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Hosted in Chicago, the Midwest Cannabis Forum brings together operators, executives, investors, and industry leaders for a focused, high-signal day of conversation. No massive expo floor. No sales-first panels. Just practical insight, real discussion, and meaningful connections — grounded in Midwest realities and informed by national perspective.

About the Forum

The Midwest is entering its most important chapter in cannabis.

Older markets like Illinois and Michigan are maturing. Growth markets such as Missouri and Ohio are scaling quickly. Minnesota is emerging. Wisconsin is on the horizon. Each market is at a different stage — but operators across the region are facing the same fundamental questions about growth, margins, regulation, and what comes next.

The Midwest Cannabis Forum is a one-day, in-person gathering designed specifically for this moment and is meant for leaders building real businesses in real markets.

The event is a collaboration between Grown In and Cultivated — bringing both deep roots in the Midwest and unmatched national perspectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Great question. Because Grown In and Cultivated are looking to create an event where the full breadth, depth, and width of the Midwest cannabis industry is represented, we’re asking those interested in attending to fill out a quick questionnaire. From there, invited attendees will be notified in mid-February and offered a ticket.

  • The goal is to have attendees that are representative of the cannabis industry in the Midwest. To do this, we’re keeping ticket prices accessible at $150/ticket.

  • The Forum comes at a unique time for Midwest cannabis markets. From new and emerging markets like Minnesota and Ohio to older, more mature markets like Illinois and Missouri - each market faces their own on-ground realities. Coupled with the rescheduling conversation in DC, the Q1 timing is essential.

  • The local and regional expertise of Grown In and the national reach and context of Cultivated is the perfect collab for the Midwest Cannabis Forum.

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