Mediterranean Cannabis Summit
Redefining
a New Generation
- Dates
- 22–23 October 2027
- Location
- MFCC, Ta’ Qali, Malta
- Format
- Conference, Expo & Festival
- Tickets
- Released soon
What is MCS?
The Mediterranean Cannabis Summit (MCS) is where the future of cannabis takes shape. From medical professionals to licensed operators, investors, regulators, brands and the wider community of stakeholders, they converge and meet in Malta, the island that gave the EU its first adult-use framework.
MCS brings an exhibition floor, a conference programme, workshops, live podcasts, product launches and performances to one sunny destination, to shape the future of cannabis.
The expo
80+ exhibitors
80+ global exhibitors and key stakeholders across the industry, including genetics, grow tech, labs, CBD, packaging, investors, legal, distribution and more.
Plus a product launch stage for new releases, live podcast recordings, workshops, a food court and an outdoor chill-out area.
A 5,000 m²+ space where the community, the brands and the businesses meet.
See the expo floor
The conference
80+ speakers across topics
Keynotes, panels & masterclasses by the pioneers, regulators and scientists of the industry.
Speakers for the founding edition are to be announced.
Apply to speakThe festival
And everything else
Outside the halls there is a festival area with live performances, an opening ceremony on 21 October, official afterparties, the MCS Awards, and a networking boat party around Comino and the Blue Lagoon.
Key dates
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February 2027
Official launch event
Presentations and a networking dinner, ahead of the summit.
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21 October 2027
Opening Ceremony
Keynotes, partner acknowledgements and the official inauguration. Delegates, sponsors and invited guests.
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22–23 October 2027
Conference and expo
Keynotes, panels and masterclasses across both halls, with the exhibition floor open alongside. The conference programme is medical and scientific, business to business; the floor is open to commercial stakeholders and to the wider general public.
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Date to be confirmed
After Party and MCS Awards
At a flagship Maltese nightclub. Open to every registered attendee.
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Date to be confirmed
Networking Boat Party
Around Comino and the Blue Lagoon, subject to confirmation. Invitation only.
Be part of MCS
Founding Edition. Every 2027 partner keeps founding status in every future edition, with right of first refusal for 2028.
Sponsor
Packages, areas, events, branding and the event app. Title, Gold, Silver and Bronze positions are open now.
Become a sponsorFAQ
What is the Mediterranean Cannabis Summit?
MCS is a cannabis industry summit and trade exhibition held in Malta, running on 22 and 23 October 2027 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali. The conference programme is business to business, for licensed operators, investors, regulators, medical and scientific professionals and brands. The exhibition floor is open to commercial stakeholders and to the wider general public, as are the festival area and the evening programme.
When and where does MCS 2027 take place?
22 and 23 October 2027, at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC), Ta’ Qali, Malta. The opening ceremony is on 21 October. The official afterparties, the MCS Awards and the networking boat party are not yet dated. The full arc is in the key dates on this page.
What are the key dates for MCS 2027?
February 2027: Official launch event. 21 October 2027: Opening Ceremony. 22–23 October 2027: Conference and expo. Date to be confirmed: After Party and MCS Awards. Date to be confirmed: Networking Boat Party. The summit itself is two days, 22 and 23 October 2027. The opening ceremony on 21 October is an additional date rather than a ticketed summit day. The dates of the launch event, the official afterparties, the MCS Awards and the networking boat party have not been announced.
Who can attend MCS?
MCS is open to licensed operators, investors, regulators and policymakers, medical and scientific professionals, brand builders, and the wider cannabis community. Attendees must be 18 or over. Business and standard tickets are available.
How much does a ticket cost?
Ticket prices have not been announced yet, and tickets are not on sale. MCS 2027 has seven ticket types: an expo floor ticket for both days, a 1-day ticket, a 2-day ticket, a combined workshop and 2-day ticket, VIP tickets, access to the networking events, and student tickets. Join the list and the prices reach you when sales open.
See ticket typesIs there a VIP ticket?
Yes. A VIP ticket is planned, giving access to the Business Lounge and VIP area alongside invitation-only programming. The price has not been announced, and tickets are not yet on sale.
Why is the summit held in Malta?
Malta sits at the centre of the Mediterranean, with strong international connectivity, an established legal and regulatory framework, and a mature business environment with high standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. It was the first European Union member state to legalise adult-use cannabis, in December 2021, and it set up a national regulator, the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC). MCS is built to make Malta a meeting point linking Europe, North Africa and the global cannabis industry, and a reference point for how the industry integrates responsibly and grows within the right framework.
Can I exhibit or sponsor at MCS 2027?
Yes. Eight exhibitor stand sizes are available, with construction, print, carpet, lighting and furniture included. Sponsorship covers packages, floor areas, events, branding, the event app and the Show Passport. 2027 partners receive Founding Partner status.
Exhibit at MCSHow do I get to the venue?
The MFCC is roughly 20 minutes from Malta International Airport and 15 minutes from Valletta. There is public parking on site. By bus, route 56 runs from Valletta, 202 from Sliema and 186 from Buġibba.