Friends,
As cannabis continues to evolve amid political uncertainty, New York has quickly risen to the forefront of transformation.
Today, we’re proud to announce that we’re partnering with Gotham to launch a new event series: The Highrise.
The Highrise was created as a catalyst for the operators, policymakers, investors, and cultural leaders defining the next era of the industry. Unlike traditional trade shows, The Highrise centers on real-time insight, provocative dialogue, and intimate access to the individuals driving meaningful change.
Our inaugural event launches on January 29, 2026 at The Greene Space in Lower Manhattan, including a keynote conversation between Jeremy and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Following the keynote, attendees will participate in an evening of curated panels addressing key industry topics, including:
Making Cannabis Investable Again
Advancing Science & Medical Research
The Unsaid Truths About New York’s Rollout
Culture & Community: Cannabis, Race, and Reckoning
Each session is designed to move beyond predictable talking points — challenging assumptions, fostering camaraderie, and pushing the cannabis conversation into new territory.
Here’s the thing: attendance is capped at 150 selected guests to ensure everyone in the room has the opportunity to contribute. To apply for consideration, please visit our event websites: thehighrise.nyc.
Also, tune in tomorrow on Cultivated’s LinkedIn and YouTube when we sit down with Gotham’s CEO Joanne Wilson to talk about all things The Highrise.
-JR & JB
P.S. Read The Highrise press release.