Cannabis Capital Conference 2026

Join the Leading Decision-Makers in Cannabis This June in Chicago!

Be part of the conversation from June 14 to June 16 as we wrap up what could be one of the most pivotal six-month periods for cannabis entrepreneurs in recent memory.

IgniteIt’s Cannabis Capital Conference is the ultimate destination to raise capital, close deals, and find the perfect partners to take your business to the next level. With over 120 thought leaders and 2,000 attendees—this is your opportunity to network with the best in the business.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

Jon Levine
CEO
MariMed

Christine Hersey
Chief Corporate Affairs & Strategy Officer
Trulieve

Jared Maloof
Co-Founder & CEO
Standard Wellness

Dominique White
Regional Director
Ivy Hall

Jamie Pearson
President
New Holland Group

Richie Proud
CEO
iAnthus

Laurie Parfitt
Founder & CEO
LKP Impact Consulting

Dennis O'Malley
Founder and Principal
Echtrai Corp

Sahar Ayinehsazian
Partner
A.Y. Strauss

Trent Woloveck
Chief Strategy Director
Jushi

Samuel Brill
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Ascend Wellness Holdings

Dave Vautrin
CEO
FLUENT Cannabis

Cristina Aranguiz
CEO
Minnesota Cannabis Services

Ankur Rungta
Co-Founder & CEO
C3 Industries

Gibran Washington
CEO
Ethos Cannabis

Jeff Freeman
Co-Founder & CCO
Mfused

Shawn Collins
Founder
The Homegrown Consulting Group, LLC

Stephanie Pow
Founder & Head of Global Talent + Growth
Emerald Lane Recruitment

Jake P. Kelinson
Associate General Counsel
Sweetspot

Joseph Bayern
CEO
MM Brands

Sara Payan
Creator and Host; Partner & VP of PR & Communications
Planted with Sara Payan Podcast; Pulse Signal Agency

Ryan Dominguez
Executive Director
Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition

Darren Gleeman
Managing Partner
MBO Ventures

Jordan Youkilis
Founding Partner
KEY Investment Partners

Sunday, June 14, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM																Kick-Off Reception 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM More Info Parties & Activations
Monday, June 15, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM																REGISTRATION OPENS 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM More Info
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM																Speed Networking 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM More Info General Session (5th Floor)
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM																Lunch 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM More Info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM																VIP Roundtables 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM More Info Held in our VIP Stage (VIP Area of 5th Floor) Four Discussions held in a roundtable format each day (June 15th & June 16th). Each discussion will be led and moderated but will allow for open dialogue on a variety of topics. VIP Stage (VIP Area of 5th Floor)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM																California Meetup 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM More Info Parties & Activations
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM																Colorado Meetup 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM More Info Parties & Activations
5:00 PM - 5:05 PM																Closing Remarks 5:00 PM - 5:05 PM More Info General Session (5th Floor)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM																Cocktail Reception (5th Floor Foyer) 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM More Info Parties & Activations
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM																Official After-Party 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM More Info Parties & Activations
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM																REGISTRATION OPENS 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM More Info
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM																Illinois Meetup 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM More Info Held in the Media Stage (7th Floor, Back Left of the Deal Floor) Parties & Activations
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM																Lunch 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM More Info
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM																DMV Meetup - D.C., Virginia, & Maryland 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM More Info Held in the Media Stage (7th Floor, Back Left of the Deal Floor) Parties & Activations
5:00 PM - 5:05 PM																Closing Remarks 5:00 PM - 5:05 PM More Info General Session (5th Floor)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM																Cocktail Reception (5th Floor Foyer) (Clone) 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM More Info

Sunday, June 14, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM																Kick-Off Reception
Monday, June 15, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM																REGISTRATION OPENS
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM																Speed Networking
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM																Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM																VIP Roundtables Held in our VIP Stage (VIP Area of 5th Floor) Four Discussions held in a roundtable format each day (June 15th & June 16th). Each discussion will be led and moderated but will allow for open dialogue on a variety of topics.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM																California Meetup
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM																Colorado Meetup
5:00 PM - 5:05 PM																Closing Remarks
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM																Cocktail Reception (5th Floor Foyer)
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM																Official After-Party
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM																REGISTRATION OPENS
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM																Illinois Meetup Held in the Media Stage (7th Floor, Back Left of the Deal Floor)
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM																Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM																DMV Meetup - D.C., Virginia, & Maryland Held in the Media Stage (7th Floor, Back Left of the Deal Floor)
5:00 PM - 5:05 PM																Closing Remarks
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM																Cocktail Reception (5th Floor Foyer) (Clone)

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