Cannabis is growing, but enforcement history and civil rights narratives still shape regulation, local politics, and business risk. Understanding that context helps operators build stability, trust, and long term resilience.

Cannabis industry events in early 2026 are bringing together education, wellness, policy, and business. The shift reflects a more mature industry focused on credibility, community, and long term sustainability.

Industry leaders and reform advocates welcomed federal cannabis rescheduling as historic, while stressing that major issues remain unresolved. The response highlights both progress and the continued need for criminal justice and state federal alignment reforms.