The Official MJBizCon Blog
Welcome to The MJBizCon Blog, your go-to source for everything related to MJBizConference. From exclusive conference updates to cultural trends to spotlights on the innovators shaping the future of cannabis, we cover it all. Whether you’re a CEO, cultivator, retailer, or industry disruptor, this is where insider knowledge meets cannabis culture.
Built by the cannabis industry, for the industry: The origin of MJBizCon
From 402 attendees in Denver to 31,000-plus in Vegas: the story of how MJBizCon built the room that shaped the cannabis industry.
The 2026 MJBizCon Agenda Is Live: What You Need to Know
The agenda for the world's largest cannabis trade show is here, and it's built around one idea: Conference Sessions that move your business forward. MJBizCon returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center from December 1–4, 2026, with Pre-Show Certifications kicking off...
Remembering Mike Martin and the Legacy He Leaves Behind
A few weeks have passed since the cannabis industry lost Mike Martin, VP of Commercial at LuvBuds, but the impact he had on the people around him continues to be felt. At MJBizCon, we have the privilege of working with thousands of professionals across the cannabis...
How Harrison Radie Uses Exhibitor Feedback to Shape MJBizCon
As the leader overseeing the trade show floor between exhibitor sales and sponsorship, Radie is building the next show during the current one.
A Decade of Advocacy: The Evolution of NCIA’s Cannabis Industry Lobby Days
For more than a decade, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has brought cannabis business leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, and policymakers together in Washington, D.C. for one of the industry’s most important annual advocacy efforts: Cannabis Industry...
Boom to Bust: What’s Threatening the Cannabis Industry?
Once hailed as a bull market with significant opportunity for growth, the maturing cannabis industry is now facing challenges to those initial assumptions – and many operators' business models. Crying foul over regulatory burdens, oversupply issues and unrealized...
How Chris Olson Turns MJBizCon Into the Gold Standard of Cannabis Conferences
As the mastermind behind MJBizCon’s programming, Olson ensures every session, speaker and topic reflects the pulse of the cannabis industry.
MJBizCon 2026 Registration is Now Open!
MJBizCon Week Begins in Las Vegas December 1, 2026. April 9, 2026—Registration is now open for MJBizCon. The premier B2B cannabis industry event will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, December 1-4, 2026. Early Bird pricing is open and the lowest rates of...
Speaking at MJBizCon: Your Guide to Getting Selected
MJBizCon is the leading B2B cannabis industry event in the world. Speaking at the conference positions you as a thought leader, elevates your professional credibility, and opens doors to new partnerships and business opportunities. With hundreds of high-quality...
How Top Cannabis Professionals Close Deals and Build Relationships at MJBizCon
Corey Keller wasn’t planning to expand his Colorado-based Bonanza Cannabis Company to Nevada until he attended MJBizCon in 2022. There, he encountered a flyer advertising a property for sale and realized opening a facility in Nevada would give him an advantage over...