The HFT Hemp Building Symposium 2026 will take place on October 23–24, 2026, at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart, Faculty of Architecture and Design in Stuttgart, Germany.

Following the first Hemp Construction Symposium held at HFT Stuttgart in 2024, the 2026 edition provides a platform for exchange and knowledge transfer on building with hemp. The symposium focuses on the potential of industrial hemp as a natural building material, from its fundamental material properties and construction technologies to research, educational projects, and completed building projects. HFT Stuttgart

The event is aimed particularly at architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and professionals or others interested in hemp-based construction. Supporting event information also identifies researchers, tradespeople, and students among the intended audience. HFT Stuttgart

The program covers both theoretical and practical aspects of hemp construction, including hemp cultivation, hemp-lime building methods, completed projects, research, and practical construction applications. Current program information indicates demonstrations of methods such as masonry, rammed-earth construction, and spray application, alongside experimental approaches including hemp composites and 3D printing. Hanf Magazin

The symposium is organized by the Interior Architecture program at HFT Stuttgart’s Faculty of Architecture and Design and was initiated by Prof. Jens Betha, head of the Laboratory for Natural Building Materials. HFT Stuttgart

The event will be conducted in German. An application for recognition as continuing education has been submitted to the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Architects (AKBW) and the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Engineers; recognition should therefore be treated as pending rather than confirmed.

CanExec 26 is the sixth annual Cannabis Executive Summit, taking place October 29–30, 2026, at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The invitation-only, in-person B2B conference is designed for senior decision-makers across the cannabis industry. According to the organizer, more than 80% of attendees are CEOs, while attendance is limited to approximately 250 participants. The summit focuses on executive-level discussions rather than traditional trade-show presentations, with no booths or exhibits and an emphasis on networking and discussion. Canexec

The 2026 agenda covers major business and industry themes including cannabis cultivation economics, market development, industry competitiveness, medical and wellness markets, production, commercial strategy and opportunities for growth.

Featured agenda topics include:

• Beyond Yield — The New Economics of Cannabis Cultivation
• Building a Better Industry
• Higher-Value Markets: Growth in Medical, Health & Wellness
• Cannabis cultivation strategy and production systems
• Genetics and commercial performance
• Legal-market competitiveness
• Retail and producer collaboration
• Medical and wellness innovation
• Cannabis industry growth and market development
• Executive networking and strategic business relationships

The program features senior executives and industry leaders in panel-style discussions, with networking integrated throughout the summit. Canexec

WeCann Summit 2026 is the fourth edition of the WeCann Summit, taking place from October 29–31, 2026, at Royal Palm Hall in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.

Organized by WeCann Academy, the event is designed exclusively for physicians and brings together medical professionals from multiple specialties for three days of scientific education, clinical discussion, networking, and professional development. The official website describes the event as a 100% in-person experience with four simultaneous rooms and programming covering Endocannabinoid Medicine alongside evidence-based Psychedelic Medicine. WeCann Summit 2026

The 2026 program includes tracks covering:

• Medical Cannabis
• Endocannabinoid System
• Cannabis pharmacology
• Cannabis-based therapeutic approaches
• Psychedelic Medicine
• Neuroplasticity
• Clinical protocols
• Chronic pain
• Psychiatry
• Neurology
• Inflammatory and metabolic diseases
• Neuropediatrics
• Gynecology
• Dermatology
• Oncology
• Palliative care
• Older adults and neurodegenerative diseases
• Real clinical cases
• Medical research
• Artificial intelligence in clinical practice

The official site states that the Summit will have three days and four simultaneous rooms, allowing physicians to follow different educational tracks according to their clinical interests. WeCann Summit 2026

The event also includes networking, exhibitor brand activations, lunch and coffee breaks, a networking cocktail, a closing show, and optional mentorship sessions with speakers depending on the ticket/passport category. WeCann Summit 2026

The official website describes the event as exclusive to physicians and states that more than 4,000 physicians have attended previous editions, representing more than 50 specialties. WeCann Summit 2026

Cannabiz SVG Festival 2026 takes place from October 29–31, 2026, in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Formerly known as CannaBliss SVG, the festival is organized by the Medicinal Cannabis Authority and is built around the theme “Cultivating Strategic Partnerships for Cooperation and Trade.” Cannabiz SVG

The festival brings together industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, healthcare practitioners, cultivators, and members of the wider public for education, dialogue, networking, exhibitions, business development, and cultural activities. Cannabiz SVG

The 2026 program includes a Medicinal Cannabis Conference, industry exhibitions, guided medicinal cannabis tours, and entertainment sessions.

Day 1 — Thursday, October 29

• Medicinal Cannabis Exhibition — All Day
• Opening Ceremony — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Conference — 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Day 2 — Friday, October 30

• Cannabis Exhibition — All Day
• Medicinal Cannabis Tours — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Day 3 — Saturday, October 31

• Entertainment Sessions — All Day Cannabiz SVG

The conference program focuses on subjects including regional regulation, cannabis trade, cannabis law and society, cannabis medicine, and traditional cultivation. The exhibition component showcases products and solutions from local entrepreneurs, licensed producers, traditional cultivators, and quality-control experts. Cannabiz SVG

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

Cannabis Connection 2026 is a professional gathering focused on the evolving cannabis and hemp landscape in Brazil and Latin America. Produced by Sechat, the event brings together industry leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, regulators, entrepreneurs and other key stakeholders from the medical cannabis and industrial hemp ecosystem.

The 2026 edition will feature market data presentations, discussions on agricultural cannabis, regulatory developments including RDC 1015 and RDC 660, institutional presentations, networking opportunities and a closing cocktail reception.

The event is designed to facilitate qualified networking, knowledge exchange and strategic discussions about the present and future of the cannabis sector in Brazil and Latin America.

Cannafest 2026 is the 16th edition of the international trade show dedicated to cannabis and medicinal herbs, taking place November 6–8, 2026, at PVA Expo Prague Letňany in Prague, Czech Republic.

The event brings together exhibitors from different parts of the world and showcases a broad range of cannabis and hemp-related products and services, including growing equipment, fertilizers, seeds, smoking accessories, vaporizers, hemp cosmetics, hemp textiles and hemp-based foods.

Cannafest also features a professional conference running throughout the trade show, providing an educational platform for discussions surrounding cannabis, hemp, medical use, industry developments and related topics. A professional children’s corner is also provided for younger visitors. Cannafest

Main Event Highlights

International Exhibitors

Cannafest features exhibitors from different parts of the world. In the previous edition referenced by the organizer, 247 exhibitors participated, with 80% coming from abroad. Cannafest

Exhibition Areas

Visitors can explore products and services including:

• Growing equipment
• Fertilizers
• Seeds
• Smoking accessories
• Vaporizers
• Hemp cosmetics
• Hemp textiles
• Hemp food
• Cannabis and hemp-related products and services Cannafest

Professional Conference

A professional conference takes place throughout the trade show in the conference hall at PVA Expo Prague Letňany. The conference is free for visitors with a valid Cannafest ticket. Cannafest

Children’s Corner

A professional children’s corner is available for younger visitors.

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

JIHE 2026 — Japan International Hemp Expo takes place November 13–14, 2026, at House of OMOTESANDO in Omotesando, Tokyo.

The event brings together the wider hemp industry across CBD products, hemp agriculture, construction materials, food, fashion, biotechnology and related fields. JIHE was created through the integration of Japan’s long-running CBD Journey and CannaCon platforms.

The 2026 edition uses the entire House of OMOTESANDO building, including exhibition space, business meeting areas, conference facilities and rooftop networking space.

The two-day program is divided into Business Day on Friday, November 13, focusing on industry, business meetings and conferences, and Community Day on Saturday, November 14, featuring exhibitions, experiences, networking and community-oriented programming. JIHE 2026

Cannabis Business Hub 2026 is the official business event of ExpoCannabis Brasil, designed to connect key players from Brazil’s cannabis industry and create meaningful opportunities for commercial relationships, investment and strategic partnerships.

Taking place before the main ExpoCannabis Brasil exhibition opens, the Cannabis Business Hub brings together entrepreneurs, investors, suppliers and industry professionals in an environment focused on business generation, networking and access to market intelligence.

Because the Hub is integrated into the ExpoCannabis Brasil program, participants can connect with the fair’s exhibitors and sponsors, creating additional opportunities to meet relevant companies and decision-makers from across the cannabis ecosystem.

The program is also set to feature the presentation of an exclusive market yearbook prepared by Kaya Mind, providing market data, sector updates and insights covering areas including growshops, headshops, cannabis brands, medicinal cannabis and regulatory developments. ExpoCannabis Brasil

The event is designed around four key objectives:

• Expand relationships — Build strategic partnerships with important players in the Brazilian and international cannabis markets.
• Access market data — Gain insights and information to support informed business decisions.
• Anticipate trends — Identify emerging opportunities and developments across the sector.
• Take a leading role — Participate in important conversations shaping the future of Brazil’s cannabis industry.

The Cannabis Business Hub provides a dedicated environment for qualified networking, business development, market intelligence and strategic connections before the main ExpoCannabis Brasil exhibition begins.

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.

ExpoCannabis Brasil 2026 is the fourth edition of one of Latin America’s major cannabis industry events, bringing together businesses, researchers, healthcare professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, brands, exhibitors and visitors for three days focused on business, science, culture and innovation.

Taking place November 20–22, 2026, at São Paulo Expo, the event provides a platform for companies and professionals to showcase products, exchange knowledge, build connections and explore opportunities across the Latin American cannabis market. The 2026 edition is expected to bring together exhibitors and participants from multiple countries. Inhaí

The event combines exhibition areas, networking, cultivation-related experiences, cannabis products, educational programming, international forums, workshops and cultural activities. The official 2026 site currently lists 31 speakers, with additional programming and schedules to be announced. ExpoCannabis Brasil

Cannabis Health Symposium: London 2026 returns to London for a full day of evidence-led education focused on the evolving UK medical cannabis sector.

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• Healthcare professionals
• Clinicians
• Industry professionals
• Patient advocates
• Medical cannabis practitioners
• Researchers
• Prescribers
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• Professionals involved in medical cannabis regulation and access

Programme Highlights

Morning — Policy, Regulation & Access

08:30 — Doors open, registration & networking coffee

09:20 — Opening remarks & welcome

09:25 — Headline partner keynote

09:40 — Regulating unlicensed cannabis-based medicines: latest guidance and developments

10:00 — Cannabis-based medicines and NHS pathways

10:20 — Building a safe, effective and compliant medical cannabis service

11:00 — Medical cannabis in the workplace: safety, compliance and employee rights

11:30 — Medical cannabis police guidance: understanding rights and responsibilities

12:00 — Setting the Standard: How Harmonisation Turns CBMs Into Trusted Care

12:30 — Session to be announced

13:00 — Lunch & networking

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Afternoon — Science & Clinical Practice

14:00 — Managing risk and maximising benefit in mental health care

14:40 — Cannabis for Neurological Disorders and Neurodiversity: Fact or Fiction?

15:00 — RCT vs RWE: is it time to look beyond the placebo-controlled trial?

15:30 — Addressing unmet needs in women’s health

15:50 — Medical Cannabis and Pain Treatment: What Real World Evidence Tells Us

16:10 — Patient round-table

17:00 — Close

Featured Speakers

The source lists:

• Professor David Nutt — Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, Imperial College London, Drug Science
• Alex Fraser — Founder & Managing Director, Patient Protect
• Richard List — National Secretary and CDLO, Association of Police Controlled Drug Liaison Officers
• Shanna Marrinan — Director of Research, 4C Labs
• Professor Kim Wolff — Director of King’s Forensics, King’s College London
• Ana Serrato — Chair, Cannabis Human Health Subcommittee; Chairwoman, EUMCA, ASTM International
• Dr Anna Waldstein — Senior Lecturer in Medical Anthropology, University of Kent
• David Tang — CEO & Founder, CannPrescribe
• Dr Simon Tordoff — Consultant in Pain Management, CB1 Medical
• Sarah Sinclair — Editor, Cannabis Health

Included Benefit

12 months’ free Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) membership — worth up to £120.

PCN Cannabis Congres 2026 returns to the iconic Evoluon in Eindhoven on Friday, November 27, bringing together national and international professionals to discuss the latest developments, trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the cannabis industry.

Since its launch in 2022, the PCN Cannabis Congres has developed into an established knowledge and networking event for the cannabis sector. The 2026 edition focuses on important developments affecting the Dutch cannabis industry, including the pressure on smaller operators, chain formation within the coffeeshop sector, international developments and the future evaluation of the Dutch cannabis experiment. Cannabis Congress

The programme features panel debates, presentations and networking opportunities, with the day presented by Bas van Werven and supported by cannabis journalist Derrick Bergman as co-host. Cannabis Congress

Key programme discussions include the rise of synthetic cannabinoids, the pressure on small-scale cannabis businesses, international cannabis developments and preparations for the evaluation of the Dutch cannabis experiment.

The event also features the presentation of the Koos Zwart Award and the Cannabis Industrie Awards 2026, followed by an informal networking reception with drinks and snacks. Cannabis Congress

The event will also include industry presentations in the foyer and hall, a dedicated outdoor smoking area, and the travelling exhibition “1976–2026: The French/Dutch Paradox in the Global Drug War.” Cannabis Congress

Coffee and tea, lunch, the programme book, a goodie bag and the closing drinks reception are included with professional admission. Cannabis Congress