Chicago: Cultivate Festival To Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference With Gov Pritzker, What A Town!

Chicago, known for its rich musical heritage, progressive spirit and legal cannabis, is in the midst of its first annual Cultivate Festival, an event that redefines the intersection of music, marijuana and community. The first-ever three-day festival, in partnership with the Last Prisoner Project, is taking place this weekend at The Nursery, a cutting-edge venue in the Windy City.

And just one month later, another festival of sorts is coming to town: the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference that brings together experts in the marijuana field including CEOs from the largest companies, investing experts, advocates of policy reform and a whole lot more. And yes, there will be music. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker who played a significant role in legalizing cannabis in Illinois will be a keynote speaker. So, join us on Sept. 27-28 at Chicago's Magnificent Mile Marriott. 

Headlining the Cultivate Festival will be the legendary GZA, founding member of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan. Chicago rapper and cannabis brand leader Vic Mensa will do a short intro set before GZA’s performance of Liquid Swords. Mensa launched 93 Boyz, the first Chicago-based, Black-owned brand in the recreational cannabis industry.

Joining GZA will be a diverse roster of acclaimed artists, including the psychedelic sounds of Crumb, the Lucky Boys Confusion and the reggae-infused melodies of Julian Marley.

And Then In September, There's The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference!

All information about the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, the place where deals get done, is available on bzcannabis.com