Johannesburg, South Africa — The Cannabis Expo has announced BudBox, a South African private members cannabis club, as the official Presenting Partner for the 2026 edition of the event, taking place 29–31 May 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
BudBox is a locally founded, exclusive private members only club that brings together a diverse community of adult members with access to a carefully curated range of premium cannabis services. Focused on cannabis culture, lifestyle, and emerging industry trends, BudBox offers a discreet, service-led experience built around responsibility, trust, and consistency
As Presenting Partner, BudBox will play a prominent role at The Cannabis Expo 2026, including brand integration across the event, curated educational contributions and experiential activations.
“This partnership reflects the maturity of South Africa’s cannabis ecosystem,” says Silas Howarth Director of The Cannabis Expo. “Private member clubs are an important part of the responsible adult-use landscape, and BudBox represents a professional, structured approach that aligns with our focus on education, compliance and industry growth.”
“The Cannabis Expo provides a credible platform for informed dialogue around responsible cannabis participation,” says Nicole Meyer, Brand and Marketing Director at BudBox. “This collaboration marks an important moment for the sector, as we are committed to demonstrating how community-driven models can contribute positively to the industry’s development.”
Now in its 2026 edition, The Cannabis Expo remains Africa’s leading cannabis-focused event, bringing together industry stakeholders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, medical professionals, lifestyle brands and adult consumers under one roof. The event continues to serve as a platform for education, innovation and responsible market expansion.
The Cannabis Expo 2026 forms part of a broader lifestyle event weekend at the Sandton Convention Centre, expected to attract significant foot traffic and high-value engagement across multiple aligned audiences.
Exhibitor and partnership opportunities for The Cannabis Expo 2026 are now open.
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