The Best Events at MJBizCon 2026

Start with your goal. Raising money, finding retail partners, and hiring all call for different rooms. Pick events whose guest list matches the people you need to meet, not just the biggest crowd.

Favor curated guest lists. Events that vet RSVPs put you in front of decision-makers. Open-door parties are fun, but it's hard to find the right person in a crowd of 1,000.

Plan by geography. Las Vegas traffic during MJBiz week is real. Cluster events by area and leave 15–30 minutes between venues.

Mix early and late. Early-evening happy hours are best for conversations; late-night parties are best for celebrating. One of each per night is plenty.

Check the fine print. Confirm age requirements (most cannabis events are 21+), whether consumption is allowed, and how tickets or RSVPs work.

Book meetings before you land. Use the weeks before the conference to line up coffee chats, then use evening events to meet the people you didn't know to ask for.

Lead with a question, not a pitch. "What are you hoping to find this week?" opens more doors than a 30-second elevator speech.

Capture context. After each conversation, jot down one detail on your phone. Your follow-up email will stand out.

Follow up within 48 hours. Inboxes fill up fast after MJBiz. A short note referencing where you met gets answered.

Pace yourself. Four days is long. Hydrate, eat real meals, and don't try to hit every party. The MJBiz happy hour ends at 8:00 PM PT for exactly this reason — read our MJBizCon after-party guide to plan the rest of your night.