Schedule-at-a-Glance

Saturday September 28, 2024
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Riverboat Cruise Kick-off Party
Sunday September 29, 2024
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Conference Registration
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Exhibitor Load-in/Setup
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
VIP Conference
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Consumer Day
Open to the Public. 18+
Lower Level Consumption Lounge. 18+
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Canadian Cannabis Championship Flower & Pre-Roll judging in the Lower Level Consumption Lounge
7:00pm - 12:00am
Meet the Brands and Exhibitor Networking Party
Pendennis Building
9660 Jasper Ave,
Monday September 30, 2024
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Opens
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Coffee Networking - Hall D
VIP pass holders and exhibitors only
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Industry Expo / High North Main Stage / Brand & Buyers Zone / Canna Networking Lounge
10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Grower's Workshops (Hall D)
11:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Speed Networking Round 1
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Canadian Cannabis Championship Extracts / Hash judging in the Consumption Lounge
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Speed Networking Round 2
7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Official Industry Networking Party
(The Banquet Bar, ICE District)
Tuesday October 1, 2024
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration Opens
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Coffee Networking - Hall D
VIP pass holders and exhibitors only
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Industry Expo / High North Main Stage / Brand & Buyers Zone / Canna Networking Lounge
10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Breeders Zone (Hall D)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
9th Annual Grower's Luncheon
(Invite Only)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Genetic Exchange (Hall D)
2024 Schedule
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Randy Rowe
President,
Grow Up Cannabis Conference & Expo
Canada
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Annaliese Kibler
Director, Regulatory Affairs,
Aurora Cannabis
Canada -
David Brown
Founder,
StratCann
Canada -
Deepak Anand
Cannabis Industry Management Advisor,
ASDA Consultancy Services
Canada -
Denis Gertler
Regulatory Innovator,
Independent Consultant
Canada
Moderator: David Brown
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Nathan Mison
President,
Diplomat Consulting
Canada -
Omar Khan
Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer,
High Tide
Canada -
Pierre Leclerc
CEO,
AQIC
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Tyler Klimas
Principal/Founder,
Leaf Street Strategies
Moderator: Nathan Mison
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Dan Dowber
Owner,
Off The Record Cannabis
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Katy Perry
Owner,
Toke Cannabis
Canada -
Kendra Richter
Retail Cannabis Manager,
Calgary Co-op Cannabis
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Lee Malley
Regional Manager,
In N Out Cannabis
Moderator: Katy Perry
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Beth Rider
Director of Quality & Compliance,
Big League Genetics
Canada -
David Hyde
CEO,
Hyde Advisory and Investments / CannaNavigators
Canada -
Deepak Anand
Cannabis Industry Management Advisor,
ASDA Consultancy Services
Canada -
May Khatib
CEO,
Merit Compliance
Moderator: Deepak Anand
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Dana Scott
Vice President, Operations.,
CannabisNB
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David Brown
Founder,
StratCann
Canada -
Graham Taylor
President/CEO,
Lineage Distribution
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Nicolas Hébert
Logistics Analyst,
Société Québécoise du Cannabis (SQDC)
Moderator: David Brown
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David Brown
Founder,
StratCann
Canada -
Erin Butler
Chief Financial Officer,
Canadian Cannabis Exchange
Canada -
Michael Elkin
Founder,
The CannaBrokr
Canada
Moderator: David Brown
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Alexandre Gauthier
VP of R&D, Director of Cultivation,
Origine Nature
Canada -
Janeen Davis
VP of Sales,
DEALR Cannabis
Canada -
Keenan Pascal
CEO & Founder,
Token Naturals
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Travis McIntyre
President/ CEO/ Co-Founder,
Stigma Grow
Canada
Moderator: Keenan Pascal
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David Brown
Founder,
StratCann
Canada -
Minister Dale Nally
Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction,
Government of Alberta
Canada
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 in this insightful keynote presentation. 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. Engage with our honored speaker during the Q&A, moderated by David Brown of StratCann, to gain practical insights into the ongoing and future impacts of these regulatory changes.
Q&A Moderator: David Brown
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Randy Rowe
President,
Grow Up Cannabis Conference & Expo
Canada
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Paris Chong
,
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Tommy Chong
,
USA
Interviewer: Paris Chong
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Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada -
Matt Graham
Grafting Geek,
Trichome Kings
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Ryan Rinsma
Founder / General Manager,
Sweedies Cannabis Inc
Canada
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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Claude Robert
Supervisor Cannabis Division,
Anatis Bioprotection
Canada -
Dmytro Guzhva
General Manager,
Katch Kan Holdings Ltd.
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Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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Alena Jenkins
President,
FivePoint Cannabis LTD
Canada -
Kieley Beaudry
Cannabis M&A Specialist ,
Hyde Advisory
Canada -
Luke Dickson
Brand Manager,
Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd.
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Nick Van Dam
Vice President, Sales,
Cannara Biotech
Moderator: Kieley Beaudry
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Kori Ainsworth
VP of Quality & Regulatory Affairs,
Cannabis Co-pack
Canada -
Megan Preik
Founder,
Accelerated Quality Solutions
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Nina Ackah
QAP,
Freedom Cannabis
Canada -
Scott Treasure
Owner,
The Local Cannabist
Moderator: Nina Ackah
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Alexandre Gauthier
VP of R&D, Director of Cultivation,
Origine Nature
Canada -
Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada -
John Slaughter
Founder & CEO,
High North, Inc.
Canada
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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Abi Roach
President,
Jane Dope Inc
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Hang Tea
Business Development Management,
Independent Consultant
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Jenn Bocking
Co-Founder,
High Aspirations Collective
Canada -
Nicole Stevenson
Regional Sales Manager,
Route 1 Cannabis Sales Agency
Moderator: Jenn Bocking
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Chris Crosbie
COO,
Atlantic Cultivation
Canada -
Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada -
Lucas Nielsen
Partner / Master Grower,
Noble Growth Corp
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Rory Isaaks
Global Director of Cultivation,
Advanced Nutrients
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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Alena Jenkins
President,
FivePoint Cannabis LTD
Canada -
Jen Meyers
CEO / Co-Founder,
Zelca Ltd.
Canada -
Mike Reynolds
Grower / President,
Northern Sunrise Farms
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Nathaniel Garneau
Head of Corporate Development,
Freedom Cannabis
Canada
Moderator: Alena Jenkins
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Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada -
Jonathan Fernandes
President,
Green Amber
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Taylor Kirk
Cultivation Advisor,
Fluence
USA
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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Cory Brewer
Founder/Principal,
Syilx Cannabis Society
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Robert Laurie
President, Barrister and Solicitor,
Ad Lucem Law Corporation
Canada -
Roxanne Lindley
Elder,
Westbank First Nation
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Tom Bob
Governance Director Lands & Taxation,
Nanoose First Nation
Moderator: Robert Laurie
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Brendon Roberts
Cannabis Horticulture Development Specialist,
GanjaPapa Solutions Inc.
Canada -
Dr. Aakash Kumar Goyal
CEO & President,
RAYN Cultivation Inc
Canada -
Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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David Brown
Founder,
StratCann
Canada -
Keith Bao
Managing Partner,
AVEO Vapour Devices
Canada -
Kyle Michael
Founder/President,
ASCERA
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Nafisa Subedar
Director of National Sales - Canada,
Canna Brand Solutions
Canada
Moderator: David Brown
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Alexis Dickson
President,
Blunts & Beans Corp
Canada -
Casey Baer
Co-Founder,
The Garden
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Nathan Mison
President,
Diplomat Consulting
Canada -
Tabitha Rudkin
Innovation Specialist,
Rubicon Organics
Moderator: Nathan Mison
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Daniel Joly
Production Manager,
ApolloGreen Nursery
Canada -
Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada -
Ian Davidson
CEO,
HiiH Labs
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Matthew Don-Carolis
Director of Sales,
Segra
Canada
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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Dan Dowber
Owner,
Off The Record Cannabis
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Janine Wahl
Retail Store Manager,
Four20
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Jenn Bocking
Co-Founder,
High Aspirations Collective
Canada -
Matthew Scallion
Plant Breeder, Consultant,
710Canuck Consulting
Canada
Moderator: Jenn Bocking
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Charlie Gibson
,
Neptune of the North
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Imran Rashid
Founder,
Extractwise
Canada
Hosted by: Charlie Gibson
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Dave Auger
The Commissioner,
Big League Genetics
Canada -
Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada -
Ron Herrington
Founder,
Gold Hat Seeds
Canada
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada -
Justin Esquivel
CEO / Geneticist ,
Green Luster Phenos
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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Adam Hanscom
Director of Retail and Commercial Sales,
Biofloral
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James Easter
Commercial and Retail Sales,
Biofloral
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Jason Stanley
National Sales / Marketing Director,
Biofloral
Canada -
Vincent Gagné
Specialized Sales Representative & Technical support,
Biofloral
Please note that limited seating will be available for this event. If you are a grower (Commercial, Micro, Home and Legacy) and would like to be invited to the Grower's-Only Luncheon, please fill out the registration form by clicking the button below:



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Alex Sandman
Founder,
IYKYK Concentrates // The Hash Matters (portfolio)
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Amy Green
CEO,
Veterans Wellness Alliance
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Keith Bao
Managing Partner,
AVEO Vapour Devices
Canada -
Michael Elkin
Founder,
The CannaBrokr
Canada -
Rebecca Murphy
National Veteran Service Coordinator,
Post Traumatic Growth Association (PTGA)
Moderator: Keith Bao
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Anil Jain
President & CEO,
Emprise Canada Inc.
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Celine Squibb
Founder/CEO,
Alt Cosmestics
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Di Spencer
Provincial Sales Manager,
Naturally Nutra
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Dr. Aakash Kumar Goyal
CEO & President,
RAYN Cultivation Inc
Canada
Moderator: Di Spencer
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Alex Sandman
Founder,
IYKYK Concentrates // The Hash Matters (portfolio)
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Charlie Gibson
,
Neptune of the North
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Tim Powers
Founder/Co-Founder,
Kind Selections / Cannabis Tolling Solutions
Hosted by: Charlie Gibson
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Dr. Av Singh
Executive Director,
Scotian Cannabis Alliance
Canada -
Dustan McLean
Cultivation Specialist,
Independent Consultant
Canada -
Ron Herrington
Founder,
Gold Hat Seeds
Canada
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh
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Aly Benson
Writer & Activist,
THG Productions
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Ian Scott
VP Operations,
Plantlife Cannabis
Canada -
Keaton Hunt
Store Manager,
Lucid Cannabis
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Kevin Lee
VP of Business Development,
ND Supplies
Canada -
Lucas Trifiro-Jarzem
Owner,
Good2Grow
Moderator: Aly Benson
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Charlie Gibson
,
Neptune of the North
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Imran Rashid
Founder,
Extractwise
Canada -
James Tisdell
Product Development Specialist,
Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd.
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Robbi Fischer
B2B Channel Manager,
Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd.
Hosted by: Imran Rashid
The Grow Up Genetic Exchange is committed to fostering a responsible and inclusive environment. All participants must adhere to provincial and federal regulations and guidelines for cannabis cultivation and seed distribution and no one shall be in possession on more than 30g of flower or equivalent. Remember: 1 seed = 1 g of dried cannabis. Maximum 4 non-flowering plants per guest.




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David Brown
Founder,
StratCann
Canada
Speaker Submissions
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