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MJBizCon Investment & Liquidity Summit

MJBizCon Investment & Liquidity Summit

NEW IN 2026! Where Cannabis Capital, M&A, and Liquidity Deals Get Done

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

MJBizCon’s Investment and Liquidity Summit, in partnership with Poseidon, IgniteIt, and The Talman Group, brings together professional investors, cannabis CEOs, founders, and deal architects to navigate M&A, valuation, exits, and the consolidation reshaping the industry. Built for serious operators and investors pursuing acquisitions, liquidity, or capital deployment, the Summit delivers expert panels, real cannabis M&A case studies, and The VC & CEO Mixer where introductions quickly turn into opportunities. This is where cannabis capital meets the market, and where the deals that define the next cycle begin.

PLUS — all Investment & Liquidity Summit attendees receive an exclusive invitation to The VC & CEO Mixer, hosted by Poseidon.

Registration for The Summit is now available. Please fill out the inquiry form to qualify and get registered.

The Investment & Liquidity Summit Schedule

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Tue Dec 01•3:00 PM – 3:20 PM•The Industrial Event Space - Las Vegas

Badge Pickup & Networking

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Tue Dec 01•3:20 PM – 3:30 PM•The Industrial Event Space - Las Vegas

Chairman’s Welcome & Opening Remarks

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Tue Dec 01•3:30 PM – 4:10 PM•The Industrial Event Space - Las Vegas

Cannabis Exits & Liquidity: Case Studies

What can we learn from some of the most recent M&A transactions in

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What can we learn from some of the most recent M&A transactions in the cannabis industry? Valuation, structure, scale, and synergies often dominate the headlines, but what can the founders, CEOs, and deal architects behind several of the most strategic transactions of the past year teach us about preparing for and executing an exit in cannabis?

What can we learn from some of the most recent M&A transactions in the cannabis industry? Valuation, structure, scale, and synergies often dominate the headlines, but what can the founders, CEOs, and deal architects behind several of the most strategic transactions of the past year teach us about preparing for and executing an exit in cannabis?

What can we learn from some of the most recent M&A transactions in the cannabis industry? Valuation, structure, scale, and synergies often dominate the headlines, but what can the founders, CEOs, and deal architects behind several of the most strategic transactions of the past year teach us about preparing for and executing an exit in cannabis?

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Morgan Paxhia
Jesse Redmond
Draper Bender
John Mazarakis
Sam Brill
Morgan Paxhia
Morgan PaxhiaManaging Director, Poseidon Investment Management, LLC
Jesse Redmond
Jesse RedmondChief Strategy Officer & Investor Relations Officer, Water Tower Research
Draper Bender
Draper BenderPresident, Grön Edibles
John Mazarakis
John MazarakisCo-Executive Chairman and CEO, Vireo Growth Inc.
Sam Brill
Sam BrillCEO, Ascend Wellness Holdings
Morgan Paxhia
Morgan PaxhiaManaging Director, Poseidon Investment Management, LLC
Jesse Redmond
Jesse RedmondChief Strategy Officer & Investor Relations Officer, Water Tower Research
Draper Bender
Draper BenderPresident, Grön Edibles
John Mazarakis
John MazarakisCo-Executive Chairman and CEO, Vireo Growth Inc.
Sam Brill
Sam BrillCEO, Ascend Wellness Holdings
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Tue Dec 01•4:15 PM – 4:25 PM•The Industrial Event Space - Las Vegas

International State of the Union

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Tue Dec 01•4:30 PM – 5:15 PM•The Industrial Event Space - Las Vegas

State of the Industry — Rescheduling

Cannabis rescheduling is reshaping the entire industry, and this sessi

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Cannabis rescheduling is reshaping the entire industry, and this session breaks down exactly what it means for operators and investors. Our expert panel will unpack the real implications for cannabis taxation, banking and capital formation, separating what federal cannabis reform actually solves from what it doesn’t. You’ll gain the insights cannabis operators and investors need to navigate a rapidly changing federal landscape and act with confidence.

Cannabis rescheduling is reshaping the entire industry, and this session breaks down exactly what it means for operators and investors. Our expert panel will unpack the real implications for cannabis taxation, banking and capital formation, separating what federal cannabis reform actually solves from what it doesn’t. You’ll gain the insights cannabis operators and investors need to navigate a rapidly changing federal landscape and act with confid

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Cannabis rescheduling is reshaping the entire industry, and this session breaks down exactly what it means for operators and investors. Our expert panel will unpack the real implications for cannabis taxation, banking and capital formation, separating what federal cannabis reform actually solves from what it doesn’t. You’ll gain the insights cannabis operators and investors need to navigate a rapidly changing federal landscape and act with confidence.

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Tue Dec 01•5:30 PM – 7:30 PM•The Industrial Event Space - Las Vegas

The VC & CEO Mixer, hosted by Poseidon

The VC & CEO Mixer is an invite only, no +1s, casual networking ev

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The VC & CEO Mixer is an invite only, no +1s, casual networking event for cannabis investors, CEOs, founders, licensed operators, brands, and industry leaders. The Mixer is intentionally curated to foster genuine connections among decision makers in the cannabis industry. It is designed to bring the right people into the room for high quality conversations around capital, growth, strategy, regulation, partnerships, exits, and what is actually happening in the market.

The VC & CEO Mixer is an invite only, no +1s, casual networking event for cannabis investors, CEOs, founders, licensed operators, brands, and industry leaders. The Mixer is intentionally curated to foster genuine connections among decision makers in the cannabis industry. It is designed to bring the right people into the room for high quality conversations around capital, growth, strategy, regulation, partnerships, exits, and what is actually

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The VC & CEO Mixer is an invite only, no +1s, casual networking event for cannabis investors, CEOs, founders, licensed operators, brands, and industry leaders. The Mixer is intentionally curated to foster genuine connections among decision makers in the cannabis industry. It is designed to bring the right people into the room for high quality conversations around capital, growth, strategy, regulation, partnerships, exits, and what is actually happening in the market.

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Thank You to the Investment & Liquidity Summit Sponsors

Headline Sponsor

FundCanna

Supporting Sponsor

Melt to Make

Supporting Sponsor

Verdant Strategies

Supporting Sponsor

Genesis360

Supporting Sponsor

Green Life Business Group

Supporting Sponsor

Alianza Team

FAQs

When?
The Investment & Liquidity Summit will take place Tuesday, December 1 from 3:00pm-5:30pm, followed by The VC & CEO Mixer from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Where?
The event will take place at The Industrial in Las Vegas – 2330 Industrial Road.

Can I attend The VC & CEO Mixer?
Yes! All Investment & Liquidity Summit attendees are invited to attend The VC & CEO Mixer. Unfortunately, +1s are not allowed.

Is there a fee to attend?
Yes, pricing for The Summit ranges from $725 to $1,025 and includes your pass to MJBizCon.

Who should attend?

The MJBizCon Investment & Liquidity Summit is built for the people making the biggest moves in cannabis capital:

  • Professional investors
  • CEOs
  • Founders
  • Deal architects

How do I register?
Registration is now available! Please fill out the inquiry form to qualify and get registered. The Investment & Liquidity Summit is only available as an add-on when purchased with a MJBizCon ticket.

 

Interested in sponsoring the Investment & Liquidity Summit?

Put your brand in front of the investors, operators, and decision-makers shaping the future of cannabis. As a sponsor, you’ll gain premium visibility, make high-value connections, and position your company at the center of the industry’s most important conversations.