Mark your calendars for December 9, 2021
“We’re in a race to undo the harms of cannabis prohibition and to ensure that the cannabis industry is one of the most diverse. Our 2nd annual virtual summit opens this conversation to all, and surfaces many diverse viewpoints and perspectives so we can learn from each other and improve the industry overall.”
– Gina Kranwinkel, CEO – NACB
Emerge is proud to once again partner with the National Association of Cannabis Businesses to present the 2021 NACB Social Equity Summit taking place December 9, 2021. This year’s theme is “Race Forward: The Future of Social Equity.”
We are offering FREE 90-Day access to the Emerge platform so any interested party can benefit from this NACB Summit. See the full agenda here.
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New users will need to complete the registration form.
Previous Emerge users will need to sign-in before completing your registration for this event.
Please note, this offer expires Dec. 9, 2021 after the NACB Social Equity Summit has concluded. Free access will expire March 9, 2022, but you are able to enjoy any Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conferences held during the 90-day window, as well as content from previous Emerge Conferences until expiration.
In lieu of fees being charged for this event, the NACB and Emerge teams ask that you make a donation to the Cannabis Impact Fund. Click now to donate.
About Emerge
Emerge is your cannabis industry partner in education, collaboration, and connections! We provide monthly content specific to cannabis business growth and cannabis industry expansion, emphasizing inclusion, diversity, and social justice. All Emerge events are held in our one-of-a-kind virtual environment using personalized attendee avatars, event immersion, and gamification experiences. No matter what’s going on in the world, you have no travel or safety concerns (or costs!). Just year-round live and on-demand access to cannabis business strategy, tactics, updates, business opportunities, and connections!
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Emerge membership gives you access to thousands of fellow cannabis developers, supporters, and sellers, plus monthly discussions, workshops, and our flagship 3-day event, the Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference & Expo, held twice per year.
Upcoming Events
March 2, 9-3 PT:
Re-Emerge Women in Weed + Artsy Leaf Launch Party
March 30-April 1:
Spring Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference & Expo
April 20, time TBA:
Spring Re-Emerge 420 Celebration
April 28, time TBA:
Spring Re-Emerge + Cannabis Marketing Workshop
Emerge Membership
Monthly events. Thousands of connections. No travel costs or hassles. 24/7 online access to past sessions & sponsor booths.
Upcoming Events
August 9 & 10, 2022
More Details to come shortly.
Emerge Partners with the Industry's Best!
A portion of Emerge event and membership proceeds go to cannabis industry education, activism, and business development organizations.
2022 Impact Partners will be announced soon!
BIPOCANN is a small business tackling a large problem — improving the disproportional makeup of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) business owners, contractors, and entrepreneurs in the legal cannabis industry.
The BIPOCANN mission is to increase BIPOC visibility to advance representation and economic growth in legal cannabis industry of the Americas. BIPOC populations are under-represented in the corporate and profit centers of the billion dollar industry, yet continue be the communities most arrested, convicted, and incarcerated for cannabis possession and use.
The Cannabis Certification Council is a nonprofit standard holding body whose mission is to educate the industry and consumers about sustainable and quality practices. Through the Cannabis Sustainability Symposium, #Whatsinmyweed campaign, Happy Plants! and other sustainability programming, plus now the Organically Grown Cannabis certification, the Council has become a leading advocate for sustainable and quality practices in the cannabis industry.
Emerge Partners with the Industry's Best!
The Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference is proud to partner with the industry’s leading resources for cannabis education, outreach, and advocacy.
Winter 2020 partners included:
Clio Cannabis Awards Ceremony at Emerge!
The 2020 Clio Cannabis Awards were held Thursday December 17th at Emerge — honoring the best in cannabis marketing,
including specialty awards and discussion. Special Guests Included:
The New Era of Cannabis
The continued survival of the cannabis plant, despite prohibition, can be attributed to advocates rooted in the community. The Emerge experience keeps those advocacy, community, and education connections alive, especially as the industry’s growth explodes.
Emerge educates on the latest in cannabis innovations, trends, and policies to move cannabis business and health applications forward. Emerge events pair industry experts and the cannabis business audience inside an immersive, avatar-based virtual ecosystem that facilitates networking, opportunities, and fun!
Connect & Learn Safely and Affordably
Avoid the hassle (and cost) of travel. Use Emerge as your monthly “connections club” to stay in front of the rapidly expanding cannabis industry! Log in anytime to catch up on past session recordings covering topics and strategy pertinent to your business, then join the monthly events for that “live vibe” plus more content, education, and connections. Think of us as your in-house trainer, advisor, research resource, and entertainment — all in one!
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Our Speakers
Emerge gives you direct access to the best speakers and experts in the industry. Past event speakers included:
Our Sponsors
Just a sampling of the best-in-industry sponsors exhibiting in the Emerge virtual environment.
Our Alliance Partners
These are just some of the industry-leading brands we’ve partnered with to deliver amazing content while inviting an engaged audience.
Job Fair
Emerge will launch the first-ever, virtual cannabis industry job fair matching hiring companies with the right candidates.
"You're Hired!"
The cannabis industry’s first-ever virtual job fair brings attendees avatar-to-avatar with hiring agencies, recruiters, and directly with companies in the Emerge Hiring Hall.
Exchange profile information, collect job requirements, and submit CVs all in virtual reality. Then continue to work together in real life.
Cannabis Investor Pitch Contest
We’re bringing the industry’s largest-ever virtual investor pitch contest to your screen.
Pitch Your Cannabis Business Plan!
Emerge is thrilled to announce the continuation of the hugely successful cannabis investment “Pitch Contest” in partnership with the industry’s largest cannabis business social network, Leafwire, and cannabis sustainability fund, Regennabis.
If your company is seeking scale-up or growth capital, get in front of our stellar judging panel to share your plan!
Summer Emerge Pitch Contest is final!
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Emerge Membership
Monthly events. Thousands of connections. No travel costs or hassles. 24/7 online access to past sessions & sponsor booths.
Upcoming Events
August 9 & 10, 2022
More Details to come shortly.