Illinois Cannabis Conferences and Events in 2025-2026

The schedule of key cannabis industry events in Illinois:

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 22-23, 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.
TBD Cannabis Law Institute The 10th annual conference for cannabis attorneys, held at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, 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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