News Summary
The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit is returning to Cleveland, promising to draw up to 6,000 attendees. Scheduled for October, this two-day event will showcase nearly 150 cannabis companies, offering insights into the industry and opportunities for networking. Attendees can explore the latest products, gain knowledge about cannabis benefits, and participate in an afterparty featuring notable guests.
Cleveland, Ohio – Upcoming Cannabis Summit to Draw Thousands
The fifth-annual Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (OCHBS) is set to take place on October 3-4, 2025, at the IX Center in Cleveland. The event is expected to welcome up to 6,000 attendees, including industry operators, consumers, and cannabis enthusiasts, and will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Exhibitors and Activities
Nearly 150 cannabis companies will showcase their products and services at the summit, featuring cultivators, processors, and organizations specializing in automation and nutrients from regions like California, Israel, and China.
The summit aims to provide valuable education about various aspects of the cannabis industry, including the medical benefits of cannabis, business maintenance, investment opportunities, and marketing strategies. Attendees can learn expert advice on home growing, cooking with cannabis, and relevant insights from Ohio’s medical cannabis program.
Consumers will have the opportunity to engage with specific cannabis brands, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at available products and what is on the horizon for the market. Furthermore, the event will feature networking opportunities for those interested in pursuing careers in the cannabis industry, including roles such as budtenders and brand ambassadors. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes to enhance their networking prospects.
Ticket Information
Ticket prices for the event are designed to accommodate various budgets. A two-day pass is priced at $50 when purchased online or $45 at the door. A one-day pass costs $27.78 online or $25 for in-person purchases.
Afterparty Details
An afterparty, hosted by OCHBS in collaboration with the Green Tie Affair, will be held at the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on the evening of October 3, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Celebrity guests expected at the afterparty include R.J. Mitte from “Breaking Bad” and WWE legend Charles Wright. Tickets for the afterparty are priced at $111 and can only be purchased online.
Background of OCHBS
The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit was founded in 2019, with its initial event taking place at the Crowne Plaza in Independence, Ohio. The summit faced interruptions in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has been successfully hosted at the IX Center since 2022. The founder, Lenny Berry, established the event to bridge a gap in knowledge about the cannabis industry, reflecting an ongoing interest and investment in cannabis-related discussions and innovations.
For more details about the upcoming summit, interested parties can visit ochbs.com.
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- Cleveland.com: Ohio Cannabis Summit Returns
- Wikipedia: Cannabis
- Beacon Journal: Klutch Cannabis Business
- Google Search: Cannabis Industry
- Cleveland Magazine: Q&A with Lenny Berry
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Cannabis
- Crain’s Cleveland: Cannabis Summit Panelists
- Google News: Ohio Cannabis Summit
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