What Is IgniteIt? Cannabis Business News, Intelligence and Events

Patrick Lane

IgniteIt is a cannabis business media and events company. It publishes daily news and weekly analysis for executives, operators and investors, and runs conferences where they meet in person, including the Cannabis Capital Conference.

What IgniteIt does

News

IgniteIt News covers the business of cannabis: earnings, financings, M&A, federal rescheduling, state markets and international expansion. It includes interviews with executives and investors and coverage of rescheduling, deals and financings.

Intelligence

IgniteIt Intelligence is a weekly analysis issue that explains what major developments mean for strategy and valuation. More about IgniteIt Intelligence.

Resources

Resources collects IgniteIt’s explainers and guides, such as the Schedule III rescheduling timeline and the Section 280E explainer.

Events

  • Cannabis Capital Conference. IgniteIt’s flagship event for operators, investors and dealmakers, with more than 20 editions. The next is in March 2027 at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida.
  • Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit. A one-day federal policy event in Washington, D.C., next held November 18, 2026.
  • Market Spotlight series. One-day events focused on a single state market, including Colorado and California.

See all events or our guide to cannabis conferences for executives and investors.

History

IgniteIt launched on August 20, 2025 as an independent media and events company. It took over the Cannabis Capital Conference, the Cannabis Market Spotlight series, the Cannabis Daily newsletter and the editorial archive previously run by Benzinga Cannabis. IgniteIt is a separate company and is not affiliated with Benzinga.

Leadership

  • Jason Raznick, Chairman and Co-Founder. Founder of Benzinga.
  • Patrick Lane, CEO and Co-Founder. Formerly EVP of Sales at Benzinga.
  • Elliot Lane, President and Co-Founder. Formerly head of Benzinga Cannabis.
  • Javier Hasse, Co-Founder. Former Managing Director of Benzinga Cannabis.

More on the team at About IgniteIt.

Who reads IgniteIt

IgniteIt is written for people who run, finance and advise cannabis businesses: multistate operator executives, investors and lenders, bankers and attorneys, and ancillary companies. For how it compares with other outlets, see our guide to the best cannabis news sites.

Frequently asked questions

Is IgniteIt part of Benzinga?

No. IgniteIt is an independent company. It launched in 2025 and took over the Cannabis Capital Conference and Benzinga’s former cannabis editorial operation.

Who owns the Cannabis Capital Conference?

IgniteIt has produced the Cannabis Capital Conference since 2025.

How do I contact IgniteIt?

Through the contact page.