The sixth annual OCHBS will take place September 23–24 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, with expanded programming and expo booths, a medical patient access program, and signature networking events at Stories on High and COSI.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15, 2026 — The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (OCHBS), Ohio’s largest cannabis conference & expo, will return September 23–24, 2026, for its sixth annual event. For the first time, the summit will be held in Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, bringing Ohio’s cannabis business, health, patient, advocacy, and professional communities together in the heart of the state’s capital city.
OCHBS builds on a strong 2025 event that welcomed 6,500 attendees, 150+ exhibitors, 70+ nationally recognized speakers, and more than 800 professionals at its Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Networking Mixer. This year, the summit brings that momentum to Columbus with expanded programming, a dynamic expo floor, networking opportunities, product education, live demos, and content designed for both consumer and professional audiences.
A Statewide Cannabis Event in the Heart of Columbus
The move to Columbus reflects both the growth of the event and the continued expansion of Ohio’s regulated cannabis market. According to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, Ohio has recorded more than $3.77 billion in total cannabis product sales across medical and non-medical channels as of April 25, 2026. Industry data provider Headset also reported $110.6 million in Ohio cannabis sales in May 2026, up 22.5% year over year.
Non-medical sales show how quickly the market is changing. Since adult-use sales began, Ohio has recorded more than $1.4 billion in non-medical cannabis product sales. That growth is bringing more operators, brands, service providers, healthcare professionals, advocates, patients, and consumers into the same statewide industry ecosystem.
“When we started OCHBS, we wanted to create a place where people in Ohio cannabis could actually come together,” said Lenny Berry, founder of the Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit. “Patients, caregivers, business owners, budtenders, healthcare professionals, advocates, policymakers, investors, and operators all have a role in where this industry goes next. OCHBS gives them a space to learn, meet each other, and have the kinds of connections that help move the community forward.”
OCHBS 2026 will take place in Exhibit Hall A at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, a 98,000-square-foot hall located at 400 North High Street in downtown Columbus. The venue offers a central location near the Short North Arts District, connected parking, streamlined exhibitor move-in access, spacious gathering areas, and a professional setting designed to support sponsors, vendors, speaker panels, product displays, workshops, and networking activations.
Programming for Patients, Operators, and Industry Decision Makers
The 2026 summit is designed for the full cannabis ecosystem, including medical patients, caregivers, dispensary operators, retail buyers, cultivators, processors, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, advocates, technology providers, legal and compliance professionals, policymakers, budtenders, patient consultants, and community members.
Conference programming will spotlight the latest developments shaping cannabis health and business in Ohio and across the Midwest, including medical cannabis education, adult-use market growth, cultivation and processing, dispensary operations, compliance and policy updates, patient advocacy, wellness innovation, product trends, investment, entrepreneurship, marketing, and emerging business opportunities.
Sponsor and Speaker Kickoff at Stories on High
This year’s summit will also introduce an exclusive kickoff networking event for sponsors and speakers on September 22 at Stories on High, Columbus’ tallest rooftop restaurant and lounge. Located on the 28th floor of the Hilton Columbus Downtown, Stories on High offers 360-degree views of the city from two terraces and will serve as a thank-you event for the sponsors and speakers supporting OCHBS and investing in the future of the cannabis industry.
“This event has grown because people continue to show up for it,” said Berry. “The rooftop gathering at Stories on High is a way to thank the sponsors and speakers who help make OCHBS possible, but it is also a chance to start the week the right way. Before the panels, the expo floor, and the meetings, we want people to connect as people. That has always been a big part of what makes this summit special.”
Free Two-Day Passes for Ohio Medical Patients
OCHBS is also expanding access for Ohio medical cannabis patients. Active Ohio medical patients can receive a free two-day pass to OCHBS 2026 by using code 2CQ7W6 during online registration. Patients must bring an active patient card with them to the event.
The patient access program is part of OCHBS’ continued commitment to cannabis education, health, and community. Patients and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn from experts, explore new products and services, connect with licensed dispensaries and medical professionals, and meet others navigating Ohio’s cannabis program.
Official OCHBS Afterparty at COSI
The official OCHBS Afterparty will be held Sept. 23 at COSI, one of Columbus’ most iconic venues. Recently named the #1 “Best Science Museum” in the country by USA TODAY for the fifth time, COSI will provide the backdrop for an unforgettable night of live music, food, drinks, networking, and celebration.
The afterparty will also feature a special celebrity guest: Christopher Mintz-Plasse, famously known for the roles as “McLovin” in the cult comedy classic Superbad and Chris D’Amico in the 2010 film Kickass.
Sponsorship and Registration Information
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. OCHBS offers sponsors direct access to licensed operators, executives, investors, policymakers, service providers, patients, caregivers, consumers, advocates, and other key members of Ohio’s cannabis community in a professional, compliant event environment.
Sponsorship packages are designed to help brands build credibility, generate qualified leads, increase visibility, support education, and participate in the discussions shaping regulation, operations, health, and market growth in Ohio and beyond.
Registration is now open. Attendee passes start at $25, with free two-day passes available for active Ohio medical patients using code 2CQ7W6. Exhibitor, sponsorship, speaker, registration, hotel, parking, and event information is available at ochbs.com.
About the Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit
The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit is Ohio’s largest cannabis expo and one of the Midwest’s leading cannabis industry events. OCHBS brings together patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, licensed operators, investors, advocates, policymakers, retailers, brands, cultivators, processors, technology companies, legal and compliance professionals, and ancillary businesses for education, networking, exhibits, and industry connection. The sixth annual OCHBS will take place September 23–24, 2026, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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