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.

The 2027 SUNY Cannabis Conference is an education-first cannabis industry event hosted by SUNY Niagara Community College. Designed to connect Western New York’s cannabis businesses with education, professional development, and workforce opportunities, the conference brings together licensed operators, cultivators, processors, dispensary leaders, vendors, educators, and other industry participants.

The two-day program features two distinct experiences across two venues.

Culinary Day — January 11, 2027
Hosted at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, Culinary Day features culinary demonstrations by chefs and industry experts, a multi-course dinner prepared by culinary students, mocktail-hour networking, and opportunities to connect with approximately 150 industry attendees.

Main Conference Day — January 12, 2027
Held at SUNY Niagara’s Sanborn Campus, the main conference features two educational tracks, a vendor expo floor with 50+ industry vendors, a cannabis industry job fair, and networking opportunities. The event is designed to serve 300+ attendees and support education, business relationships, and workforce development in New York’s cannabis industry.

Who Should Attend

• Licensed cannabis operators and dispensary leaders
• Cultivators and processors
• Cannabis brands, vendors, and service providers
• Researchers, educators, and students
• Cannabis industry job seekers
• Professionals interested in cannabis education and workforce development

Sponsors and Exhibitors:
The conference offers sponsorship packages for businesses seeking visibility among licensed New York cannabis operators and other industry professionals. Opportunities include presenting sponsorship, main-stage branding, vendor hall sponsorship, culinary sponsorships, lunch sponsorship, dispensary sponsorship, and community support.

Expected Attendance: 150+ Culinary Day attendees; 300+ Main Conference attendees; 50+ industry vendors.

Dates: January 11–12, 2027
Organizer: SUNY Niagara
Format: In-person

The 8th Annual Summit on Controlled Substances – Regulation, Litigation, and Enforcement examines the evolving legal and regulatory environment affecting organizations across the controlled substances supply chain.

As DEA and DOJ enforcement priorities evolve, pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, healthcare providers, and prescribers face growing challenges involving diversion prevention, suspicious-order monitoring, prescription validity, telemedicine requirements, production quotas, and regulatory compliance.

The summit brings together industry leaders, government officials, legal practitioners, and compliance executives to share practical strategies, examine enforcement trends, and prepare for emerging legal and operational risks.

Key Topics

• DEA and DOJ enforcement priorities
• Controlled Substances Act enforcement across federal and state frameworks
• Diversion prevention and suspicious-order monitoring
• Telemedicine prescribing and DEA Special Registration developments
• Pharmaceutical quotas, supply continuity, and patient access
• Healthcare fraud, dispensing liability, and prescription validity
• Marijuana rescheduling, hemp-derived cannabinoids, psychedelics, kratom, and emerging substances
• AI, data analytics, ARCOS intelligence, and compliance monitoring
• Drug supply chain compliance and DSCSA implementation
• Federal and state regulatory developments

Conference Co-Chairs

• Jolie Apicella — Partner, Wiggin and Dana, LLP
• Gus Eyler — Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
• Cori L. Rizman — Vice President of DEA Compliance, Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Featured Government and Industry Speakers
The supplied event information lists speakers and representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, McKesson, Guidepost Solutions, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Talkiatry, and Angels for Change.

Continuing Legal Education: CLE credits are available; jurisdictions and credit amounts should be confirmed with the organizer.

Additional Pre-Conference Workshop:
The Life Sciences Enforcement Operations LAB takes place February 3, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This limited-seat, scenario-driven workshop focuses on managing the first 72 hours of FDA, DEA, DOJ, and state enforcement scrutiny. It is a separate pre-conference program.

Main Conference Dates: February 4–5, 2027
Venue: District of Columbia Bar, Washington, DC
Organizer: American Conference Institute (ACI), part of C5 Group

CannaBev Summit 2027 is a business-focused gathering for leaders across THC beverages, cannabis retail, mainstream retail, and distribution. Returning to Miami Beach on February 18–19, 2027, the summit examines how products, consumer occasions, retail formats, and commercial relationships are shaping the future of cannabinoid beverages.

The 2027 edition brings CannaBev Summit together with CannaDataCon, creating a shared setting where beverage brands, dispensary operators, retail buyers, distributors, and data and technology professionals can examine the same business challenges from different perspectives.

Key Themes

• Products and Consumer Occasions: Understand where THC beverages fit into consumers’ routines, social occasions, dining, entertainment, and at-home consumption.
• Retail and Distribution: Explore changing alcohol distribution models, direct retail, three-tier distribution, liquor stores, convenience stores, grocery, and cannabis retail.
• Consumer Insights and Repeat Purchases: Examine what drives trial, customer loyalty, product selection, and retailer reorders.
• Commercial Strategy: Discuss category benchmarking, product positioning, retail portfolio development, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Cannabis and Hemp Market Convergence: Explore the evolving relationship between medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, hemp-derived cannabinoids, and THC beverage products.
• On-Premise Opportunities: Consider how THC beverages may fit into hospitality, dining, entertainment, and other consumption occasions.

CannaBev Summit and CannaDataCon — Two Programming Tracks
CannaBev Summit focuses on THC beverage commerce, while CannaDataCon examines cannabis data, artificial intelligence, purchasing and inventory decisions, customer insights, and retail operations. Attendees can move between both tracks with one registration.

Who Should Attend

• THC beverage brand founders and executives
• Cannabis and beverage manufacturers
• Retail buyers and category managers
• Liquor, convenience, and grocery retail leaders
• Cannabis dispensary operators and purchasing teams
• Alcohol and cannabinoid beverage distributors
• Consumer insights, data, and technology professionals
• Investors, consultants, and commercial strategy leaders

Attendance and Registration:
Attendance is curated through an application and approval process. Applicants who are approved receive instructions to purchase their tickets.

Organizer: Delta Emerald Ventures
Dates: February 18–19, 2027
Venue: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida
Format: In-person
Registration: One registration provides access to both CannaBev Summit and CannaDataCon programming tracks.

Where the Industry Lights Up

Total Product Expo (TPE) returns February 24–26, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center — West Hall, bringing together the tobacco, vape, and alternative products industries for three days of buying, selling, product discovery, education, and networking.

TPE is an international business-to-business marketplace connecting manufacturers, brands, distributors, wholesalers, independent retailers, smoke and vape shops, tobacconists, convenience stores, and other specialty retail businesses. The event offers opportunities to discover new products, explore emerging categories, meet purchasing decision-makers, develop supplier relationships, and build business for the year ahead.

Attendees can explore more than 40 product categories, including cigars, cigarettes, vapes, e-liquids, CBD, rolling papers, accessories, pipes, lighters, and other alternative products. Educational sessions address regulations, market trends, retail strategies, and business development.

For exhibitors, TPE provides a platform to showcase products, connect with qualified buyers, introduce new offerings, open accounts, and build relationships with retailers, distributors, and wholesalers. Exhibitors can also explore sponsorship and promotional opportunities designed to increase brand visibility and booth traffic.

The 2027 edition moves into the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, continuing TPE’s focus on industry connections and real business opportunities.

Event: Total Product Expo 2027 (TPE27)
Dates: February 24–26, 2027
Show hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM daily
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center — West Hall
Address: 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, USA
Audience: Qualified trade professionals aged 21 and over
Format: In-person B2B trade show

New Laws, New Markets, New Opportunities

Lucky Leaf Expo Minneapolis returns February 26–27, 2027, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This two-day cannabis industry convention brings together businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and people interested in the growing cannabis marketplace.

The expo provides opportunities to discover products, meet exhibitors, learn from industry speakers, explore business strategies, and build valuable professional connections. Attendees can explore more than 100 exhibitors, educational sessions, seminars, and live demonstrations covering a range of cannabis industry topics.

Programming and exhibitor offerings span cultivation, retail dispensaries, manufacturing and packaging, cannabis law and compliance, finance, accounting, branding, marketing, security, transportation, and other areas of cannabis business development.

Lucky Leaf Expo is designed to support both established professionals and people looking to enter or expand within the cannabis industry. Networking opportunities help attendees connect with businesses, suppliers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.

A separate Pre-Show Cannabis Business Crash Course takes place Thursday, February 25, 2027. This intensive workshop covers the cannabis supply chain, business fundamentals, regulations, retail operations, cultivation, and related topics. The crash course requires a separate ticket.

Join Lucky Leaf Expo Minneapolis to learn, explore new opportunities, connect with industry professionals, and participate in Minnesota’s developing cannabis marketplace.

Main expo dates: February 26–27, 2027
Main venue: Minneapolis Convention Center
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Friday hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday hours: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Organizer: Lucky Leaf Expo