The Bagel Bash: breakfast networking before the show floor opens

Our signature event. A morning of bagels, coffee and conversation held alongside major cannabis conferences, built for the people who would rather meet over a schmear than shout over a booth.

Why a bagel breakfast instead of an after-party?

Every trade show already has a party circuit. By the second night, the rooms are loud, the conversations are short and nobody remembers who they met. The morning is different. People are rested, curious and still planning their day, which makes it the best hour of the conference to make a real introduction.

So we feed them. Bagels and schmear, coffee, and a room with enough space to move around. There is no keynote and no panel. The whole point is to talk.

What does it feel like to walk in?

Loud in the best way. Someone will hand you a coffee before you find the name tags. You will hear Yiddish from people who do not speak Yiddish, meet at least one person who knows your cousin, and leave with a list of people to find on the floor. Press who have covered the Bash describe the same thing: a room that is joyful and authentic, and buzzing before the show even starts.

Group photo of the Hall of Flowers Bagel Bash crowd at White House Beach Club in Ventura

Recent Bagel Bash cities

The Bash travels with the conference calendar.

Bagel Bash at Hall of Flowers event artwork

Bagel Bash at Hall of Flowers

White House Beach Club, Ventura CA

The California edition, hosted by Luna Stower and presented by Hefestus Technologies and Safe Harbor Financial.

Who makes each Bash happen?

Local hosts and sponsors. The California edition at Hall of Flowers was hosted by Luna Stower and presented by Hefestus Technologies and Safe Harbor Financial. The Long Island edition is a partnership with the Long Island Capital Alliance. Sponsors cover the food and the room, and they are thanked by name at every event and in the newsletter. Sponsor a Bash in your market.

Bagel Bash questions

What time does a Bagel Bash start?

Early. Most Bashes open around 8 AM on a conference morning and wrap before the exhibit hall opens. The Long Island Capital Alliance edition runs from 8 to 11 AM.

Which conferences have hosted a Bagel Bash?

In 2026 alone the Bash has run alongside Hall of Flowers in Ventura, NECANN in Boston, IgniteIt in Chicago and the Long Island Capital Alliance in Melville. Chicago is already on its second edition.

How do I RSVP for a Bagel Bash?

Each Bash has its own RSVP link, posted on our events page and sent to newsletter subscribers first. Space is set by the venue, so RSVP early.

Can we bring a Bagel Bash to our conference?

Yes. We look for shows with a real cannabis professional audience and a venue within walking distance of the hall. Email high@jewsinweed.com with your dates and expected attendance.