NECANN NJ 2025: Atlantic City Gets Cannabis-Industry Buzz
The NECANN New Jersey Cannabis Convention returns to Atlantic City on September 5–6, 2025, bringing thousands of industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and curious consumers to the city’s bustling Convention Center. For visitors, the event offers more than just a glimpse into the state’s fast-growing cannabis market—it serves as a perfect excuse to enjoy Atlantic City’s beaches, boardwalk, casinos, and nightlife while connecting with some of the region’s most influential cannabis leaders.
What Visitors Can Expect
NECANN NJ has become one of the East Coast’s must-attend cannabis events, and 2025 is shaping up to be its most dynamic edition yet. More than 200 exhibitors are expected to showcase everything from cultivation technology and packaging solutions to consumer-facing products like vapes, edibles, concentrates, and wellness goods. Educational programming remains a core draw, with a lineup of speakers, panel discussions, and workshops exploring cultivation innovations, dispensary operations, marketing approaches, delivery logistics, and regulatory updates across New Jersey’s evolving market.
A major highlight this year is the introduction of the NECANN Cup, a new competition celebrating excellence across categories such as flower, concentrates, pre-rolls, vapes, and edibles. For attendees, it offers a fun way to track which brands are shaping consumer trends in New Jersey and nearby markets.
A Social Weekend by the Shore
While NECANNN brings serious industry discussions, it also delivers a weekend packed with social energy. On Friday evening, the convention’s Tree House Mixer invites attendees to unwind in the convention center’s 4th-floor lounge, offering skyline views and a low-pressure space to network.
Later that night, the official rooftop after-party at The VÜE Rooftop Bar & Lounge transforms the city’s skyline into a lively backdrop for cocktails, music, and connections. Additional pop-up meetups and happy hours at nearby hotels—including favorites like the Hard Rock and Tropicana—help turn the weekend into a city-wide gathering of cannabis professionals.
Making the Most of Atlantic City
For travelers, NECANN is a gateway to experiencing Atlantic City beyond the expo hall. The iconic Boardwalk sits minutes from the Convention Center, offering visitors an easy transition from breakout sessions to beach breezes. Guests can stroll the shoreline, rent bikes, or enjoy ocean-view dining at Boardwalk restaurants. Inland, the city’s casino resorts deliver plenty of entertainment, from poker tables and slots to premium dining and nationally touring shows.
Atlantic City’s compact layout makes it especially tourist-friendly. Many hotels sit within a short rideshare or jitney distance from the Convention Center, and those staying near the Boardwalk can enjoy both work and play without the need for a car.
Why NECANN Atlantic City Stands Out
As New Jersey’s cannabis industry matures, NECANN NJ has evolved into a critical hub for networking and industry insight. Its East Coast positioning draws attendees from New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, giving the event a broader regional influence. Coupled with its timing at the tail end of summer—one of Atlantic City’s most energetic tourism seasons—the convention blends serious cannabis business with beach-town ease.
For professionals seeking partnerships, investors watching market trends, startups hoping to make their mark, or travelers looking for a reason to explore Atlantic City, NECANN 2025 offers a rare combination of education, opportunity, and coastal escape.