State Takeovers at MJBizCon
Grow your connections beyond state (and country) lines at MJBizCon!
At MJBizCon, The Hub and The Grow Hub are your go-to destinations for networking and discovery. Check out our State (and Country) Takeovers — dynamic, hour-long sessions on the Expo Floor where regions showcase their cannabis markets, legislation, and opportunities. Whether you’re interested in state-level policies, international cannabis developments, or connecting through curated meetups, these sessions give you direct access to industry leaders, advocates, and business owners shaping the future.
With over 20,000 cannabis professionals in attendance, this is the place to engage in meaningful conversations, explore new markets, and build partnerships that can fuel your business growth locally and globally. All sessions are free with any MJBizCon ticket — don’t miss your chance to expand your network, share expertise, and stay ahead in the cannabis industry.
Wednesday, December 3
10:00am-11:00am
FundCanna — More info coming soon!
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Hemp/Beverage Meetup – More info coming soon!
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
11:00am-12:00pm
Florida — Host: Roz McCarthy
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
New Jersey — Host: New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association (NJCTA)
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
12:00pm-1:00pm
Texas — Host: Grow House Media
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Arizona — Host: Coming soon!
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
1:00pm-2:00pm
In the Black Meetup — Host: Cannabis Noire, Sheena Robertson
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
International Meetup — Host: ICBC
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
2:00pm-3:00pm
Jews in Weed Meetup — Host: Jordan Isenstadt
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Regulatory Roundup — Host: American Trade Association of Cannabis and Hemp (ATTACH)
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
3:00pm-4:00pm
LGBTQ+ Meetup — Host: Lisa Snyder & Rich Magaña (Tokeativity & Queer in Cannabis)
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Happy Hour — Host: Hawthorne
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
4:00pm-5:00pm
Georgia — Host: Matthew Shirah, Scofflaw Beverage Co.
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
Thursday, December 4
10:00am-11:00am
New York — Host: Peter Su
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
11:00am-12:00pm
Massachusetts — Host: Rich Magaña, Queer in Cannabis
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Michigan — Host: Harry Barash, MiCannaPros
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
12:00pm-1:00pm
California — Host: Ian Rassman
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
MJBowl — Award Ceremony
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
1:00pm-2:00pm
FundCanna — More info coming soon!
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Budist — Q&A
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
2:00pm-3:00pm
Meetup — Host: Blunt Brunch
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Ohio — Host: Cassie Tomaselli
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
3:00pm-4:00pm
AAPI Meetup — Host: Asian Cannabis Roundtable & Angela Cheng
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
What’s Next in Cannabis in France — Host: Augur Associates
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
4:00pm-5:00pm
Assocations Meetup — Host: MCBA
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
Friday, December 5
10:00am-11:00am
Illinois — Host: Seed Talent
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
11:00am-12:00am
Colorado — Host: Ricardo Baca
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Homegrow Meetup — Host: Coming soon!
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
12:00pm-1:00pm
Latinas in Cannabis Meetup — Host: Susie Plascencia
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Ganjier Graduation
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
1:00pm-2:00pm
Nevada — Host: Coming soon!
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
2:00pm-3:00pm
FundCanna — More info coming soon!
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Discover What Else is In Store
Take part in top-shelf networking events that connect you with industry leaders, spark engaging discussions, and cultivate valuable partnerships within the vibrant cannabis community!
Join our Pre-Show Forums to engage with industry experts, explore cutting-edge insights, and shape the future of the cannabis sector before the main event kicks off!
Attend thought-provoking Sessions that reveal the latest cannabis and technology trends, offering fresh insights that could reshape your approach to the industry.
Voices From Our Community
The MJBizCon State Takeovers are a very informative and engaging way to learn about each state and their path to cannabis freedoms. These opportunities give each state a huge and powerful platform to focus on their individual state in their own way. By offering this experience, MJBizCon allows attendees to learn about the politics and economics, as well as the health and wellness of this now national movement. Empower yourself by attending a State Takeover. Let’s learn and grow together.
As the host of the Texas State Takeover at MJBizCon, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible power these state takeovers bring to the cannabis industry. Last year was our first time bringing Texas to the national stage in this way, and I was blown away by the excitement and curiosity from both Texans and out-of-state guests.
People traveled from Oklahoma, Oregon, Louisiana, and beyond just to see what Texas is building in cannabis and hemp, an industry that now surpasses $8 billion in revenue. This year, with the top Texas cannabis attorney Chelsea Spencer joining us for a rapid-fire Q&A, we expect an even larger crowd. These takeovers truly provide a unique space for operators across states to connect, learn, and discover what’s happening in Texas—one of the fastest-growing markets in the nation.
It’s all about creating opportunities, building relationships, and sparking ideas, all in one place at the biggest cannabis business event in the country. I’m honored to be part of it as The Hemp Housewife and excited to keep elevating the conversation!