CannaCon St. Paul

CannaCon St. Paul 2027: What Midwest Cannabis Operators Need to Know

What Is CannaCon St. Paul?

CannaCon St. Paul runs July 30-31, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN. It moved from June to late July this year, with a pre-show day on July 29 for CannaCon's business finance and strategy training.

CannaCon calls it "the Midwest cannabis community, all in one room." The floor is split into three zones: Infused for products and manufacturing, Culture for glass, art and lifestyle, and Commerce for operators, growers, retailers, tech and professional services.

Why Cannabis Operators Should Care

Minnesota's market is still being built, and a lot of the vendors and partners you'll need are going to be in this room. Cultivators, manufacturers, retailers and microbusiness owners can line up suppliers, software and services without flying to the coasts.

There's plenty of time to talk, too. CannaCon is planning an exhibitor happy hour, a networking event, a women's cocktail social and an afterparty. If you're a retail buyer, look at the Hosted Buyers Program, which is set up to connect you directly with brands.

How to Get the Most Out of It

Start with the pre-show day

The July 29 finance and strategy training is built for operators. If you're still working out pricing, margins or cash flow in a new market, it's worth showing up a day early.

Spend most of your time in Commerce

If you run a cannabis business, the Commerce zone is where your future vendors live. Hit it first, then explore Infused and Culture.

Pick one or two evening events

You don't need to go to all four. Choose the ones where your buyers or partners will be and actually stay long enough to talk.

Follow up the week after

Two days of conversations blur fast. Send short, specific follow-ups within a few days so the people you met remember who you are.