Cannabis Events November 9-15, 2026: After Question 8, What Employers and Operators Should Plan

The cannabis events November 9-15 begin the first week after Massachusetts voters defeated Question 8, and the anchor is the Cannabis Control Commission’s public meeting in Worcester on Thursday, November 12. Beyond that meeting, Massachusetts offers The Harvest Cup at the DCU Center on November 13 and 14 and a Holyoke social night on November 13, while national and international options include a Washington, DC summit and a hemp expo in Tokyo.

Last verified: November 4, 2026, against the organizer, agency, and ticketing pages linked below. Dates, hours, and prices shift, so confirm with each organizer before you book travel or send staff.

What Did Massachusetts Voters Decide on Question 8?

Voters rejected Question 8, the proposal to end retail sales of adult-use marijuana, by a very wide margin on November 3. The count was still unofficial when we checked on November 4, so read every figure below as a snapshot, not a final tally. Outlets also reported at different points in the count, which explains small differences in their numbers.

The result and the margin

The NBC Boston results page showed 75.83 percent voting no, or 1,639,082 votes. It showed 24.17 percent voting yes, or 522,437 votes, with 80 percent of the expected vote counted. The page calculated a margin of 51.66 percentage points.

Other outlets landed in the same place. The Boston Globe reported about 76 percent against and 24 percent in favor, a 51-point margin, with the count at close to 90 percent on Wednesday morning. Reason reported 76 percent no with 48 percent of ballots counted, and WBUR described roughly three-quarters of voters opposed while calling the results unofficial. We did not see final certified totals, so check the state’s election pages before you quote an exact number.

What the repeal would have done

The Secretary of State’s official Question 8 page says the law “shall take effect January 1, 2028.” Per the Boston Globe, adult-use shops would have had to close by the beginning of 2028 or become medical-only dispensaries. Reason adds that the measure would have eliminated the legal recreational market and barred home growing.

The measure did not pass, so the adult-use retail market continues under current law. Reason notes that state-licensed marijuana businesses opposed the question. The Globe reports that opponents argued a repeal would threaten thousands of jobs, which is a campaign claim and not an employment study.

What does the result change for employers, and what stays the same?

The clearest change is that the January 1, 2028 date no longer hangs over your workforce plan. If you paused hiring, delayed a promotion, or drafted a wind-down timeline, revisit those choices now. Our Question 8 workforce plan was written before the result, so read it with the repeal scenarios set aside.

Several things stay the same. The pages we read say nothing about licensing rules, wage law, or scheduling changing because of the vote. Your margins, your competitors, and your turnover are also the same as last week. We will not guess how the result affects hiring demand or wages, because none of the sources we opened addresses it.

What is publicly listed for the Commission’s November 12 meeting?

The Commission’s event page lists a public meeting on Thursday, November 12, starting at 10:00 AM. The listing runs until 4:30 PM. Attendees can join in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams Live, and closed captioning is available. When we checked, the page was a “save the date” notice with no agenda posted.

We will not predict what the meeting covers. If you want to know the topics, watch the Commission’s public calendar for an agenda. The same calendar also lists a public meeting on December 10 and a Social Equity Program clinic on November 18.

Day-by-Day Guide to Cannabis Events November 9-15

Massachusetts has fewer industry events this week than the national calendar does, but the ones it has are worth knowing. Each entry gives the time, the place, and who it is for. We add a price only when the organizer’s page showed one. Where a price or date was unclear, we say to confirm with the organizer. Last week’s events guide for November 2-8 covers the days just before this window.

Monday, November 9

Two national events open today. Interchange Washington runs November 9 and 10 in Seattle, produced by Marijuana Venture magazine. The organizer calls it a buy-and-sell trade event for Washington’s cannabis industry, built around speed-networking with the state’s top-grossing retailers. Attendance is by application, and the page showed no venue or ticket price, so confirm both with the organizer.

In Washington, DC, the 2026 Indigenous Cannabis Industry & Policy Summit runs November 9 to 11. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day. It meets at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW, and the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association organizes it. Guests must be 21 or older.

This is the fifth annual in-person summit, and its theme is “Indigenous Plant Medicine: Leading the Conversation.” Sessions cover federal policy and Tribal sovereignty, industry growth, finance, public health, and standards. The association’s summit page lists a $499 standard rate and a $350 early-bird rate. Association members attend free, so confirm what applies today. The Eventbrite page says refunds are not offered.

We found no confirmed Massachusetts cannabis event today. Use the morning for your own team’s post-election check-in instead.

Tuesday, November 10

Tuesday is the second day of Interchange Washington and the Indigenous summit. We found no other confirmed public events in Massachusetts. If you are weighing a trip to either show, decide today. Both finish within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)

The Indigenous summit wraps up today. Veterans Day also brings a retail scheduling rule that Massachusetts operators should know, which we cover in a short section below.

In London, the Cannabis Industry Council hosts the Cannabis Industry Awards Dinner at the HAC. The page describes an awards presentation with food, drink, entertainment, and networking for the UK cannabis sector. It lists individual tickets and tables through Eventbrite but showed no start time or price, so confirm both with the organizer.

Thursday, November 12

Thursday is the busiest day for Massachusetts. First, the Commission holds its public meeting, which we described above. Second, the Commission’s Community Resource Pop-Up Event runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Union Station, 2 Washington Square, in Worcester. Staff cover the Social Equity Program, the EquityWorks Career Hub, and enrollment in the Medical Use of Marijuana Program. The page does not name a specific audience or mention a cost, so treat it as a drop-in information table.

Elsewhere, Pot Policy Politics runs from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Central at 2nd Shift Brewing, 1601 Sublette Avenue, in St. Louis. The Midwest Cannabis Forum organizes it. The page lists $75 early tickets that ended October 12 and $99 regular tickets. Refunds are available up to seven days before the event. It states no age limit.

Also starting Thursday, the NORML Key West Legal Seminar runs November 12 to 14 at The Reach Key West in Florida. Attorneys can earn continuing legal education credit, and non-lawyers are welcome. NORML arranged a limited room block, and the page names discounts for non-lawyers and Legal Committee members but shows no dollar amounts. Confirm the registration price with NORML.

Friday, November 13

The biggest Massachusetts event of the week opens today. The Harvest Cup takes over the DCU Center in Worcester on Friday, November 13, from 12 PM to 6 PM, and on Saturday, November 14, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Organizer The Harvest Cup, Inc. calls it New England’s premier cannabis competition, running since 2017. The show also has vendor booths, an art gallery, and a glass gallery with several glassblowers. It links to Ticketmaster but showed no ticket prices or age limit, so confirm both before you send staff.

Tonight, November Paint and Puff in Holyoke runs from 8:00 to 11:00 PM, with doors at 7:45. It meets at Coquito Chukito, 120 Front Street, and MagicallyMJ organizes it. The page says guests must be 21 or older, staff check IDs at the door, and refunds are not offered. It showed no ticket price. This is a social night rather than an industry event, but it can work as a low-pressure team outing if your policy allows it.

Overseas, the Japan International Hemp Expo opens in Tokyo with a business day, covered in the international section below. The NORML seminar continues in Key West.

Saturday, November 14

Saturday is the second day of The Harvest Cup. Go then if you want a weekend visit to Worcester. The Tokyo expo turns to its community day, and NORML’s seminar finishes its third day. We found no other confirmed events today.

Sunday, November 15

We found no confirmed public cannabis event on Sunday, which closes out the cannabis events November 9-15 on a quiet note. Use the day to review the week. Then check your calendar for the Commission’s Social Equity clinic on November 18 and the other events in the look-ahead section.

Cannabis Events November 9-15 at a Glance

The table below summarizes the week. The notes column flags anything to confirm with the organizer.

WhenEventPlaceTypeNotes
Mon-Tue Nov 9-10Interchange WashingtonSeattle, WATrade eventBy application; venue and price not shown on the page
Mon-Wed Nov 9-11, 8:30 AM-4:30 PMIndigenous Cannabis Industry & Policy SummitWashington, DCPolicy summit21+; $499 standard and $350 early bird listed by the organizer; no refunds per Eventbrite
Wed Nov 11Cannabis Industry Awards DinnerLondon, UKAwards dinnerTime and price not shown; tickets through Eventbrite
Thu Nov 12, 10 AM-4:30 PMCannabis Control Commission public meetingWorcester, MA, plus Teams LiveRegulator meetingSave-the-date notice; no agenda posted
Thu Nov 12, 10 AM-1 PMCommunity Resource Pop-UpUnion Station, Worcester, MAInformation tableSocial Equity, EquityWorks, medical program; no cost mentioned
Thu Nov 12, 4-8 PM CTPot Policy PoliticsSt. Louis, MOPolicy networking$75 early ended Oct 12; $99 regular; no age limit shown
Thu-Sat Nov 12-14NORML Key West Legal SeminarKey West, FLLegal seminarCLE credit for attorneys; price not shown
Fri-Sat Nov 13-14The Harvest CupDCU Center, Worcester, MACompetition and expoFri 12-6 PM, Sat 10 AM-6 PM; price and age limit not shown
Fri Nov 13, 8-11 PMNovember Paint and PuffHolyoke, MASocial21+; no refunds; price not shown
Fri-Sat Nov 13-14Japan International Hemp ExpoTokyo, JapanHemp expoFree with advance registration; extras cost more
Sun Nov 15No public event foundMassachusettsNoneUse the day for planning

Which of the Cannabis Events November 9-15 Are Worth an Employer’s Time?

This is our judgment, not a sourced fact, so weigh it against your own goals. Most Massachusetts operators have little time and a tight travel budget. These events vary a lot in cost and payoff. A simple filter helps: ask what a person would bring back that you cannot get from a phone call.

If you want regulator contact

The Commission’s Thursday events cost nothing that the pages mention, and they sit in Worcester. A compliance lead can join the meeting remotely or in person and watch what the Commission discusses. A recruiter or HR lead can stop by the pop-up to learn about the EquityWorks Career Hub. Neither requires an overnight stay for most Massachusetts teams.

If you want brand and vendor contacts

The Harvest Cup is the nearest option, and it is a two-day event, so a manager can attend one day. Ask the organizer who the target audience is before you buy tickets, because the page did not say. If you send staff, decide beforehand whether the time is paid, which we cover in the pay section below.

If you want policy and legal depth

The Indigenous summit and the NORML seminar both focus on law and policy, and both involve air travel. They suit owners and counsel more than shift leads. The Pot Policy Politics evening in St. Louis is shorter and cheaper to attend but also needs travel.

International Cannabis and Hemp Events Worth Knowing About

Several international events fall in this window or just after it. None of them replaces the cannabis events November 9-15 closer to home, but they show where the industry gathers. Trade shows move dates and venues often, so confirm details before you book travel.

Japan International Hemp Expo, Tokyo

The organizer’s page lists JIHE 2026 for November 13 and 14 at House of OMOTESANDO, 5-34-8 Jingumae, in Shibuya. Friday is Business Day, with a focus on industrial hemp, medicine, regulation, and quality management. Saturday is Community Day, covering global markets, company initiatives, and health.

Admission is free with advance registration, though some programs, such as the networking party, may cost extra. Asabis Inc. organizes the expo with GREEN ZONE JAPAN, and the Asia International Hemp Federation supports it. A Massachusetts adult-use operator will find the topics closer to the hemp and CBD side than to dispensary operations.

London: an awards dinner and a clinical symposium

London hosts two events in the next three weeks. The Cannabis Industry Awards Dinner on November 11 is described above. On November 26, the Cannabis Health Symposium meets at Conway Hall from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It targets clinicians, industry professionals, and patient advocates.

The page names Cannabis Health, a Prohibition Partners publication, as the publisher, and tickets sell through Eventbrite. The page names no price. It does say each general ticket includes 12 months of membership in the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. Healthcare professionals can apply for concession tickets.

Asia and Latin America in the second half of November

The Asia International Hemp Expo is listed for November 18 to 20 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer runs it, entry is for business visitors only, and no one under 18 may attend. The organizer’s page shows its dates as an image, so check the organizer’s site for final dates before you plan around it.

In Latin America, ExpoCannabis Brasil runs November 20 to 22 at São Paulo Expo. The page mentions a discounted first ticket batch sold through Sympla and no prices. In Colombia, the ExpoCannaBiz Colombia page lists November 20 to 22 at Plaza Mayor Medellín. It expects more than 8,000 attendees and more than 150 exhibitors, aimed at Colombian operators and international companies seeking suppliers. Neither page shows ticket prices.

Coming Up: November 16 to December 10

Planning ahead matters most for events that need travel approval or an application. Each item below comes from an organizer, agency, or ticketing page.

November 16 to 20

The CHAMPS Trade Show runs November 17 to 19 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Hours are 1 to 7 PM on Tuesday, 11 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday, and 11 AM to 4:20 PM on Thursday. The page describes it for qualified buyers and exhibitors, such as smoke shops, dispensaries, and distributors. It lists no admission price.

On Wednesday, November 18, IgniteIt’s Cannabis Capital and Policy Summit meets at the Grand Hyatt Washington DC. The agenda runs from 7:30 AM to 6:35 PM. Topics include federal rescheduling, Virginia’s emerging adult-use market, M&A, and debt financing. Licensed operators can ask about a registration discount by email, but the page shows no prices.

That same afternoon, the Commission’s Social Equity Program Application Clinic runs from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. It walks prospective applicants through eligibility, the MassCIP submission, and common mistakes. Registration is required. The page says Microsoft Teams in one place and Zoom in another, so confirm the platform before you join.

November 19 and 20: Boston, Tarrytown, Novi, and Worcester

On Thursday, November 19, Best in Grass Massachusetts holds its awards show at Royale, 279 Tremont Street, Boston. Doors open at 6 PM, and guests must be 21 or older. The page showed no ticket prices.

Also on November 19 and 20, the New York Office of Cannabis Management and Montefiore Einstein host the Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice and Research Symposium at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. It targets researchers, practitioners, and public health professionals. Physicians can claim up to 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. The practitioner course is free, and the page lists no symposium fee.

Finally, Power Connections Cannabis meets Friday, November 20, at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan. A VIP reception happens the evening before. The page lists four ticket tiers without prices. That evening in Worcester, Queer In Cannabis releases a comic at Diem Cannabis Dispensary, 74 Grafton Street, from 7 to 9 PM for guests 21 and older.

MJBizCon, Terp Basel, and early December

MJBizCon returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The official show overview page lists December 1 to 4, 2026. Tuesday, December 1 is for pre-show certifications from 9 AM to 4 PM. The expo hall runs December 2 and 3 from 10 AM to 6 PM. On December 4 it closes at 3 PM.

The show overview also lists two networking events with separate registration, one on equity on December 2 and one for women on December 3. Registration pricing and the full schedule were not posted yet. The organizer’s home page text still showed 2025 branding when we read it, and one third-party calendar describes the dates differently, so confirm dates and registration on the official site before you book flights.

Other early December items include Terp Basel, listed for December 4 to 6 at Skatebird Miami. The Missouri trade group’s Q4 member meetup is next, which MoCann Trade lists for December 7 and 8 in St. Louis. The MoCann page gave no time, venue, or price. On Thursday, December 10, both the Commission and New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission hold public meetings. The New Jersey page lists an 11 AM start in Trenton, with Zoom and YouTube access, and no agenda yet.

The look-ahead at a glance

WhenEventPlaceNotes
Nov 17-19CHAMPS Trade ShowFort Lauderdale, FLBuyers and exhibitors; no price on page
Nov 18IgniteIt Cannabis Capital and Policy SummitWashington, DCDiscount for licensed operators by email
Nov 18, 3:30-4:30 PMCCC Social Equity Program Application ClinicRemoteRegistration required; Teams or Zoom unclear
Nov 18-20Asia International Hemp ExpoBangkok, ThailandBusiness visitors only; check organizer for final dates
Nov 19Best in Grass MassachusettsBoston, MA6-10 PM; 21+; price not shown
Nov 19-20Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice symposiumTarrytown, NYCME credit; no symposium fee listed
Nov 20Power Connections CannabisNovi, MIVIP reception Nov 19; tiers listed without prices
Nov 20Queer In Cannabis comic releaseWorcester, MA7-9 PM; 21+; price not shown
Nov 20-22ExpoCannabis Brasil and ExpoCannaBiz ColombiaSão Paulo; MedellínPrices not shown on either page
Nov 26Cannabis Health SymposiumLondon, UK8:30 AM-5 PM; tickets through Eventbrite
Dec 1-4MJBizConLas Vegas, NVConfirm dates and pricing on the official site
Dec 4-6Terp BaselMiami, FLSkatebird Miami; ticket info not shown
Dec 10CCC and NJ CRC public meetingsWorcester, MA; Trenton, NJNo agendas posted yet

How Should Massachusetts Operators Plan Hiring and Staffing After Question 8?

Start by reversing any decision you made only because of the repeal risk. Then check the hiring rules that apply to every Massachusetts employer, because a busy season invites mistakes. The notes below rely on pages from mass.gov and the Commission, and they are not legal advice.

Should you reopen paused hiring?

That depends on your sales and your schedule, not on the vote. The result removes one reason to wait, but it does not create demand. Look at your own labor-to-sales numbers and your coverage gaps first. Our dispensary staffing plan helps you test how many people each floor needs. It works the same whether or not a ballot question is pending.

Do you have to post a pay range?

If you have 25 or more employees, yes. Per the mass.gov page on pay transparency in Massachusetts, covered employers must include the pay range in job postings, and the range should be what the employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay. For commission roles, the posting must include the expected commission range. Headcount counts full-time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary workers on average over the year.

The same page says pay-range requirements began October 29, 2025. It lists a warning for a first violation and fines of up to $500 for a second and up to $1,000 for a third. Employers also get two business days to fix a defect after a notice from the Attorney General’s office, until October 29, 2027. If you are near the 25-employee line, ask counsel how to count.

How long does agent registration take?

The Commission’s July 2021 agent registration guidance says staff generally review applications within 7 to 10 business days. That document is more than five years old, so check current timing in MassCIP before you rely on it. It also says the background check must be obtained within 30 days before you submit the application, and it lists a $115 fee for a marijuana establishment agent.

Here is a hypothetical example of the arithmetic, not a promise. If you submit a complete application on Monday, November 9, seven to ten business days lands between roughly November 18 and November 24. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and one incomplete form can push the date past it. The guidance does not say whether a new agent may work before approval. Ask the Commission at the licensing email address on its pages.

What can you ask candidates?

The mass.gov page on Massachusetts law about hiring employees lists topics employers generally should not raise. Two matter for busy hiring weeks. Employers may not request criminal record information on the initial written application, and they may not ask about salary history until after a job offer that includes compensation. The page also lists the forms new hires need, including the federal I-9 and the Massachusetts M-4 and NHR forms.

For a fuller walk-through of the first-hire basics, see our new dispensary HR checklist.

Where can you find candidates?

The Commission runs the EquityWorks Career Hub. It is a digital job and networking platform that connects job seekers with licensed Massachusetts cannabis businesses. Employers can attend virtual hiring events and build relationships with equity-focused talent. The page does not say how to post listings, so email the address on that page to ask. The Commission’s pop-up on November 12 is a natural place to ask in person.

What if you built a wind-down plan?

Shelve it, but keep it. Two mass.gov pages show why the paperwork has real deadlines if you ever need it. The WARN Act page says employers with 50 or more employees must submit a notice at least 60 days before a layoff or closing. The wages page says an employee who is discharged must be paid in full on the day of discharge. Our layoff checklist for small operators covers the order of steps.

Do You Have to Pay Employees for Time at Out-of-State Cannabis Events?

It depends on the facts, but several events above tempt managers to fly out, so settle the rules before anyone books. The Department of Labor’s Fact Sheet 22 is the place to start. It covers hours worked under the federal wage law, and it is general guidance, not the law itself.

What the DOL fact sheet says about travel time

Per the fact sheet, ordinary commuting between home and the regular worksite is not work time. Travel that is part of the job during the workday, such as moving between sites, does count. When an employee travels overnight away from home, travel that cuts across the workday counts as work time, including the matching hours on non-working days.

One exception matters for flights. Under the Division’s enforcement policy, passenger time on a plane, train, bus, or car is not work time during non-working hours of travel away from home. So a Sunday-night flight for a Monday-morning session often differs from a Wednesday-afternoon flight that eats into a normal shift.

When does conference attendance count as work?

The fact sheet says training, lectures, and meetings need not count as work time only if all four conditions hold. Attendance must fall outside normal hours and must be voluntary. The content must not be job-related, and the employee must do no other work during it. If any condition fails, the time generally counts as hours worked.

A conference your manager asks someone to attend rarely meets that test. Whether a particular trip does depends on the details, so ask your employment attorney or payroll advisor before you promise anything. For a deeper look at how written rules support these choices, see our employee handbook guide.

A short checklist for a staff-at-events policy

  • Get written approval before anyone registers, and state whether travel and event time is paid.
  • Say who pays for tickets, lodging, meals, and rideshares, and when receipts are due.
  • Name who may speak for the company, and remind staff that their personal views are their own.
  • Tell staff to follow the laws and venue rules where they travel, and to keep company product at home.
  • Set expectations for social media, confidential information, and alcohol at evening events.
  • Ask each attendee for a short written summary within a week.

A rule like this protects staff as much as the business. When people know in advance whether a Saturday expo counts as work, they can plan their weekends, and you avoid pay arguments later.

Does Veterans Day on November 11 Change Retail Scheduling?

It can. The mass.gov guide to blue laws and working on Sundays and holidays says Veterans Day before 1:00 PM is restricted for retail work, which requires statewide approval from the Department of Labor Standards and a local police permit. After 1:00 PM it is partially restricted, so no permit is needed, but voluntariness rules apply.

The guide also says premium pay for Sunday and holiday retail work ended January 1, 2023. Retailers must still pay hourly employees 1.5 times their normal rate for hours over 40 in a week. The guide does not mention cannabis, and we did not verify how these rules apply to licensed cannabis retailers, so ask your attorney and your municipality before you finalize the schedule.

A Seven-Day Plan for the Week of November 9

Here is how we would sequence the cannabis events November 9-15 and the work around them at a Massachusetts operator, starting with people and ending with the calendar.

  • Monday: hold a short post-election huddle, share the facts, and name one person for questions.
  • Tuesday: review any hiring or promotion decisions you paused because of Question 8, and decide which to restart.
  • Wednesday: confirm your Veterans Day schedule with counsel, and check that any new postings include a pay range.
  • Thursday: have someone follow the Commission’s public meeting, and stop by the Worcester pop-up if you recruit.
  • Friday or Saturday: decide whether anyone attends The Harvest Cup, and write down whether the time is paid.
  • Sunday: choose which of the look-ahead events, if any, deserve a travel approval.

If you want a second set of eyes on any of this, see our HR guidance for cannabis teams after the Question 8 vote. Zen Den is fractional HR for cannabis and psychedelics operators with 30 to 75 employees. We also offer recruiting support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main Massachusetts cannabis events November 9-15?

The Cannabis Control Commission’s public meeting and Community Resource Pop-Up are both on Thursday, November 12, in Worcester. The Harvest Cup runs November 13 and 14 at the DCU Center, and a Paint and Puff social night runs November 13 in Holyoke. Confirm prices and age limits with each organizer.

Did Question 8 pass?

No. Voters rejected it on November 3, and the unofficial results we read on November 4 showed about three-quarters of voters opposed. The count was not final when we checked, so confirm exact totals with the state before you quote them.

When would Question 8 have taken effect?

The Secretary of State’s page says the law “shall take effect January 1, 2028.” Because the measure failed, that date no longer applies. The page did not discuss what would have happened to employees.

Do I have to pay staff for conference travel time?

It depends on the facts. The DOL fact sheet says overnight travel that cuts across the workday counts as work time, and training time need not count only when four conditions are all met. Ask your attorney or payroll advisor about a specific trip before you decide.

Is MJBizCon on December 1-4, 2026?

The official show overview page lists December 1 to 4, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with the expo hall open December 2 to 4. Other pages describe the dates differently, so confirm dates and registration on the organizer’s site before you book.

Important Note

This article offers general HR information, not legal advice. Laws, event details, and agency guidance change, and your facts may differ from the examples here. Please confirm any decision with an employment attorney, and confirm event details with each organizer before you spend money or book travel.

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Editor's note

This post is informational and reflects patterns we have seen across the 50+ cannabis operators we work with. It is not legal advice. Federal drug testing, DOT compliance, and immigration rules interact in complicated ways and change frequently. Consult licensed employment counsel and immigration counsel before making hire or fire decisions involving federally-regulated workers.

November 9, 2026

Kim Bruen

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