Past eventHeld October 19-21, 2026
National Cannabis Research Conference 2026
Billed as the most comprehensive interdisciplinary cannabis research event in the United States, the conference was scheduled to bring together researchers, policymakers, regulators, and industry professionals for three days of presentations, panel discussions, and networking.
DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley, San Diego, California
- Held
- October 19-21, 2026
- Venue
- DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley, San Diego, California
- Edition
- 10th Annual
- Special Feature
- Conference reception on USS Midway flight deck
TL;DR
- The 10th Annual National Cannabis Research Conference took place October 19-21, 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley in San Diego, California.
- The event was scheduled to bring together cannabis researchers, regulators, policymakers, attorneys, and industry professionals across tracks covering plant science, law, toxicology, policy, and regulatory compliance.
- The conference was hosted by the Institute of Cannabis Research in conjunction with the National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium.
- The program was billed as featuring 200+ presentations, panel discussions, and a reception on the flight deck of the USS Midway.
Source: nationalcannabisresearchconference.org/track-session-descriptions
About
The National Cannabis Research Conference is billed as the most comprehensive interdisciplinary cannabis research event in the United States. The 2026 edition was the 10th year of the conference, hosted by the Institute of Cannabis Research in conjunction with the National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium, and was billed as bringing together leading voices in science, policy, law, and industry. The event was scheduled to span multiple research domains including plant biology and cultivation, legal frameworks, pharmacological research, regulatory policy, and workplace law.
Who was in the room
Cannabis Researchers
Scientists and researchers studying cannabis biology, cultivation, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology.
Regulators and Policymakers
Government officials and policymakers focused on cannabis policy, regulatory compliance, and Schedule I rescheduling implications.
Legal Professionals
Attorneys and law-enforcement professionals examining American jurisprudence, employment law, and legal implications of cannabis research.
Industry Professionals
Cultivation operators, compliance officers, and business leaders navigating regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Featured speakers
2 listedSusan Weiss
Ziva Cooper
What attendees say
“I gained valuable insights into innovative cannabis research solutions. The sessions were engaging, and the speakers shared actionable tips.”
“This is an outstanding conference that delivers on every level. The content was well-curated, and the speakers provided practical, forward-thinking cannabis research.”
Venue & travel
Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Mission ValleyGetting there
The venue is located in San Diego, California.
Questions people ask
6 answeredThe conference took place October 19-21, 2026.
The conference took place at DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley in San Diego, California.
Attendees were expected to include cannabis researchers, regulators, policymakers, attorneys, and industry professionals working across plant science, policy, law, and compliance.
Human-participant research required an IRB protocol number and date; vertebrate-animal research required an IACUC protocol number; clinical trial data required the 8-digit clinicaltrials.gov NCT number.
It is most useful for academic and clinical cannabis researchers, regulators and attorneys, since the tracks covered toxicology, pharmacokinetics, regulatory policy, rescheduling and employment law, and speakers included Susan Weiss and Ziva Cooper. The abstract requirements for IRB, IACUC and clinical trial registration numbers show a research-oriented format, so dispensary operators or retail buyers looking for product sourcing would get less from it.
Researchers, lawyers and regulators at academic conferences usually wear business casual, and San Diego's mild weather suits lighter layers, with smart attire for the USS Midway reception.
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