Tommy Chong Returns Home

We are thrilled to announce that Tommy Chong, legendary cannabis advocate, comedian, and actor, will be returning to his hometown of Edmonton to participate in a series of special events, including our Kick-Off Riverboat Party, meet-n-greet and an interview with his son Paris.

Keynote: Minister Nally

The Impact of the Red Tape Reduction Act on Alberta’s Cannabis Industry

Learn how the Red Tape Reduction Act is reshaping Alberta’s cannabis industry. We will discuss the progress made in reducing regulatory hurdles, enhancing sampling and retail experiences, and explore future initiatives such as farmgate sales and public consumption.

Canadian Cannabis Championship

Grow Up is proud to be bringing the Canadian Cannabis Championship back to Alberta, Sunday September 29, 2024, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. The top licensed producers in cannabis flower/pre-rolls/vape catridges and concentrates will be competing for the title of best in Canada by live judging in the Grow Up Consumption Lounge. Consumers welcome.

Canada's Largest Industry Tradeshow

Get your company in front of top growers, the best brands, largest retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, hundreds of top speakers/keynotes and thousands of delegates.

Riverboat Kick-off Party Early

Limited Seats to this Exclusive Event

Saturday September 28, 2024 (8:00 pm – 11:00 pm)
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Riverboat Kick-off Party aboard the Edmonton Queen. This exclusive event is limited to just 150 tickets, offering an intimate setting to kick off the Grow Up Alberta weekend. Your ticket grants you access to a night filled with food, music, and the stunning scenery of Edmonton’s River Valley. A special opportunity to meet cannabis icon Tommy Chong as we cruise along the river. Enjoy the beats of a live DJ. Drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar.

Retail Buyer Application

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Previous Speaking Engagements at Grow Up:
2021 Niagara Falls

Laura Ramos

With a degree in Journalism from the University of Coimbra, Laura Ramos has been a Journalist since 2000, having worked as a writer and reporter in several News Media.

She was correspondent for the daily newspaper “Jornal de Notícias” in Rome, Italy, where she did her post-graduation studies in Photography. Laura was later a Press Officer at the Ministry of Education’s Office in addition to creating the street-art photographic archive “Say What Lisbon?”.

Co-founder of the newspaper A Folha – Cannabis Culture for Adults in 2008 and CannaPress in 2017, she is currently the director of the news website CannaReporter and the Editor-in-Chief of Cannadouro Magazine, having produced and directed the documentary “Patients”, on the users of medicinal cannabis in Portugal.

She founded PTMC – Portugal Medical Cannabis and coordinated two international conferences that together received more than 1.000 attendees from 27 different nationalities.

Laura was also involved in the organization of the first Post-Graduate Program for Medicinal Cannabis GMP’s in Portugal, in partnership with the Military Laboratory of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products and the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon.

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