Table of Content
- Introduction
- Feb 05-07 | Miami, Florida | CannaDataCon
- Mar 19-20 | Ventura, California | Hall of Flowers
- Mar 21-22 | Boston, Massachusetts | NECANN Boston
- Apr 29-30 | Berlin, Germany | International Business Conference (ICBC) Berlin
- Apr 29-May 1 | Atlantic City, New Jersey | MJ Unpacked
- May 02-03 | Baltimore, Maryland | NECANN Maryland
- May 13-15 | Washington, D.C. | NCIA Cannabis Industry Lobby Days & National Stakeholder Summit
- May 16-17 | Lisbon, Portugal | CannaPortugal 2025: International Hemp & Cannabis Expo
- May 20-22 | Barcelona, Spain | Vitafoods Europe
- May 24-25 | Medellin, Colombia | BizCann Expo
- May 27-28 | Toronto, Canada | Grow Up Conference & Expo
- May 30-31 | Louisville, Kentucky | Lucky Leaf Kentucky
- May 30 - Jun 1 | Johannesburg, South Africa | The Cannabis Expo
- Jun 02-03 | NYC, New York | Cannabis Means Business Conference
- Jun 08-10 | Chicago, Illinois | Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
- Jun 10-11 | Temecula, California | The 10th Native American Cannabis and Hemp Conference
- Jun 12-13 | Rochester, New York | CannaCon Northeast
- Jun 17-19 | Las Vegas, Nevada | CannaOne: The Summer Show
- Jun 17-20 | Puerto Rico | CannMed 2025
- Jun 19-21 | Nashville, Tennessee | Alternative Products Expo: Nashville
- Jun 19-22 | Berlin, Germany | Mary Jane Berlin
- Jun 24-25 | London, England | Cannabis Europa
- Jul 18-19 | Washington, D.C. | National Cannabis Festival
- Aug 07-09 | Houston, Texas | Alternative Products Expo: Houston
- Aug 11-13 | Melbourne, Australia | ACannabis
- Aug 12-13 | St. Paul, Minnesota | CannaCon Midwest
- Aug 14-15 | Reno, Nevada | Women in Cannabis Expo
- Aug 20-22 | Denver, Colorado | Newtopia Now
- Sep 03-04 | Washington, D.C. | PBC Conference
- Sep 03-05 | St. Louis, Missouri | MJUnpacked
- Sep 04-05 | Frankfurt, Germany | Cannabis Business Europe 2025
- Sep 12 | Grafton, Massachusetts | TeeHC Open
- Sep 19-20 | Rochester, New York | NECANN Cannabis & Hemp Convention
- Oct 02-03 | Reykjavik, Iceland | The Hemp for the Future Conference
- Oct 03-04 | Cleveland, Ohio | Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit
- Dec 02-05 | Las Vegas, Nevada | MJBizCon
- Conclusion
Introduction
The global CBD industry is rapidly evolving in 2025. It’s marked by innovation, changing regulations, and growing consumer interest.
Both in-person and virtual events play a vital role. From major trade shows to niche CBD expos, these gatherings are essential.
They unite entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and brand leaders. Events offer real-time networking, education, and access to new CBD trends.
This year is a landmark for the CBD space. Dozens of key events are happening across North America, Europe, and beyond.
You’ll discover scientific advances, market compliance insights, and business deals. More importantly, you’ll join the global CBD community.
This guide outlines the most anticipated cannabis events of 2025. Find out where the industry is headed - and how to be part of it.
CannaDataCon
CannaDataCon is an executive summit that brings together leaders in the cannabis, science, technology, and regulation sectors. Its primary focus is on sharing best practices in cannabinoid technology and operations, with the goal of advancing innovation and collaboration across the industry.
Date: February 5-7
Location: 1935 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hall of Flowers
The Hall of Flowers is a premier business-to-business (B2B) trade show and networking event specifically for the cannabis industry. Founded in 2018, it has become one of the most influential and dynamic events in the cannabis space, particularly in California, which is a major cannabis market.
Date: March 19-20
Location: 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001
NECANN Boston
The NECANN Boston event, officially known as the New England Cannabis Convention, is one of the largest and most significant business-to-business (B2B) cannabis industry events on the East Coast of the United States. It's held annually at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Date: March 21-22
Location: 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115
International Business Conference (ICBC) Berlin
The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) Berlin is widely regarded as Europe's largest and longest-running business-to-business (B2B) cannabis event. It's a flagship conference in the ICBC series, which hosts events in various countries globally.
Date: April 29-30
Location: Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin, Germany
MJ Unpacked
MJ Unpacked is a highly focused and curated business-to-business (B2B) event within the cannabis industry. It's designed specifically for key decision-makers and stakeholders, aiming to cut through the noise of larger, more general trade shows.
Date: April 29-May 1
Location: Hard Rock Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ
NECANN Maryland
The NECANN Maryland event is the Maryland Cannabis Convention, part of the larger New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN) series. It's a significant annual business-to-business (B2B) trade show and educational conference for the cannabis industry in Maryland, held at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Date: May 2-3
Location: 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201
NCIA Cannabis Industry Lobby Days & National Stakeholder Summit
The NCIA Cannabis Industry Lobby Days & National Stakeholder Summit is a crucial annual event organized by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the only national trade association representing the cannabis industry in the U.S. It takes place in Washington, D.C., and serves as a vital platform for cannabis advocacy at the federal level.
Date: May 13-15
Location: Event location provided upon registration
CannaPortugal 2025: International Hemp & Cannabis Expo
CannaPortugal 2025: International Hemp & Cannabis Expo is a significant annual event held in Lisbon, Portugal, focusing on the rapidly evolving global hemp and cannabis industries. It aims to be a central hub for professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore the scientific, economic, social, and cultural dimensions of the plant.
It is a dynamic and multifaceted expo that positions Lisbon as a key hub for innovation, collaboration, and public discourse around the future of hemp and cannabis, integrating business, science, culture, and advocacy.
Date: May 16-17
Location: Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
Vitafoods Europe
Vitafoods Europe is the world's leading annual event for the nutraceutical industry, focusing on ingredients, raw materials, finished products, equipment, and services within the health and nutrition sector. It's a critical B2B platform that brings together professionals from across the entire nutraceutical supply chain.
As of 2025, Vitafoods Europe made a significant move to Barcelona, Spain, after 26 highly successful years in Geneva, Switzerland. The 2025 event, held from May 20-22, 2025, at Fira Barcelona, Gran Via, marked its debut in this new, vibrant location.
Date: May 20-22
Location: Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 Barcelona, Spain
BizCann Expo
The BizCann Expo in Medellín, Colombia, is a prominent business and networking event for the cannabis industry in Latin America. It's designed to connect the burgeoning cannabis markets in the region with international players, particularly from North America.
Date: May 24-25
Location: Medellin, Colombia
Grow Up Conference & Expo
The Grow Up Conference & Expo in Toronto is one of Canada's leading and most significant business-to-business (B2B) events for the cannabis industry. Since its inception in 2017, it has established itself as a crucial platform for networking, education, and innovation, with a strong focus on cultivation, brand development, and retail sales.
The upcoming Grow Up Toronto 2025 event is scheduled from May 27-28, 2025, at the Pearson Convention Centre (or Delta Hotel Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, depending on specific event components).
Date: May 27-28
Location: 2638 Steeles Ave E, Brampton, ON L6S 6J9, Canada
Lucky Leaf Kentucky
The Lucky Leaf Kentucky event, specifically the Lucky Leaf Expo Louisville, is a significant cannabis convention taking place in Kentucky. It's particularly notable because it's timed to coincide with Kentucky's recent legalization of medical cannabis (effective January 1, 2025) and potential future recreational sales (starting July 1, 2026).
Date: May 30-31
Location: 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
The Cannabis Expo
The Cannabis Expo in Johannesburg, South Africa, is Africa's largest and most comprehensive trade and consumer event dedicated to the cannabis industry. It's an annual, multifaceted event that brings together professionals, enthusiasts, and the public to explore the vast potential of the cannabis plant.
Date: May 30 - June 01
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Cannabis Means Business Conference
The Cannabis Means Business (CMB) Conference is a premier business-to-business (B2B) conference and expo for the cannabis industry. It's a significant event for professionals and companies serious about growth, innovation, and deal-making within the cannabis sector.
Date: June 2-3
Location: 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago is one of the most prominent and impactful events for the financial side of the global cannabis industry. It's renowned as the "where deals get done" conference, specifically designed to connect cannabis entrepreneurs and companies with investors and capital.
Benzinga, a leading financial news and data company, is the organizer of these conferences, which are held multiple times a year in key locations like Chicago and Miami.
Date: June 8-10
Location: Driveway Entrance on, 540 North Michigan Avenue, 541 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
The 10th Native American Cannabis and Hemp Conference
The 10th Native American Cannabis and Hemp Conference in Temecula, California, is a highly specialized and significant event focused on the unique aspects of the cannabis and hemp industries within Native American territories. It's a pivotal gathering for tribal leaders, decision-makers, and industry professionals.
This conference is part of a series of events organized by Native Nation Events, which specializes in conferences for Native American tribes focusing on economic development, healthcare, and other key areas. It is also often promoted by organizations like the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and various cannabis networking groups.
Date: June 10-11
Location: 45000 Pechanga Pkwy #45000, Temecula, CA 92592
CannaCon Northeast
CannaCon Northeast is a prominent business-to-business (B2B) cannabis conference and expo series specifically tailored for the Northeast region of the United States. While CannaCon hosts events in various locations across the country, the Northeast edition often focuses on markets like New York, given its rapidly evolving legal cannabis landscape.
Date: June 12-13
Location: 123 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
CannaOne: The Summer Show
CannaOne: The Summer Show in Las Vegas is a major business-to-business (B2B) trade show and conference for the legalized cannabis, CBD, and hemp industries. It aims to be a premier gathering where professionals connect, discover innovative solutions, and explore new possibilities within the rapidly expanding cannabis ecosystem.
In line with regulations at the Las Vegas Convention Center, no cannabis/THC/Hemp products (including flowers, seeds, concentrates, topicals, or edibles) may be sold, displayed, or distributed, including as free samples, on the show floor. Smoking or consuming cannabis products, THC, or hemp at the LVCC is strictly prohibited. The event's focus is strictly B2B and educational.
Date: June 17-19
Location: 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
CannMed 2025
CannMed is a premier scientific and medical cannabis conference that has gained a reputation as the leading destination for cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and investment opportunities within the medicinal cannabis industry.
The CannMed 25 Innovation and Investment Summit is a significant event held in Puerto Rico, marking its first international venue after its inception at Harvard Medical School in 2016.
Date: June 17-20
Location: 6000 Blvd. Río Mar, Río Grande, 00745, Puerto Rico
Alternative Products Expo: Nashville
The Alternative Products Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, is a significant trade show and festival that focuses on the burgeoning "counterculture" or "alternative" products industries. It's designed to be a vibrant hub for manufacturers, distributors, retailers (especially smoke shops and vape shops), and consumers.
The event is organized by ZJ Events, a company known for hosting a series of "Alt Pro Expo" events across various major cities in North and South America. They have evolved from their origins as "Vape Conventions" and "USA CBD Expo" to encompass a wider array of alternative products.
Date: June 19-21
Location: 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Mary Jane Berlin
Mary Jane Berlin is Germany's largest and most renowned cannabis trade fair and festival, and it's also considered one of the biggest cannabis events in Europe. It has been held annually in Berlin since 2016 and attracts tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe.
It is a unique and significant event that blends the serious business of the cannabis industry with a lively cultural festival, making it a must-visit for anyone connected to or interested in the cannabis movement in Europe, especially following Germany's recent cannabis legalization.
Date: June 19-22
Location: Messedamm, 14055 Berlin, Germany
Cannabis Europa
Cannabis Europa in London is one of Europe's premier and most influential business-to-business (B2B) conferences and industry expos dedicated to the legal cannabis sector. Hosted by Prohibition Partners, a globally respected cannabis intelligence and strategic consultancy firm, it's a key event for driving the future of the European cannabis market.
Date: June 24-25
Location: Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom
National Cannabis Festival
The National Cannabis Festival (NCF) in Washington, D.C., is a unique and prominent annual event that celebrates cannabis culture, advocates for legalization and policy reform, and brings together a diverse community of enthusiasts, industry professionals, and policymakers.
Founded in 2015 by Caroline Phillips, the festival debuted in 2016 following the passage of Initiative 71 (legalizing recreational cannabis in D.C.). It takes place at the RFK Festival Grounds (RFK Campus) in Washington, D.C., typically in late spring or early summer. For 2025, it's scheduled for July 18-19.
Date: July 18-19
Location: 401 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Alternative Products Expo: Houston
The Alternative Products Expo in Houston is a large and dynamic trade show and festival dedicated to the "counterculture" industries. It's designed to bring together manufacturers, distributors, retailers (especially smoke shops), and consumers interested in a wide range of alternative products.
The event is a production of ZJ Events, which organizes similar "Alt Pro Expo" events across North and South America. They began as "Vape Conventions" and evolved into "USA CBD Expo" before becoming the broader "Alternative Products Expo."
Date: August 7-9
Location: 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
ACannabis
ACannabis is the leading Medicinal Cannabis industry event in Australia, held annually in Melbourne. It's a significant conference and exhibition that brings together all key participants from across the medicinal cannabis ecosystem.
Date: August 11-13
Location: 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
CannaCon Midwest
CannaCon Midwest strategically holds events in key Midwestern cities where the cannabis industry is developing or expanding, such as Lansing, Michigan, and St. Paul, Minnesota. This regional focus ensures that the content and networking opportunities are highly relevant to the local market conditions, regulations, and business environment.
Date: August 12-13
Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102
Women in Cannabis Expo
The Women in Cannabis Expo (WICE) in Reno, Nevada, is a dedicated event focused on empowering, connecting, and educating women within the rapidly expanding cannabis industry. It aims to foster networking, inspiration, and business growth for female entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and newcomers.
WICE plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and innovation by providing a platform for women to enhance their visibility, establish new partnerships, and gain insights into market trends and regulatory changes. It directly addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in this evolving industry.
Date: August 14-15
Location: 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502
Newtopia Now
Newtopia Now is a reimagined and innovative business-to-business (B2B) trade event focused on the natural, organic, and conscious consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. It's held annually in Denver, Colorado, and aims to create a more engaging and purpose-driven experience for buyers and brands.
Newtopia Now is the successor to the long-running Natural Products Expo East, signifying a new approach to industry events by its organizer, New Hope Network (a division of Informa Markets).
Date: August 20-22
Location: 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
MJUnpacked
MJ Unpacked is a highly specialized and curated business-to-business (B2B) event for the cannabis industry, with a distinct focus on licensed THC cannabis retail and brand executives, scientists, and accredited investors. It is designed to cut through the noise of larger, more general cannabis trade shows and facilitate meaningful connections and deal-making.
MJ Unpacked is produced by Jage Media Inc., a company co-founded by cannabis industry veteran George Jage (former president of MJBizDaily/MJBizCon) and Kim Jage (former VP and CMO of World Tea Media). Their focus is on accelerating the growth and profitability of cannabis brands and retailers.
Date: September 3-5
Location: 1820 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
PBC Conference
The PBC Conference in Washington, D.C., is a highly specialized and critically important business-to-business (B2B) conference within the cannabis industry. Its unique focus is on the intricate and often challenging world of payments, banking, and compliance for cannabis-related businesses (CRBs).
PBC was founded in 2018 and operates a portfolio of events, industry resources, and training specifically dedicated to tackling banking and compliance challenges in emerging industries, with a strong emphasis on cannabis.
Date: September 3-4
Location: 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Cannabis Business Europe 2025
The "Cannabis Business Europe 2025 events" refer to a collection of significant, business-to-business (B2B) conferences and expos that are crucial for the cannabis, CBD, and hemp industries across the European continent throughout 2025. These events are designed to serve the rapidly expanding and evolving European cannabis market.
Date: September 4-5
Location: Isenburger Schneise 40, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
TeeHC Open
The TeeHC Open is a unique and increasingly popular cannabis networking event held annually in Massachusetts. It distinguishes itself from traditional trade shows by combining professional networking with a more relaxed and interactive atmosphere, often centered around a golf tournament.
The core aim of the TeeHC Open is to redefine cannabis industry networking by making it more engaging, fun, and conducive to genuine connections. The organizers recognized that traditional, "stuffy" corporate events don't always suit the dynamic and often less formal nature of the cannabis industry.
Date: September 12
Location: 801 Chocolog Rd, Douglas, MA 01516
NECANN Cannabis & Hemp Convention
The NECANN New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention in Rochester is a leading annual business-to-business (B2B) event specifically tailored for the cannabis and hemp industries within New York State. Part of the well-established NECANN (New England Cannabis Convention) series, it's known for its strong local focus, providing a unique platform distinct from broader national expos.
NECANN has been organizing cannabis industry conventions since 2014, focuses on creating market-specific events. Their approach emphasizes collaboration with local industries and communities to expand opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, patients, advocates, and consumers.
Date: September 19-20
Location: 123 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
The Hemp for the Future Conference
The "Hemp for the Future Conference" in Reykjavik, Iceland, is a significant international event dedicated to exploring the vast potential of industrial hemp and medical cannabis. It's organized by the Icelandic Hemp Association (Hampfélagið), Iceland's first and only hemp association, which was founded in 2019 by experienced Icelandic hemp activists.
Date: October 2-3
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit
The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (OCHBS) in Cleveland is a prominent annual event designed to immerse attendees in all facets of the medical cannabis, CBD, and hemp industries within Ohio. It uniquely caters to both Business-to-Business (B2B) professionals and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) general consumers.
Since its inception in 2019, OCHBS has been dedicated to educating, empowering, and providing a platform for exploring the diverse realms of cannabis. It aims to foster a greater understanding of the industry and its potential, especially with Ohio's recent legalization of adult-use cannabis.
Date: October 3-4
Location: 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135
MJBizCon
MJBizCon (Marijuana Business Conference & Expo) is widely recognized as the largest and most influential business-to-business (B2B) cannabis trade show and conference in the world. Held annually, primarily in Las Vegas, Nevada, it serves as a central hub for the global legal cannabis industry.
Date: December 2-5
Location: 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Conclusion
CBD events - from major expos like MJBizCon to focused summits like CannMed - play a crucial role in the industry’s growth. They are key platforms for learning, networking, and innovation, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers.
At conferences like Benzinga, startups seek funding. At MJ Unpacked or Grow Up, brands meet retailers. And at events like the Women in Cannabis Expo, voices are amplified, and community is built.
As regulations evolve and public interest grows, these events become even more essential. They are not just trade shows - they are ecosystems where the future of CBD takes shape.
From scientific forums to cultural festivals, every gathering pushes the industry forward. If you know an impactful CBD event we missed - or you're an organizer - email us at support@dominateseo.services to be included in future guides.
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