Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries, globally. Governments across the world took steps toward legalization and investors doubled down (paywall) on backing the technology that is helping to propel the industry forward. Despite facing challenges like a global pandemic, supply chain issues, and slow progress on federal policy updates, the cannabis industry has managed to thrive. With promising changes on the horizon and a growing number of Americans backing legalization, the industry is poised to continue its upward trajectory in the upcoming year. So now is the time to promote your company with a trade show exhibit at the next Cannabis event.
Cannabis Industry Statistics on Growth and Opportunity
- The global cannabis market size was $20.47 billion in 2020. (Fortune Business Insights)
- The global cannabis market is expected to increase from $28.266 billion in 2021 to $197.74 billion in 2028, at a compound annual growth rate of 32.04%. (Fortune Business Insights)
- The cannabis industry could add nearly $100 billion to the American economy by the end of 2022 and around $155 billion by 2026. (MJBizDaily)
- In 2020, North America had the largest share of legal cannabis sales worldwide, accounting for nearly the entire market. (Statista)
- California is the single largest cannabis market in the world – larger even than all of Canada. (Statista)
- North American cannabis companies raised more than $1.6 billion in January 2021 alone. (MJBizDaily)
CANNABIS CONFERENCES
| Date: | Cannabis Conference: | Location: |
|---|---|---|
| February 22 to 23, 2024 | Lift - San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| March 14, 2024 | ICBC B2B Trade Show | Barcelona, Spain |
| March 14 to 16, 2024 | Alternative Product Expo - Miami | Miami, FL |
| March 22 to 23, 2024 | New England Cannabis Convention | Boston, MA |
| April 5 to 6, 2024 | CannaCon South - OKC | Oklahoma City, OK |
| April 16 to 17, 2024 | ICBC B2B Trade Show | Berlin, Germany |
| April 26 to 27, 2024 | Lucky Leaf Expo - Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN |
| May 1 to 2, 2024 | 2024 Michigan CannaTech Expo | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| May 3 to 4, 2024 | The Maryland Cannabis Convention | Baltimore, MD |
| May 17 to 18, 2024 | CannaCon West - Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM |
| May 18 to 19, 2024 | Alternative Product Expo - Colombia | Medellin, Colombia |
| May 31 to June 1, 2024 | The Illinois Cannabis Convention | Chicago, IL |
| June 14 to 15, 2024 | The Vermont Cannabis & Hemp Collection | Burlington, VT |
| June 18 to 19, 2024 | Ninth Native American Cannabis and Hemp Conference | Temecula, CA |
| June 19 to 21, 2024 | CannaOne - The Las Vegas Summers Show | Las Vegas, NV |
| June 20 to 22, 2024 | Alternative Product Expo - Houston | Houston, TX |
| August 16 to 17, 2024 | CannaCon Midwest - St. Paul | St. Paul, MN |
| September 18 to 19, 2024 | Montreal Cannabis Expo | Montreal, Quebec |
| September 27 to 28, 2024 | Lucky Leaf Expo -Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM |
| September 27 to 29, 2024 | National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium 2024 | New York, NY |
| October 10 to 12, 2024 | Alternative Product Expo - Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia |
| October 25 to 26, 2024 | 2023 New York Cannabis and Hemp Convention | Albany, NY |
| November 27 to 30, 2024 | Asia International Hemp Expo | Bangkok, Thailand |
| December 3 to 6, 2024 | MJBizCon | Las Vegas, NV |
Custom Rentals
Exhibit Design Planning Questions - Trade Show Event - Dates of Show - Show City – Venue - Booth Space/Booth Size
Messaging - What is your key message to your clients? What is the personality/brand of your company? Who is the target market at this show?
Functionality - What will you be bringing to generate interaction with attendees in your booth? Are you showing or demonstrating products, or conducting live or video presentations? Is storage space required? Will any hospitality be conducted in the booth? Do you need a private conference area?
Design - What are your corporate colors and brand image as conveyed in your literature and your website? Do you have design preferences for the exhibit, such as curvy versus straight-line designs? Are there any textures or designs you want to avoid?
Budget - What is your desired budget range for this booth and what does that include (structure, graphics, shipping, storage)?
In conclusion, the cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth and immense opportunity on a global scale. Despite facing challenges, the industry continues to thrive, with promising changes on the horizon and increasing support for legalization. With a multitude of upcoming cannabis conferences providing valuable networking and educational opportunities, now is the perfect time to promote your company with a trade show exhibit. Take advantage of the industry's momentum and consider attending one of the many events listed to stay informed, engaged, and connected within this flourishing industry. Keep an eye on the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization and innovation, as the industry is poised to reach new heights in the coming year.
