Market Spotlight: New Jersey 2026

This exclusive event, centered on strategic networking, provides an opportunity to forge lasting business connections...all in a single day.
Hear directly from leading industry professionals through high-impact education to help navigate the intricacies and obstacles of California.
Acquire Insider insights on the impact Federal Rescheduling will have on the California market.
Leave empowered with a actionable roadmap to grow your business, fueled by the knowledge and connections you’ve made.

"IgniteIt events are the most valuable networking experiences I’ve encountered in cannabis. I’ve engaged in a number of strategic partnerships as a result of the connections I’ve made, and the educational discussions provide actionable insights from other operators." - Lauren Carpenter, CEO, Embarc

"It’s not a finance show, it's a community. A room full of people who’ve been through it, sharing what they know. And that’s what makes this event matter." - Dee Sidhu, CMO, Humboldt Family Farms

"The relationships that I formed at the conference have led to valuable partnerships with people I may not otherwise have met. The combination of a decision-maker–rich audience and high-quality content makes this an essential event." - Wes Hein, Co-Founder, Mammoth Distribution

Seth Yakatan
Co-Founder & Partner
Katan Associates

Tahir Johnson
CEO
Simply Pure Trenton

Laurie Parfitt
Founder & CEO
LKP Impact Consulting

Joseph Lustberg
CEO
UPWISE CAPITAL

Tiffany Richardson
Cannabis Managing Partner
Crowe LLP

Rachelle Gordon
Editor
GreenState

Trent Woloveck
Chief Strategy Director
Jushi

Jason Wild
Chairman of the Board
TerrAscend

Stella Morrison
Founder
CannaContent

Jeff Guillot
Partner, Cannabis Practice
Guillot Consulting

Swati Gupta
Founder and CEO
Moondust USA

Jeff Freeman
Co-Founder & CCO
Mfused

Jenny Lamboy
VP of Strategy
Hybrid Marketing

Lou Magazzu
Managing Member
Law Offices of Louis N. Magazzu

Jeffrey Dunetz
Partner
Highgate Capital Partners

Dr. Roz McCarthy
Founder & CEO
Black Buddha Cannabis, M4MM

Cy Scott
Co-Founder & CEO
Headset

Sarah Trent
CEO
Valley Wellness

Howard Lee
CEO
SōRSE Technology

Patrick Rea
Managing Director
Poseidon Asset Management

Faye Coleman
Co-Founder & CEO
Pure Genesis

Donny Moskovic
Senior Director
Katz & Associates

Susanna Puntel
National Council Member
American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp

Kellen O'Keefe
VP Of Business Development
Dutchie

Dave Vautrin
CEO
FLUENT Cannabis

Tim Seymour
Founder & CIO
Seymour Asset Management

Sheri Tarr
Founder & Chief Advisor
68 Partners

Jesce Horton
Co-Founder
Grand National

Brett Finkelstein
Managing Director
Skyvest Partners

Kate Miller
Co-founder + CEO
Miss Grass

Tom Armstrong
Co-founder , COO
Fire & Oak Dispensary ; Franklin Roots Dispensary

Nikolas Komyati
Partner
Fox Rothschild

Krista Raymer
Chief Strategy Officer
C3 Industries

Westin Jersey City Newport

Jersey City, NJ

The Westin Jersey City Newport is located steps from the Newport PATH station. Exchange Place and Journal Square are close by, while Lower Manhattan is a short trip away. Newark International Airport is also 11 miles from our Jersey City Waterfront hotel.

Located on the Hudson River waterfront, and with easy access to train, airport, and ferry, this hotel is the perfect venue for an IgniteIt Cannabis Market Spotlight event and should draw ample audience from NJ, NY, CT, PA, and other markets.

Address: 479 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Westin Jersey City

Westin Jersey City Newport