Nevada, particularly Las Vegas, remains a premier hub for cannabis industry events—mixing business, networking, innovation exhibits, and entertainment. Here’s what’s on deck for Fall 2025:
CannaOne: The Summer Show
- Date: June 11–13, 2025
- Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall. READ MORE: KayaPush
- Focus: B2B trade show showcasing cultivation tech, extraction equipment, branding, and packaging.
- Attendance (2024): Not published, but scaled to over 300 exhibitors; 2025 is expected to exceed 500.
- Prospects for 2025: With vendor expansion and increased exposure, it’s poised to attract ~10–12K trade professionals.
Women in Cannabis Expo (WICE 2025)
- Date: August 29–30, 2025
- Location: Bally’s Hotel & Casino, Lake Tahoe, NV.
- Theme: Empowering women industry professionals via panels, workshops, and networking.
- Attendance (2024): ~1,200 delegates; representation doubled over previous year.
- Outlook for 2025: Expect over 2,000 attendees and expanded sponsorship from female-led brands.
Nevada Cannabis Awards Music Festival
- Date: September 27 or 28, 2025 (7th Annual)
- Location: Downtown Las Vegas. READ MORE: UNLV, Nevada Cannabis Information Portal
- Format: A hybrid consumer + industry event—awards presentations, live music, product showcases.
- Past Attendance: Roughly 3,000 public attendees in 2024; returned performers and VIP lounges.
- 2025 Projection: Growth to 4,500–5,000 thanks to expanded entertainment lineup.
MJBizCon 2025
- Date: December 2–5, 2025
- Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center. READ MORE: Marijuana Business Conference & Expo
- Description: The world’s largest cannabis business conference with expo, forums, and networking.
- 2024 Stats: 30,000 attendees, 1,400 exhibitors, 200+ speakers . READ MORE: ICBC
- 2025 Expectations: Similar scale or modest uptick—estimates ~32,000 attendees, 1,600 exhibitors, especially due to new forums on psychedelics and women’s leadership.
Comparison to Prior Year’s Events
Nevada’s cannabis events have shown dynamic growth:
- MJBizCon: 2024’s attendance (30,000) doubled industry partnerships (from ~70 to ~200) and reaffirmed Las Vegas’ role as cannabis business capital. Attendance continues to trend upward despite regulatory headwinds. READ MORE: Distru, BizBash
- CannaOne: Expanded from ~200 exhibitors in 2024 to more anticipated in 2025, reflecting deeper industry adoption of product and tech showcases.
- WICE: Doubled female ownership and participation from 2023→2024; expected to further double outreach and attendance in 2025.
- Cannabis Awards Festival: Built steady momentum from a small regional showcase to a multi-thousand consumer-facing event with blended entertainment and product exposure.
What Each Event Offers—Consumer vs. Operator Focus
| Event | Audience | Focus / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| MJBizCon 2025 | Operators / B2B | Trade expo halls, policy forums, brand networking |
| CannaOne: The Summer Show | Operators / Retail | Product launches, vendor sourcing, workshops |
| Women in Cannabis Expo (WICE) | Operators / Leaders | Networking, empowerment, leadership training |
| Cannabis Awards Music Festival | Consumers / Brands | Public brand exposure, entertainment, awards |
- Operator-centered events MJBizCon, CannaOne, WICE focus on regulatory updates, cultivation and extraction tech, compliance, retail strategy, and business development.
- The Nevada Awards festival serves as a seamless bridge between operator marketing and consumer engagement—drawing public interest while honoring top brands and celebrating Las Vegas culture.
Projected Success Factors for Fall 2025
- Tourism Synergy
- Las Vegas tourist infrastructure drives turnout. Cannabis convention attendance boosts local hospitality and convention tourism substantially. READ MORE WITH THE FOLLOWING: ExpoFP, Nevada Cannabis Information Portal, Grasslands, KayaPush-2024, KayaPush-2025, Nevada Cannabis Awards Music Festival
- Industry Maturity & Returners
- Established networks among brands, cultivators, retailers encourage repeat attendance across all events.
- Expanded Focus Themes
- New pre‐con forums on psychedelics, equity, women leadership (e.g. MJBizCon), and WICE’s growing scope elevate programming depth.
- Consumer-Brand Engagement
- The Awards Festival taps into public-facing marketing; brands gain mainstream exposure while mixing festival atmosphere.
- Vendor Scalability
- Exhibitor growth at CannaOne and MJBizCon strengthens lead gen, sample testing, and innovation partnership opportunities.
Strategic Insights
- MJBizCon continues to solidify its role as the “industry Super Bowl”— ideal for policy insight, scaling strategies, and supply chain intelligence.
- CannaOne’s platform is increasingly crucial for product discovery—especially in cultivation gear, extraction tech, and wholesale distribution.
- WICE is emerging as a vital professional networking summit, spotlighting women’s leadership and technical expertise in cannabis.
- The Nevada Cannabis Awards Music Festival presents unique consumer exposure, blending entertainment and brand recognition—great for packaged goods companies and lifestyle marketing.
Final Takeaways
- Nevada hosts a robust calendar of cannabis events in fall 2025, with MJBizCon, CannaOne, WICE, and the Awards Music Festival at center stage.
- Event attendance and exhibitor counts are trending upward compared to 2024, reflecting deepening industry maturity.
- Operator-focused events provide strategic education, product launches, and B2B marketplaces; while the Awards Festival bridges operator branding to consumer experiences.
- With tourism infrastructure, event diversity, and innovative programming, Nevada’s cannabis ecosystem is primed for fall 2025 success across both business and consumer dimensions.
Whether you’re a cultivator, dispensary owner, regulator, or cannabis-curious consumer—Nevada’s Fall 2025 cannabis events lineup offers something vital. With flagship trade expos, leader-focused symmetry, and vibrant public engagement, the state remains the beating heart of the U.S. cannabis event scene.