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.

The sixth annual Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference (CCORC) will take place November 5–6, 2026, at the University of Florida’s Lake Nona Campus in Orlando, Florida.

CCORC focuses on advancing research and scientific understanding of medical marijuana and its effects on health. The conference provides a forum for researchers, physicians, students, healthcare providers and medical marijuana industry professionals to exchange research findings and discuss clinical outcomes.

The 2026 programme includes keynote presentations, research presentations, poster sessions, panel and discussion sessions, an exhibitor hall, networking opportunities and a closing awards ceremony. The conference also offers selected virtual participation options. CCORC

The Mid-Atlantic Cannabinoid Research Collaborative (MACRC) Annual Conference 2026 will take place November 6–8, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, bringing together researchers, clinicians, trainees, educators, policymakers, advocates, and industry leaders working across the cannabinoid science field.

Hosted by Dr. Sara Jane Ward, the conference focuses on “Translating Basic Science Into Clinical Practice” and features the scientific theme “New Frontiers in Cannabinoid Science.” The program explores emerging cannabinoid research across women’s health, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic disease, infection, cancer, cannabis policy, and drug development strategies. ACRC

The conference provides an opportunity to share new research findings, learn from invited experts, connect with colleagues, and examine the translation of cannabinoid science into clinical and real-world applications. Registration and abstract submission are currently open. ICRS

A special Saturday session, “Cannabis in PA: From Research to Real Life,” is scheduled for November 7 from 11:30 AM–2:45 PM, connecting research with clinical care, pharmacy, advocacy, education, business, addiction research, and the broader Pennsylvania community.

Interchange Seattle 2026 brings together cannabis producers, processors, ancillary businesses, and retail buyers for two days of focused business-to-business meetings and networking.

The Interchange format is built around a series of 1:1 private meetings, giving participating companies an opportunity to present their product offerings directly to retailers and potential business partners with the goal of developing commercial relationships and structuring deals. INTERCHANGE

The event is designed to create a focused environment where cannabis industry professionals can exchange ideas, showcase products, identify business opportunities, and build relationships with like-minded professionals. The organizer describes the format as a way to improve industry-wide productivity while creating a direct path between companies and retail decision-makers. INTERCHANGE

The Seattle edition is part of the Interchange Washington West 2026 program and takes place November 10–11, 2026.

Event Format

The central Interchange format is:

1:1 Private Meetings

Producers, processors, and ancillary businesses meet directly with retailers in a private setting.

Product Presentations

Companies present their products and offerings to potential retail partners.

Deal-Making

The objective is to develop commercial relationships and structure business deals.

Professional Networking

The event provides an environment for cannabis business professionals to establish and strengthen industry relationships.

These elements are directly described by the official Interchange site.

The 2026 NORML Key West Legal Seminar will be held November 12–14, 2026, at The Reach Key West in Key West, Florida.

This three-day legal seminar features presentations covering cannabis law, federal and state legislation, compliance, legal ethics, accounting, criminal law and other issues affecting the cannabis sector. CLE credit is available for the program in states that require continuing legal education for attorneys. Non-lawyers are also welcome to attend. NORML

The published agenda begins each seminar day with breakfast and registration at 8:00 AM, followed by educational sessions beginning at 9:00 AM. The program also includes networking and social activities, including a Thursday welcome gathering, Friday’s sunset sail aboard the Jolly II Rover, and a Saturday closing reception featuring the Al Horn Award. NORML

The 6th Annual Conference on Psychedelics and Psychedelic Medicine will take place November 13–14, 2026, at the Starr Center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Directed by Franklin King, MD, the conference provides a clinically focused examination of the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic medicine. The program explores current research and clinical applications of psychedelic-assisted therapies, with sessions covering pharmacology, neuroscience, therapeutic models, ketamine and esketamine, psychotherapy, psychosomatics, implementation challenges, spirituality, naturalistic use and clinical risk.

The conference is designed for clinicians and researchers across multiple disciplines, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, social workers, clinical psychologists and other professionals interested in the theoretical and practical applications of psychedelics. MGH Academy

The program offers 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 11.75 nursing contact hours, 11.75 social work continuing education hours, 11.75 participation hours and 11.75 psychologist CE credits, subject to the applicable accreditation requirements. MGH Psychiatry Academy

Key Program Highlights

Friday — November 13

Introduction, Neurobiology & Therapeutic Models

• 8:30 AM — Welcome & Introduction
• Psychedelic Pharmacology for Clinicians
• Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Evidence, Experience, and Ongoing Questions
• Cognitive Networks and Neuroscience of Depression Under Psychedelics
• Plant Medicines and the Psychedelome
• Advanced Meditation and the Third Wave of Meditation Research
• Ketamine and Esketamine in Academic Psychiatry
• Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
• Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Psychedelic Treatment
• Psychedelics in Cancer Care
• Panel discussions

Saturday — November 14

Clinical Expansion, Culture, Experience & Risk

• Implementation Challenges in Psychedelic Care
• Psychedelics & Borderline Personality Disorder
• MDMA-Assisted Therapy and Neuroimaging in Pain
• Psychedelic Churches and Sacred Use
• Population-Level Risks in Naturalistic Psychedelic Use
• Studying Psychedelics in Academic Medicine
• Music in Psychedelic Therapy Sessions
• Clinical Risks and Adverse Outcomes in Psychedelic Therapies
• Closing Remarks & Adjourn

The detailed program is published by MGH Psychiatry Academy.

Conference Topics

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• Psychedelic Medicine
• Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
• Psychiatry
• Psychopharmacology
• Neuroscience
• Depression
• PTSD
• Substance Use Disorders
• Ketamine
• MDMA
• Clinical Research
• Mental Health
• Medical Education
• Continuing Medical Education
• Psychology
• Healthcare

The Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit in Washington, DC brings together cannabis entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry professionals for a focused day of education and networking. Hosted as part of the Cannabis Market Spotlight series, the event features expert-led discussions on federal cannabis policy, investment opportunities, and regulatory developments impacting the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) markets. Attendees will gain insider insights into federal rescheduling, market growth strategies, and business partnerships while connecting with decision-makers shaping the future of the cannabis industry.

Promo Code: IAN20

Capital & Policy Summit – DC 2026 brings together cannabis executives, investors, policymakers, legal professionals and other influential industry leaders for a focused day in Washington, DC.

Presented by IgniteIt, the summit is designed around the intersection of cannabis capital, federal policy and industry strategy, providing an environment for decision-makers to build relationships, exchange insights and better understand the developments shaping the U.S. cannabis industry.

The event focuses on strategic networking and high-impact education, with discussions centered on major issues affecting cannabis businesses and investors, including federal cannabis rescheduling, Safe Banking, the federal hemp ban, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and the evolving regulatory environment. IgniteIt’s event overview specifically positions the 2026 summit as a meeting of politicians, cannabis executives and investors following the U.S. midterm elections. IgniteIt Events

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and gain perspectives on how federal policy developments may influence cannabis businesses, investment decisions, market access and future growth.

The summit is structured as a single-day, high-level gathering at the Grand Hyatt Washington DC, bringing together the capital and policy conversations shaping the next phase of the cannabis industry.

The Grasslands Party 2026 returns on December 2, 2026, with its signature promise: “The Warmest Room in Vegas.” Designed for meaningful connections rather than traditional trade-show mixing, this curated gathering brings together senior decision-makers across the cannabis and hemp industries, including executive operators, licensed businesses, investors, and journalists.

The event emphasizes quality over quantity, creating an invitation-based environment where industry leaders can build relationships, exchange insights, and explore business opportunities away from the busy trade-show floor.

Who Should Attend?

• Cannabis and hemp executives, operators, and licensees
• Investors and industry decision-makers
• Journalists covering cannabis, hemp, and cannabinoid-centered businesses
• Vetted B2B professionals through an approved Insider Seat or sponsorship arrangement

Access and Applications:
Guest applications are reviewed against the event’s eligibility criteria. B2B service providers—including consultants, attorneys, bankers, brokers, and other industry service professionals—are directed toward the limited Insider Seat option or sponsorship opportunities, subject to vetting. Applications close November 26, 2026, according to the supplied event information.

Networking Experience:
The Grasslands Party focuses on executive-level conversations, curated attendance, and relationships that can lead to meaningful business opportunities. It is positioned as a private networking experience rather than a conventional trade-show mixer.

Sponsorship:
Sponsorship packages offer participating businesses an opportunity to support the event and arrange guest access for their teams and clients, subject to the event’s terms and available packages.

Presenting Sponsor: ACTIVE® — identified in the supplied content as returning for its third consecutive year as presenting sponsor.

Additional Sponsor Mentioned: Essential Terpenes.

Event Date: December 2, 2026
Venue and event hours: To be confirmed by the organizer.