💐 Women in Weed: Hear Their Stories

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MJBizCon is only two months away, and our team is busy bringing the show to life—connecting with the community and curating experiences that empower our industry.

As a women-led organization, we're especially proud to shine a light on the women in weed leading their field and inspiring change. Celebrate their impact with us—attend the show to support!

🎟️ Register by October 23 to lock in final discounted rates!

C O N F E R E N C E

Inspiring Voices on the MJBizCon Stage

These women are leading the charge—attend the Conference and Pre-Show Forums to hear how their work is making an impact in their communities and elevating women's voices in business.

Shanita Penny

Coalition for Cannabis Policy Education and Regulation

Session: MJBizCon State of the Industry Update: Charting the Road Ahead

Melissa Sturgess

Ananda Pharma plc

Session: From Clinic to Cannabinoid: Real-World Evidence and Best Practices in Medical Cannabis Treatment

Vilmarie Fraguada Narloch

Sana Healing Collective

Session: Breaking Through the Darkness: Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Illness

Aundre Speciale

Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley

Session: How to Effectively Market to Female Cannabis Consumers

Angela Pih

POINT BRAND

Session: High Returns on Visibility: Lessons from Successful Cannabis Marketing

Rebecca Abraham

Plesio Health

Session: Women's Health & Cannabis: Exploring Therapeutic Potential for Menopause, Endometriosis, and Hormonal Balance

Laurie Parfitt

LKP Impact Consulting

Session: Herb & Her: How to Effectively Market to Female Cannabis Consumers

Mary Jane Oatman

Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association

Session: Indigenous Cannabis: Navigating Sovereignty, Regulation, and Economic Opportunity

Beatrice Carranza

BACHAZ

Session: The State of Social Equity Programs and the Route Forward

P A R T N E R S

Women Leaders and the Companies Driving Change

Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association fosters meaningful partnerships between indigenous and non-indigenous businesses. Read Story >

Cannabis Noire, the organizers behind the Higher Women Conference, invites diverse women in weed to be inspired, represent your best self, and make connections. Learn More >

Blunt Brunch is a national event series, culminating to the annual Nationals event in Las Vegas. From in-person gatherings to the new Blunt Brunch Connect online community, every experience is designed to uplift, amplify, and unite. Learn More >

B L O G

We're working with these Content Creators who represent business leaders, community builders, and consumers. Click on an Influencer to learn more about their work!

M J B O W L

Submission Deadline Extension!

The MJBowl is the first-of-its-kind bi-coastal awards competition honoring the Most Valuable Products (MVPs) from California and New York. Finalists will be announced at MJBizCon!

Last week to enter the MJBowl! 

Registrations Due: October 12

Transfer Deadline: October 24

Share the Stage with the Best: New Award Tiers!

Budist uses a panel of cannabis connoisseurs and subject matter experts residing in either California or New York to serve as the judges for the MJBowl, which includes certified Ganjiers, professional critics, cannabis journalists, and industry tastemakers.

We've expanded the award tiers with the MJBowl All-Stars, honoring 2nd & 3rd place winners in every category! Here's what's in it for the most valuable products.

⭐️ All-Stars Package (2nd & 3rd Place)

• All-Star recognition at MJBizCon
• Expo Only ticket to MJBizCon & Awards ceremony
• Featured placement on MJBiz & Budist websites
• Inclusion in the official MJBowl Media Package
• Social promotion on MJBiz, Budist and Partner Channels
• Featured Product Review on Budist Platform by Expert Budists

🏆 MVP Package (1st Place)

• $500 travel credit to MJBizCon
• Featured placement across four Gotham New York stores or twelve The Artist Tree California stores

D E A D L I N E S

• Submit Your Product for the MJBowl — Enter by October 12
• Final Discounted Ticket Rates — Through October 23
• Associations Day Deadline Extention — Apply by October 24
• Submit Your Buzz-Worthy Memories — Submit by December 2
  

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MJBizCon 2025

December 2-5, 2025  l  Las Vegas, NV  |  Learn More