ST. LOUIS — MJ Unpacked, a national cannabis event for licensed operators, will return to the Union Station Hotel in St. Louis September 3–5. The three-day gathering comes at a pivotal moment as the Trump administration’s recent announcement for consideration of cannabis rescheduling signals what many believe could be the next era of rapid industry growth, tax relief, new capital investment, and expanded opportunities nationwide.
Missouri has quickly emerged as one of the most robust cannabis markets in the country, surpassing $4 billion in cumulative sales and fueling more than 20,000 cannabis jobs. MJ Unpacked’s decision to return underscores the state’s growing importance as a hub for Midwest expansion.
The event will feature:
- An Experience Hall with national brands and solution providers.
- Curated conference programming organized by licensed-operator committees across three tracks: Retail & Brand, Science & Cultivation, and Investor & Finance.
- Networking including the Welcome Reception, Opening Night Reception, Official Afterparty, and networking lunches.
- The Pitch Stage, where innovators showcase bold ideas directly to buyers and investors.
This year also highlights a partnership between MJ Unpacked and MoCannTrade, Missouri’s state trade association. As part of the collaboration, MJ Unpacked is donating $25,000 to the MoCannTrade PAC and welcoming association members to the Opening Night Reception.
“We are excited to take our partnership to the next level with MJ Unpacked for their return to Missouri,” noted Andrew Mullins, Executive Director of MoCannTrade. “The Missouri cannabis industry continues to stand above many other states and coming back to our backyard and shining a national spotlight on our members, operators and industry further substantiates all the hard work, passion and pride we share coming from the Show Me State.”
About MJ Unpacked
Headquartered in the greater Seattle area, MJ Unpacked is a curated cannabis industry event produced by Jage Media. The CPG-centric event is exclusive to licensed THC cannabis retail and brand executives with the title manager and above, scientists working directly in research, and investors actively investing in the space.
About MoCannTrade
MoCannTrade (The Missouri Cannabis Trade Association) is an association of business owners, professionals, patients, and consumers responsible for helping to implement successful, safe, compliant medical and adult use cannabis programs in Missouri. The membership-based association is directed by a board of diverse professionals experienced in cannabis production and retail, healthcare, pharma, science, agriculture, law enforcement, security, finance, and regulatory sectors. MoCannTrade closely supports and protects its members through education, advocacy, and policy impact.
