Associations Day – MJBizCon 2025
Event Details
Before the expo floor opens at MJBizCon, Associations Day brings together the most influential cannabis trade organizations, advocacy groups and mission-driven professionals from across the U.S. and beyond. You’ll engage in collaborative sessions and roundtables led by association leaders, gain up-to-date insights into federal, state and local cannabis policy, and build meaningful connections with membership and chapter leaders in a working-session format — all aimed at advancing the industry through unified voice and shared goals.
Grow your connections beyond state (and country) lines at MJBizCon!
At MJBizCon, The Hub and The Grow Hub are your go-to destinations for networking and discovery. Check out our State (and Country) Takeovers — dynamic, hour-long sessions on the Expo Floor where regions showcase their cannabis markets, legislation, and opportunities. Whether you’re interested in state-level policies, international cannabis developments, or connecting through curated meetups, these sessions give you direct access to industry leaders, advocates, and business owners shaping the future.
With over 20,000 cannabis professionals in attendance, this is the place to engage in meaningful conversations, explore new markets, and build partnerships that can fuel your business growth locally and globally. All sessions are free with any MJBizCon ticket — don’t miss your chance to expand your network, share expertise, and stay ahead in the cannabis industry.
Wednesday, December 3
8:00am-10:00am
First Timers’ Open House
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
10:00am-11:00am
FundCanna Session
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Hemp Meetup – Host: Thomas Winstanley
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
11:00am-12:00pm
Florida — Host: Roz McCarthy
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
New Jersey — Host: Todd Johnson, New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association (NJCTA)
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
12:00pm-1:00pm
Texas — Hosts: Grow House Media & Texas Growers Podcast
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
California — Host: Ian Rassman
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
1:00pm-2:00pm
In the Black Meetup — Host: Cannabis Noire, Sheena Roberson
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Arizona “Desert Disruptors” Panel — Host: Timeless
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
2:00pm-3:00pm
Jews in Weed Meetup — Host: Jews in Weed
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Toad Meet & Greet
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
3:00pm-4:00pm
LGBTQ+ Meetup — Host: Lisa Snyder & Rich Magaña (Tokeativity & Queer in Cannabis)
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
Happy Hour — Hosts: Gavita and General Hydroponics
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
4:00pm-5:00pm
Georgia — Host: Matthew Shirah, Scofflaw Beverage Co.
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
4:30pm-6:00pm
Networking Reception — Achieving Equity in Cannabis
Location: The Hub (Central Hall)
5:00pm-6:00pm
Sage Software — Beyond the Buzz: How CFOs Can Scale Cannabis Finance with Sage Intacct
Location: The Grow Hub (North Hall)
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