The 2026 Cannabis Quality Conference (CQC) will take place October 21–23, 2026, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, in the Washington, DC area. The conference is presented by Cannabis Industry Journal and is co-located with the Food Safety Consortium Conference.

The program focuses on quality and safety practices, regulatory developments, testing and analysis, technology and data solutions, audits, and supplier management. The conference includes panel discussions, educational presentations, workshops, and training programs.

Main Program Areas

• Quality Management
• GMPs
• HACCP
• ISO 17025-2017
• GLP and GRP
• Regulations and Standards
• Testing & Analysis
• Potency and pesticide testing
• Mycotoxins and terpenes
• Pathogens and residual solvents
• Heavy metals and nutrients
• Technology and data solutions
• Audits
• Supplier Management
• Quality assurance
• Compliance and traceability

Training & Workshops

The supplied information lists:

• Advanced FMEA & Risk Management
• Advanced Strategic RCA & CAPA
• Audit Leadership
• FSPCA Food Traceability Rule training

Date & Time

• Date: October 21–23, 2026
• Duration: 2.5 days

Venue

Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, Virginia, USA

Area: Washington, DC metropolitan area

Co-Located Event

Food Safety Consortium Conference

The supplied information states that CQC and the Food Safety Consortium take place under one roof and that CQC attendees have access to the Food Safety Consortium.