After a nearly two-year hiatus, cannabis trade shows, conferences, and expos are scheduled to return in 2022. The list below is not comprehensive because some organizers had not finalized plans by our deadline, and some events may be postponed depending on local health guidelines. Check with the sponsoring organizations for the most current information.
Cannabis Science Conference West
February 2–4, Long Beach, California
With a focus on analytical science, medical cannabis, cultivation, hemp/CBD, and psychedelics, Cannabis Science Conference West attracts cannabis industry experts, instrument manufacturers, testing labs, cultivators, research scientists, medical professionals, policymakers, and interested novices.
CHAMPS
February 2–5, Las Vegas
Founded in 1999 and now one of the largest counterculture trade shows in the world, CHAMPS shows draw thousands of exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. Vendors offer glass pipes, vaporizers, cleaners, and extraction machines, among other stock. A Dispensary + section is tailored for the cannabis industry.
BizCann Expo
February 4–5, Brooklyn, New York
May 21–22, Medellín, Colombia
June 10–11, Springfield, Massachusetts
In addition to an exhibit space that tends to be heavy on ancillary-service providers, tailored educational panels address issues including legislation and regulation, branding and marketing, banking, investing, accounting, real estate, legacy markets, and retail.
Indo Expo
February 5–6, Denver
May 21–22, Oklahoma City
October 22–23, Chicago
Indo Expo’s events focus on building professional relationships in every vertical of the cannabis and hemp industries. The shows typically attract more than 400 exhibitors and more than 10,000 attendees. Limited complimentary admission for industry professionals.
Cannadelic
February 5–6, Miami
Formerly known as FLMJ, Cannadelic integrates cannabis and psychedelics for an audience of both professionals and consumers. The expo hall is expected to contain 150 exhibitors, and educational sessions will feature more than forty speakers.
CannaTech Expo
February 23–24, Tulsa, Oklahoma
April 20–21, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
June 14–15, Atlantic City, New Jersey
August 3–4, Schaumburg, Illinois
CannaTech Expos focus on emerging cultivation markets and typically feature about 40,000 square feet of equipment and service-provider exhibits. Dozens of seminars cover topics including licensing, production, cultivation techniques, banking, and human resources.
EmergingIndustryProfessionals.com/Cannatech-Opportunities
Lucky Leaf Expo
February 25–26, Albuquerque, New Mexico
March 25–26, Detroit
July 29–30, Richmond, Virginia
September 22–23, Oklahoma City
Created principally as a business-to-business (B2B) platform for growers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, accountants, attorneys, marketers, and journalists, Lucky Leaf conferences are open to businesses and consumers. Typically, they feature more than 100 exhibitors and about fifty speakers.
The Emerald Conference
February 27–March 1, San Diego, California
Focused on cannabis science and data, The Emerald Conference is an international, interdisciplinary event that typically attracts about 800 attendees, twenty speakers, fifty exhibitors, and twenty-five technical presentations. The event will celebrate its seventh anniversary in 2022.
International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC)
March 10, Barcelona, Spain
July 18–20, Berlin
September 8–9, Zurich
ICBC events, which attract executives, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from more than 80 nations, are designed to connect businesses seeking capital with seasoned investors. The Berlin and Zurich events incorporate the Global Investment Forum series.
Spannabis
March 11–13, Barcelona, Spain
One of Europe’s most popular cannabis events since 2002, consumer-focused Spannabis attracts about 35,000 attendees each March; the business-oriented World Cannabis Conference is co-located for the first two days. Seeds are a specialty among the approximately 280 international exhibitors.
Alternative Products Expo
March 11–13, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
November 3–5, Chicago
Formerly known as the USA CBD Expo, the consumer-oriented Alternative Products Expo aspires to help undiscovered products become superstars. The shows expect more than 300 vendors exhibiting 500 brands; the educational component boasts more than fifty speakers.
NECANN
March 18–20, Boston
April 23–24, Tulsa, Oklahoma
June 10–11, Chicago
June 25–26, Burlington, Vermont
August 26–27, Albany, New York
September 9–10, Atlantic City, New Jersey
September 24–25, Portland, Maine
NECANN has been developing resource hubs for the rapidly growing cannabis industry since 2014. The organization focuses on providing entrepreneurs, investors, educators, patients, advocates, and consumers with tailored events that address the requirements and potential of local markets.
NoCo Hemp Expo
March 23–25, Denver
Now in its eighth year, NoCo Hemp Expo brings together industry leaders spanning the hemp supply chain, from farmers and producers to retail and wholesale buyers, processors, equipment manufacturers, and technology and innovation companies.
CannaCon
March 31–April 1, Oklahoma City
July 21–22, Detroit
August 26–27, Chicago
September 24–25, Denver
November 19–20, Virginia Beach, Virginia
CannaCon provides a global venue for cannabis businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and community partners to showcase industry products, experts, and innovations, as well as cultivate business values within the industry through education and responsible community involvement.
New Jersey Cannabis Expo / CannaVest USA Expo
April 13–15, Edison, New Jersey
This expo offers eight educational tracks: trends, emerging investments, cultivation investment opportunities, financial management, business operations, licensure, regulations, and product development. Co-located CannaVest will address stocks, mergers, acquisitions, and scaling startups.
CannaOne.com/NewJerseyCannaVestUSA
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
April 20–21, Miami
September 21–22, Southern California
Offering industry updates, market-trend analysis, networking opportunities, and a first look at new technologies and innovations, Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conferences are designed to connect innovative entrepreneurs and vetted investors with the capital they seek.
ISPA Conference
May 2–4, Las Vegas
Hosted by the International Spa Association, the annual ISPA Conference brings professionals from all spa industry sectors together in one location. The 2019 event featured more than 260 exhibitors offering spa products and services.
CannMed 2022
May 3–5, Pasadena, California
CannMed showcases cannabis science, medicine, cultivation, and safety. Since 2016, the annual event has prioritized innovation and collaboration with the goal of advancing the industry and improving patient care.
MJ Unpacked
May 4–6, New York City
MJ Unpacked seeks to connect the consumer packaged good element of the cannabis industry. Attendance is restricted to retail and brand executives with the title manager or higher, as well as accredited investors.
Southeastern Hemp & Medical Cannabis Convention
May 12–14, Atlanta, Georgia
This event attracts retail-business owners, scientific professionals, and suppliers/distributors, along with a few farmers and consumers. In addition to exhibits, breakout sessions will address medical use and practices, business opportunities, scientific advancements, and local, state, and national legislation.
O’Cannabiz International Conference and Expo
June 1–3, Toronto
O’Cannabiz connects thousands of experts and brands across the international cultivation sector to source, shop, network, and grow their businesses. The event has been described as a “buffet” of technologies, products, and services.
CWCB Expo
June 2–4, New York City
Business-focused and international in scope, Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) provides a forum for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators, attorneys, and entrepreneurs to seek new areas of growth.
Cannabis Law, Accounting, and Business Conference & Expo
June 3–4, Miami
This year’s theme is United We Grow, reflecting the ways gender and race issues shape the industry. A hybrid business and consumer event, CLAB’s interactive exhibit hall and parts of the extensive educational program are open to the public.
CannaOne BizCon + Expo
June 15–17, Las Vegas
In addition to an exhibit floor, this hybrid B2B/B2C event will offer symposiums and workshops. New for 2022: the CannaOne Industry Awards and a Food + Beverage Cannavation Center offering items infused with CBD, THC, or both.
CannaOne.com/CannaOneBizConFoodBev
Grow Up Cannabis Conference, Awards, and Expo
June 20–22, Victoria, British Columbia
Targeting cultivators and extractors, Grow Up offers more than seventy in-depth workshops, seminars, and panels. The event expects 2,500 attendees, 160 speakers, and enough exhibits to fill a 50,000-square-foot expo hall.
Southern Hemp Expo (SHE)
August 18–20, Nashville, Tennessee
Even though SHE’s program runs the gamut of hemp applications, including everything from building materials to foods, pet products, and health and wellness supplements, cultivation is a primary focus. The show expects more than 175 exhibitors.
Cannabis Conference
August 23–25, Las Vegas
Dedicated exclusively to cultivation, dispensary, and extraction professionals in the cannabis and hemp spaces, Cannabis Conference’s 85,000-square-foot exhibit hall features emerging technologies, services, and solutions. Educational sessions address both novices and industry veterans.
Virginia Cannabis Expo / CannaGrow Harvest Cultivation + Operations Expo
August 25–27, Virginia Beach, Virginia
The first show of its kind in one of the newest markets, this event plans to give attendees access to new technologies, product innovations, and channels for distribution, packaging, and manufacturing. Educational components will focus on cultivation issues.
CannaOne.com/VirginiaCannaGrowHarvest
International Conference on Medical Cannabis
October 6–7, New York City
Hosted by The International Research Conference, this educational event addresses students, academics, and scientists. The interdisciplinary platform provides researchers, practitioners, and educators an opportunity to share innovations, trends, concerns, and solutions in the medical cannabis field.
MJBizCon
November 15–18, Las Vegas
With more than 250,000 square feet of exhibits, pre-show forums, and 140 speakers, MJBizCon is the largest trade event of its kind in the world. More than 30,000 cannabis executives are expected to attend in 2022.
CannaCosmo Health + Beauty Expo / Women GROW Strong Expo
November 18–20, Las Vegas
Calling itself “the premier launching pad for all things cannabis within the health and beauty industry,” CannaCosmo aspires to introduce new technologies, product innovations, and new channels for distribution, packaging, and manufacturing.
