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Cannabis Industry Workforce Development Conference

Registration now open

  • The 2026 conference is October 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD.

  • To register, email [email protected].​

Conference overview

The Cannabis Industry Workforce Development Conference will feature workshops, networking opportunities, and a job fair connecting current and future industry workers with Maryland cannabis industry employers. 

For Workforce Development Program participants

Why attend?

As a workforce development participant or alumni, this event provides a structured opportunity to demonstrate your qualifications to hiring managers and industry professionals.

  • Career exploration – Engage with representatives from licensed cannabis cultivation, processing, dispensary, and ancillary businesses actively seeking qualified candidates
  • On-site interview opportunities – Participating employers will be available to accept resumes or conduct preliminary interviews during the job fair
  • Professional development – Join industry workshops and gain insights into workplace expectations and career advancement pathways
  • Industry networking – Establish professional connections with employers, industry leaders, and fellow workforce development participants

Before the conference

Prepare for on-site interviews:

  • Bring multiple copies of your current resume or update your LinkedIn
  • Dress in professional business or business casual attire
  • Prepare to discuss your training, skills, and career objectives

​​Registration required​

For questions regarding the conference, please contact [email protected].​

For Employers

If your company is interested in participating in the job fair, please complete the Conference Interest Form by September 7, 2026. We look forward to partnering with you!​

Maryland Cannabis Industry Workforce Survey

This comprehensive survey is designed to gather critical information about the experiences, conditions, and needs of workers across all sectors of Maryland's legal cannabis industry, including dispensary retail, cultivation, and processing operations.

Take the survey