Market Spotlight: Colorado 2026

This exclusive event, centered on strategic networking, provides an opportunity to forge lasting business connections...all in a single day.
Hear directly from leading industry professionals through high-impact education to help navigate the intricacies and obstacles of Colorado.
Acquire Insider insights on the impact Federal Rescheduling will have on the Colorado market.
Leave empowered with a actionable roadmap to grow your business, fueled by the knowledge and connections you’ve made.

"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

Dominique Mendiola
Senior Director
Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division

Erik Knutson
Founder & Chairman
Keef Brands

Laurie Parfitt
Founder & CEO
LKP Impact Consulting

Joseph Lustberg
CEO
Upwise Capital

Ernest Toney
Founder
BIPOCann

Patrick Rea
Managing Director
Poseidon Asset Management

Rebecca Maestas Sincere
Founder & CEO
Maestro Advising, LLC + Regime Music Group

Cy Scott
Co-Founder & CEO
Headset

Howard Lee
CEO
SōRSE Technology

Tiffany Richardson
Cannabis Managing Partner
Crowe LLP

Kellen O'Keefe
VP, Business Development
Dutchie

Travis Scadron
SVP, Business Development
Surfside

Tom Zuber
Managing Partner
Zuber Lawler

Kristin McFarland
Founder & CEO
The Source Marketing Group & Market Like A Badass Podcast

John Shute
CEO
PufCreativ

Nick Richards
Partner and Co-Chair of the Cannabis Practice Group
Greenspoon Marder LLP

Michelle Brinkerhoff
Founder & COO
Edun

Adam Stettner
CEO
FundCanna

Jordan Youkilis
Founding Partner
KEY Investment Partners

Jarell Wall
CEO/Creative Director
Gentleman Quinns Blunt Co.

Amy Larson
SVP, Sales & Marketing
Rx Green Technologies

Seth Yakatan
Co-Founder & Partner
Katan Associates, Inc.

Craig Small
Vice Chair | Cannabis Industry Group
Clark Hill Law

Swati Gupta
Founder and CEO
Moondust USA

Maximillian Juhasz
Founder
Brandr AI, Curious Monkeys Pressing Buttons LLC

Keenan M. Jones
Attorney
Frantz Ward LLP

Taylor Mullen
Account Executive
Green Leaf Business Solutions

Bryan Passman
Founder + Head Hunter
Hunter + Esquire

Ricardo Baca
Founder & CEO
Grasslands

Terry Mendez
CEO
Safe Harbor Financial

Jerrico Perez
Partner
Vicente LLP

Steven Ernest
Head of Originations
Chicago Atlantic

Conlan Keller
Co-Owner and Co-Founder
Bonanza Cannabis Company

Patrick Lane
CEO
IgniteIt

Elliot Lane
President & Co-Founder
IgniteIt

Westin Denver Downtown

Denver, CO

Resident experts are here to help you connect with the authentic Denver experience from our hotel in City Center, offering pathways to the places and people that will make your stay in the Mile High City unforgettable. Through our brand new multi-million dollar renovation, we have created an empowering and comfortable ambiance to help you reach your peak while experiencing all that our great city has to offer.

Our Denver downtown hotel provides immense amenities in a top tier location for the optimal wellness experience. Enjoy a plethora of nourishing meals in V's Social Kitchen & a comprehensive fitness center complete with premium Peloton equipment. With unbeatable location and service, The Westin Denver Downtown is the ultimate destination for your next trip to the 303!

Address: 1672 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80202

Friday, September 18, 2026

Westin Denver Downtown

Westin Denver Downtown