The Maze Calendar

New York Cannabis Regulations with the Office of Cannabis Management
2022-11-30 16:00 UTC | Virtual
The highly anticipated, proposed regulations for the New York Cannabis industry have been released. On The Revel’s Jason Starr, is facilitating a conversation with the Office of Cannabis Management’s Chief Equity Officer, Damian Fagon, and Senior Policy Director, Axel Bernabe to discuss the agency’s approach and proposed industry architecture. Please join this live stream to learn and ask questions.

Mohawk Valley November Meeting
2022-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Nail Creek Pub & Brewery, 720 Varick Street, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Mohawk Valley November Meeting
Join our town hall-style meeting to discuss existing and recently released draft regulations.

Science of Cannabis Symposium
2022-11-18 08:30 - 2022-11-19 15:30 UTC | Monroe Community College, 1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
We are back with a BANG! In collaboration with E&E cannabis & ROCNORML, please join us for a spectacular two-day event all about the science of cannabis, the plant that brings us together.
You will hear cannabis science presentations from subject-matter-experts followed by a Q&A with those experts. There will also be a variety of panels, ranging from science-focused to community-focused and future-focused topics.
These exciting topics include the genetic science of cannabis, endocannabinoid receptors, analytical testing, reclaiming access, cultivation + processing 101, retail fundamentals, compliance, employment, and entrepreneurship!

reSURGEnce 2022: Building Black Businesses Back Better
2022-11-17 09:00 - 2022-11-18 17:00 UTC | Brooklyn Navy Yard, BLDG 92, 4TH FLOOR - 63 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
reSURGEnce 2022 business conference for Black Church and Black Businesses, is the first step in a year-long campaign that will help to fuel a renewed flame for the development and growth of Black businesses. This campaign is a collaboration of The New York Christian Times and several key community-based organizations and government agencies.
Purposeful in our commitment to helping develop and strengthen Black-owned businesses, reSURGEnce 2022 will host a series of business forums and conferences that will bring together Black businesses, churches, and community not-for-profits and link them with resources and institutions, governments, and corporations to facilitate funding,
procurement, sales, and marketing, trade, training, and a wide range of services and business exchange.

NYCTC CANNABIS CAREER FAIR AT RISE RADIO
2022-11-16 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Rise Radio, 57 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, United States
Please join us for an eventful and informative evening. Registration and RSVP are mandatory for this event. MENU AND BAR PROVIDED BY RISE RADIO. Space is limited.
The New York State Cannabis Workforce Initiative is a collaboration between the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and the Workforce Development Institute. Our mission is to promote and support social equity in the adult-use cannabis market by providing quality workforce development and legal education.

Cannabis Small Business Series: Cannabis Real Estate & Zoning
2022-11-15 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Brooklyn Heights Library, 286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
The legal Cannabis Industry in New York is starting to come to life. The Business & Career Center in partnership with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project presents a six-program series for those interested in starting a business in this budding industry.
Tuesday, November 15 | Cannabis Real Estate & Zoning: Finding the Spot – Cannabis Real Estate, Land Use, and Local Approval

MJBiz Associations Day
2022-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Associations Day at MJBizCon 2022 will bring together over 40 non-profits and associations driving the industry forward. Attendees can meet and network with top groups and learn more about how you can get involved with their important work. Associations involved represent one of the following pillars: professional development and inclusion, sustainability and community development, and legal advocacy.
Associations Day is free to attend, but you must pre-register.

Blunt Brunch Las Vegas Social (sold out)
2022-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Private Venue, United States
We are so excited to end our 2022 National event tour in Las Vegas during Cannabis week!
We cannot wait to bring over 250+ women in cannabis together for an afternoon of networking, light appetizers and empowering conversations with our sponsors and guests!
Ticket: Your ticket includes general admission to the event, 3 hours of networking, and light appetizers
Stay tuned for more details!
Hosted by Adelia Carrillo, CMO of EventHi and Parisa Rad President of Fourtwenty Collections, and co-founder of Blunt Brunch
Interested in becoming a sponsor for Blunt Brunch Las Vegas? Email sponsorships@bluntbrunch.com

National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit
2022-11-15 08:30 - 2022-11-16 16:00 UTC | Eaton DC, 1201 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Join Tribal & Congressional leaders for a historic gathering to learn from Indigenous cannabis experts & network with other professionals.

MJBizCon
2022-11-15 - 2022-11-18 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
One business mistake can cost you millions. The right connections can make you millions. That’s where MJBizCon comes in.
Everything you and your cannabis operation needs to grow, innovate or sell can be found at MJBizCon.
MJBizCon is where over 35,000 cannabis executives from around the world unite to get industry deals done, hear the latest industry trends and insights into the current political landscape, source the right solution providers, and gain knowledge from leaders in the industry who have made mistakes and wins.
And this year, you’ll find even MORE of everything. More exhibitors, forums, expo hall theaters, networking opportunities and experiences than ever before. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned cannabis executive you’ll find everything you need all under one roof.
1,400+ Exhibitors
320,000+ Square Feet of Expo Hall
140+ Speakers
6 Pre-Show Forums
Countless Networking Opportunities

Catch A Cont@ct Career Summit
2022-11-12 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Seneca One Tower, 1 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
The @nys_connect’s Catch a Cont@ct Career Summit is coming to Buffalo! Stop by next Saturday from 10 am – 3 pm for a day of industry speakers, vendors, networking, and job opportunity.

Cannabis Career Institute Workshop
2022-11-12 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | INCUBAKD, 220 W. 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, United States
Considering a career in the cannabis industry?
WE CAN HELP
If you’ve ever thought of pursuing a career in the cannabis industry or if you’d simply like to gain some valuable insights about this exciting new frontier, CANNABIS CAREER INSTITUTE can help.
CANNABIS CAREER INSTITUTE has been the leading cannabis industry education, training and job placement entity since 2009 and continues to be the best in the business.
CANNABIS CAREER INSTITUTE, with its impactful, chock-full-of-cannabis-knowledge, one-day workshops, empower! The seminars are enriching, eye-opening insights into the cannabis industry that must be experienced to fully grasp so that you can take your budding career aspirations into flight.
With the business of cannabis having now grown into a multi-billion dollar industry — with no end in sight — what are you waiting for?
Get into the cannabis industry and CRUSH IT!
Welcome to CANNABIS CAREER INSTITUTE.

New York One Day Medical Marijuana Masterclass Workshop
2022-11-12 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Hampton Inn Brooklyn Downtown, 125 Flatbush Ave Ext., Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, current business owner, or looking to start a new career in the cannabis industry, the One Day Recreational/Medical Marijuana Masterclass Workshop Certification Program is the most comprehensive educational opportunity available to gain the essential knowledge you need to succeed.

Women in Cannabis FRIENDSGIVING Networking Event
2022-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Work’N’Roll, 164 W. 25th Street, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Join us on November 10th as we collaborate with Work n Roll NYC’s Premier “Friendly” Co-Working Space in Chelsea for our Women in Cannabis Networking Social with a Friendsgiving theme of giving back to our community!
Have a Mocktail!! Shop in our Brand Boutique and meet their Founders!
Thank you to our Sponsors The Cannabis Workforce Initiative, Etain Health and Pax for contributing to our event!

The Dispensary Experience: Understanding Cannabis Consumers Who Source From Retail Dispensaries
2022-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Strategies for attracting new consumers to a dispensary are important, but retaining customers is the key to long-term success. Join New Frontier Data in exploring the characteristics and habits of consumers who purchase from dispensaries, what keeps them coming back, and how to maintain their loyalty.

Cannademix Career Conference & Job Fair
2022-11-10 12:00 - 19:00 UTC | HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
Cannademix is back at Hudson County Community College! Join us for an experience highlighting the Education, Operations, and Culture of NJ.

High Garden Anniversary
2022-11-04 20:00 - 23:30 UTC | Work’N’Roll, 164 W. 25th Street, New York, NY, 10001, United States
November 4th 8PM – late, come celebrate HighGarden’s 1 Year Anniversary + the launch of a new collaboration between HG + Work and Roll. DJ, food, drinks, smoke and lots of homies.
Open the door to the Hidden Garden… Where cafe vibes + cannabis collide in a weekly loft party at Work and Roll Chelsea NYC. Experience delicious crafted beverages, fresh brewed coffee, and a sexy snack menu curated by HighGarden. Move and groove to some of the best performances of HighGarden’s first year. Live DJ lineup, musical performances, photo booth, raffles and more!

The Parent's Perspective
2022-11-04 16:20 - 17:30 UTC
A Cannabis Conversation: A Parent’s Perspective
We will have an open and honest conversation about medical cannabis from the lens of being a parent. Parents as Entrepreneurs? Parents as Medical Patients? Parents with children who use medical cannabis? Parents as consumers?
Our panelists are:
Gena Surphlis Founder / CEO 024™ @discover024
Rebecca Abraham, RN, BSN President / Founder Acute on Chronic @acuteonchronicrn420
Amy Chin Founder / CEO Calm Better Days @calm_better_days
Tanya Osborne Director of Community Women Grow @womengrow / Founder of @thecannadiva
This is a Curaleaf #FirstFriday event
The is a virtual event and will be streamed live on all of our social channels #Facebook #LinkedIn #Twitter #YouTube
Register via the link in @womengrow bio to be added to their mailing list!

Hudson Valley Full-day Conference
2022-11-04 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
What to Expect
With the passing of New York State legislation in Spring of 2021, New York State is on the verge of unprecedented opportunity. A billion-dollar medical marijuana, hemp and legal weed industry is about to launch in New York State.
Entrepreneurs and cannabis industry professionals are readying themselves – learning about regulations and possible paths forward, making connections, establishing teams and foundations and preparing business plans.
NY Cannabis Insider is here to help the state’s cannabis industry surge forward by providing reliable, timely and important information to help inform this new business sector.
Our in-person conferences showcase the best and brightest industry thought leaders sharing their knowledge and expertise on topics critical for those looking to start their cannabis ventures along with networking time to connect industry professionals navigating the New York State cannabis landscape together.
Who Attends
Throughout 2022, over 800 cannabis insiders from NYS and beyond have attended our conferences and meetups both virtual and in-person. Our events are attended by industry professionals, lobbyists and entrepreneurs looking to start their own cannabis business, as well as those from cannabis-adjacent businesses such as legal, security, retail, banking, finance, construction, engineering, consultation and medical expertise.

Black Cannabiz Expo and Conference
2022-11-03 - 2022-11-05 | New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Oleans, LA, United States
Join hundreds of BIPOC cannabis founders, professionals and consumers as we gather together in New Orleans to build an industry that we can be proud of.
Black CannaBiz Expo 22 is your opportunity to be inspired, to network and to learn from the leading Black and Brown voices in cannabis today.

Hall of Flowers Santa Rosa
2022-10-05 - 2022-10-06 | Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404, United States
Hall of Flowers Santa Rosa is the OG show. It’s where Hall of Flowers began 4 years ago. Santa Rosa is our largest show! It’s spread throughout the campus of the Sonoma County Fairgrounds situated in the middle of Sonoma Wine country. Hall of Flowers Santa Rosa, our Fall show, combines new products, technology, speakers, and education, attracting retail buyers from across the state, predominantly our NorCal partners. Come meet up with the rest of the cannabis industry at the biggest brand and retailer event in the industry.

MJ Unpacked
2022-09-28 - 2022-09-30 | MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Show off your brand at MJ Unpacked to THC brand and retail executives and investors from around the nation at this one-of-a-kind event so your company can expand—and compete—as new opportunities emerge.

The Road Ahead for Maryland's Cannabis Program: A Tour of 'Tors
2022-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Virtual
Join us on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:00 am for a live panel discussion featuring Delegate Eric Luedtke (Maryland House of Delegates Majority Leader), William Tilburg (Executive Director of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission) and Jake Van Wingerden (President of SunMed Growers) as they discuss the critical issues affecting Maryland’s legal cannabis industry. The discussion will be moderated by Jonathan Wachs and Julia Taylor of Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Law Group.
This virtual discussion will help you understand:
The current opportunities and challenges facing Maryland’s current cannabis program, as seen by a leading legislator, the leading regulator and a top operator within Maryland
The likelihood and timeline for expanding Maryland’s program to include adult use purchases
Priorities and goals for the future of Maryland’s program as viewed by the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, the Maryland legislature and leading industry operators

3rd Annual New Jersey Cannabis Convention
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-10 | Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
NECANN showcases innovative ideas and high-quality products from every aspect of the cannabis industry. Our exhibitors ensure that everyone will leave NECANN NY with more information and motivation to assist their growth in the local cannabis market. This event brings together a wide selection of guest speakers, as well as some of the most significant individuals in the local cannabis community, all under one roof.

PBC Conference 2022
2022-09-07 - 2022-09-08 | Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street Northwest, Washington, 20036, United States
Join us for our 3rd annual conference in the nation’s capital for 2 days of networking and learning with industry leaders, along with regulators & legislators.
PBC Conference brings together the cannabis banking ecosystem, with a focus on payments, banking, & compliance.
Our All Access Passes include access to keynote speeches, engaging panel sessions, exhibit room, coffee breaks, lunches, and happy hours.
Topics include: Payments, Banking, Compliance, Investing, Financing & Lending, Accounting & Taxes, HR & Payroll, Insurance, Seed-to-Sale, Tech, Security, & more!

The New York Cannabis Convention
2022-08-26 - 2022-08-27 | Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY, 12207, United States

2022 Virtual Cannabis Research Conference
2022-08-08 - 2022-08-10 | Virtual
The 6th annual 2022 Cannabis Research Conference (CRC) will be held as an interactive, virtual experience on August 8-10, 2022.
This multi-disciplinary, three-day virtual conference attracts attendees both nationally and internationally.
The Cannabis Research Conference comprehensively explores the latest in cannabis science and innovation for applications in medicines, foods, materials, and textiles that can improve people’s lives and better society.
The 2022 Virtual Cannabis Research Conference allows you to connect with the brightest innovators addressing the following program areas:
• Genetics, Growth, and Culture
• Human Health
• Quality Control, Chemistry & Analytics
• Livestock and Companion Animals
• Business and Economic Development
• Policy and Legal Landscape
• Materials and Product Manufacturing
This virtual research conference will focus on unique and timely topics and will feature:
• Nearly 100 Live and On-Demand Presentations
• Virtual Poster Hall
• Interactive, Virtual Exhibit Hall where vendors can interact with attendees in real-time, and
• Much More!
There is no better time or place to connect with cannabis experts from around the globe while actively planning new research and business ventures.
Join us in exploring cannabis research frontiers…

Blunt Brunch Los Angeles
2022-07-27 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Private Venue, United States
Calling all women in Cannabis, you’re invited to our Blunt Brunch Los Angeles event empowered by Proteus420!
We have reserved a private venue, with beautiful decor and scenery, and we are inviting the women of cannabis to join us!
Join over 200 women in cannabis for an afternoon social filled with networking, light tapas and empowering conversations with our sponsors and guests!
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor? Complete the form below to learn more!
https://forms.gle/SxxEzYybGcz3bxh78
Ticket: Your ticket includes general admission to the event, 3 hours of networking, and light appetizers
Hosted by Adelia Carrillo, CMO of EventHi and Parisa Rad President of Fourtwenty Collections

Trailblazers
2022-07-27 09:00 - 23:30 (America/Halifax) | Tribeca 360, 10 Desbrosses Street, New York, NY, 10013, United States
Join us on July 27, 2022 in New York City for our first urban Trailblazers where executives, leading investors, and influential change-makers within the cannabis and psychedelic industry will gather at this once-in-a-generation inflection point. We will gather at Tribeca 360, a chic industrial venue located in the trendy downtown neighborhood of Tribeca. Attendees will enjoy an immersive experience filled with branded activations and carefully curated conversations, between innovators across a multitude of disciplines to forge meaningful business connections.
Schedule
9:00 am – Registration opens, coffee & breakfast
10:30 Content Session 1 – Opening Plenary
11:15 Content Session 2
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Content Session 3
2:00 Mindfulness Break
3:00 Content Session 4
4:20 Happy Hour
5:30 Fireside Chat
6:30 Cocktail Hour
7:30 Dinner
9:00 Live Entertainment
11:30pm Closing Party! Surprise location
