IgniteIt · Cannabis Capital ConferenceMIAMI 2027March 24–26 · The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood FL
Cannabis Market Intelligence For Executives & Investors
Interviews
October 15, 2026
Organigram Wants More Than Revenue From Germany. It Wants the Whole Margin
In an exclusive interview, Organigram’s Finn Hänsel projects Sanity Group revenue of approximately €120 million in 2026 and explains the...
October 14, 2026
The Real Cost of a Cannabis Gummy: Azuca’s CEO on Manufacturing Margins and Scale
Azuca CEO Kim Sanchez Rael discusses the economics of cannabis gummy production, from infusion costs and manufacturing efficiency to product...
October 14, 2026
Cannabis Products Have to Earn Their Shelf Space. Curio Wellness Explains How
Curio Wellness cofounder Wendy Bronfein discusses cannabis product innovation, research barriers, pricing, retail competition, and how the company decides which...
October 6, 2026
Rosario Dawson Says Legal Weed Left Behind The People Who Built It. Now She’s Fighting To Save THC Drinks
Congress pushed the federal hemp THC ban to December 11, but synthetics still lose hemp status November 12. Rosario Dawson...
October 5, 2026
Drop’s Founders on Cannabis Delivery Costs: “Dispensaries Shouldn’t Have to Become Logistics Companies”
Drop co-founders Kat Savoy and Teri LeBlanc explain cannabis delivery fees, dispensary economics and customer relationships following the company’s Denver...
September 30, 2026
NewLake CEO on Dividends, Tenant Risk and ‘Getting Paid to Wait’
NewLake Capital Partners CEO Anthony Coniglio discusses cannabis tenant risk, dividend coverage and why investors may “get paid to wait”...
Top Stories
October 15, 2026
DEA Cannabis Rescheduling Faces New October 21 Deadline After Judge Weighs Reopening Hearing
A DEA judge has given the government until October 21 to respond to a request for additional testimony and discovery in the federal marijuana rescheduling proceedings.
October 15, 2026
Glass House Eyes European Cannabis Exports After GACP Certification
Glass House Brands secured GACP certification for two California cultivation facilities, advancing its European medical cannabis strategy while federal export...
October 15, 2026
“Curaleaf’s Revised Offer Still Does Not Reflect the Value”: Aurora Rejects $5 Hostile Bid
Aurora Cannabis rejects Curaleaf’s increased $5 takeover offer, citing valuation concerns, financial risks and the possibility of alternative deals....
October 13, 2026
Cronos Has a $1 Billion War Chest. Zuanic Sees Up to 3x Upside
Zuanic & Associates initiates Cronos coverage with an Overweight rating, citing Altria’s 42% stake, a $1 billion war chest and...
Chief Economist’s ColumnThe Architecture of a Cannabis Price Floor: What’s Holding Prices Up?How low can cannabis prices go? IgniteIt Chief Economist Rolando García Bernado examines production costs, licensing rents and the price floor across U.S. cannabis markets.RGRolando GarcíaOct 8, 2026 · 0 MINRead →
Announcements
October 5, 2026
Cannabis Attorneys Launch arb420 to Handle Industry Business Disputes
September 22, 2026
Canna Boss Babes and Real Potparazzi Plan 40-State Cannabis Media Tour
July 2, 2026
California Cannabis Awards Announces 2026 Medalists, Including First-Ever Home Grow Winners
July 2, 2026
Root & Rise Cannabis Education Symposium to Debut at Roanoke College July 23-25
June 25, 2026
Botanical Sciences Announcing July 1st Launch of New Medical Cannabis Vaporized Products for Georgia Patients
June 24, 2026
Reklaim Credit Solutions Co-Founders Sam Fensterstock and Bob McCarthy Step Into CRO and CTO Roles Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch
Event Coverage
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October 7, 2026
California Treasurer Fiona Ma Calls Prop 64 a ‘Complete Disaster,’ Wants Cannabis Industry to Organize for Ballot Overhaul
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma wants operators to begin organizing now around an effort to rewrite parts of the legalization...
October 5, 2026
Don’t Grow for the Discount Rack: Colorado Cultivators Put Differentiation, Consistency and Quality First
At IgniteIt Colorado, industry leaders discussed how cultivators can respond to changing consumer expectations, build more consistent operations, and protect...
October 5, 2026
Drop’s Founders on Cannabis Delivery Costs: “Dispensaries Shouldn’t Have to Become Logistics Companies”
Drop co-founders Kat Savoy and Teri LeBlanc explain cannabis delivery fees, dispensary economics and customer relationships following the company’s Denver...
September 18, 2026
What Happens When Colorado Cannabis Gets in One Room
More than 400 cannabis operators, investors and industry leaders gather in Denver to share knowledge, build trust and shape Colorado’s...
Deals
October 15, 2026
“Curaleaf’s Revised Offer Still Does Not Reflect the Value”: Aurora Rejects $5 Hostile Bid
October 9, 2026
“This Defies All Fiduciary Logic”: Curaleaf Fires Back at Aurora; Rival Deal Rumors Swirl
October 5, 2026
Curaleaf Raises Aurora Cannabis Bid 25% to $5 Per Share, Adds More Cash
October 1, 2026
RAW Founder Josh Kesselman Enters Pre-Roll Market With “Something Worth Copying”
September 30, 2026
Vireo Signs Deal to Acquire $18.1 Million Loan With Stock
September 29, 2026
IM Cannabis Exits Europe in Deal With CEO-Controlled Buyer, Citing Financial Hardship
Video
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