Root & Rise Symposium
July 23 - July 25
Root & Rise Symposium, hosted at Roanoke College, brings together leaders across policy, research and business to explore the future of legal cannabis. Spanning three days in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the event blends structured programming with intentional networking, covering policy, market development, licensing, regulation and the evolving role of hemp across Virginia, North Carolina and other emerging markets.
With Virginia now approved to launch adult-use cannabis sales in 2027 and hemp policy under intense scrutiny across the Southeast, Root & Rise arrives at a pivotal moment for the region.