MJBiz Conference Show Overview

​Pre-Show Certifications

Get more out of MJBizCon before the show even begins. Held on December 1 during MJBizCon, select a Certification to get specialized training designed for cannabis industry professionals across retail, finance, product development, compliance, and operations. Led by experienced industry experts, these in-depth courses provide practical knowledge, regulatory insights, and proven strategies you can apply immediately in your business.

Expo Hall

The heart of MJBizCon. Meet 800+ exhibitors, experience the latest tech, and explore solutions across every vertical of the supply chain — all mapped into five easy-to-navigate neighborhoods.

• Cultivation

• Processing + Packaging

• Retail + Brand

• Business Services

• Culture+

Learn more about the Expo — and view the 2026 exhibitor list and floorplan!

Accessible with any MJBizCon ticket type.

Pavilions, Lounges & Special Features

Make connections, grab a moment to breathe, or meet that next strategic partner.

• The Hub – State Takeovers, community meetups, and nonstop education
• The Grow Hub – Cultivation content and curated meetups with leading brand builders
• Culture+ – Where counterculture meets business
• The Brand Pavilion – Spark new opportunities with top brands and leading companies
• Beverage Pavilion – Meet the people shaping the future of cannabis and hemp beverages
• Indigenous Cannabis Village – Network with Tribal leaders and businesses
• Manufacturing & Distribution Lounge – Designed to connect best-in-class manufacturers, vetted distributors, and retailers across dozens of state markets
• The Global Exchange – Build your business beyond borders with relevant insights and info on global markets
• Impact Row – A platform for justice-impacted entrepreneurs, legacy operators, and resources for how to build your business from the ground up
• Innovation Stage – Home of the all-new Innovation Track and a cornerstone of the MJBizCon Innovation Program
• The Patio – Fresh air, food trucks, good energy

Accessible with any MJBizCon ticket type.

Conference Tracks, Keynote, and Sessions

The 2026 Conference program features focused tracks across Cultivation Operations, Retail & Marketing, Policy, Regulations & Compliance, Drug Development & Clinical Research, and Innovations — covering the most important areas shaping the future of cannabis. Full Tracks here:

• Keynote and General Sessions
• Cultivation Business Solutions
• Retail Marketing & Operational Strategies
• Legislative & Legal Intelligence
• Pharmaceutical & Clinical Research
• Industry Innovation Insights

Accessible with a ‘Conference + Expo’ ticket or a ‘Full Access’ ticket.

Networking, After Hours & Community Moments

We know business gets done on the floor and after hours. MJBizCon creates space for every kind of connection.

• First Timers Open House – New to the show? This one’s for you.

• State Takeovers & Community Meetups – Meet the market leaders shaping the future of the industry and cultivating community.

• Empowering Women in Cannabis – Celebrating and supporting women-led leadership

• Achieving Equity in Cannabis – Centering equity, inclusion, and actionable change

• Happy Hours – end the day on a high note and grab a drink and network on your way out the show floor.

• Networking Events

• After Parties & Events