MJBizCon

"Ever since the DEA clarified that cannabis seeds are federally legal, we knew it was time to come to the U.S.," says Nick Avé, general manager at Zamnesia, during an exclusive interview at MJBizCon in Las Vegas. For the pioneering European smart shop, this decision marked a significant milestone...

“I’ve always been an adventure seeker,” says Cort Smith. Those words encapsulate the driving force behind a career that thrives on calculated risks and breakthrough developments. As the founder of Synergy Innovation, the parent company of DaVinci Vaporizers and Eyce, Smith has...

The legendary global seed bank headquartered in Amsterdam, Barney's Farm Genetics has entered an agreement to merge with Sensi Seeds, a pioneering international seed library and the California-based online marijuana seed bank ILGM. The announcement took place at MJ BizCon, the world's leading...

This year's MJBizCon in Las Vegas promises to deliver crucial insights from industry pioneers, with two key panels featuring Benzinga Cannabis' managing director Javier Hasse, along with renowned voices in the cannabis sector. These sessions will provide actionable knowledge for entrepreneurs and...

As we blaze into 2024, the cannabis industry is set to light up with exciting events. From exclusive conferences to expansive expos, here’s your ultimate guide to the top 24 cannabis events of the year. Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference When & Where: Hollywood, Florida, April 16-17,...

Farechild Events and MJBizCon announced the winners of the 2023 EMJAYS International Cannabis Awards. The event, hosted at the legendary Pearl Theater within the renowned Palms Hotel, Las Vegas, honored both businesses and individuals who have made notable strides in the cannabis space. See also:...

November 28-29, media and events platform reMind and famed cannabis tradeshow MJBizCon (see last year's edition) are jointly bringing the Psychedelics Business Forum to Las Vegas Westgate Resort & Casino. The forum will provide a bustling meeting ground connecting science and industry...

The growing acceptance of psychedelics as a source for treating health conditions and promoting wellbeing has led several companies and non-profit organizations worldwide to launch initiatives supporting those interested in accessing these therapies, ranging from programs on psychedelics...

On a national scale, the current cannabis legal map includes more than two-thirds of the total number of states. That is to say, well over half the country has some form of legal cannabis, whether for medical or recreational purposes.  The psychedelics map presents a different panorama...

While the cannabis industry is known for offering investors its own mixture of tricks and treats, a new report by CNN Business is expressing new hope for the cannabis sector. “Despite a global pandemic, discombobulated supply chains, ballooning inflation and an ongoing fight to...

Rob Sechrist, president of Pelorus Equity Group, was a guest at the Benzinga Cannabis Hour, live from the floor of MjBizCon in Las Vegas. Javier Hasse interviewed Rob and covered the actual state of the Group and Real Estate on the cannabis industry. Watch The Full Interview

Can big business and cannabis culture cohesively build a solid industry? Five industry superstars met at MJBizCon recently to discuss this question. Joe Bayern, CEO of Curaleaf (OTC: CURLF) and Jennifer Drake, co-chief operating officer of Ayr Wellness (OTC: AYRWF) joined Wanda...

Nancy Whiteman, CEO at Wana Brands, a cannabis-infused products company, was a guest at a special broadcast of the Benzinga Cannabis Hour, streaming live from MjBizCon in Las Vegas.  Whiteman speaks out after the $300 million Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) buyout of Wana...

Forbes Staff Writer, Will Yakowicz, spoke with Javier Hasse at a special broadcast of the Benzinga Cannabis Hour, streaming live from MjBizCon in Las Vegas.  The interview covered several topics related to his personal career, banking in the cannabis industry and what makes a story...

Leafly CEO Yoko Miyashita was interviewed by Javier Hasse live from the MjBizCon floor in Las Vegas during the Benzinga Cannabis Hour. The interview covered several topics related to the cannabis plant, its uses, the industry and Leafly's go-public transaction via SPAC Merida Merger Corp I...