Cannabis Events, Trade Shows, Expos and Seminars
Looking for cannabis events in your local market? Apex Trading has you covered with dates, locations, highlights and links to some of the top cannabis industry trade shows out there.
You’ll find useful information about expos, seminar speakers, breakout sessions, events schedules, exhibitor pricing, after parties and more. What’s more, if you are going to be an attendee or exhibitor at any of these shows, feel free to drop by our booth when we’re exhibiting, or let us know your booth number and we’ll swing by to say hello, if we’re in town.
CannaCon Northeast (NY)
January
1/7/22-1/8/22
Javits Center 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
The 2022 CannCon Northeast event is happening in New York City at the Javits on January 7th and 8th. More than 125 exhibitors will be on display featuring everything from cannabis growing equipment and packaging to security and consulting. Seminars include topic such as Importance Of Energy In Grow House Design, Navigating The Complex Cannabis Supply Chain and Cannabis License Opportunities In New York And New Jersey to name just a few.
BIZCANN Expo
February
2/4/22-2/5/22
Brooklyn, Brooklyn Expo Center
The 2022 BizCann Expo goes down at the Brooklyn Expo Center in New York City on February 4th and 5th. This trade show and expo touts itself as “an elite business & networking event for everything cannabis” and promises to deliver legal, marketing, consulting, accounting, retail services and more for the cannabis industry.
Indo Expo
Denver
February
2/5/22-2/6/22
Colorado Convention Center
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of the cannabis industry or new to the space, the 2022 Denver Indo Expo has something for you. You’ll find two full days of trade show bliss featuring seminars, hundreds of vendors displaying everything from nutrients and lighting to packaging and hvac.
Cannadelic Miami
February
2/5/22-2/6/22
Miami Airport Convention Center
Billing itself as “The world’s first cannabis & psychedelics expo,” Canndelic Miami should be on your list, if you’re looking to expand your consciousness beyond THC. The 2-day conference is positioned to support both industry professionals and consumers alike. The hall boasts more than 150 exhibitors. Two session hall will feature more than 40 speakers and panels addressing standard topics such as Florida’s regulatory landscape all the way out to the fringes of modern day shamanism.
US Canna Expo
Oklahoma
February
2/23/22-2/24/22
Central Park Hall - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Billed as “Oklahoma’s Largest Cannabusiness Expo,” the US Canna Expo hits Tusla’s Central Park Hall on February 23rd and 24th. Here you’ll find seminars, a hall chock full of exhibitors and networking events. Learn about the latest changes to the Oklahoma’s cannabis-related legislation, growing techniques, best selling practices, production strategies and more.
Lucky Leaf Expo
Albuquerque
February
2/25/22-2/26/22
Albuquerque Convention Center
Sure to be the premier trade show event for the New Mexico cannabis market, the Lucky Leaf Expo happens at the Albuquerque Convention Center on February 25th and 26th. The two-day show boasts more than 100 exhibitors, 50 expert speakers and several panels. Plus, you’ll find loads of networking opportunities to mix and mingle with attendees and exhibitors at the after parties.
The Emerald Conference
February
2/27/22-3/1/22
Lowes Coronado Bay Resport
The Emerald Conference is billed as “the 7th annual interdisciplinary cannabis science event,” and happens in beautiful San Diego, California on February 27th through March 1st. This event is often viewed as a must-attend for decision makers in analytical testing, extraction science, R&D, cultivation science, formulations and pre-clinical research. You’ll find cutting-edge content presented across several intense sessions.
NeCann Boston
March
3/18/22-3/20/22
Hynes Convention Center
The New England Cannabis Convention or NeCann takes place at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on March 18th through the 20th. NeCann pulls in attendees and exhibitors from across New England with its large exhibition hall and networking opportunities. Many in the region view this event as the can’t-miss cannabis trade show for cannabis businesses, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and investors, cultivators and more.
Lucky Leaf Expo
Detroit
March
3/25/22-3/26/22
TFC Center
The Lucky Leaf Expo- Detroit promises to deliver an in-depth look at the cannabis industry in Michigan and the surrounding midwestern states. It all goes down at the TFC Center on March 25th and 26th. At this cannabis industry event, you’ll find an array of Michigan and midwest exhibitors and attendees at the show, along with networking opportunities,after parties and more.
CannaCon South
OKC
March
3/31/22-4/1/22
Oklahoma City Convention Center
CannaCon South takes place in Oklahoma City at the OKC Convention Center on March 31st and April 1st. This cannabis event is billed as “an interactive gathering of like-minded professionals uniting leading pioneers and entrepreneurs with investors and experts discussing the latest industry developments.” You’ll find an array of expert speakers and a hall packed with cannabis industry exhibitors.
Cannabusiness Industrial Marketplace MI Summit & Expo
April
4/20/22-4/21/22
Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino
Billed as “Michigan’s Largest Cannabis Expo,” this event and tradeshow takes place at the Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino in Mt Pleasant, MI. You’ll find a large exhibit hall loaded with cultivating and harvesting equipment, processing equipment, retail dispensary equipment, legal and business services and more. Plus, cannabis industry seminars, network opportunities and more..
NECANN
Tulsa OK
April
4/23/22-4/24/22
Central Park Hall
The Oklahoma Cannabis Convention hosted by NeCann takes place April 23rd and 24th at Tula’s Central Park Hall. The NeCann group has worked tirelessly to bring in the largest, most comprehensive group of cannabis industry professionals to this event. This show will see an array of cultivators, extractors and edibles manufacturers along with dispensary retailers and ancillary product producers.
MJ Unpacked
New York
May
5/18/22-5/20/22
New York Hilton Midtown
MJ Unpacked claims to be “the first cannabis event of its kind that places passionate cannabis retailers, THC CPG brands, and accredited investors at the center of it all, with unique opportunities to connect, collaborate and access capital.” We exhibited at the first MJ Unpacked event in Vegas back in October 2021 and though we don’t want to favor any event, we can say that this is really a game-changer for wholesale cannabis.
CWCBExpo
June
6/2/22-6/4/22
Javits Center
The CWCBExpo or Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition happens at the Javits Convention Center in New York City on June 2nd through the 4th. According to the folks at CWCBE, attendees will experience the potential of the fastest growing East Coast business sector through educational seminars, innovative product displays, and “elite” networking opportunities.
BIZCANN Expo
MA
June
6/10/22-6/11/22
MassMutual Center
The Massachusetts cannabis market is on fire and the BIZCANN Expo - MA taking place on June 10th and 11th might just be the industry event you want to attend. You’ll find an exhibition hall, seminars, networking opportunities and more in one of the most fertile wholesale cannabis markets in the country.
NECANN
Vermont
June
6/11/22-6/12/22
Champlain Valley Exposition
The Vermont Cannabis Convention is back in Burlington, Vermont and will be hosted by NECANN on June 11th and 12th at the Champlain Valley Expo. Retail sales are planned to commence in the Fall of 2022 and this event may be a great opportunity to network just prior. You’ll find an array of exhibitors and educational discussions sure to help the Vermont wholesale cannabis market as it kicks into gear.
Tri-State Cannabis Expo
June
6/14/22-6/15/22
Harrahs Resort Atlantic City
The 2022 Cannabis Industrial Marketplace New Jersey Tri-State Summit & Expo is certainly quite a mouthful, but it may be one of the best wholesale cannabis trade shows to attend, if you’re looking to make a hit in the Tri-State area. The event will be held at Harrahs Resort Atlantic City on June 14th and 15th.
NECANN
Illinois
June
6/17/22-6/18/22
Chicago Hilton
Billed as “the only convention focused exclusively on the Illinois market,” NECANN IL promises to be the trade show for those looking to be a participant in the Prairie State. This event will be held at the Chicago Hilton on June 17th and 18th You’re sure to find a host of exhibitors and networking opportunities.
CannaCon Midwest
Detroit
June
7/21/22-7/22/22
TCF Center
As the folks over at CannCon like to say, join the ranks moving the cannabis industry forward. The CannaCon Midwest - Detroit trade show and expo is the place to be to connect with everything from seeds to seed money. You’ll find cultivation supplies, the latest industry innovations, world class genetics and so much more. See it all at Detroit’s TCF Center on July 21st and 22nd.
2022 CannaTech Expo
Illinois
August
8/3/22-8/4/22
Schaumburg Event Center
Advertised as the “the largest Cannabis Business Expo in the Midwest,” this 40,000-square-foot event promises to feature the top cannabis industry suppliers along with the latest cultivation and processing technologies. Plus, you’ll find seminars led by industry experts on licensing, production, banking, hiring and more.
Cannabis Conference
August
8/23/22-8/25/22
Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Hailed as “the only industry conference dedicated exclusively to plant-touching cannabis and hemp businesses,” the Cannabis Conference in Las Vegas boasts 85,000 square feet trade show floor space. The show is suited for new entrants and industry veterans alike in the cultivation, extraction and dispensary space.
NECANN
NY
August
8/26/22-8/27/22
Albany Capital Center
NECANN is calling this “the first convention focused exclusively on the New York market,” and many of the industry’s key players in the state are sure to attend. The event takes place at the Albany Capital Center away from the hustle and bustle of NYC, so you focus more on business and less on getting around town.
TeeHC Golf Open
September
9/9/22
Highfields Golf & Country Club
This fun day at links hopes to “disrupt traditional cannabis networking” with an experience meant for everyone, not just golf enthusiasts. Taking place at the beautiful Highfields Golf & Country Club in Grafton, Massachusetts, it’s sure to be a welcome respite from the daily grind of cannabis production and sales.
NECANN
NJ
September
9/9/22-9/10/22
Atlantic City Convention Center
The New Jersey cannabis market is heating up and the NECANN team will be there to help you make connections with other industry professionals. Hosted at the Atlantic City Convention Center, you can expect a solid turnout from New Jersey’s top cultivators, extractors and dispensaries, along with the service providers that support the industry.
Jack Herer Cup
OKC
September
9/10/22
Lost Lakes Entertainment Complex
The Jack Herer Cup OKC will be held during the Burn Fest at the massive Lost Lakes Entertainment Complex. You’ll find judging on categories such as indoor, outdoor and greenhouse flower, prerolls, an array of concentrates, vape carts, edibles and more. If you’re in the OKC area mid-September, don’t miss this one.
NECANN
Maine
September
9/24/22-9/25/22
Portland Sports Complex
This will be NECANN’s seventh annual cannabis convention in Maine. They’ve been part of the state’s movement since 2015. Held at the Portland Sports Complex, Maine’s premiere indoor sports, convention and entertainment facility, it’s sure to have the latest and greatest for cultivators, extractors, edibles manufactures and dispensaries.
CannaCon
Denver
September
9/24/22-9/25/22
Denver Convention Center
The 2022 CannaCon Denver event is going down at the Denver Convention Center on September 9th and 10th. The floor of the show will feature 100+ exhibitors on display covering all aspects of the cannabis industry. Further, there are numerous seminars covering the import topics Colorado’s cannabis producers and retailers need to hear.
Cannabis Expo
West Michigan
September
9/24/22-9/25/22
The DeltaPlex Arena
The West Michigan Cannabis Expo got its start in 2019 as the first event of its kind in west Michigan. This year, they’re back as a resource for cultivators, extractors, edibles producers and dispensaries within the region. The show goes down at the DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center in Grand Rapids.
MJ Unpacked
Las Vegas
September
9/28/22-9/30/22
MGM Grand, Vegas
Following closely on its successful New York City event, MJ Unpacked returns to Las Vegas with its signature top-shelf conference. This show brings together prominent industry professionals, decision-makers and accredited investors. Much like the New York City event, MJ Unpacked Las Vegas will offer exclusive networking and investment opportunities as well as hundreds of THC CPG brand displays.
Lucky Leaf Expo Jackson
MS 2022
October
10/7/22-10/8/22
Jackson Convention Complex
Billed as “the leading canna expo in Mississippi” the Lucky Leaf Expo in Jackson is sure to pull in a crowd. With more than 100 exhibitors and a variety of speakers, cannabis entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike are sure to find this event fulfilling. This cannabis trade show is set to take place at the sprawling Jackson Convention Complex conveniently located in the heart of downtown Jackson, Mississippi.
NECANN High LifeStyle Show
MS 2022
October
10/7/22-10/9/22
Regency Hotel - Boxborough, MA
Heralded as “a first of its kind cannabis event in Massachusetts” the NECANN High LifeStyle Show promise to be a gathering of brands, dispensaries, distributors, growers, artists, performers and consumers in a resort hotel conference setting with exhibitors, vendors, concerts, comedy, education, celebrities, socializing and networking. The event is 21 and is open consumption with no sales on the premises, so BYO.
New Jersey Cannabis Expo
October
10/10/22-10/12/22
New Jersey Convention Center
The New Jersey Cannabis Expo promises an extensive floor and live sessions that bring together top executives and leaders involved in the development, distribution, sales, licensing, acquisition and growth of cannabis. With their mix of keynotes, special presentations and panel discussions the hosts hope you’ll learn revenue strategies, challenges and opportunities specific to lucrative and growing vertical and single-structured markets throughout the cannabis industry.
CannaCon South 2022
Richmond
October
10/14/22-10/15/22
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Following Virginia’s legalization of medical cannabis, the business of legal cannabis is now in full swing in Virginia. CannaCon will provide an interactive gathering of like-minded professionals uniting leading pioneers and entrepreneurs with investors and experts discussing the latest industry developments.
Lucky Leaf Expo Albuquerque
NM 2022
October
10/21-22-10/22/22
Albuquerque Convention Center
The Lucky Leaf Expo in Albuquerque, New Mexico will feature more than 100 cannabis industry exhibitors, 50+ expert speakers and numerous educational panels. Meet the most well-known entrepreneurs and brands in the cannabis world and the newest kids on the block. Lucky Leaf cannabis trade shows are said to attract industry-leading experts who present the latest insights and hottest topics in the cannabis industry.
