June 1 – 3, 2023
New York City | Javits Convention Center
CWCBExpo Presents:
Means Business
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CWCBExpo is: Relevant. Essential. Smart.
CWCBExpo is the premier cannabis business-to-business expo and conference on the East Coast. The event has been held annually at the Javits Convention Center in New York City since 2015. This year’s dates are June 1 – 3, 2023. At CWCBExpo, we’re building the industry together.
Attendees experience the potential of the market through educational sessions, innovative product displays, elite networking opportunities, and much much more – all while sourcing the next big opportunity. CWCBExpo is where business gets done. Cannabis means business.
Featuring the CWCBExpo Seminar Program
and the CannaVest East Institutional Capital Forum..
Two great conference programs.
One great exhibit floor.
Program Summary
Add-On Master Class
Saturday, June 3: 8 am – 11 am
Master Class: Adult Use Retail Dispensary Business Bootcamp
This Master Class is an instructive bootcamp style journey for those who are seeking to get an adult-use retail license, those who have been granted an adult-use retail license, or those seeking to invest in a dispensary operation. The class covers what is involved in owning and operating a retail dispensary. Not only will the presentation provide an overview for a successful business strategy for new and prospective licensees, but also offer insight on the value of medical and adult use marijuana licenses in legalized states and ancillary opportunities for stakeholders.
Get Noticed.
Capitalize on the vast market potential of the New York tri-state area and elevate your company to the highest position within the cannabis business community.
As an exhibitor, you’ll meet other business people and have opportunities to collaborate with top providers. As an attendee you will find a full array of cannabis and hemp related services that you can utilize and invest in.
Grow Your Business.
CWCBExpo offers a multitude of opportunities to promote your products and build your business. From increasing brand awareness to driving traffic to your exhibit space to gaining recognition as an industry expert and getting front and center with the media, CWCBExpo brings you an array of opportunities and sponsorship packages to meet and exceed your sales and marketing objectives.
Expungement Clinic: Project Clean Slate
Saturday, June 3, from 10 am – 3 pm
Presented by Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), Project Clean Slate provides free expungement resources for non-violent cannabis charges.
CWCBExpo is proud to partner with M4MM and co-host Project Clean Slate.
Want to go to a business party? You sure do!
Network and party with CWCBExpo, in New York City.
“What we like most about CWCBE is the events afterwards. That’s really where we connect with a lot of our partners and customers… that’s huge for us and a big reason why we come to CWCBE.” Joe Lustberg, Upwise Capital
B2B Rooftop Bash
Thursday, June 1
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
On the Yotel Rooftop
570 Tenth Avenue (between 41st & 42nd Streets)
Networking mixer with open bar and food, in an industry-friendly venue.
CWCBExpo Thanks These B2B Rooftop Bash Sub-Sponsors:
Industry Yacht Party
Friday, June 2
6 pm to 10 pm
(Board at 6 pm from Pier 81, behind the Javits at West 41st Street)
Open bar, dinner, dessert, dancing, with New York City sunset and skyline views.
Featuring special guest “Mr. Puffington” who will perform his own infused music.
CWCBExpo Thanks These Industry Yacht Party Sub-Sponsors:
NORML FORML
Wednesday, May 31
7 pm to 10 pm
Tailor Public House, 505 Eighth Avenue (at 35th Street)
Be a part of the 2023 NORML FORML New York City, a memorable evening in the heart of Cannabis Week. Network and celebrate with activists, athletes, politicians, and industry leaders on the eve of the CWCBExpo.
Proudly sponsored by CWCBExpo.
Cannabis Week is Monday, May 29 though Sunday June 4
Anchored by the CWCBExpo New York, Cannabis Week will bring the entire industry together during the first week of June for added networking, business building and fun!
The Cannabis Week Guide has Local Listings for In-Person Events on the days surrounding the CWCBExpo in New York City. It will be updated with new listings every few days until the show, so please check back often.
Hear What They're Saying:
"This is a show by the people, for the people."
Tim Seymour, Co-host, CNBC Fast Money
"Part of the reason I continue to come back is it's helpful to have everybody aware of who we are
and what we're trying to do, and you guys have been a very good platform for that."
Bruce Linton, Founder, former CEO and Chairman, Canopy Growth Corporation
What makes this expo different is the people that come here. The New York people really make the show. They are serious, they are players, they are not shy, and they want to move fast. We’ve had three times more leads this show than last year. We were blown away.”
We got to meet a lot of distributors, retail stores, licensed growers, so the leads have been quality… CWCBExpo is almost like a staple: You gotta be here!”
[CWCBExpo] has some really great connections in the local community in the New York area, so I noticed a lot of operators that we haven’t seen at other shows come out here and really represent the northeast.”
We came here to break into the new grounds that is New York. We’re excited to meet new prospects… The show experience has been great, there’s been a constant flow of people.”
We've been exhibiting for 3 to 4 years now, and it's always been a great show for us. We are Delaware based, so NJ and NY going legal is incredibly exciting to us. We got to talk to really interesting people doing great things in cannabis, and on top of that, we got leads of people that we didn't expect."
We had some really strong and intentional meetings, and people were just engaged. And it just felt like I was busy from the time we started to the time we ended, there was such great energy. I just am proud to be a part of [CWCBExpo]."
[CWCBExpo] has kept me busy. I got [hundreds of] leads … so I’ve been head down all summer trying to get through them. It was great to see a lot of the fresh faces in the market in New Jersey and New York as well."
What Cannabis World Congress has to offer, more than any other expo, is the expertise of the team that brings this together. They attract amazing speakers as well as great industry support for information on how to find your place in the cannabis industry.."
It has been great to be back at the show.... it was great to see some of our patients in person, to tell people about the medical cannabis program and the Etain brand, and to have that face to face communication with potential patients and business partners, and to be out in the community.
Jes Feuer
Etain Health
“What this organization does so well is really bring diversity to the fore within the industry. To be a New Yorker and have a legal cannabis show in the heart of New York City makes me proud.”
Andi Goldman
Equitas Partners Fund
We came here to see what was happening in the Northeast because we are primarily California. We've had a lot of traffic come through from varying backgrounds... we've had a steady flow throughout the show, and we feel good about who we are meeting and the business we can create. Our company has built stores all across America, but now the opportunities are moving into the East Coast and licensing will be available... CWCBE was a great way to expand our market area.
Chris Eisley
Temeka Group
CWCBE was over and above my expectations. The types of people who come are great. You have a diverse group of people who are waiting to get involved. There are also many curious people. At the end of the day, everyone here came because they see the possibilities the cannabis industry has to offer.
Sal Yadgar
Yadgar Financial Services
CWCBE gave us a great opportunity to educate attendees on the vape hardware space, on the safety aspect, and where the vape industry is going.
Keegan Thompson
e1011 Labs
“They do it the right way. They take care of us and they present a good platform for us to give our message.”
Nate Jackson
Athletes for Care