The Business of Cannabis: New York Summit returns to Williamsburg on Wednesday, November 6, bringing together 300 of the most influential figures shaping the future of cannabis in New York, and across the United States.
Now in its 5th year, this exclusive invite-only gathering will take place at the iconic Wythe Hotel, curating the most impactful room in the New York cannabis industry. With 75% of access strictly by invitation, the Summit is designed for senior executives, investors, regulators, and policymakers who are actively defining the trajectory of the industry.
This year’s Summit debuts a new premium format, designed for meaningful connections and real deal-making. Gone are the bloated agendas and endless panels — replaced by curated 1-on-1 Executive Exchanges, confidential roundtables, and strategic, curated networking sessions designed to accelerate partnerships, funding, and policy alignment.
New York is at a critical moment. With over $1 billion in legal cannabis sales in 2024, the state is fast becoming a global focal point — offering a rare combination of regulatory evolution, cultural capital, and capital investment opportunities. Yet, major challenges persist: the illicit market, inconsistent regulation, and licensing bottlenecks.
The Summit agenda will tackle these head-on, with focused discussions on:
This year’s experience is built around impact-first design:
Past speakers have included leading voices like Yoko Miyashita (Leafly), Dennis Curran (Acreage Holdings), Crystal Peoples-Stokes (NY Assembly), and Tremaine Wright (Former Chair, OCM). This year’s lineup will once again spotlight those moving the needle — from retailers and regulators to investors and innovators.
For sponsorship opportunities, tailored invitations, and partnership inquiries, contact:
Matt Freemantle
Managing Director
matt@prohibitionpartners.com
or
info@businessofcannabis.com
www.newyorkcannabis.live
For media enquiries or press passes, contact:
Mike Hoban
Head of Marketing & Comms
michael@prohibitionpartners.com
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Now in its 5th year, this exclusive invite-only gathering will take place at the iconic Wythe Hotel, curating the most impactful room in the New York cannabis industry. With 75% of access strictly by invitation, the Summit is designed for senior executives, investors, regulators, and policymakers who are actively defining the trajectory of the industry.
This year’s Summit debuts a new premium format, designed for meaningful connections and real deal-making. Gone are the bloated agendas and endless panels — replaced by curated 1-on-1 Executive Exchanges, confidential roundtables, and strategic, curated networking sessions designed to accelerate partnerships, funding, and policy alignment.
Why Now?
New York is at a critical moment. With over $1 billion in legal cannabis sales in 2024, the state is fast becoming a global focal point — offering a rare combination of regulatory evolution, cultural capital, and capital investment opportunities. Yet, major challenges persist: the illicit market, inconsistent regulation, and licensing bottlenecks.
The Summit agenda will tackle these head-on, with focused discussions on:
- Regulatory uncertainty and public perception
- Market saturation and retail evolution
- Growth of the medical market
- Funding trends and investment strategy
A New Standard for Industry Summits
This year’s experience is built around impact-first design:
- Executive Exchanges: No big panels, just candid, on-stage dialogues between regulators, CEOs, and investors to really get under the skin of issues & opportunities.
- Strategic Matchmaking and Roundtables: Tables curated through confidential attendee insights.
- Local Focus, Global Visibility: Sponsors gain access to a special New York showcase in the newly-launched Prohibition Partners Cannabis Insights Hub.
Be in the Room That Shapes the Market
Past speakers have included leading voices like Yoko Miyashita (Leafly), Dennis Curran (Acreage Holdings), Crystal Peoples-Stokes (NY Assembly), and Tremaine Wright (Former Chair, OCM). This year’s lineup will once again spotlight those moving the needle — from retailers and regulators to investors and innovators.
For sponsorship opportunities, tailored invitations, and partnership inquiries, contact:
Matt Freemantle
Managing Director
matt@prohibitionpartners.comor
info@businessofcannabis.com www.newyorkcannabis.liveFor media enquiries or press passes, contact:
Mike Hoban
Head of Marketing & Comms
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