CannDelta's Virginia Cannabis License Accelerator Tour.
5 Days. 5 Cities.
Arlington, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Roanoke and Abingdon
Virginia is set to begin Adult-use applications on September 1, 2026.
Team CannDelta is hitting the road to bring our 100% licensure approval record directly to you. We aren’t just sharing the law; we are providing the technical guidance to help you secure your place in the adult-use cannabis market set to launch in January 2027.
Entry is free to all potential licensing participants. Register and save your spot today!
Led by Dr. Lucas McCann (Chief Strategy Officer) and Dr. Sherry Boodram (CEO), this is not a general cannabis conference. It is a structured, expert-led event built specifically for Virginia license applicants, investors, and operators who intend to be well prepared before the September 1 deadline.
Come rub shoulders with top industry experts and vendors, get your specific compliance questions answered in real-time, and build the crucial connections you need to win.
The event has been postponed, and updates on the new dates are actively being coordinated.
Stay up to date on the Virginia Cannabis License Accelerator Tour by signing up here.
What will you learn?
The Virginia Application Blueprint: Step-by-step guidance on navigating the specific license applications, understanding local restrictions, and preparing for the critical September 1st window.
Winning Business Strategies: Learn the best operational strategies to secure funding, build a competitive edge, and run a highly profitable cannabis enterprise from day one.
Real-Time Expert Q&A: Stop guessing. Get your highly specific compliance and business questions answered directly by Dr. Lucas McCann and CannDelta’s industry-leading regulatory team.
High-Value Networking: Connect face-to-face with our premier industry partners and sponsors. Build the essential relationships, vendor connections, and local networks you need to get your business off the ground.
To Discuss Sponsorship Opportunities – Send us an email at info@canndelta.com
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Event Highlights
Who We Are ?
CannDelta Inc. is a cannabis licensing, operations, and marketing firm based in Lower Manhattan. Over the past five years, CannDelta has coached entrepreneurs and helped launch more than 450 cannabis businesses nationwide. We help small businesses navigate every stage of growth — from securing licenses and completing full build-outs to developing operational procedures, digital marketing and sales strategies, and brand launches.
At CannDelta, our goal is to empower new and established companies in the industry to become not just sustainable but successful by delivering our expertise. We support entrepreneurs through licensing hurdles and with their operational and regulatory burdens. We conduct relevant market research, and assist with crucial strategic business planning.
Frequently Asked Questions - After the Latest Adult-Use Bill VETO
Governor Spanberger vetoed the bill. What’s next?
The governor vetoed the bill, but she also went on record saying she supports a legal cannabis market in Virginia. This is a temporary setback and a disagreement about timing and regulatory structure, not a rejection of the market itself.
The General Assembly could pursue a veto override. During this vote, they would need to hit a two-thirds majority vote across the board to enact the bill into law. While this option would heavily rely on the support across the aisle to hit the two-thirds threshold, it has not been ruled out. However, if the override vote falls short, lawmakers will re-introduce a stronger and more refined version of the bill.
Virginia’s cannabis market remains highly anticipated, and this step simply ensures we are building a more resilient industry. The bigger picture for you is that Virginia is a limited-license state, which means when that window opens, it is going to be competitive and it is going to move fast. The work you have done already puts you ahead for when the bill is inevitably signed.
You can connect with your Account Executive to learn more about what could be the next steps, or follow the CannDelta website and social media channels for up-to-date information as this situation continues to evolve
What does “postponed” mean?
At this time, a new event date has not been confirmed. Rather than committing to a revised timeline prematurely, we are reevaluating the event’s timing. We will communicate an updated timeline as events unfold.
There are still opportunities to pass the bill, which you can learn more about here
Stay tuned as updates will happen on a weekly basis.
What can we do to help support? Can I still stay involved or support future initiatives?
Absolutely. We value the support of our community, sponsors, and attendees.
You still have opportunities to reach out to the whole General Assembly. Communication to your state governance can put pressure and result in the cancellation of the Governor’s Veto.
There is a list of emails for all the members of the Virginia General Assembly (140 members). download PDF here
A simple message like the one below,
Subject Line: Opposition to Virginia Cannabis Market Veto and Support for Regulated Adult-Use Legislation
Dear Member of Virginia’s General Assembly
I am writing to urge you to vote to override Governor Spanberger’s veto of House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, the legislation to establish a safe, legal, and regulated adult-use cannabis retail market in Virginia.
Virginia legalized adult possession and home cultivation years ago, but the Commonwealth still has no lawful retail pathway for adults to purchase regulated cannabis. As a result, cannabis is already being sold across Virginia through unregulated and illicit channels, without consistent testing, labeling, age verification, product standards, or consumer protections.
That status quo is not protecting Virginians. It is leaving consumers, parents, public health officials, law enforcement, and responsible businesses without the tools they need.
HB 642 and SB 542 offered a responsible path forward by creating a regulated marketplace overseen by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The bills would have brought cannabis products out of the shadows and into a system with product testing, packaging standards, warning labels, seed-to-sale tracking, age-gated sales, and clear accountability for operators.
A regulated adult-use cannabis market would also create meaningful economic opportunity for the Commonwealth. JLARC has estimated that a mature commercial marijuana market in Virginia could eventually support approximately 11,000 to more than 18,000 jobs and generate $31 million to $62 million in tax revenue in the first full year of sales, rising to $154 million to $308 million by the fifth year, depending on demand and tax structure. Supporters of the current legislation have also projected that legal sales could generate up to $400 million in tax revenue over the first five years. Those revenues could support public priorities, including early childhood care and education and equity reinvestment.
Just as importantly, this legislation would direct revenue toward public priorities, including early childhood education, equity reinvestment, substance-use disorder prevention and treatment, and public health programs. That is far better than allowing the current illicit and unregulated market to continue operating without contributing to the Commonwealth or protecting consumers.
The veto does not stop cannabis sales in Virginia. It only ensures that those sales continue without adequate oversight. Virginians deserve a system that prioritizes public safety, product integrity, youth prevention, consumer protection, and economic opportunity.
I respectfully urge you to stand with Virginia consumers, responsible businesses, public health, and common-sense regulation by voting to override the veto of HB 642 and SB 542.
Thank you for your leadership and service to the Commonwealth.
Sincerely,
Will the event still happen in the future?
Licensing in Virginia will move forward. This is just a temporary delay that CannDelta has experience and guided our clients through in multiple other states. Plans are actively in motion with sponsors to realign schedules.
All registered attendees, sponsors, and partners will be notified first with updated details.
What happens to my registration?
All registrations are currently being placed on hold. We will keep any registrations in our database, and they will receive priority access if/when new dates for the Roadshow are confirmed.
What happens to sponsorship commitments?
Our team will be reaching out directly to sponsors and partners to discuss next steps, including available options regarding sponsorship agreements, credits, or future participation opportunities.
Will vendors/exhibitors receive further communication?
All official updates will be shared through email and our official communication channels. We encourage all stakeholders to monitor their inboxes for the latest information.
How will future updates be communicated?
For any immediate questions or concerns, please contact your assigned Account Executive
For any other inquires please connect with info@canndelta.com and we will do our best to respond in a timely manner.
Is there anything attendees or sponsors need to do right now?
No immediate action is required at this time unless contacted directly by our team. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work through the next steps.
If there are more questions, please email your Account Executive or info@canndelta.com