The Must-Attend Events of the Year Happy New Year, readers! It’s 2024, and there are so many cannabis events going on this year. If you want to make your way to one of these cannabis celebrations, here is a brief overview of some to attend. Some are in-person and some are virtual, regardless, they are entertaining and informative! by Chynna Jasmine Pearson
NECANN
CANNACON
The NECANN events have been creating engaging conventions within the cannabis industry since 2014. NECANN “expanded market opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, patients, advocates, and consumers,” while staying focused on unique conventions. NECANN feels their “approach of creating unique conventions focused on the current state and potential of each local market they come to is a superior alternative to the generic national canna-convention franchises that pop up everywhere.” This is due to their focus on what the cannabis industry can do for all involved. NECANN has events mainly in the North East area of the United States, including Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, and Illinois. All this starts in March at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, and ends at the New York State Fairgrounds in October.
CannaCon has attracted huge crowds since its creation. This convention is “dedicated to creating and strengthening lifelong partnerships within the emerging cannabis industry.” CannaCon’s mission is to provide a global venue for all cannabis industry professionals, from investors to innovations in technology to product showcases. Their commitment to the growth of the cannabis industry is intense and full of passion. According to CannaCon, “You could get 5 to 10 years for attending. Ahead of the game, we mean. The cannabis industry’s best and brightest attend CannaCon.” Some of their past shows have featured businesses like 420 Friendly Insurance, Advanced Terpene Solutions, Blaz’n Acres, Earth Juice, MACH Technologies, Nuggie Fresh Co., Scissortail Laboratories LLC, and Zippo. If you’re interested in attending, there are CannaCon’s in South Oklahoma City, West Alburquerque, Northeast Rochester, Midwest St. Paul, and Midwest Cleveland.
NECANN CANNABIS CONVENTION SCHEDULE
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