Cannabis Banking eXperience CBX conference panels networking and attendee discussions in New Mexico
July 14–15, 2027 • Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel • Bernalillo, New Mexico

2027 Cannabis Banking Conference: Cannabis Banking eXperience CBX

The 3rd Annual Cannabis Banking eXperience returns to New Mexico in 2027. CBX brings together banks, credit unions, compliance leaders, lenders, payments professionals, regulators, fintechs, cannabis operators, attorneys, accountants, insurers, and B2B service providers for two days of practical education, candid conversation, and relationship-building.

CBX is ACB’s flagship in-person event for the professionals responsible for cannabis banking, cannabis compliance, high-risk banking, lending, payments, risk management, and cannabis financial services strategy. Early Bird registration is available through December 31, 2026.

3rd annual Cannabis Banking eXperience
2 Days of education, networking and conversation
$595 ACB Member Early Bird rate
$695 Non-Member Early Bird rate

Why attend CBX 2027?

Cannabis banking continues to evolve, and the institutions doing the work need more than headlines. CBX is built around practical implementation, peer insight, regulatory perspective, and the real operational questions financial institutions and their partners face every day.

Practical cannabis banking education

Explore the issues shaping cannabis banking programs, including BSA/AML, compliance, risk, payments, lending, fraud, high-risk customers, hemp-related exposure, technology, and program strategy.

Real peer conversations

CBX is intentionally focused enough for useful networking, candid discussion, and direct conversations with professionals facing similar challenges.

One cannabis banking ecosystem

Connect with bankers, credit union leaders, regulators, attorneys, accountants, payments experts, compliance professionals, fintechs, insurers, cannabis operators, and service providers.

A destination eXperience in New Mexico

Return to Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel for education plus the meals, informal networking, signature activities, and memorable conversations that make CBX different.

CBX expert panels and practical cannabis banking education
CBX is built around practical education, expert discussion, direct interaction, and the real issues shaping cannabis financial services.

Built for the ENTIRE banking industry

CBX is relevant to professionals working at the intersection of banking, compliance, cannabis, payments, risk, lending, fraud, insurance, law, accounting, fintech, and high-risk financial services. Even institutions that do not directly bank cannabis-related businesses can face cannabis-adjacent exposure, hemp-related questions, payments risk, BSA/AML issues, and evolving customer expectations.

  • Banks, credit unions, BSA/AML officers, compliance teams and cannabis banking managers
  • Lenders, treasury teams, payments professionals, fraud managers and risk officers
  • Fintechs, attorneys, accountants, insurers, consultants and professional service providers
  • Cannabis-related businesses and B2B companies serving the legal cannabis marketplace
  • Regulators, policymakers and public-interest stakeholders seeking practical cannabis banking insight

Early Bird registration

Lock in your 2027 CBX registration by December 31, 2026. ACB members receive preferred Early Bird pricing.

ACB Member Early Bird

$595

Early Bird registration for ACB members in good standing. Member status will be verified.

Who comes to CBX?

CBX brings together a focused cross-section of the cannabis banking ecosystem. The 2026 attendee profile shows the kind of audience returning to New Mexico in 2027.

50% of attendees were from financial institutions
28% were compliance executives
11% were regulators
100% of 2026 respondents said CBX exceeded expectations

Explore CBX 2027

Registration and sponsorships are open now. Additional 2027 agenda, speaker, hotel, and activity details will be added as they are finalized.

Sponsorships

Put your organization in front of bankers, regulators, compliance leaders, and cannabis financial-services decision-makers.

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Agenda

The 2027 agenda is being developed now. Watch for session and panel announcements.

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Speakers

Speaker announcements for the 3rd Annual CBX will be added as the program takes shape.

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Hotel & Travel

CBX returns to Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel in Bernalillo, New Mexico. 2027 booking details will be posted when available.

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Testimonials

See what attendees have said about the Cannabis Banking eXperience.

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More than sessions

CBX is designed to create the conversations and relationships that do not happen in a webinar. The 2027 eXperience again puts networking, meals, signature activities, and informal interaction at the center of the event.

  • Member / VIP reception and sponsor networking
  • CBX Bowling Night at Starlight Lanes
  • Poppa Snoop Lounge and informal conversations
  • Meals, breaks and receptions designed for connection
  • Two full days in New Mexico with the cannabis banking community
CBX networking, meals, activities and attendee conversations
CBX combines professional education with the networking, food, activities, and informal conversations that make an in-person event valuable.

Want to be seen by the cannabis banking industry?

CBX sponsors and exhibitors connect directly with banks, credit unions, regulators, fintechs, payments providers, compliance professionals, cannabis operators, attorneys, accountants, insurers, and service providers actively engaged in cannabis financial services.

Sponsor Visibility Exhibitor Tables Signature Experiences B2B Networking Thought Leadership

Part of ACB’s year-round education community

CBX is the in-person extension of ACB’s professional cannabis banking education platform, including webinars, certifications, memberships, standards, accreditation, books, and practical resources.

Education Catalog

Explore ACB webinars, certifications, events, resources, and learning pathways.

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Certifications

Build structured cannabis banking expertise through ACB professional certification pathways.

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Membership

Members receive education, certification access, resources, and preferred CBX pricing.

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Frequently asked questions

Who should attend CBX?

CBX is designed for banks, credit unions, BSA/AML officers, compliance leaders, cannabis banking teams, lenders, risk managers, payments professionals, fintechs, attorneys, accountants, insurers, cannabis operators, regulators, and B2B cannabis service providers.

Where and when is CBX 2027?

CBX 2027 is July 14–15, 2027 at Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel in Bernalillo, New Mexico, near Albuquerque.

What is the Early Bird registration rate?

Through December 31, 2026, ACB members may register for $595 and non-members may register for $695.

Can I request an invoice?

Yes. Institutions and companies that need invoice processing may use the ACB invoice request form.

Is CBX only for financial institutions?

No. Financial institutions are a core audience, but CBX also serves regulators, fintechs, payments providers, attorneys, accountants, insurers, consultants, cannabis operators, professional service providers, and public-interest stakeholders.

Join us in New Mexico for the 3rd Annual Cannabis Banking eXperience.

Two days of practical education, peer conversation, sponsor networking, meals, signature activities, and real cannabis banking connections — July 14–15, 2027 at Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel.