The 2026 CMCR Symposium is a two-day, virtual scientific conference that will take place on Thursday and Friday, October 1-2, 2026 from 8AM-12Noon Pacific Time. Many athletes believe that cannabis and cannabinoids help them train, treat their pain, or otherwise improve their game, but what does the science say? This year’s symposium will highlight the latest scientific studies of the effects of cannabis and cannabinoids on exercise, athletic performance, and recovery.
Virtual Event
October 1-2, 2026
8:00AM-12:00PM Pacific Time
Registration is now open
Agenda at a Glance
Day 1: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Welcome from the CMCR Director, Igor Grant, MD
2026 CMCR Symposium Awards (8:10 - 10:00 AM)
CMCR Special Lectures (10:05 - 11:00 AM)
Session on Cannabis use among Elite Athletes (11:00 - 11:55 AM)
Poster Session (12:00 - 1:00 PM)
Day 2: Friday, October 2, 2026
Session on Translational Studies of Cannabis and Sport (8:00 - 8:55 AM)
Session on Clinical Studies of Cannabis and Sport (9:00 - 9:55 AM)
Players' Perspectives: A moderated discussion with Elite Athletes (10:00 - 10:55 AM)
Cannabis Research priorities: A moderated panel discussion (11:00 - 11:55 AM)
Closing Remarks from the CMCR Director, Igor Grant, MD (11:55 AM - 12:00 PM)
Speakers
Igor Grant, MD, FRCP(C) Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Director of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, UC San Diego
David J. Grelotti, MD Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Medical Director, Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, UC San Diego
Thomas Marcotte, PhD Professor of Psychiatry, Co-Director, Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, UC San Diego
JH Atkinson, MD Professor of Psychiatry (Emeritus), Co-Director, Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, UC San Diego
Steve Gust, PhD Advisor to the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research
Speaker bios - Coming soon
Supporters
Supporters of the 2026 CMCR Symposium - coming soon
Posters
A virtual oral poster session highlighting emerging findings in medicinal cannabis research will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 12:00-1:00PM Pacific (3:00-4:00PM Eastern). We welcomed the submission of any abstract broadly related to research of cannabis, cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system, and/or health.
CME credits available
Information about CME credits for the 2025 CMCR Symposium - coming soon
Contact
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