Cannabis Trade Shows Calendar 2026
Updated January 12, 2026 | Complete monthly guide
Plan your 2026 cannabis trade show schedule with our comprehensive month-by-month calendar. From massive international expos to specialized regional shows, never miss a critical B2B opportunity.
2026 Trade Show Quick Stats:
45+
Major Trade Shows
20+
Countries Represented
200K+
Total Expected Attendees
How to Use This Calendar
This calendar focuses exclusively on B2B trade shows—professional events designed for industry operators, vendors, investors, and service providers. We've organized events chronologically by month to help you plan your annual trade show schedule strategically.
January 2026: Year-Opening Shows
Grow Up Conference & Expo
Cultivation📅 January 20-21 | 📍 Vancouver, BC, Canada
Canada's premier cultivation technology and genetics expo. Essential for growers and extraction professionals.
📅 January 24 | 📍 New York City, NY
Legendary competition celebrating NY's finest cannabis. Brand-building opportunity.
Total Product Expo (TPE)
Accessories📅 January 29-31 | 📍 Las Vegas, NV
Massive smoke shop and accessory trade show. 10,000+ buyers seeking products.
February 2026: Spring Buying Season
CHAMPS Las Vegas Winter
Trade Show📅 February 12-15 | 📍 Las Vegas, NV
Industry's longest-running smoke shop trade show. 700+ exhibitors, legendary deals.
Lucky Leaf Expo Minneapolis
Regional B2B📅 February 27-28 | 📍 Minneapolis, MN
Midwest's largest cannabis expo. Essential for Minnesota and Upper Midwest operators.
March 2026: California Season Opens
Hall of Flowers
Curated B2B📅 March 18-19 | 📍 Ventura, CA
California's most curated B2B event. Premium brands meet top dispensary buyers.
April 2026: Spring Conference Season
ICBC Berlin
International📅 April 13-15 | 📍 Berlin, Germany
Europe's premier B2B conference. 5,000+ attendees, essential for German market entry.
Spannabis Bilbao
Europe📅 April 17-19 | 📍 Bilbao, Spain
Europe's iconic cannabis event moves to Bilbao. 40,000+ attendees, massive expo.
NECANN Boston
Regional📅 April 24-25 | 📍 Boston, MA
East Coast's flagship event. 9,000+ attendees, 300+ exhibitors.
May 2026: Finance & Investment Focus
📅 May 5-7 | 📍 Chicago, IL
Premier investment event. CEOs, investors, and analysts. Essential for capital raising.
NECANN Minnesota
Regional📅 May 14-15 | 📍 Minneapolis, MN
NECANN expands to Minnesota. 150+ exhibitors serving Upper Midwest.
Cannabis Europa London
Policy📅 May 26-27 | 📍 London, UK
Europe's flagship policy conference. High-level executives and government officials.
November-December 2026: Year-End Mega Events
MJBizCon
⭐ Must-Attend📅 December 1-4 | 📍 Las Vegas, NV
The industry's main event. 30,000+ attendees, 1,400+ exhibitors, global convergence.
CHAMPS Las Vegas
Trade Show📅 December 10-13 | 📍 Las Vegas, NV
Year-end buying opportunity. 700+ exhibitors with holiday specials.
Trade Show Planning Tips
Budget Planning
Most trade shows require significant investment. Plan your budget to include:
- • Booth Space: $2,000-$20,000 depending on size and location
- • Booth Design: $3,000-$15,000 for professional setup
- • Staff Travel: $1,000-$3,000 per person
- • Marketing Materials: $500-$2,000
- • Lead Capture Tools: $200-$1,000
Maximizing Trade Show ROI
- Set Clear Goals: Number of leads, meetings scheduled, deals closed
- Pre-Show Marketing: Email attendees 2-3 weeks before to schedule meetings
- Booth Location Matters: Near entrances, food courts, or major sponsors worth premium
- Train Your Team: Everyone should know elevator pitch and lead qualification
- Follow Up Fast: Contact leads within 48 hours while memory is fresh
Trade Show Types Explained
Industry-Wide Events
Examples: MJBizCon, ICBC Berlin
Best for: Comprehensive networking, seeing entire market, major announcements
Specialized Shows
Examples: Grow Up, Hall of Flowers
Best for: Targeted connections in specific sectors (cultivation, retail, etc.)
Regional Events
Examples: NECANN, Lucky Leaf
Best for: Local market intelligence, state-specific networking
Accessory Trade Shows
Examples: CHAMPS, TPE
Best for: Smoke shops, dispensary accessory buyers, product sourcing
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Explore Full Calendar →Final Thoughts
Strategic trade show attendance in 2026 requires careful planning. Focus on events that align with your business goals, prepare thoroughly, and follow up diligently. Whether you're exhibiting or attending, trade shows remain one of the most effective ways to accelerate business growth in the cannabis industry.