About us
Welcome to the West Coast Cannabis Network — EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
As a FREE member, you'll gain access to networking and educational opportunities through national cannabis-related conferences, expos, festivals, private events, and webinars.
Our community includes professionals from every corner of the cannabis industry: medical cannabis, adult-use recreational markets, hemp, and the product and service businesses that support them.
You'll connect with industry pros, entrepreneurs, investors, dispensary owners and managers, techies, product gurus, medical professionals, and many other business leaders.
Sign up with your email to get updates on upcoming events and access our archive of 200+ past events. If you have questions or want to co-host an event, please message me.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT — Stay Active to Keep Your Membership: To continue receiving notifications about upcoming events and news, members must click on at least one event per year. You can RSVP for free with no obligation — it takes just a second! If there is no activity on your account within a year, Meetup will automatically cancel your membership.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Cheers!
Catherine M. Zito, Your Meetup Host
CEO, Cannabis Business Solutions, Inc. (Payments & Banking)
Organizer of 3 Meetups with 6,600+ Members
🌿 Cannabis Entrepreneurs & Investors
🌿 West Coast Cannabis Network
🌿 Colorado Cannabis Network
Upcoming events
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Igniteit Cannabis Capital Conference, Chicago 20% Off tickets!
Marriott Chicago Downtown Miracle Mile, 840 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USJoin the top decision‑makers in cannabis this June in Chicago. The Cannabis Capital Conference is the premier B2B and investor event in North America—your place to raise capital, close deals, and secure the partners who can elevate your business. With 120+ industry leaders and 2,000 attendees, this is where real connections happen and real deals get done.
What: Igniteit Cannabis Capital Conference (Previously Benzinga)
When: June 14-16, 2026 (check site directly for times)
Where: Marriott Chicago Downtown Miracle Mile 840 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Room block special
Agenda: Speakers
Tickets: 20% off with discount code: CBS20. Buy Tickets Today!
Get updates: RSVP in this Meetup for event updates with no obligation.Exhibitor Specials - Interested in a booth or a sponsor opportunity? Contact Catherine Zito for more info cz@catherinezito.com
Thanks for supporting our three cannabis Meetup groups with 6,600+ members! Cannabis Entrepreneurs & Investors, West Coast Cannabis Network and Colorado Cannabis Network
Meet your host, Celebrating 10 years as your host, promoting 200+ successful events, Catherine M. Zito is the CEO of Cannabis Business Solutions, Inc. and the organizer of one of the largest national cannabis and hemp networking groups, with over 6,000 members across the U.S.
CBS provides payment processing and banking solutions for adult-use and medical cannabis dispensaries, hemp-related products, smoke shops and ancillary businesses. Visit Cannabis Business Solutions or message (813) 486-2416.
14 attendees
Hemp Beverage Expo – Austin, Texas
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX, USJoin us at the Hemp Beverage Expo—the only executive-level B2B event dedicated to the fast-growing hemp beverage industry.
Connect with brands, retailers, distributors, and key decision makers shaping the future of Delta-9 beverages. Join 2,000+ attendees and explore 150+ vendor booths, with two days of education, networking, product discovery, and high-value industry connections.Highlights
- Largest gathering of hemp beverages under one roof
- Executive-level networking with buyers and decision makers
- Exhibit Hall with brands, packaging, tech, and compliance solutions
- Conference sessions on regulations, market trends, and retail strategies
- Opening Night Reception
- Valuable connections with distributors, retailers, and investors
What: Hemp Beverage Expo Agenda/Times and FAQ
When: June 17-18, 2026
Where: Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Video: Preview
Registration: Tickets & RegistrationSpecial thanks to Jorge, Kim Jage, the entire team, and all of the speakers for bringing together such an exciting and educational event for the hemp beverage industry.
Thanks for supporting our three cannabis Meetup groups with 6,000+ members! Cannabis Entrepreneurs & Investors, West Coast Cannabis Network and Colorado Cannabis Network
Meet your host, Celebrating 10 years as your host, promoting 200+ successful events, Catherine M. Zito is the CEO of Cannabis Business Solutions, Inc. and the organizer of the largest national cannabis and hemp networking groups, with over 6,000 members across the U.S.
CBS provides payment processing and banking solutions for adult-use and medical cannabis dispensaries, hemp-related products, and ancillary cannabis businesses. Visit Cannabis Business Solutions or message (813) 486-2416.
11 attendees
MJBizCon, Las Vegas + 10% Off
Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, USJoin us at MJBizCon, the world’s largest cannabis business conference, where thousands of operators, brands, investors, and industry leaders come together to network, discover new opportunities, and explore the innovations shaping the future of cannabis. From dispensaries and cultivation to technology, retail, and finance, this is where the cannabis industry connects and does business.
Why Attend:
• Network with 20,000+ cannabis professionals from around the world
• Explore 800+ exhibitors featuring products, technology, and services
• Learn from 200+ experts in finance, operations, retail, cultivation, marketing, and more
• Discover emerging trends, partnerships, and business opportunitiesWhat: MJBizCon
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center. Central Hall. 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
When: Dec. 1-4, 2026 Event Schedule
See official event website for your local time zone. Meetup times are default.
Tickets: Save 10% with code MJPRT10. Reserve your spot today!
Thanks to the MJBiz team for our Meetup special discount code!We appreciate your continued support of our three cannabis social and education networks with 6,000+ members: Cannabis Entrepreneurs & Investors, West Coast Cannabis Network and Colorado Cannabis Network
Meet your host, Celebrating 10 years as your host, promoting 200+ successful events, Catherine M. Zito is the CEO of Cannabis Business Solutions, Inc. and the organizer of the largest national cannabis and hemp networking groups, with over 6,000 members across the U.S.
CBS provides payment processing and banking solutions for adult-use and medical cannabis dispensaries, hemp-related products, and ancillary cannabis businesses. Visit Cannabis Business Solutions or message (813) 486-2416.16 attendees
Past events
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