Market Spotlight: California 2026
Market Spotlight: California 2026
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October 7, 2026

This October marks IgniteIt's 4th annual trip to the Golden State.

This targeted, one-day event offers a rare access to the top Operators and decision-makers charting the future of the California market.

2026 will be a pivotal year for California Cannabis -

  • Will California's market return to stability or perhaps a growth?
  • Will M&A heat up as it gains momentum in other markets?
  • Register and find out...
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What's The Big Deal?
  1. This exclusive event, centered on strategic networking, provides an opportunity to forge lasting business connections...all in a single day.
     
  2. Hear directly from leading industry professionals through high-impact education to help navigate the intricacies and obstacles of California's market. 
     
  3. Acquire Insider insights on the impact Federal Rescheduling will have on the California market.
     
  4. Leave empowered with a actionable roadmap to grow your business, fueled by the knowledge and connections you’ve made.
Don't take it from us, listen to the experts:

"IgniteIt events are the most valuable networking experiences I’ve encountered in cannabis. I’ve engaged in a number of strategic partnerships as a result of the connections I’ve made, and the educational discussions provide actionable insights from other operators." 

- Lauren Carpenter, CEO, Embarc

"It’s not a finance show, it's a community. A room full of people who’ve been through it, sharing what they know. And that’s what makes this event matter."

- Dee Sidhu, CMO, Humboldt Family Farms

"The relationships that I formed at the conference have led to valuable partnerships with people I may not otherwise have met. The combination of a decision-maker–rich audience and high-quality content makes this an essential event." 

- Wes Hein, Co-Founder, Mammoth Distribution

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Who Attends?

Sample Attendees

Ball Family Farms

Bloom Brand

Chicago Atlantic

City of Los Angeles

Distru

Embarc

FundCanna

Humboldt Family Farms

Jetty Extracts

Leef Brands

Made

Nabis

Nug

Perfect Union

Stiizy

State of California

The Artist Tree

Vertis

Wellgreens

 

Attendee Titles

CEO

Co-CEO

Head of Originations

City Council Member

COO

CEO

COO

Founder

CEO

Head of IR / BD

Founder

Co-CEO

CFO

CEO

President

State Treasurer

Founder & CCO

CEO

Founder

 

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2026 Speakers
Our list of speakers, sponsors and attendees is growing every day. Take a look at some of our confirmed speakers.
Clint Kellum
Clint Kellum
Director
California Department of Cannabis Control
Angela Pih
Angela Pih
CMO
True Terpenes
Tom Zuber
Tom Zuber
Managing Partner
Zuber Lawler
Lauren Carpenter
Lauren Carpenter
CEO
Embarc
Seth Yakatan
Seth Yakatan
Co-Founder & Partner
Katan Associates, Inc.
Los Arias
Los Arias
CEO & Co-Founder
Green Horizons
Rachel Wright
Rachel Wright
CEO / Founder
Verdant Strategies
Wesley Hein
Wesley Hein
Co-Founder
Mammoth Distribution
Joseph Lustberg
Joseph Lustberg
CEO
Upwise Capital
AnnaRae Grabstein
AnnaRae Grabstein
CEO
Wolf Meyer
Adam Stettner
Adam Stettner
CEO
FundCanna
Swati Gupta
Swati Gupta
Founder and CEO
Moondust USA
Howard Lee
Howard Lee
CEO
SōRSE Technology
Dennis O'Malley
Dennis O'Malley
Founder and Principal
Echtrai Corp
Tiffany Richardson
Tiffany Richardson
Cannabis Managing Partner
Crowe LLP
Cy Scott
Cy Scott
Co-Founder & CEO
Headset
Laurie Parfitt
Laurie Parfitt
Founder & CEO
LKP Impact Consulting
Maximillian Juhasz
Maximillian Juhasz
Founder
Brandr AI, Curious Monkeys Pressing Buttons LLC
Michael Hennessy
Michael Hennessy
Partner
Lineage Merchant Partners
Luna Stower
Luna Stower
Principal/CEO
Luna Stower Strategies
Patrick Lane
Patrick Lane
CEO
IgniteIt Inc
Elliot Lane
Elliot Lane
President & Chief Revenue Officer
IgniteIt
October 7th Agenda
(Coming Soon)
The Venue

Hotel Indigo - Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Step into a dazzling homage to the City of Angels at our hotel in downtown Los Angeles, California, where historic charm meets modern convenience for both business and leisure travelers. La Fiesta de las Flores. The Prohibition Era. Silent films. It all comes together in one modern Los Angeles hotel curated to bring you comfort, state-of-the-art facilities, and a side of Hollywood flair. 

ADDRESS: 899 Francisco St Los Angeles, CA 90017 United States

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Directions
Valet & Self-Serve Parking is available nearby for a fee
Los Angeles Union Station
7th St / Metro Center
Nearest Airport:
LAX

Premier Partners

Sponsors
Blank Rome
Blue Sky Bank
Brandr AI
CBIZ
Crowe
Feuerstein Kulick
FundCanna
Green Leaf Biz Solutions
GrowGeneration
Headset
Hoodie Analytics
LAZEAR Capital
Lineage Merchant Partners
Moondust USA
SoRSE Technlogy
Surfside
Thompson Hine
Upwise Capital
Verdant Strategies
Zuber Lawler
Trusted Partners
8th Revolution; The Dime Podcast
ATACH
Beard Bros Pharms
Blunt Brunch
Budist
CA COA
Cannabis Business Solutions
Cannabis Distributors Association
FlowerHire
Freedom Grow
GCNC
Grasslands
Highly Objective
High Times
Ian Rassman
KAI
Latinas in Cannabis
Minorities for Medical Marijuana
MJBiz
NCIA
Origins Council
Policy Decoded
The Canna Boss Babes
The Mycelia Group
Women Grow

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