The New England Cannabis Convention and NECANN Cup return to Boston's Hynes Convention Center on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2027. The B2B cannabis convention runs 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday at 900 Boylston Street. NECANN positions the Boston edition for cannabis-industry professionals rather than consumer shopping, with a convention floor, programming and the NECANN Cup awards on the same bill.
Who the convention is for
The organizer is explicit that the event is for B2B attendees and that consumer sales are not permitted. Its current registration page says qualified licensees and buyers can apply for complimentary admission, while general registration is still marked coming soon. That makes this a working-industry event for licensed operators, retailers, brands, suppliers, investors, service providers and people building careers in the cannabis sector, not an open retail marketplace.
NECANN describes the Boston convention as its annual Northeast industry meeting, with exhibitors, programming sessions and off-site mixers around the two convention days. Those broad elements are confirmed by the organizer. A specific exhibitor, speaker or mixer should only be treated as part of the 2027 plan when it appears on the current official schedule, since the programming and floor roster are still developing.
Floor, program and NECANN Cup
The show combines a convention floor with educational sessions and the NECANN Cup awards. The organizer says the event has historically brought licensed cultivators, retailers, brands and other cannabis businesses into the same room, which helps explain its B2B focus. The 2027 page also links exhibitor resources, speaker applications and buyer-pass information, so there are distinct routes for people who want to attend, exhibit or propose programming.
Do not interpret an exhibitor badge or a buyer-pass application as a guarantee of admission. The page currently says registration is coming soon, and access terms can change as the event gets closer. If your trip depends on a credential, submit through NECANN's official route and wait for confirmation before booking travel. Check registration when it opens for general ticket prices.
Venue and access
The Hynes Convention Center is in Boston's Back Bay at 900 Boylston Street. NECANN lists the venue address directly and notes access from regional highways, passenger rail and local airports. It also says selected hotel discount blocks are active for registered exhibitors and VIP ticket holders. That is useful for eligible attendees, but it is not a blanket hotel offer or a substitute for confirming your own reservation terms.
The FAQ says the box office opens at 9:00 AM, while the published show-floor hours begin at 10:00 AM. The event page also says attendees must be 21 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, and that bags may be searched. Those are current organizer instructions, not a waiver of any venue policy. Check the Hynes and NECANN pages again before traveling for the final bag, accessibility and entry guidance.
Plan a business-first visit
Friday offers the longer floor day, while Saturday closes at 4:00 PM. Build meetings, session choices and floor time around those hours. The official page gives no promise of cannabis sales, product sampling, included food or a public afterparty, so budget and schedule accordingly. If you are attending as a buyer, licensee or media professional, use the relevant application route rather than assuming an ordinary consumer ticket is available.
NECANN Boston is an annual event. This 2027 edition has verified dates, venue and show-floor hours. Use NECANN's official Boston page for registration, exhibitor options, schedule releases and any changes to access rules.