experiences for attendees. In addition to all that you get from attending the expo, Lucky Leaf offers supplemental educational resources through their website and social media channels, so you’ll always have the opportunity to continue learning from them!
This year, Lucky Leaf Expo will be in two US cities:
Minneapolis, MN
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN
Dates: April 26 - 27, 2024
Price: Starts at $35 for early bird tickets. Prices vary depending on add-ons. Tickets are available here.
Albuquerque, NM
Location: Albuquerque Convention Center, Hall 2 of East Building in Albuquerque, NM
Dates: April 26 - 27, 2024
Price: Starts at $35 for early bird tickets. Prices vary depending on add-ons. Tickets are available here.
New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention
The 2024 New York Cannabis and Hemp Convention hosted by NECANN is known as THE top pick for cannabis events to attend in New York. NECANN has been hosting cannabis conventions across the USA since 2014. Instead of only focusing on what the cannabis industry can offer us, NECANN adopts a collaborative approach by engaging with local industries and communities for its conventions.
Location: NYS Fairgrounds (Center of Progress Building) in Syracuse, NY
Dates: October 25 - 26, 2024
Price: 2024 convention tickets have not yet been released. Stay up to date on ticket releases and prices here.
Lift
Launched in 2015, Lift is a strategic and advocacy-centric conference aimed at business and community leadership to give those in the cannabis industry a place to get together and learn. Lift events showcase leading-edge content and premiere exhibitors for an audience of retailers, budtenders, producers, growers, investors, and decision-makers in the cannabis industry.
This year, Lift is hosting three events across North America:
Vancouver, BC
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building in Vancouver, BC
Dates: January 11 - 13, 2024
San Francisco, CA
Location: TBA in San Francisco, CA
Dates: February 23 - 24, 2024
Price: TBA; additional event details can be found here.
Toronto, ON
Location: TBA in Toronto, ON
Dates: June 2024 — exact dates TBA
Price: TBA; additional event details can be found here.
Hall of Flowers
Founded in 2018, Hall of Flowers is a cannabis trade show that offers essential B2B connections in the industry. Entrepreneurs within the cannabis space get to see high-quality brands, experience B2B networking, and consume on-site in a comfortable and professional setting. Hall of Flowers aims to facilitate sales, create strong business partnerships, and provide industry insights.
This year, Hall of Flowers is hosting three events in North America:
Ventura, CA
Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA
Dates: March 13 - 14, 2024
Price: Tickets have not yet been released. To get event and ticket updates, click here.
Toronto, ON
Location: TBA in Toronto, ON
Dates: June 4 - 5, 2024
Price: Tickets have not yet been released. To get event and ticket updates, click here.
Santa Rosa, CA
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA
Dates: September 27 - 28, 2024
Price: Tickets have not yet been released. To get event and ticket updates, click here.
Don’t Miss These 2024 North American Cannabis Events
We live in new, unprecedented times for the cannabis industry with the widest spread of cannabis legalization across the continent that we’ve ever seen. The US and Canada are expected to generate a combined total of $44.55 billion USD in cannabis revenue by the end of 2024, which shows the immense potential and profitability of the industry. The cannabis space is constantly changing — it’s more important than ever to keep up with trends while creating a network of cannabis professionals that you can count on. Check out some of these cannabis conferences and events in 2024 to elevate your business!
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