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Who should attend this conference?

  • A woman at a market stall talking to a customer. The stall sells oils, snacks, and handmade items. In the background, there are other shoppers and colorful textiles.

    Entrepreneurs and small-midsize business owners.

    People building businesses, brands, ideas, and community-centered solutions.

  • A young man with curly black hair, glasses, and a Mustache, smiling at the camera. He is wearing a black t-shirt with a round green logo that says 'CannaWare United Network' and has a badge hanging from his neck. Behind him are display racks with black t-shirts featuring a purple graphic of a chess king piece and other similar merchandise. To the left, there are rounded hats on a stand with a green logo that says 'CannaWare'.

    Students and emerging leaders.

    Young professionals, college students, creatives, and future changemakers exploring pathways into leadership and innovation.

  • A panel discussion with three people seated on stage behind an audience, with one man speaking into a microphone. The background features a patterned beige curtain.

    Policymakers and civic leaders.

    Public officials, advocates, organizers, and institutions engaging in conversations around systems, access, and public impact.

  • People participating in a yoga or meditation class in a spacious, rustic indoor setting with exposed brick walls, candles, and yoga mats on the floor.

    Wellness and healthcare professionals.

    Practitioners, healers, educators, and wellness leaders focused on collective well-being and community care.

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    Creatives and cultural leaders.

    Artists, storytellers, media professionals, musicians, and cultural organizers shaping narratives and visibility.

  • A woman speaking into a microphone during a panel discussion or seminar in a decorated event space, with attendees seated in front of her.

    Community members.

    People looking to learn, connect, discover resources, and participate in experiences that feel welcoming and accessible.

Built for people who want to help shape what comes next.

What started as a conversation has grown into a national movement connecting policy, education, business, wellness, and culture. BCW creates space for communities, leaders, and industries to co-learn, build, and move the industry forward together.

We bring people back every year because of the relationships, conversations, opportunities, collaborations, and sense of connection people carry with them long after the week ends.

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What happens during Black Cannabis Week?

No two days at BCW feel exactly the same. Some people come for policy conversations. Others come for wellness experiences, networking, entrepreneurship support, civic engagement, creative programming, workforce development, or cultural activations.

The experience is intentionally designed to create multiple ways for people to engage based on their interests, goals, industries, and lived experiences. Our two primary activations include: The Daily Dose Tour in multiple major cities in the Northeastern United States, which leads up to our primary activation, the Cannabis Opportunities Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

  • The Daily Dose Tour is a citywide series of experiences designed to bring people directly into the spaces, businesses, organizations, and communities helping shape culture, wellness, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.

    Rather than keeping participation inside one venue, the tour activates different parts of the city through collaborative events, networking experiences, wellness activations, business spotlights, educational conversations, creative programming, music experiences, and community gatherings.

    The goal is to create visibility, circulation, connection, and opportunity while allowing attendees to experience the energy of BCW in real time.

  • The Cannabis Opportunities Conference serves as the anchor gathering for the week, bringing together entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, advocates, creatives, wellness leaders, students, and community members for conversations centered around opportunity, innovation, leadership, and collective growth.

    The conference intentionally blends education, networking, wellness, culture, public dialogue, and collaboration into one connected experience rather than separating people into isolated spaces or industries.

    Attendees move between panels, workshops, leadership conversations, wellness activations, resource-sharing opportunities, cultural experiences, and interactive sessions designed to encourage participation and meaningful dialogue.

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Get tickets to key events

  • Five individuals seated on a stage, participating in a panel discussion with water bottles in front of them, in a conference setting.

    Policy Summit

    Friday, Sept. 25, 8:30 AM

    A day of meaningful dialogue and collaborative action.

    Get ticket
  • A comedian stands on stage holding a microphone, performing in front of a seated audience in a dimly lit venue.

    High Black History

    Friday, Sept. 25, 6:00 PM

    Experience a powerful and engaging comedy fundraiser.

    Get ticket
  • Five people standing together, smiling, in a conference room with beige curtains behind them.

    Main Expo

    Saturday, Sept. 26, 9:30 AM

    Discover key activations with a variety of industry participants.

    Get ticket
  • A diverse group of people gathered around a table at an indoor event or conference. Some are taking photos or videos, while others are watching or listening. The scene is lively with booths and displays in the background.

    Community Day

    Sunday, Sept. 27, 10:00 AM

    Focus on restoration, relationships, and sustaining momentum.

    Join for free

The next chapter
starts with you.

We built the foundation for these programs through years of conversations, connections, and community. The work continues through the people, partnerships, and ideas created with each passing year.

We can help manage your lodging.

We’ve partnered with Front Row Travels to coordinate lodging and your ticketed VIP experience for the Cannabis Opportunities Conference, happening during Black Cannabis Week.

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