MJBizCon 2026 — Complete Attendee Guide
MJBizCon is the largest cannabis industry conference and expo in the world — and the most socially energized convention week in Las Vegas. Over 35,000 professionals representing every sector of the legal cannabis industry converge on the Las Vegas Convention Center across four days in December: cultivators, processors, dispensary operators, extraction specialists, cannabis tech companies, retail brands, real estate developers, compliance attorneys, ancillary service providers, media, and the investment community that has poured billions into cannabis sector growth over the past decade. MJBizCon is simultaneously where deals get made, regulations get discussed, partnerships form, and the entire industry takes stock of where it is and where it is going. The conference sessions that begin Tuesday are among the most substantive in any industry vertical — covering cultivation science, multi-state operator strategy, cannabis retail operations, capital markets, compliance across state regulatory frameworks, and the international expansion of legal cannabis. The expo floor Wednesday through Friday is where the products, technology platforms, and business relationships are. Beyond the professional programming, MJBizCon week carries a nightlife reputation unlike any other convention. The cannabis industry skews young and entrepreneurial, the participants are celebrating the normalization of their industry year over year, and Las Vegas in December is fully in high-season party mode. This guide covers the logistics and nightlife from badge pickup through the final night of MJBizCon week.
Quick Info
In This Guide
Registration
MJBizConBadge Pickup — Location & Hours
Badge pickup and on-site registration for MJBizCon 2026 is located in the LVCC West Hall lobby, accessible from the Convention Center Drive entrance or via the covered walkway from the Westgate Las Vegas hotel. Pre-registered attendees use express kiosks that scan the QR code from your confirmation email. On-site registration is available, but the Wednesday morning line at the general registration desk can stretch 30 to 45 minutes — picking up your badge Tuesday is the single most effective logistics decision you can make for MJBizCon. Badge pickup opens Tuesday, December 1, typically from 10 AM to 6 PM. The MJBizCon app is essential: download it before leaving home, build your full conference schedule including Tuesday sessions and Wednesday through Friday expo floor priorities, schedule meetings with exhibitors via the app's networking tool, and map your route through the West Hall for the expo floor. Note that cannabis consumption is not permitted at the Las Vegas Convention Center or in Nevada hotel rooms — licensed consumption lounges operate in the general Las Vegas area for attendees who want to consume during the week.
Schedule
MJBizCon Show Floor Hours
Conference sessions and workshops begin Tuesday, December 1 before the expo floor opens. Sessions start as early as 8:00 AM. Friday is a short expo day ending at 3:00 PM — many exhibitors begin teardown by mid-afternoon. Prioritize your most important exhibitor meetings for Wednesday and Thursday.
Transportation
How to Get to MJBizCon
Parking
The LVCC has large surface lots and a parking garage surrounding the complex. Expect to pay $15–25 per day during major shows. Lots fill up fast — arrive before 9 AM or consider rideshare instead.
Public Transit / Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail has a dedicated Convention Center station with direct service to Strip hotels from MGM Grand to the Sahara. A single ride is $5 and a full-day pass is $13. During peak convention hours the monorail is often faster than driving.
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Uber and Lyft have a designated pickup and dropoff area on Convention Center Drive. Surge pricing is common during morning arrivals and evening departures — stagger your schedule to avoid the rush.
Walking from the Strip
The north end of the Las Vegas Strip is about a 15-minute walk from the LVCC. The monorail makes it easy to reach central and south Strip hotels in under 10 minutes.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat During MJBizCon
- In-N-Out Burger — directly across Paradise Rd, walkable in 3 minutes
- Peppermill Restaurant — classic 24-hour Vegas diner, 10-minute walk south on the Strip
- Resorts World — 10-minute walk north with dozens of restaurants including Carversteak and Genting Palace
- Wynn / Encore — 15-minute walk or one monorail stop with world-class dining
- Westgate Las Vegas — connected via skybridge from the LVCC North Hall
- Convention center food courts — available inside the West Hall and Central Hall during major shows
Insider Tips
MJBizCon Tips for First-Timers
- MJBizCon conference sessions — starting Tuesday before the expo opens — are among the most substantive programming in any industry. The cultivation science tracks, multi-state operator strategy sessions, cannabis capital markets panels, and retail operations workshops are led by operators who have built real businesses. Block your Tuesday schedule around the two or three sessions most directly applicable to your role before arriving in Las Vegas.
- Download the MJBizCon app and use the meeting scheduling tool aggressively. The LVCC expo floor has hundreds of exhibitors and the most valuable interactions come from pre-scheduled meetings rather than cold booth walk-ups. Identify your 10 to 15 priority exhibitors, reach out via the app before the show, and arrive Wednesday with a meeting calendar that uses the full 10 AM to 5 PM window.
- Cannabis consumption is legal for adults 21+ in Nevada but strictly prohibited at the convention center and in Nevada hotel rooms. Licensed cannabis consumption lounges operate in the Las Vegas area and are popular with MJBizCon attendees — ask your hotel concierge or search Nevada dispensary directories for current lounge locations near your hotel. Nevada dispensaries are the legal retail purchase point and many offer delivery.
- The investor and capital markets programming at MJBizCon is among the highest-value sessions for startups and expanding operators. Cannabis-focused investment firms, family offices, and cannabis-specific venture funds attend MJBizCon specifically to meet operators — the formal pitch sessions and the informal hallway networking are both active. Come with your deck, financials, and a clear ask.
- Bring more business cards than you think you need. MJBizCon is the most important networking event in cannabis — the connections made here drive equity raises, distribution agreements, licensing deals, and vendor relationships for the following year. Many attendees return with 100+ new contacts from a three-day show.
- December in Las Vegas is mild and ideal for the LVCC environment — temperatures in the 50s°F during the day and low 40s°F at night. The convention center is heavily air-conditioned but the outdoor walk from rideshare and parking areas is comfortable without the summer heat. A light jacket is sufficient for December evenings on the Strip.
- MJBizCon evenings feature the densest calendar of industry parties, brand receptions, and investor dinners of any trade show week. Check the MJBizCon community platforms, LinkedIn, and brand social channels for event announcements — many are open to all badge holders without separate RSVP. The evening programming is as valuable for deal-making as the expo floor itself.
After the Show
MJBizConAfter Dark — Nightlife & After Parties
MJBizCon week carries a nightlife reputation that is genuinely unique among Las Vegas convention weeks. The cannabis industry is one of the most entrepreneurially-minded, celebration-ready, and nightlife-forward communities that Las Vegas receives. The participants are operating businesses at the intersection of disruption and normalization — operators who have built multi-million dollar companies in an industry that was illegal a decade ago, investors who made early bets that paid off, and the next generation of cannabis entrepreneurs who are just beginning to scale. That energy translates directly into the most electric convention-week nightlife of the December calendar. Industry parties on Tuesday evening set the tone — brand-sponsored events at hotel venues and rooftop bars fill the early evening before nightclubs open. Wednesday night is the peak: everyone is in town, energy is high from the first expo day, and the Las Vegas nightclub circuit from Wynn to Resorts World reaches full capacity with the MJBizCon crowd. XS Nightclub at Wynn is one monorail stop from the LVCC and consistently emerges as the most popular single nightclub destination during MJBizCon week — the world-class production and December programming perfectly match the cannabis industry's preference for the best available experience. Zouk at Resorts World is the second most popular choice, with its technically superior sound system and DJ residencies including artists who align strongly with the cannabis-adjacent music culture. Strip clubs are a predictable component of MJBizCon week nightlife — Sapphire Las Vegas handles the largest groups, and free limo service from your hotel makes the logistics frictionless.
XS Nightclub
Nightclub
XS at Wynn Las Vegas is the most consistently popular nightclub destination for MJBizCon attendees year after year. One monorail stop from the Convention Center station. The world-class production, A-list DJ residencies (Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Diplo among December programmers), indoor-outdoor layout, and Wynn's service standard make XS the premium choice for cannabis industry professionals who want the best nightclub experience in Las Vegas. Bottle service tables book out fast during MJBizCon week — submit your guest list or table reservation well in advance.
Zouk Nightclub
Nightclub
Zouk at Resorts World is the most technically advanced nightclub on the Strip — a custom d&b Audiotechnik sound system, pixel-mapped LED ceiling, and residencies from artists including Tiesto, Chris Lake, John Summit, and Fisher. The cannabis industry crowd that gravitates toward electronic music programming finds Zouk's sound quality and DJ depth significantly stronger than legacy Strip clubs. Resorts World is a 10-minute walk north of the Convention Center and has a full cluster of restaurants, bars, and the Famous Foods Street Eats food hall for pre-club dining.
Drai's Nightclub
Nightclub
Drai's at The Vanderpump Hotel is the premier hip-hop and live performance nightclub in Las Vegas, consistently booking artists across hip-hop, R&B, and trap. The cannabis industry's strong alignment with hip-hop culture makes Drai's a natural fit during MJBizCon week. The underground multi-room layout, live performance stage, and intimate atmosphere compared to larger Strip clubs give Drai's a distinct energy. Multiple genre rooms allow attendees to migrate between programming styles throughout the night.
Sapphire Las Vegas
Gentlemen's Club
Sapphire is consistently one of the most-visited venues during MJBizCon week. The cannabis industry sends some of the largest convention groups in Sapphire's annual booking calendar — the 70,000 sq ft venue handles groups of any size seamlessly. Free entry through NoCoverVegas, free limo from your hotel, no minimum spend. Sapphire's VIP areas accommodate investor group dinners and large company team celebrations in a private setting.
Crazy Horse III
Gentlemen's Club
Crazy Horse III is the upscale alternative for MJBizCon groups who prefer a more curated gentlemen's club experience. Modern interior, excellent service, strong VIP room options, and a reputation as one of the consistently high-quality venues on the Las Vegas strip club circuit. Free entry and free limo through NoCoverVegas. A strong choice for executive teams and investor groups during MJBizCon week.
OMNIA Nightclub
Nightclub
OMNIA at Caesars Palace is Las Vegas's most visually dramatic nightclub — the 75,000 sq ft venue's kinetic chandelier over the main dance floor and rooftop terrace are unlike anything else in the world. For MJBizCon teams celebrating a milestone — a closed round, a signed distribution deal, a successful show — OMNIA provides the most memorable high-production celebration experience on the Strip. Ten minutes from the LVCC by rideshare.
MJBizCon — FAQ
Where is MJBizCon 2026?
MJBizCon 2026 is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The show primarily occupies the LVCC West Hall with conference sessions in adjacent meeting rooms. The Convention Center has a dedicated Las Vegas Monorail station in the North Hall, providing direct rail service to Strip hotels. Rideshare pickup and dropoff is on Convention Center Drive.
What are the MJBizCon 2026 dates?
MJBizCon 2026 conference sessions begin Tuesday, December 1. The expo floor runs Wednesday, December 2 through Friday, December 4, 2026. Friday is a short expo day ending at 3:00 PM. Badge pickup opens Tuesday morning.
How much does MJBizCon 2026 cost?
MJBizCon pricing tiers by pass type. Expo-only passes providing access to the show floor typically start around $200–$300 for early registrants. Full conference passes including Tuesday sessions, workshops, and all four days of expo floor access are substantially more, often $800 to $1,500+. Early bird pricing offers meaningful discounts — register 3 to 4 months before the show for the best rates. Exhibitor packages and group rates have separate pricing through the MJBizCon website.
Is cannabis legal in Las Vegas during MJBizCon?
Cannabis is legal for adults 21 and over in Nevada. Nevada allows recreational cannabis purchase at licensed dispensaries with no possession charge up to one ounce. However, consumption is prohibited at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Nevada hotel rooms, in restaurants, and in most public spaces. Licensed cannabis consumption lounges have opened in Las Vegas and are popular with MJBizCon attendees as compliant venues for on-site consumption. Nevada dispensaries offer delivery to many hotels in the area. Verify current lounge options through Nevada cannabis regulatory listings before visiting.
What are the best nightclubs during MJBizCon week?
MJBizCon week is one of the most energetic convention nightlife weeks in Las Vegas. XS at Wynn Las Vegas leads the list — one monorail stop from the Convention Center, world-class DJ programming in December, and the highest production standard in Las Vegas nightlife. Zouk at Resorts World is the choice for serious electronic music fans with its superior sound system and deep DJ residency roster. Drai's at The Vanderpump Hotel is the premier hip-hop option. All three are available with no cover through the NoCoverVegas free guest list. For strip clubs, Sapphire Las Vegas handles the largest MJBizCon groups with free entry and free limo.
How do I get a free guest list during MJBizCon?
Fill out the NoCoverVegas guest list form on this page — your name, phone number, group size, hotel, and preferred night. You receive a text confirmation with your no-cover guest list entry and complimentary limo coordination from your hotel. The guest list covers XS, Zouk, OMNIA, Drai's, Marquee, and Hakkasan for nightclubs plus Sapphire, Crazy Horse III, and Peppermint Hippo for strip clubs. Submit at least 24 hours in advance for the best coordination, 48 hours for groups of six or more.
Where do I pick up my MJBizCon badge?
Badge pickup is in the LVCC West Hall lobby. Express kiosks are available for pre-registered attendees. Pickup opens Tuesday, December 1. Pick up Tuesday to avoid the Wednesday morning registration rush, which routinely runs 30 to 45 minutes for general walk-up lines. Photo ID matching your registration is required.
What should I wear to MJBizCon?
Business casual to smart casual. The cannabis industry is more relaxed than traditional enterprise tech or finance conventions but dresses professionally for investor meetings and client interactions. Jeans with a blazer or neat button-down is the most common professional outfit. Comfortable shoes are essential for the large LVCC expo floor. For Las Vegas nightclubs after the show, collared shirts or stylish button-downs for men, upscale casual for women — no athletic wear, shorts, or sneakers after 9 PM at venues like XS, Zouk, or OMNIA.
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Crazy Horse III
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Peppermint Hippo
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Palomino Club
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