Previous Speaking Engagements at Grow Up:
2024

François Deguire

François Deguire stands at the helm of BioFloral Inc. as its Founder and President, also serving as the Chairman of the Board for Groupe BioFloral Inc. Since its inception in 1999, BioFloral has established itself as a luminary in the Canadian hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture landscape, setting industry standards for excellence.

As an innovator with a keen vision for the burgeoning sector, François has nurtured BioFloral into a beacon of success, distinguished by its commitment to teamwork, the cultivation of loyalty, the sparking of creativity, and an unwavering respect for employees, customers, and partners alike. Among its notable achievements, BioFloral takes pride in its robust 20-year partnership with Dutch nutrient company CANNA, an international leader in plant nutrition, further cementing its position as a colossus in the industry.

With a track record of entrepreneurial ventures, François has co-founded various influential entities, including the retail giant Hydromax, manufacturing powerhouse Flora Corp and Grozone Controls as well as Canadian licenced producer Verdélite Sciences—formerly known as Agro-Biotech—which was acquired by Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. in May 2018. Beyond his leadership at BioFloral, François also contributes his expertise as a director and maintains an active role as a shareholder in several private enterprises within the cannabis sphere.