# Bi-Coastal Cannabis Competitions MJBizCon & Budist Launch the MJBowl — a First-Of-Its Kind Event By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-08-27 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mjbowl References: [cashcolorcannabis](https://cashcolorcannabis.com/2025/08/14/mjbizcon-budist-launch-the-mjbowl-a-first-of-its-kind-bi-coastal-cannabis-competition-awards/) & [mjbizconference](https://mjbizconference.com/mjbiz-x-budist-partnership-for-mjbizbowl/)  A new collaborative initiative between MJBizCon, a major [cannabis industry conference](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stiizy-1), and specialized review platform Budist has been established to create a bi-coastal product competition titled the MJBowl. The event is structured to compare and award [cannabis products from licensed companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-breeds) in California and New York across several categories, including flower, edibles, and concentrates. At the MJBowl, a panel of industry experts will employ a standardized evaluation system to judge entries, with the winners being announced at the MJBizCon event in December. A subsequent phase will involve [consumer participation through review kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Go-Brands) and a mobile application, which will allow enthusiasts to sample and rate the winning products. The MJBowl endeavor is positioned as an effort to create a national standard for product recognition and to bridge the distinct markets of the two states. Image Credit: MJBizCon x Budist ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 47% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-state Cannabis Competitions:** The MJBowl introduces a new format of bi-coastal cannabis competitions that standardizes product evaluation across distinct state markets. - **Consumer-driven Product Evaluation:** Allowing consumers to participate through review kits and apps introduces a new avenue for engaging enthusiasts in the rating process of cannabis products. - **Standardized Cannabis Product Recognition:** The creation of a national standard for cannabis product recognition disrupts the industry by potentially setting uniform benchmarks for quality and excellence. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cannabis Industry:** By organizing bi-coastal competitions, the cannabis industry explores innovative ways to bridge regional market differences and unify standards. - **Event Management:** The integration of live events with digital platforms in the MJBowl highlights emerging trends in hybrid event management. - **Mobile Application Development:** Enhancing consumer engagement through mobile apps for product reviews signals rapid advancements in the mobile application development sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Joint-Rolling Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-wars.md) - [New York Cannabis Lifestyle Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-fest.md) - [Cannabis Enthusiast-Friendy Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilgm-x-leafly.md) - [Cannabis Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-ez-reach-lighter-supper-club.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-golden-state.md) - [Cannabis Holiday Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-holiday.md) - [Reach-Expanding Cannabis Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker1.md) - [Cannabis Company Brand Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cannabist-company.md) - [Recreational Cannabis Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legalization-of-recreational-cannabis.md)