Cannabis Unity Day: Georgia Speaks returns January 11, 2027. Registration and volunteer interest are now open.

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Cannabis Unity Day: Georgia Speaks

Cannabis Unity Day

Georgia Speaks 2027

Atlanta, Georgia · Venue To Be Confirmed

Date confirmed. Venue, full schedule, and speakers to be announced. Registration and volunteer interest are open now.

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About This Event

Cannabis Unity Day: Georgia Speaks 2027 is a full-day nonpartisan convening held at the opening of the Georgia legislative session. The event brings together patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, business owners, faith leaders, students, and community members for a structured day of public education, coalition building, advocacy training, and civic engagement.

The 2027 event builds on the foundation established in 2026, expanding programming, deepening community partnerships, and strengthening Georgia's unified voice on cannabis policy reform.

Date

Monday, January 11, 2027

Confirmed

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Confirmed

Venue

Atlanta, Georgia · To Be Confirmed

To Be Confirmed

Format

Full-day in-person event with optional virtual access

Proposed

Admission

Free and open to the public (registration required)

Confirmed

Accessibility

ADA-accessible venue; Capitol accessibility guide available

Confirmed
Community members at Cannabis Unity Day 2026
Advocates gathered at Cannabis Unity Day 2026
Participants at Cannabis Unity Day 2026

Photos from Cannabis Unity Day 2026

ProposedSubject to Change

Proposed Agenda

Core schedule items are confirmed. Full session details and speaker assignments to be announced.

8:00 AM

Registration & Welcome Reception

Proposed

Check-in, networking, exhibitor tables, and community resource fair.

9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks

Proposed

Welcome from Cannabis Unity and GMCS leadership. Land acknowledgment. Overview of the day's program and community agreements.

TBC

Morning Orders — Civic Observation

Proposed

Attendees observe Morning Orders of the Georgia General Assembly. A powerful civic moment at the heart of the legislative process. Details subject to venue confirmation.

10:30 AM

Patient & Caregiver Storytelling Panel

Proposed

Georgians share firsthand experiences with medical cannabis access, barriers, and impact. Moderated panel with audience Q&A.

11:30 AM

Healthcare & Research Perspectives

Proposed

Clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals present evidence on cannabis therapeutics, safety, and policy implications.

12:30 PM

Lunch & Community Networking

Proposed

Catered lunch (dietary accommodations available upon registration). Structured networking and exhibitor time.

1:30 PM

Advocacy Skills Workshop

Proposed

Practical training in legislative engagement, constituent communication, coalition building, and civic advocacy — tailored to Georgia's policy process.

2:30 PM

Civil Rights, Equity & Cannabis Policy

Proposed

A focused session on the intersection of cannabis prohibition, racial equity, criminal justice reform, and community reparative justice.

3:30 PM

Industry, Business & Economic Opportunity

Proposed

Georgia's cannabis industry landscape, licensing, workforce development, and equitable economic participation.

4:30 PM

Coalition Building & Next Steps

Proposed

Facilitated working groups by issue area. Participants identify shared priorities and commitments for the year ahead.

5:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Community Commitments

Proposed

Summary of the day's outcomes, community commitments, and a call to continued engagement.

6:30 PM

Recap & Regroup Mixer — Bookstore Gallery

Confirmed

Evening networking mixer at Bookstore Gallery, 461 Nelson Street SW, Atlanta. Open to all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and partners. Light refreshments. 6:30–10:00 PM.

Panel discussion at Cannabis Unity Day 2026

Speakers & Presenters

Speaker lineup is being developed. Announcements coming soon. We are actively seeking patient advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, civil rights leaders, and community voices.

Patient & Caregiver Advocates

Georgians with lived experience navigating medical cannabis access, treatment, and advocacy.

Healthcare Professionals

Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals with cannabis clinical expertise.

Researchers & Academics

Scientists, public health researchers, and policy scholars presenting evidence-based perspectives.

Civil Rights & Equity Leaders

Advocates working at the intersection of cannabis policy, racial justice, and community equity.

Industry & Business Voices

Georgia cannabis license holders, entrepreneurs, and workforce development professionals.

Faith & Community Leaders

Clergy, community organizers, and civic leaders representing Georgia's diverse communities.

Interested in speaking or presenting? Submit a speaker interest form.

Venue

Confirmed

Atlanta, Georgia

Venue details will be published once confirmed.

Cannabis Unity Day: Georgia Speaks 2027 will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on January 11, 2027 — the opening day of the Georgia legislative session. The specific venue is being finalized. Details will be published as they are confirmed.

Room Assignments

Capitol Rotunda

Confirmed
9:30 AM

Morning Orders — Civic Observation

Main Program Space

To Be Confirmed
All Day

Full-day sessions, panels, and workshops

Exhibitor & Resource Fair Area

To Be Confirmed
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Community organizations, exhibitor tables, resource fair

Bookstore Gallery

Confirmed
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Recap & Regroup Evening Mixer · 461 Nelson Street SW

Venue Features

  • ADA-accessible throughout
  • MARTA-accessible — multiple rail lines nearby
  • Capacity for 300–500 attendees
  • Breakout rooms for workshops
  • Catering-capable facility
  • A/V and livestream infrastructure

Sponsors & Partners

Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are open. No sponsors or partners have been confirmed for 2027.

Cannabis Unity Day: Georgia Speaks is made possible through the support of sponsors and community partners who share our commitment to nonpartisan public education and civic engagement.

Exclusive

Presenting Sponsor

Open

Exclusive top-tier recognition across all event materials, signage, digital channels, and communications. Speaking opportunity. Premier exhibitor placement.

  • Exclusive presenting recognition
  • Speaking opportunity
  • Premier exhibitor table
  • Logo on all event materials
  • Social media features

Gold Sponsor

Open

Premier recognition in event program, signage, digital channels, and pre-event communications. Exhibitor table included.

  • Gold-tier recognition
  • Exhibitor table
  • Logo in event program
  • Social media recognition
  • Complimentary registrations (4)

Silver Sponsor

Open

Recognition in event program, select signage, and digital channels. Exhibitor table available.

  • Silver-tier recognition
  • Logo in event program
  • Digital recognition
  • Complimentary registrations (2)

Community Partner

Open

For nonprofits and community organizations. Exhibitor table, program recognition, and co-promotion to our community.

  • Exhibitor table
  • Program recognition
  • Co-promotion
  • Complimentary registrations (2)

Media Partner

Open

For media outlets, podcasts, and content creators. Press access, co-promotion, and recognition across event channels.

  • Press credentials
  • Co-promotion
  • Event recognition
  • Media briefing access
Become a Sponsor or Partner

Registration

Registration for Cannabis Unity Day: Georgia Speaks 2027 is free and open to the public. We ask all attendees to register in advance so we can plan appropriately for space, catering, and accessibility accommodations.

Registration does not guarantee admission if capacity is reached. We will maintain a waitlist.

Register NowVolunteer Interest

Interested in volunteering? We need help with registration, logistics, accessibility support, and more.

Accessibility

Cannabis Unity Day: Georgia Speaks is committed to being a fully accessible event. We are actively working to ensure the 2027 event meets or exceeds ADA requirements and accommodates the full range of our community's needs.

  • ADA-accessible venue (to be confirmed)
  • ASL interpretation available upon request
  • Dietary accommodations available upon registration
  • Quiet room available
  • Accessibility accommodation requests accepted during registration

If you have specific accessibility needs not listed here, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.