
Sam Villegas leads the partner portfolio for MJBizCon at Emerald Expositions, driving strategic partnerships and collaborations for the world’s largest cannabis B2B conference. They oversee 170+ partners and drive multimillion-dollar barter revenue through high-impact partnerships, revenue strategy, and programming that connects brands, communities, and industry leaders. With a background in compliance, marketing, and cross-functional strategy, they build scalable partnership models that unlock growth and deliver measurable ROI across emerging markets.
This is where change-makers across Ohio’s cannabis community come together to do what they do best — educate, innovate, and build a stronger industry. OCHBS is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow a powerful professional network with the people shaping the future of cannabis in Ohio.