October 22, 2026
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Leveraging the expertise, networks, and influence of Gotham and Cultivated Media, The Highrise is setting a new standard for cannabis events. Attendees can expect semi-annual thought-provoking panels and keynotes addressing emerging industry trends and urgent challenges such as taxation, federal rescheduling, the role of private equity, and more.
Join us October 22, 2026. The Greene Space @ WNYC
Apply to AttendAbout the Highrise
The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly, and New York is at the forefront of this transformation. The Highrise will be the premier event shaping the future of cannabis by bringing together top industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors for insightful discussions and high-impact learning experiences. Leveraging the expertise, networks, and influence of Gotham and Cultivated Media attendees can expect thought-provoking panels addressing emerging industry trends and urgent challenges such as taxation, federal rescheduling, the role of private equity, and more. This semi-annual gatherings will offer unrivaled industry access, connecting participants with the most influential voices and decision-makers in cannabis. The Highrise is not another conference and it’s not another trade show. It’s an assembly of the people shaping what’s next across quality, capital, and culture.
Gotham blends retail innovation, cultural capital, and consumer trust.
Cultivated Media provides editorial credibility, national reach, and industry authority.
Apply to Attend
The Highrise goal is to host an event where attendees represent the full breadth and depth of the cannabis industry in New York and throughout the country. To do that, we are asking would-be attendees to apply to attend. Only by identifying leaders throughout the industry can we truly create a representative group of attendees for The Highrise.
Approximately four weeks in advance of The Highrise on October 22nd, we will notify you if your application has been accepted. From there, you will have five business days to purchase the $100 ticket for the event.
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