Grow Up Vancouver 2026 Conference: Jan 20-21
The GrowUp Conference & Expo, returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre from January 19-21, 2026, offers Canada’s premier B2B platform for strategic growth and innovation.
GrowUp is more than just a trade show; it is an intensive three-day forum designed to connect every step of the supply chain. With an agenda featuring over 60 sessions and 100+ industry experts, the event is a powerhouse of specialized knowledge.
For producers, the benefits are clear and directly tied to profitability and market expansion:
1. Unlock Retail Access: Utilize the Brands & Buyers Zone and dedicated Speed Networking sessions to meet directly with hundreds of retail buyers, budtenders, and purchasing agents from B.C.’s dynamic market—a vital opportunity to secure listings and build brand relationships.
2. Master Advanced Cultivation: The Masterclass Technical Series provides in-depth education on cutting-edge cultivation science, genetics, and extraction technology, ensuring your team is operating with maximum efficiency and quality. Look for the CANNA Breeder & Genetics Zone to explore new strains.
3. Future-Proof Your Strategy: The Executive Summit (Jan. 19th) focuses on high-level strategy, profitability models, global regulatory trends, and investment opportunities—critical insights for executive-level decision-makers.
Whether you’re a micro-cultivator seeking new genetics or an LP aiming to secure major retail contracts, GrowUp is the place to solidify your 2026 business plan and connect with key players across the industry.
For more information visit: https://growupconference.com/
MJBiz Conference: Dec 2-5 in Las Vegas
MJBizCon, the largest cannabis business event in the U.S.A., brings together entrepreneurs, retailers, investors, and cannabis professionals from around the world. Whether you’re looking to scale your business, make informed business decisions, source products and services, or identify emerging market trends, MJBizCon is where the global cannabis industry comes to connect and grow.
- Explore 1,000+ exhibitors featuring cutting-edge products, technology, and services.
- Gain insights from 100+ experts in finance, science, marketing, policy, and operations.
- Network with 20,000+ professionals representing every corner of the global cannabis industry.
- Attend Pre-Show Forums for deep dives into finance, marketing, science, and associations.
This live event is being held December 2nd through 5th, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
For more information visit: https://mjbizconference.com/
Cannabis at the Crossroads: Oct 30 in Ottawa
Hosted by The Pearson Centre, Cannabis at the Crossroads is an exclusive panel-style event where the most influential voices from public and private sectors will come together to discuss and debate the most pressing issues facing the Canadian cannabis industry.
This year’s conference will take a closer look at the most pressing issues facing the cannabis industry in Canada and:
- Explore how Canadians view legalization seven years on, with national polling insights into public acceptance and support for the sector.
- Examine the current excise model and investigate ways to eliminate internal trade barriers to strengthen the overall system so that it delivers on the promise of legalized cannabis.
- Highlight the economic opportunity, underscoring the industry’s role in creating jobs, driving investment, and contributing to growth both at home and abroad.
- Discuss how Canadian companies can overcome trade and regulatory barriers to succeed.
This conference is designed for professionals who are passionate about the cannabis industry’s growth and sustainability. Whether you’re involved in policy, business, or research, your voice is crucial to the conversation.
For more information visit: https://www.cannabis-council.ca/industry-news/cannabis-at-the-crossroads
CannExpo 2025: Oct 24-25 in Toronto
CannExpo is the ultimate event for professionals, consumers, budtenders, LPs, start-ups, retailers, investors, and curious newcomers in the cannabis retail sector.
Dive into the heart of the cannabis industry, and explore new brands, connect with the cannabis community, and learn from industry leaders at CannExpo.
Postponed from March of this year, the event is now being held October 24 and 25 at the Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto.
For more information visit: https://cannexpo.ca/
Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2025: Oct 8-9 in Niagara Falls
With the theme “Harvesting Resilience,” this year’s Canadian Greenhouse Conference promises two days of informative, motivating sessions and a large trade show.
The Canadian Greenhouse Conference is Canada’s leading event for commercial greenhouse flower, vegetable, cannabis, berry and nursery growers. Don’t miss this ultimate connection point for growers, suppliers and research partners.
CGC is a not-for-profit corporation and the conference attracts attendees from across North America, gathers experts from around the world and showcases innovative techniques, research, products and technology.
For more information visit: https://www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com/
Women in Cannabis Expo: Aug 14-15, 2025 in Reno, Nevada
Are you a woman looking to enter the cannabis industry? Do you have a unique product or service that pertains to cannabis? Do you have a life changing story that includes cannabis? The mission of Women in Cannabis is to provide a place for women to come together to network to their fullest potential in the cannabis industry.
The cannabis industry offers women careers in cultivation, products, writing, photography, medical professionals, cooking, dispensaries, health and wellness, beauty products, scientific analysis and more! The industry isn’t just about cannabis, it’s also about new companies and products that include CBD and Hemp with significant opportunities for women.
Join WICE for its 6th event this August 14 and 15 at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. For more information visit: https://womenincannabisexpo.com/
Stratcann’s Growing Relationships Event Series
Growing Relationships is StratCann’s signature event series that brings together producers, retailers, and service providers in the cannabis industry for conversation, innovation, and collaboration. This B2B event is a full day experience, with a focus on the region’s independent cannabis brands and businesses.
Upcoming events in 2025 include:
- July 28: Mission BC
- August 15: Moncton NB
- August 19: Ottawa ON
- September 19: Nanaimo BC
- October 6: Kelowna BC
For more information visit: https://stratcann.com/growing-relationships/
Cannabis Europa 2025: June 24-25 in London, England
Join 1,500+ influential leaders from thriving cannabis companies, investors actively deploying capital into the market, plus key politicians — the crucial combination needed to drive the European cannabis industry and your business forward.
Cannabis Europa will once again be holding a boutique industry expo, showcasing more than 40 leading businesses as the cream of the European cannabis crop, acting as a jumping off point for growing your business in Europe and beyond.
Cannabis Europa is where the visionaries, policymakers, and business leaders shaping Europe’s cannabis landscape will converge. 2025’s conference will explore Europe’s distinct path forward, emphasising clinical excellence, regulatory integrity, and a focus on sustainability that sets the region apart as a global benchmark for cannabis standards.
For more information visit: https://www.cannabis-europa.com/
Grow Up Toronto 2025 Conference: May 27-28
Grow Up is returning to Toronto from May 27 to 28, 2025, and bringing back the highly anticipated CannaVision Executive Summit.
Join industry leaders, growers, and cannabis professionals for this dynamic event, where you’ll explore cutting-edge trends, global cannabis markets, and the future of the industry.
With insightful panels, networking opportunities, and the best in cannabis innovation, Grow Up Toronto 2025 promises to be an event you won’t want to miss.
Grow Up Conference is a privately owned Canadian company since 2017 focusing on cultivation, brands and retail. You will be surrounded by industry professionals with a lot of opportunities to make new connections.
For more information visit: https://growupconference.com/
Canadian Cannabis Research Summit: Apr 30-May 1, 2025 in TO
The 2025 Canadian Cannabis Research Summit will bring together the largest assembly of cannabinoid researchers and clinicians in Canada in over a decade. This landmark event will celebrate Canada’s rich diversity of cannabinoid research, shining a spotlight on the research centres, networks, and groups driving innovation in this critical field.
This national gathering of Canadian cannabinoid medicine researchers, clinicians, trainees and allied healthcare practitioners will showcase research being conducted from coast to coast. This event will also continue detailed discussions on the latest cannabinoid research, clinical care and future government policies.
The summit is hosted by the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids (CCIC), whose mission is to advance and promote evidence-based research and education concerning the endocannabinoid system, the therapeutic applications of cannabinoids, the potential harms associated with cannabis use and the societal and health impacts of non-medical cannabis use to the health care community and the general public. The CCIC represents a group of researchers, healthcare professionals and educators who promote a balanced perspective regarding the current science says about the biological, health and societal effects of cannabis and cannabinoids.
This event promises to be Canada’s most comprehensive forum on the science behind cannabis, its potential therapeutic benefits and the societal and health impacts of legalization of non-medical cannabis from leading researchers and physicians in the field.
April 30 and May 1, 2025 at Victoria College, 73 Queen’s Park Crescent in Toronto, ON. For more information visit: https://ccic.net/ccic-conference/
SPARK BC Conference: March 5, 2025 in Vancouver
SPARK 2025 is hosted by the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), the voice of British Columbia’s bars, pubs, and private liquor and cannabis stores.
An electric convergence of industry leaders in cannabis and liquor retail make this event your chance to fuel innovation, share expertise, and drive growth in your operations.
Covering a wide range of topics including advocacy, community safety, staff retention, service excellence, growth, regulations, and more, this is your comprehensive resource for innovation and connection.
With carefully designed sessions and engaging speakers, SPARK 2025 will give you the tools to accelerate your business operations in the private liquor & cannabis industries.
Join ABLE BC on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre for BC’s premier liquor & cannabis conference.
For more information on the conference visit: https://www.bchotelandliquorconference.com/
For more information on the Alliance of Beverage Licensees, a non-profit organization funded by membership dues, our mission is to help your liquor or cannabis business succeed, visit: https://ablebc.ca/
International Medical Cannabis Conference: Feb 13-14, 2025 in Bern Switzerland
IMCCB-25 aspires to bring together a diverse assembly of leading researchers, clinicians, industry professionals, and other experts and opinion leaders from around the world.
The conference will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including basic and clinical methodologies, safety, analytics, pharmaceutics, regulatory and legal considerations, pharmacological insights, and technological advancements. Emphasis is on practical implications for patients, researchers, medical persons, and industry leaders alike. Additional topics include palliative care, women medicine, psychiatry and geriatric diseases, niche indications as well as non-medical cannabis use disorders.
IMCCB-25 seeks to inform participants about the latest evidence and concepts regarding cannabis- and cannabinoid-based therapies. It aims to assist prescribers in practically implementing best practices based on current research, expert opinions and therapy guidelines. Furthermore, the conference provides a unique platform for the exchange of ideas and practices in medical cannabis among professionals and patients, fostering innovative and engaging discussions.
IMCCB-25 will be held February 13-14, 2025 at the University of Bern, Switzerland. For more information visit: https://www.imccb.org/
MJBizCon 2024: Dec 3-6 in Las Vegas
The 13th annual MJBizCon is taking place December 3-6 in Las Vegas. Billed as the ultimate hub where global cannabis executives come together, this event is for all industry members from cultivators and manufacturers to retailers and brands to the essential suppliers that serve the community.
“MJBizCon is where you FUEL YOUR FIRE. Ignite your passion, spark conversations, gain critical insights, and forge the business partnerships needed to achieve fire-status in the cannabis industry.”
This event hosted by MJBIz magazine will be held December 3 to 6, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information visit: https://mjbizconference.com/
Business of Cannabis Summit 2024: Nov 26 in Berlin
Since 2017 Business of Cannabis has highlighted the companies, brands, people and trends driving the industry. The Berlin Executive Summit will connect, inspire, and empower top cannabis industry leaders from Germany and across Europe. Dive into groundbreaking discussions, innovative strategies, and forward-thinking practices that will shape the future of Germany’s dynamic cannabis market. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to elevate your leadership, drive growth, and forge powerful partnerships in the ever-evolving German and wider European cannabis landscapes.
Topics at this event include:
- Cannabis Associations
- Commercial Opportunities
- Home Cultivation
- Pillar 2 & Future Outlook
- Medical Cannabis
- Market Dynamics & Consolidation
This in-person event is being held November 26 at the PALISA, Palisadenstraße 48, 10243 in Berlin, Germany.
For more information visit: https://www.cannabisberlin.live/
MedTech World Summit 2024: Nov 6-8 in Malta
The MedTech World Summit, which is reported to incorporate Medical Cannabiz World, is designed to connect money with medtech and bills itself as 2024’s leading MedTech startup & investor summit.
More than 3,000 attendees are expected from diverse regions including the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. This event promises networking meetups, investment opportunities with top MedTech investors, and connections with startups.
During the three-day event, attendees can participate in various activities such as panel discussions, CEO-only workshops, technology showcases, exhibitions, networking sessions, pitch competitions, cultural activities, as well as MedTech Malta Awards Gala.
This in-person event is being held November 6 through 8, 2024 in Valletta, Malta. For more information visit: https://med-tech.world/
Scaling Craft Production Virtual Summit: Oct 23, 2024
The cultivation virtual summit by Grow Opportunity will investigate how to scale craft cannabis production in both an indoor and a greenhouse environment.
Join Grow Opportunity this Fall for an afternoon event taking place between 1 and 3:30 pm EDT, and hear what growers have to say about the challenges and triumphs attributed to scaling premium products. The virtual event consists of a keynote speaker, a panel discussion and Q&A opportunity with the speakers.
For more information visit: https://www.growopportunity.ca/virtual-events/focus-on-scaling-craft-production/
Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2024: Oct 9-10 in Niagara Falls
The Canadian Greenhouse Conference is Canada’s foremost event for commercial greenhouse flower, vegetable, cannabis, berry and nursery growers. This event is the ultimate connection point for growers, suppliers and research partners.
The Canadian Greenhouse Conference is a not-for-profit corporation and Canada’s foremost event and connection point for commercial growers of crops produced in a controlled environment. The conference attracts growers from across North America, gathers experts from around the world and showcases innovative production techniques, research, products and technology.
Being held October 9-10 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, the Canadian Greenhouse Conference offers two days of informative, motivating sessions and a large trade show. For more information visit: https://www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com/
Global CanExec Summit 2024: Oct 3-4 in Toronto
Held annually in Toronto, CANEXEC is a B2B Cannabis industry conference. CANEXEC is designed for Executives with leadership roles at leading cannabis producers.
This invitation-only event is attended by decision-makers from leading producers with 90+ percent of the speakers holding C-suite roles.
This is an in-person event being held October 3-4, 2024 at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
For more information about the event, visit https://canexecsummit.com/
Grow Up Alberta 2024 Conference: Sep 28-Oct 1 in Edmonton
From the latest in technology to workshops with the brightest minds in the industry, combined with the opportunity to sell your brands, Grow Up Conference and Expo is truly all-in-one stop event for the whole team.
Learn from the best at Masterclass Technical Workshops. Share thoughts, learn and network at the Growers Luncheon. Get expert tips on trimming methods and packaging. Explore the expo floor for the latest in technology or to meet with current suppliers.
Grow Up Alberta 2024 will have the largest collection of retail and wholesale buyers in Canada. your product in front of the people that make the buying decisions. Flower, concentrates, extracts, edibles, beverages and topicals will be on display and ready for purchase orders to be made.
For more information visit: https://growupconference.com/
RSMj 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting: July 19-21 in Toronto
The 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana (RSMj) will be held from July 19-21, 2024 at the Downtown Toronto Hilton in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This year’s meeting is in collaboration with the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, a joint research centre of McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
The Research Society on Marijuana (RSMj) is a network of scientists with the shared goal of promoting understanding through empirical research of the determinants, correlates, consequences, contexts, and assessment of marijuana use as well as the treatment of problematic marijuana use, including cannabis use disorder
Virtual CME/CE options are available for those who are only interested in attending virtually as part of a separate program.
For more information visit:
https://www.researchmj.org/meeting