Our Purpose

The reason we bring the industry together.

NECANN exists to build the rooms where a still-young industry can learn, connect, and grow, market by market, on professional and accessible terms.

A full room at a NECANN education session
Mission Statement
“NECANN specializes in the organizing and conducting of conventions in the field of marketing, advertising, and management of dispensaries of medicinal products; namely, events directed to investors, entrepreneurs, care seekers, patients, and caregivers.”
Who Our Events Serve

Built for the whole industry

Investors

Capital partners scouting licensed, compliant operators.

Entrepreneurs

Founders and applicants building the next local businesses.

Care Seekers & Patients

The people the medical market is ultimately built to serve.

Caregivers

Advocates and providers supporting patient access.

A Collaborative Approach

Purpose in practice

Since 2014, that purpose has meant taking a different route than traditional B2B conventions. Rather than focusing on what each new cannabis market can do for us, NECANN takes a collaborative approach with local industries and communities, and donates 10% of exhibit hall space to social equity licensees and advocacy groups at every show.

10%
Exhibit Hall to Social Equity

Be part of the room

Exhibit, sponsor, speak, or simply attend. Every seat on the floor advances the same purpose.