MJBizCon 2026 in Las Vegas: dates, expo hours, passes and how to get there

What is MJBizCon?

MJBizCon (the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo) is the cannabis industry's flagship B2B event in the United States. MJBiz was founded in 2011 by Cassandra Farrington and Anne Holland, and its first conference, in Denver, drew about 400 professionals. The first exhibit hall opened in 2012. In January 2022, Emerald bought MJBiz for $120 million up front; today the official website is run by Emerald X.

The 2026 show is the 15th annual edition. For a sense of scale: the 2024 show brought together 1,400 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees, according to BizBash, and in 2025 the organizers reported more than 20,000 attendees and over 1,000 exhibitors. For 2026, the official website lists 800+ exhibitors and 200+ speakers. BizBash also reports that 40% to 45% of attendees are first-timers each year and 72% hold VP-level roles or higher.

MJBizCon 2026 schedule: what happens each day

• Tuesday, December 1. Registration from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and pre-show certifications from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The expo hall is not open yet.
• Wednesday, December 2. The expo hall opens (10 a.m.–6 p.m.). General sessions at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m., plus breakout sessions. First-time attendees can start the day at the First Timers Open House (8–10 a.m.). In the afternoon, the Achieving Equity in Cannabis networking event (3:30–5 p.m.).
• Thursday, December 3. Expo hall 10 a.m.–6 p.m., breakouts, Associations Day (10 a.m.–noon) and the Empowering Women in Cannabis networking event (3:30–5 p.m.).
• Friday, December 4. Final expo day, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with moderated roundtables.

The two afternoon networking events require separate registration. All times are local Las Vegas time.

Inside the expo hall and the conference

The expo floor is split into four neighborhoods: Cultivation Products & Services; Processing, Packaging & Lab Services; Retail & Dispensary; and Business Services. There are also special areas: The Patio, The Vault, The Hub, The Grow Hub, the Brand, Manufacturing & Distribution Pavilion, Impact Row, the Indigenous Cannabis Village, The Global Exchange and Culture+.

The conference runs on five tracks: Cultivation Business Solutions, Retail Marketing & Operational Strategies, Legislative & Legal Intelligence, Pharmaceutical & Clinical Research, and Industry Innovation Insights.

MJBizCon passes and prices

MJBizCon requires advance registration, and there are several pass types. The official 2026 schedule mentions a Full Access Pass, which covers the conference sessions and includes one pre-show certification, and there is also an expo-only pass.

We could not confirm 2026 pass prices: the registration page did not show current rates when we checked. See the official passes page before you decide, and keep in mind that trade show prices tend to rise as the date gets closer.

Getting to the Las Vegas Convention Center

By monorail. The most direct option from Strip hotels. Get off at Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center, by Paradise Rd. The line has seven stations (SAHARA, Westgate, LVCC, Harrah's & The LINQ, Flamingo & Caesars Palace, Horseshoe/Paris and MGM Grand), 2 to 4 minutes apart. During the show it runs extended hours: 7 a.m. to midnight on several days, and until 1 a.m. on December 3.

Monorail fares (online / at the station):

• Single ride: $5.75 / $6.25.
• 24-hour pass: $13.95 / $15.50.
• 2-day pass: $24.45 / $27.
• 3-day pass: $30.85 / $33.
• 4-day pass: $38.10 / $40.

Getting around the campus. The Vegas Loop, about 2 miles of tunnels with Tesla electric vehicles and five stations on the LVCC campus, is free for trips between halls.

By bus. RTC route 108 (Paradise) links Harry Reid airport (Terminal 1) with the Bonneville Transit Center downtown along Paradise Rd. The airport is about 3 miles from the venue. The organizers warn that parking at the LVCC is not guaranteed and recommend arriving early.

Nevada cannabis laws: what not to do

In Nevada, adults 21 and over can buy, possess and consume cannabis, but not in public: that includes the street, casinos and hotel rooms. Using cannabis in a public place, in a dispensary or in a vehicle is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $600. Licensed consumption lounges are the exception.

To buy, you need a government-issued photo ID showing you are 21+; a US passport is among the accepted documents. The possession limit is 2.5 ounces of non-concentrated cannabis or 1/4 ounce of concentrate. In consumption lounges, you consume on site, no alcohol is sold or allowed, and you can't take leftover product home. A cannabis trade show doesn't change any of this: the same rules apply inside the venue.

Frequently asked questions

When is MJBizCon 2026?

December 1–4, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tuesday, December 1 is for registration and certifications; the expo hall is open December 2–4.

Can anyone attend MJBizCon?

No. It is a B2B industry event with mandatory registration. According to Seedless Media's 2026 guide, attendees must be 21 or older.

What are the MJBizCon expo hall hours?

Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday, December 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Las Vegas time.

How much is an MJBizCon pass?

2026 prices are on the official passes page. We could not confirm them as of November 1, 2026.

How do I get to the Las Vegas Convention Center?

Take the monorail to Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center. Inside the campus, the Vegas Loop is free.

Can I use cannabis at the show or in my hotel?

No. Nevada bans cannabis use in public places, casinos and hotel rooms; it is only allowed in licensed consumption lounges. Public use carries a fine of up to $600.