Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo. File PC: 2024
The Hawai‘i Cannabis Expo 2026 returns to the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall from Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026. This three-day experience brings together education, wellness, entertainment, and community.
The Hawai‘i Cannabis Expo 2026 celebrates the evolving cannabis landscape in the islands.
Attendees can explore exhibits from local and mainland cultivators, learn about cultivation, wellness benefits, and the future of cannabis in Hawai‘i, and hear from expert speakers breaking down the science and research behind cannabis.
This year’s educational program features a diverse lineup of speakers and panels covering topics such as cannabis nursing and the Endocannabinoid System, plant-based healing, high-level cannabis business strategy, Hawai‘i-grown cannabis and its future as a global brand, harvest optimization, and the evolving state of hemp in Hawai‘i.
Notable speakers include:
Wendy Gibson-Viviani, PTA, RN, BSN — Nurse educator and medical cannabis advocate, presenting evidence-based perspectives on cannabis, health, and wellness
Mary Bailey — Community organizer and social justice advocate; Managing Director & Co-Founder of the Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit dedicated to freeing cannabis prisoners and supporting their reentry
Ian Rasmussen, PTA, RN, BSN — Healthcare professional and cannabis industry executive, joined by financial advisors and C-level leaders discussing business strategy and leadership
Karlyn Laulusa — CEO of Noa Botanicals, Hawai‘i’s premier cannabis dispensary, and a leading voice in cannabis reform
Will Grinnell — Legacy grower and founder of Hawai‘i-based Cannabis Seeds, sharing generational knowledge and perspectives on locally produced cannabis
Panels are moderated by respected leaders including former Hawai‘i State Senator Will Espero, with participation from legislators, legacy growers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.
Tickets for the Hawai‘i Cannabis Expo 2026 are sold securely through www.ticketmaster.com.
Hawai‘i Cannabis Expo 2026
Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026
Friday: 3–7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Hawai‘i Cannabis Expo 2026 is a strictly educational, cultural, and community-focused event. All programming, exhibits, speakers, and experiences are designed to provide information, promote wellness, highlight innovation, and foster meaningful dialogue around cannabis in Hawai‘i. The expo fully complies with all applicable local and state laws and does not include the sale, distribution, or consumption of cannabis products.
