Whoopi Goldberg to Lead Cannabis Conversation at New Jersey Industry Conference

IgniteIt, a media and events platform focused on emerging and regulated markets, announced that Whoopi Goldberg will headline its upcoming Market Spotlight: New Jersey conference on February 10, 2026, at The Westin Jersey City Newport. Goldberg, along with business associates Davina Kaonohi and Melissa Jochim, Founding Partners of Beauty Evolution, will participate in an exclusive 30-minute moderated conversation exploring the intersection of culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship. The session will cover Goldberg's personal wellness journey, the evolution and strategy behind WhoopFam's new wellness line, and how cannabis is increasingly shaping mainstream consumer conversations.

The discussion will be moderated by New Jersey attorney and longtime IgniteIt collaborator Lou Magazzu and is expected to be one of the conference's most anticipated sessions. Goldberg has been an outspoken advocate for accessible, responsibly produced cannabis. Through WhoopFam's new wellness line, she continues to push for education, normalization, and thoughtful product innovation in a rapidly evolving market. Javier Hasse, co-founder of IgniteIt, noted Goldberg's genuine long-term engagement with cannabis, stating she has been thinking and talking about the plant long before it was widely accepted.

Elliot Lane, President of IgniteIt, emphasized Goldberg's cultural influence, saying her perspective on wellness, business, and the evolution of cannabis resonates far beyond the industry. This conversation reflects exactly what Market Spotlight aims to achieve—real stories, real experience, and honest dialogue about where this market is headed. Market Spotlight: New Jersey will convene leading multi-state operators, New Jersey license holders, investors, and industry stakeholders for a full day of deal-making, market intelligence, and strategic networking.

The event represents a significant moment in the normalization and business development of cannabis, bringing together key players to discuss the plant's role in wellness and commerce. More information and tickets are available at https://www.cannabismarketspotlight.com/new-jersey-2026/home. The conference underscores the growing legitimacy and economic potential of cannabis, with high-profile advocates like Goldberg helping to shift public perception and drive industry growth through informed discussion and strategic collaboration.