Executive Summit — Monday Morning Highlights (Jan 19)

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Strong conversations to kick off the Executive Summit at Grow Up Vancouver.
The day began with opening remarks from StratCann founder David Brown alongside Randy Rowe, setting the tone for a policy-forward, data-driven day.

We then moved into a keynote fireside chat with Lana Popham, BC Minister of Agriculture and Food, joined by Orville Bovenschen, exploring the evolution of cannabis within BC’s agricultural framework and what it means for producers and long-term sector growth.

At 11:00 AM, regulatory priorities took centre stage with David Hume (LCRB), sharing insights on how BC’s cannabis framework is performing seven years in — and what’s ahead.

The morning wrapped with market intelligence and trend analysis from the BC Liquor Distribution Branch and Canadian Cannabis Exchange, diving into wholesale, retail, and international data shaping the industry.

A strong start to a full day of leadership, policy, and perspective at the Executive Summit.

Photos by Dominic Chan.