Events

In a move poised to redefine how the cannabis industry recognizes quality and innovation, MJBizCon and Budist have launched The MJBowl, a groundbreaking bi-coastal cannabis product competition. This inaugural event aims to bridge the distinct markets of California and New York, establishing a standardized benchmark for product evaluation and celebrating excellence across the United States….

St. Louis is set to become the epicenter of the national cannabis industry once again as MJ Unpacked announces its return to the Union Station Hotel from September 3-5, 2025. This highly anticipated event for licensed operators, investors, and scientists will spotlight Missouri’s remarkable growth in the cannabis sector and delve into the trending topics…

In a move signaling a significant potential shift within the Republican Party, Joe Gruters, the newly elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), has publicly expressed support for cannabis legalization. This development comes as Gruters, a Florida state senator, was unanimously elected to lead the national GOP on August 22, 2025, with the endorsement…

Google Ads is set to launch a limited pilot program in Canada, allowing federally licensed cannabis producers to advertise on its Search platform. This significant development marks a notable shift in the tech giant’s policies regarding the advertising of cannabis-related products and services. The pilot program, announced on August 20, 2025, is scheduled to commence…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A significant collaboration is set to reshape Missouri’s vibrant cannabis landscape as Highsman, the lifestyle cannabis company founded by NFL legend Ricky Williams, partners with the award-winning cannabis brand Illicit to introduce the highly anticipated HIT STICKS. This strategic alliance officially kicks off with an exclusive launch weekend of trending events…

Washington, D.C. is set to become the epicenter of cannabis finance as the PBC Conference returns to the nation’s capital on September 3-4, 2025. This sixth annual gathering, held at the Capital Hilton Hotel, is a critical event bringing together over 500 banking, payments, compliance, and cannabis industry executives, alongside regulators and legislators. The two-day…

New York State’s burgeoning legal cannabis market, experiencing a significant surge in sales, finds itself at a pivotal juncture following a recent federal appeals court ruling that could reshape its licensing landscape. On August 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declared a core component of New York’s adult-use cannabis licensing…

The cannabis industry experienced a whirlwind of significant developments on August 16, 2025, from crucial economic insights and international market entries to emerging operational challenges and localized incidents. This pivotal date encapsulated the dynamic, evolving landscape of the sector across Canada and beyond. Economic Barometer and Evolving Retail A new, comprehensive report from Deloitte, in…

Brazil is rapidly positioning itself to emerge as one of the next global powers in medicinal cannabis, a significant shift underscored by the recent successful staging of the 4th edition of the Expo Medical Cannabis Fair and the Medicinal Cannabis Congress. Held in São Paulo from May 22nd to 24th, 2025, this landmark event showcased…

Pittsburgh, PA – On a vibrant Sunday, August 10, 2025, Allegheny Commons Park transformed into a bustling hub of culture, advocacy, and community as it hosted the fifth annual Pittsburgh Cannabis Fest. Attracting hundreds of enthusiastic attendees from across the region and beyond, the highly anticipated event served as both a celebration of burgeoning cannabis…