Take the Stage. Shape the Future.
MJ Cultivate is the event built for the people who grow, manufacture, process, and produce cannabis. We’re looking for speakers who’ve done the work, not just talked about it.
Unlike broad industry events where your session competes with retail trends, brand strategy, and policy panels for attention, every attendee at MJ Cultivate is a licensed operator responsible for production.
When you speak here, you’re not hoping the right people wander into your session. You know they did.
Deadline to Submit: 12/14/26
Why Speak at MJ Cultivate
An audience built for your topic. No convincing a mixed crowd why extraction efficiency or cultivation yield matters — attendees are here specifically because it does.
Real credibility, not just a slide deck. Speaking at MJ Cultivate positions you as a recognized authority among the operators who actually spec, buy, and run production.
Engagement that goes somewhere. Expect sharper questions, deeper post-session conversations, and an audience that will act on what you share.
A focused agenda, not a buried time slot. Fewer competing tracks means attendees aren’t choosing between you and five other sessions happening at the same time.
A founding voice in a rising platform. As an early, function-specific event, speaking now means becoming associated with MJ Cultivate before it’s an established fixture.
Who We’re Looking For
We want speakers with real, applied expertise in the production side of the industry — people who’ve lived the problem, not just studied it. Strong submissions come from:
- Licensed operators and executives with hands-on cultivation, manufacturing, extraction, or processing experience
- Technical experts in yield optimization, extraction methods, automation, or facility design
- Compliance and QA leaders who can speak to production-side regulatory realities
- Technology and equipment providers with genuine operational insight to share — not a product pitch
- Operators who’ve solved a hard, specific problem — scaling a grow, cutting extraction costs, passing a compliance audit — and can walk the room through how
We’re not looking for retail strategy, brand marketing, or sales-enablement content — that’s the focus of our sister event, MJ Unpacked. MJ Cultivate is exclusively for the production side of the business.
No Pay to Play, Just Shared Wisdom
- Session formats include solo talks, panel discussions, and case-study walkthroughs.
- Sessions should focus on practical, applicable takeaways. Attendees want tactics they can use in their own facility, not high-level theory.
- Product pitches disguised as sessions will not be accepted; if your company has a story to tell, tell it through what you’ve learned, not what you sell.
Ready to Take the Stage?
MJ Cultivate is built for the operators who make cannabis — not the ones who sell it. If you’ve got real expertise in cultivation, manufacturing, processing, or production, we want to hear from you!
Deadline to apply:
Dec 14, 2026
A Unique Opportunity Awaits
MJ Unpacked—the event for cannabis license-holder executives, researchers, and accredited investors—is seeking dynamic, solution-driven speakers for our upcoming conference in vibrant Kansas City.
We’re not just looking for voices—we’re looking for leaders. The MJ Unpacked stage brings together the industry’s best: seasoned retail and brand executives, financial visionaries, and respected researchers with proven track records. If you have insights, expertise, or research that can move the cannabis industry forward, this is your moment to shine.
We’re Seeking Solutions, Not Sales Pitches
Our conference committee carefully curates speakers who deliver real value to our community. That means practical solutions, shared experiences, and the latest research—not product promotions or sales presentations.
We’re especially interested in experts who can dig into today’s toughest challenges and provide actionable takeaways—whether through thought-provoking panels, case studies, or in-depth research presentations.
No Pay to Play, Just Shared Wisdom
At MJ Unpacked, ideas take center stage. We don’t do “pay to play,” and while we don’t monetarily compensate speakers, we provide a national platform to share knowledge, spark connections, and strengthen the cannabis ecosystem. It’s about elevating the conversation and helping our community grow.
Already submitted a proposal in the past? No worries—we keep submissions on file and will review them for this event too.
Ready to Take the Stage?
The deadline to apply is August 14, 2026. If you’re a cannabis thought leader ready to share your expertise and contribute to meaningful dialogue, don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
Whether you’re a seasoned operator or a fresh voice with new ideas, we want to hear from you. Let’s make an impact together this October in Kansas City.
