FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo 2026 Speaker Spotlight. Mary Bailey
Criminal justice reform leader and community organizer joins Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. January 2026.
The Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo announces Mary Bailey as a featured speaker appearing at the 2026 event, January 30 through February 1 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall in Honolulu.
Mary Bailey is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Last Prisoner Project, a national nonprofit dedicated to freeing individuals incarcerated for cannabis offenses and supporting them as they reenter society. Her work focuses on criminal justice reform, community partnerships, and policy advocacy rooted in equity and accountability.
At the Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo, Bailey will participate in panels addressing cannabis justice, reentry support, and the responsibility of the cannabis industry to repair harm caused by prohibition. Her sessions highlight real outcomes, including legal advocacy, record clearance efforts, and direct financial support for impacted individuals.
Under Bailey’s leadership, Last Prisoner Project has helped secure the release of cannabis prisoners, advance record clearance laws, and provide millions of dollars in legal services and direct aid. Her presence brings a critical justice lens to conversations about legalization and industry growth.
The Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo brings together education, culture, and policy discussions grounded in community impact. Criminal justice reform remains a central pillar of the event’s programming.
Event details
Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo 2026
January 30 to February 1, 2026
Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Media contact
media@hawaiicannabisexpo.com