IgniteIt Cannabis Capital Conference DC

What Is the Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit?

The Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit is on Friday, November 18, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Washington DC, 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC. Produced by IgniteIt, this is a single-day national cannabis conference held in the nation's capital — the only cannabis event that puts operators, investors, and federal policymakers in the same room at the same time.

The inaugural edition in November 2025 brought together every major cannabis company, Democratic US Senators, Republican Congressmen, and over 300 executives for one day in DC. The 2026 edition builds on that. Licensed operators get a special discount on registration — email events@igniteit.com for access. Tickets are available now at events.igniteit.com/dc26.

Why Cannabis Operators Should Care

Federal cannabis policy is moving. Rescheduling conversations are active, congressional attention is real, and the decisions being made in Washington right now will directly affect your licenses, your taxes, your banking access, and your ability to raise capital. The Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit is the one event where you can hear directly from the people making those decisions and be in the room when the conversations happen.

The speaker lineup reflects that. CEOs of major MSOs like C3 Industries, Ethos Cannabis, Ascend Wellness, iAnthus, and FLUENT Cannabis are confirmed. Headset Co-Founder Cy Scott brings data. Zuber Lawler's Managing Partner brings legal strategy. Jushi's Chief Strategy Director and HOMEGROWN's Shawn Collins round out the operator perspective. Platinum sponsors include Dutchie, GrowGeneration, and the US Cannabis Roundtable, which is the leading federal policy organization for the country's largest operators.

This is where capital meets policy. If you're a cannabis business that depends on what happens in Washington, and every cannabis business does, you need to be here.

How to Get the Most Out of the Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit

Get Your Ticket and Book the Hotel Now

The Grand Hyatt is right in downtown DC with direct Metro Center access. Use the event booking link to lock in your room at the event rate. DC hotel prices in November can jump fast, especially around major conference dates. Don't wait.

Ask About the Licensed Operator Discount

Email events@igniteit.com before you register. If you're a licensed operator, there's a discount available and it's worth the ask.

Come With Policy Questions, Not Just Business Goals

This event is different from a market conference. Yes, the networking and partnerships are valuable — past attendees consistently point to deals and relationships as direct outcomes of IgniteIt events. But the unique value of DC is the policy intelligence. Come with real questions about rescheduling, banking access, tax reform, and federal enforcement and use the sessions to get answers directly from people who are working those issues.

Use the Proximity to Capitol Hill

You're in DC. If your company has a relationship with any members of Congress or their staff, this is the week to schedule a Hill meeting. Pair the conference with a day of meetings at congressional offices and you'll get more out of the trip than the event alone.

Follow Up Before You Leave DC

Single-day events pack a lot into a short window. Before you head to the airport or Union Station, send quick follow-up messages to the people you want to stay in touch with. A same-day message from DC lands with more weight than most follow-ups — everyone in that room knows they just had an important day.