Atlanta, GA 4/23/2026 – Fat Nugs Magazine is proud to announce its official Media Partnership with MJ Unpacked Atlantic City 2026, taking place May 5-7 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
MJ Unpacked has become a go-to national cannabis conference and expo for licensed operators who are serious about building better businesses and creating real opportunity. Over the past several years, the Jage Media team has intentionally built it into a focused, operator-driven event for people in the trenches building brands, navigating regulations, and solving the problems that will define where this industry goes next.
You can learn more about the event and register here.
What to Expect at MJ Unpacked Atlantic City
Across three days, MJ Unpacked brings together a concentrated group of founders, executives, retailers, and decision-makers for conversations that are meant to be useful, not just performative.
Attendees will have access to:
- Conference sessions focused on current challenges in cannabis, led by operators and experts sharing what’s actually working
- The Experience Hall, where brands and companies showcase new products and innovations shaping the next phase of the industry
- The MJU Cup, highlighting top-tier cannabis in New Jersey, judged by Certified Ganjiers
- A lineup of networking opportunities designed to connect people beyond surface-level introductions
You can explore the full conference schedule here.
And for those looking to understand how the event extends beyond the convention floor, MJ Unpacked has curated a series of additional gatherings and meetups throughout the week.
One of the more talked-about moments each year is the official afterparty, set on the Steel Pier with views of the Atlantic City skyline. It’s a reminder that even in a heavily regulated industry, there’s still room for community, connection, and fun.
A Different Kind of Media Partnership
As part of this partnership, Fat Nugs Magazine will support MJ Unpacked through editorial coverage, digital promotion, and audience amplification before and after the event, with a focus on extending the reach of the conversations, brands, and ideas that deserve to carry on well beyond the conference itself.
“This is our first time working with the MJ Unpacked team and we’re excited to be part of a conference that’s become a real staple in this industry,” said Dustin Hoxworth, Founder and Editor-at-Large of Fat Nugs Magazine. “We’re here to learn, connect, and continue expanding our network, while bringing our approach to supporting the industry and the community and culture that drives it. It’s also an opportunity to show what we bring to the table and build something that lasts with the MJ Unpacked team.”
For Fat Nugs Magazine, partnerships like this aren’t about slapping logos on a flyer. They’re about alignment. If an event is pushing real conversations forward, supporting operators, and creating space for meaningful connection, it’s something worth standing behind.
There’s no shortage of cannabis events right now. But there is a shortage of environments where people can actually speak honestly about what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. MJ Unpacked continues to carve out space for those conversations. And in an industry, that’s still finding its footing across different markets, those rooms matter. The relationships built there matter. And the information shared there often travels much further than the walls of the conference itself.
Event Details
Event: MJ Unpacked Atlantic City 2026
Dates: May 5–7, 2026
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
About Fat Nugs Magazine
Fat Nugs Magazine is a nationally distributed independent cannabis publication focused on authentic journalism, cultural storytelling, and supporting the people behind the plant. With distribution across all 50 states and contributors around the world, FNM exists to challenge outdated narratives and give a platform to voices that are often overlooked.
Media Contacts
Fat Nugs Magazine
Dustin Hoxworth
Founder & Editor-at-Large
https://fatnugsmag.com
MJ Unpacked / Jage Media, Inc.
Evan Johnson
Marketing Manager
evan@jagemedia.com