Patients Out of Time Conference

About Patients Out of Time

Patients Out of Time is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating healthcare professionals and the public about medical cannabis. Their conference series has been one of the most important academic gatherings in the medical cannabis space for three decades.

Unlike commercially-driven cannabis events, Patients Out of Time conferences focus on clinical evidence, patient outcomes, and healthcare policy. The organization was founded by patients and caregivers who sought to bridge the gap between cannabis's medical potential and the medical establishment's willingness to engage with it.

The 2025 Anniversary Edition

The most recent Patients Out of Time conference celebrated the organization's 30th anniversary, marking three decades of medical cannabis advocacy. Whether 2026 will see a return to the conference format or a transition to a different educational model through the Academy of Cannabis Education remains unclear.

The Academy of Cannabis Education

The launch of the Academy of Cannabis Education sub-brand suggests Patients Out of Time may be moving toward year-round educational programming rather than concentrated biennial conferences. This kind of restructuring is increasingly common in the cannabis education space, as organizations try to provide ongoing value beyond once-a-year events.

Alternatives in 2026

For medical cannabis education in 2026, consider:

• CannMed 26 — the premier cannabis science and medical summit, June 15–18 in Lake Tahoe
• Plant-Based Cannabis Conference — medical applications and regulatory updates, September 9–10 in Washington D.C.
• NICS — interdisciplinary cannabis research, October 19–21 in San Diego