Third Annual Canna Ball NYC Presented by The Black Institute's Social Equity & Racial Justice Project
Join us on October 15, 2026, at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn for an evening dedicated to advancing cannabis equity, economic opportunity, and social justice across New York State.
The Third Annual Canna Ball NYC brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers, community leaders, and like-minded supporters committed to building a cannabis industry that reflects the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs. Your support helps The Black Institute continue its work to educate communities, provide oversight, build trusted networks, and create pathways for Black and Brown entrepreneurs.
TICKET OPTIONS
Early Bird Ticket
$175
Limited availability. Includes event admission, dinner, awards program, and networking opportunities. (Until August 15!)
VIP Experience
$350
Includes VIP reception access, premium seating, dinner, awards program, and exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders and honored guests.
**IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION**
TO ENSURE ACCURATE SEATING, REGISTRATION, AND EVENT PLANNING, WE KINDLY ASK THAT GUESTS AVOID MAKING MULTIPLE SEPARATE TICKET PURCHASES WHEN POSSIBLE.
IF YOU NEED TO ADD GUESTS, UPDATE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS, OR MAKE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR REGISTRATION AFTER PURCHASE, PLEASE NOTIFY KAYLA CUMMINGS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
ALL SEATING CHANGES, TABLE ADJUSTMENTS, AND REGISTRATION UPDATES MUST BE COMMUNICATED DIRECTLY TO:
KAYLA CUMMINGS
KCUMMINGS@THEBLACKINSTITUTE.ORG
**ADVANCE NOTICE HELPS OUR TEAM PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL ATTENDEES AND ENSURES THAT GUESTS ARE SEATED WITH THEIR INTENDED PARTIES.**
TABLE PACKAGES
Supporter Table
$2,500
• Reserved table for 10 guests
• Recognition during the event
• Listing in the event program
Advocate Table
$5,000
• Reserved table for 10 guests
• Priority table placement
• Event signage recognition
• Listing in the event program
• Social media acknowledgment
Leadership Table
$10,000
• Reserved VIP table for 10 guests
• VIP reception access
• Premium placement
• Event signage recognition
• Speaking opportunity during the program
• Program book recognition
• Social media acknowledgment
• Website recognition
MWBE BUSINESS SHOWCASE
MWBE Showcase Package
$450
Highlight your business before more than 300 industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
Package Includes:
• One-hour dedicated showcase and tabling opportunity
• Two complimentary event admissions
• Dinner and entertainment for both attendees
• Inclusion in the MWBE business directory
• Networking opportunities with investors and potential customers
• Brand exposure to cannabis industry decision-makers throughout the evening
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Bronze Sponsor
$5,000
• Logo placement on event website
• Recognition in event program
• Social media recognition
Silver Sponsor
$10,000
• All Bronze benefits
• Event signage
• Half-page journal advertisement
• On-stage acknowledgment
Gold Sponsor
$20,000
• All Silver benefits
• Full-page journal advertisement
• VIP seating
• Speaking opportunity during the event
Platinum Sponsor
$50,000
• All Gold benefits
• Premier stage recognition
• Prominent press and media visibility
• Highest level branding throughout the event
**SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING INFORMATION**
FOR ANY CONTRIBUTIONS OF MORE THAN $1,000 OR INTEREST IN ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT KAYLA CUMMINGS AT KCUMMINGS@THEBLACKINSTITUTE.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CUSTOM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES, AVAILABLE AD PLACEMENTS, AND CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
EARLY COMMITMENTS RECEIVE PRIORITY RECOGNITION AND MAXIMUM VISIBILITY THROUGHOUT THE THIRD ANNUAL CANNA BALL NYC.
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