Unity III at American Dream

Join us for UNITY III, the Garden State’s most immersive cannabis culture experience, hosted in the heart of the iconic American Dream Mall. Free and open to the public, this all-day celebration will spotlight the full spectrum of cannabis—from advocacy and education to lifestyle, wellness, and creativity. This event will take place across the American Dream mall, within the area of Court A in front of Big Snow and Lego Land.

This year's event features indoor and outdoor activation zones, including a curated consumption-friendly area, an expungement clinic, art installations, wellness activations, live music, and exclusive brand showcases—bringing together thousands from across New Jersey to celebrate the plant and the progress we’ve made as a community.

Featuring:

Activations By:

Timeless | NJ Garden State of Mind | Lobo Labs | NJ Garden State of Mind | Last Prisoner Project

Bringing interactive experiences, product education, and curated moments of engagement to the UNITY III floor.

Exhibitions By:

Kynd | Lifted | Urb’n Dispensary | UFCW360 | The Ethiopian World Federation

Showcasing NJ's premier dispensaries and cannabis brands through elevated booths and community presence.

Food By:

AfroTaco

Presenting fine cuisine for our attendees to have within our outdoor space.

Contributions By:

Peaches Garden | Night Jar | Bridge Communications | NJ Advance Media | Rudick Law Group | The New Jersey Business Action Center | Got Your Six Dispensary | The New Jersey Cannabis Business Association

Supporting the ambiance and cultural richness of UNITY III through floral design, soundscapes, and creative collaboration.

UNITY Speaker Lineup:

Consumption Events

Moderator: Shayla Cabrera, Founder – TiaPlanta

Panelists:

Jessie, CEO & Co-Founder – Baked By The River

Rui, CEO & Co-Founder – NJ Garden State of Mind

Chris Broderick, CEO & Co-Founder – Lifted

Advocacy in Legalized States

Moderator: Dan Ulloa, Editor-in-Chief – Heady NJ

Panelists:

Chris Goldstein, Cannabis Advocate

Kristen Goedde, CEO & Co-Founder – Trichome Analytical

Scheril Murray Powell, Cannabis Attorney and National Advocate

Legacy to Legal

Moderator: Andrew Hoilett, Market Development NJ Wholesale Director – AYR Wellness

Panelists:

Piff, CEO & Founder – Piff Coast Farms

Kyle Page, CEO & Founder – EC Dank

Tahir Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder – Simply Pure

Progress Through Policy

Moderator: Jelani Gibson, Investigative Reporter – NJ dot Com

Panelists:

Tauhid Chappell, Executive Director – The NJ Cannabis Training Association

Yousef Saleh, Councilman – Jersey City Council

Ron Mondello, Cannabis Attorney & Advocate

Cannabis Policy Conversation With Mayor Fulop

Moderator: Josh Alb, Founder & CEO – Cannademix

Keynote Speaker:

Steven Fulop, Mayor of Jersey City and Gubernatorial Candidate For Governor of New Jersey

These panels are free and open to the public as part of UNITY III, the premier cannabis culture event in New Jersey, held inside one of the most visited destinations on the East Coast.

Whether you're a patient, consumer, advocate, or canna-curious, UNITY III is your invitation to experience what cannabis culture looks like when we come together.