Green Pioneer Product Showcase
July 24, 2025
This one-of-a-kind conference will combine direct product sampling with VIP business-to-business matchmaking experiences.
Cultivators and Brands:
Showcase your products and get exclusive access to a comprehensive and qualified group of buyers. Get feedback that matters from the audience you want. Don’t miss out on this luxury sampling experience with your buyers.
Dispensaries and Licensed Buyers:
This is a complimentary experience offering one-stop shopping for new and established retailers to learn about, sample, and order new products. Meet the people behind the products.
News
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Register now for the 4/17 Cannabis Innovation Summit!
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Dive into the world of cannabis innovation at our 2024 Cannabis Innovation Summit on April 17! Admission to this free and one of a kind industry event is available today! This hybrid, immersive Summit, in partnership with our 2024 Lab partner 1871, capstones our 2024 Cannabis Innovation Lab with startup pitches, networking, keynotes, and more! Several sessions will be…
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Register for these Cannabis Innovation Lab sessions on Legislation, Research and Entrepreneurship
Cannabis Innovation Lab – a joint venture between world class business accelerator 1871 and Grown In – will be hosting a series of virtual conversations later this month focused on the legislation, research and entrepreneurial energy guiding the industry. Register for these free sessions here. Monday March 18th, 1:30-2:30pm CST Cannabis Legislation in 2024 –…
Past Events
June 13, 2024: Green Pioneer Product Showcase
The Green Pioneer Product Showcase is a must-attend event for licensed Illinois cannabis operators seeking to expand their market share.
This historic industry experience will converge business-to-business networking with onsite product tasting.
Combining the industry expertise and matchmaking services of Grown In with the experiential design expertise of KushMeet and the elegant consumption experience always provided by High-Minded Events.
Be in the room for what will be the professional and social event of the season for licensed Illinois cannabis operators – and those who wish to do business with them.
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