Illinois Cannabis Conferences and Events in 2025-2026
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- Illinois Cannabis Conferences and Events
A comprehensive schedule of Illinois cannabis events, marijuana conferences, hemp expos, and weed conventions for 2025 and 2026:
2025
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bi-Annual Meeting | Illinois Adult Cannabis Health Advisory Committee Meeting | A bi-annual meeting hosted by the Illinois Department of Human Services, hosted remotely via Webex. |
| March 3-6, 2025 | Illinois Cannabis Guide Awards | A first-of-its-kind annual awards event celebrating the Illinois cannabis industry, featuring both virtual and in-person ceremonies. |
| March 25, 2025 | Flower Expo Illinois 2025 | Chicago’s leading B2B cannabis event, bringing together over 100 brands and 150+ dispensaries. Designed for brands, retail buyers, and budtenders, Flower Expo offers on-site consumption and exceptional networking opportunities. |
| April 20, 2025 | 420 Illinois Festival | A cannabis-inspired music festival, held at the Logan County Fairgrounds, in Lincoln. |
| May 17, 2025 | Keefy Cannafest | A festival honoring cannabis culture through live performances, marketplace vendors, and informative workshops. |
| 22–23 May, 2025 | The Global Cannabis Drinks Expo | A conference specifically about cannabis drinks, held at the Morgan MFG, in Chicago. |
| June 8–10, 2025 | Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference | CCC is the ultimate destination to raise capital, close deals, and find the perfect partners in cannabis. |
| TBD | NECANN | Illinois Cannabis Convention at the Schaumburg Convention Center, in Chicago. |
| TBD | Black CannaBiz Expo | A cannabis conference and expo specifically designed for entrepreneurs of color in the industry, held at the Swissotel, in Chicago. |
2026
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bi-Annual Meeting | Illinois Adult Cannabis Health Advisory Committee Meeting | A bi-annual meeting hosted by the Illinois Department of Human Services, hosted remotely via Webex. |
| TBD | The Global Cannabis Drinks Expo | A conference specifically about cannabis drinks, held at the Morgan MFG, in Chicago. |
| TBD | 420 Illinois Festival | A cannabis-inspired music festival, held at the Logan County Fairgrounds, in Lincoln. |
| TBD | NECANN | Illinois Cannabis Convention at the Schaumburg Convention Center, in Chicago. |
| TBD | Black CannaBiz Expo | A cannabis conference and expo specifically designed for entrepreneurs of color in the industry, held at the Swissotel, in Chicago. |
| TBD | Cannabis Law Institute | The 11th annual conference for cannabis attorneys, held at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, in Chicago. |
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