Recent developments in cannabis-related events include national marijuana legalization conventions and events, state marijuana legalization conventions and events, and industry-oriented annual event conferences.
Additionally, growing numbers of cannabis expos are offering educational programs on how to use CBD as a treatment option. A number of companies offer complimentary educational tools and products to consumers, making it an easy way to integrate CBD into your daily routine.
Many consumers find the added education helpful enough that they reevaluate whether or not attending an event is worth it for them. In this article, we will discuss some of the most important annual cannabis event for you to attend.
High Times Cannabis Cup
The High Times Cannabis Cup is a national awards ceremony recognizing the best marijuana strains, products, and service providers in the cannabis industry.
The cup was created to give emerging companies a chance to shine in the cannabis market. As of July 2018, there are a total of twelve awards categories, including Best Buds, Terpene Brand of the Year, and Product of the Year.
These twelve companies are selected by a highly professional panel of judges. Their job is to determine who is the best at their craft!
All twelve winners are invited to present their product or themselves at the Cannabis Cup in San Francisco in June 2019.
Emerald Exposion
The largest cannabis expos in California are at the California State Fair, Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco, and the RosewoodExposion in San Jose.
The California State Fair has a large exhibit hall with over 100 booth spaces. Most of these spaces have Display Fairs where companies display their products for attendees to purchase.
The Folsom Street Fair has more of an interactive expo feel with their large stages and loads of colorful decorations. The RosewoodExpo has actual rosewood tables that attendees can purchase marijuana items on, making it a more-interactive expo than the State or Folsom displays have.
Hempcon
As the name suggests, Hempcon is all about hemp. It focuses on current developments in hemp research and terpene analysis, as well as industry standards for use.
Healdton Hempcon is held annually at the California College of Agricultural & Environmental Design (CCADE) in Chico, California. The conference features over a dozen speakers and interactive panels covering a wide range of topics related to hemp and agronomy.
This year’s event will take place on March 6–8, 2019. Conference tickets go for around $80, making them a affordable way to attend. Healdton Hempcon is not a cannabis event per se, but it does focus on agriculture and agriculture-based products!
As with any new drug or food product, there are regulations to meet and errors can be made.
Cannabis World Congress
At any given time, there are hundreds of cannabis events worldwide. Most of them are small and local, but some have the largest cannabis conventions in the country.
Many of these events are for-profit, so it is important to learn about new developments in cannabis technology. There are usually talks on CBD oil, dosing strategies, and educational material provided by industry experts.
Some include speeches by famous cannabis personalities such as Bob Marley or Donald Trump!
At this conference, you will find many speakers and booths that cater to all levels of expertise. From beginner to expert, you will find something here to attend.
The Cannabis Business Summit
At its core, the Cannabis Business Summit remains a conference about cannabis, but this year it has expanded. This year’s event is now a two-day event, taking place from Friday through Sunday.
The original conference took place in New York City and was focused on business and investment, with an eye on legalization. This year’s expanded version of the summit is more focused on policy and public advocacy, with a specific focus on California.
This is not the case for all events held throughout the week and weekend, however. This is true even for highly publicized events such as Donald Trump’s announcement regarding his run for president. Many leaders in politics, law enforcement, and policy will be at this conference to discuss future policies.
Sunday’s theme will be focusing on activists and organizers who work together to advance their causes.
The New West Summit
The New West Summit is a three-day conference focused on the themes of justice, resilience, and renewal. The summit was created by people who are working to create a more just and resilient society.
The New West Summit is an invitation-only event, so you must be active in the community to attend. People with backgrounds in law enforcement, social services, mental health organizations, substance use disorders treatment centers, medical marijuana facilities, and drug rehabs all converge at The New West for its annual leadership conference.
This year’s event will take place in June in San Jose, California. General admission tickets are only $60 per event (that price includes all three days of conference), whereas VIP access is only $110 per event (that price does not include any day of conference). General admission VIPs receive breakfast and lunch each day of the conference.
Marijuana Business Conference
The largest marijuana event in the world is the annual Marijuana Business Conference episode of series back. Currently, it is held in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California.
The conference features a large lineup of speakers and hands-on training from both industry experts and government officials. It also features panels on everything from managing your business during cannabis licensing processes to finding funding for your project.
As the name suggests, the conference focuses on business development rather than education. As a result, many speakers are less focused on facts and more on entertaining their audience with stories.
Many companies use the event as an opportunity to make big announcements, which can lead to increased business interest and contact.
International Cannabis Business Convention
International Cannabis Business Convention (ICBC) is a large, annual convention that focuses on events, services, and information for social cannabis users worldwide.
International Cannabis Business Convention was created by experienced event organizers to provide a reliable resource for events looking to participate in ICBC. ICBC has over 200+ official conference & event partners from around the world, making it one of the largest transnational cannabis events groups in the world.
Event-goers at International Cannabis Business Convention (ICBC) gain access to several different types of cannabis events. There are specialty conferences like the Medical Marijuana Conference and Popular Culture Conferences, both of which focus on cannabis-related topics. There are also genre-specific conferences like the Weedology Conference on Drug Evaluation and Management.
Must-attend events include popular culturalreenactments like wine tasting panels and expo floor displays, medical marijuana conference proceedings, and pop culture references to “getting high” such as comedy conferences.
