Edmonton, May 28-30, 2023

Due to the numerous requests from LPs. Micro and Craft growers along with some of the largest cannabis retail stores in the nation, Grow Up has decided to bring our award winning show to Alberta. We will be hosting our 7th Conference and Expo at the Edmonton Convention Centre in beautiful downtown Edmonton.

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Kevin Jodrey

Grow Up is proud to welcome back Kevin Jodrey, Founder, One Log Cookies R & D Facility. Kevin has been a cannabis cultivator for decades, running this own operations and offering consulting services to the broader community. He’s spoken at universities, judged at the Emerald Cup, and consulted on cannabis related educational shows for National Geographic and A&E. Featured in the New York Times, a pulitzer prize winning Washing Post article, countless other articles, books, and radio and tv shows.

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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Scotiabank Convention Centre

Edmonton Convention Centre

9797 Jasper Ave NW,
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada, T5J 1N9

 

Sunday May 28, 2023

8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Conference Registration

8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Exhibitor Load-in/Setup

9:00 am – 4:30 pm
VIP Conference

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Canadian Cannabis Championship Flower judging in the Consumption Lounge

Sunday Night
Kick-off Party
TBA

Monday May 29, 2023

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 / Main Stage / Brand & Buyers Stage / Canna Networking Lounge

10:45 am – 4:15 pm
CertiCraft Stage (Consumption Lounge)

10:15 am – 12:45 pm
Hash Zone Sessions

1:15 am – 2:15 pm
Brand & Buyers Luncheon (Brand & Buyer exhibitors and retail buyer – invite only)

2:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Cannabis Science Symposium

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Canadian Cannabis Championship Hash judging in the Consumption Lounge

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Seed Exchange Zone

7:00 pm – 10:00 am
Official Industry Networking Party
(The Banquet Bar, ICE District)

Tuesday May 30, 2023

9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration Opens

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Coffee Networking – Hall D
VIP pass holders and exhibitors only

10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Industry Expo / Main Stage / Brand & Buyers Stage / Canna Networking Lounge

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
2:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Masterclass Technical Workshop

11:00 am – 3:30 pm
CertiCraft Stage (Consumption Lounge)

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
CANNA presents the 6th Annual Grower’s Luncheon (Invite Only)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Seed Exchange Zone

2023 Schedule is in progress.

If you would like to take an active role in our programming or become a speaker, click the button below and fill out our speaker submission form.

SUN. MAY 28, 2023
MON. MAY 29, 2023
TUES. MAY 30, 2023
REGISTER

VIP DAY
Sunday May 28, 2023

9:00 AM — 9:30 AM
Sunday May 28th
Riverview Room
Passes needed:
VIP Conference

Opening Remarks

Grow Up would like to welcome everyone as we officially start Grow Up Alberta with a land acknowledgement and Grow Up President and CEO, Randy Rowe
9:30 AM — 10:15 AM
Sunday May 28th
Riverview Room
Passes needed:
VIP Conference

State of the Industry

This panel discussion will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the industry, including market trends, consumer preferences, and industry growth. Our panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and offer insights into the future outlook. They will also address key issues such as supply chain management, product quality, and regulatory compliance, and their impact on the industry as a whole. This panel will provide a valuable platform for industry stakeholders, investors, and entrepreneurs to gain a deeper understanding of the current Canadian cannabis market. Mergers and Acquisitions
    10:15 AM — 11:00 AM
    Sunday May 28th
    Riverview Room
    Passes needed:
    VIP Conference

    International Cannabis: Global Grower's Panel


    Join some of the world's leading cannabis cultivators and growers, including Ed Rosenthal, Kevin Jodrey, as they share their insights and experiences growing cannabis in different regions around the world. This panel will provide valuable insights into the international cannabis market, and will be of interest to cannabis cultivators, investors, and anyone interested in exploring the future of the global cannabis industry.
    11:15 AM — 12:15 PM
    Sunday May 28th
    Riverview Room
    Passes needed:
    VIP Conference

    Kevin Jodrey - Presentation

    12:15 PM — 1:15 PM
    Sunday May 28th
    Riverview Room
    Passes needed:
    VIP Conference

    Review of the Health Canada Cannabis Regulations

    Join us as we take a look at the challenges with Health Canada and review the Cannabis Regulations review.
      1:00 PM — 5:00 AM
      Sunday May 28th
      Boveda Consumption Lounge
      Passes needed:
      Boveda Consumption Lounge

      Canadian Cannabis Championship

      Flower judging in the Consumption Lounge
        1:15 PM — 2:00 PM
        Sunday May 28th
        Riverview Room
        Passes needed:
        VIP Conference

        Building a Successful Canna-Tourism Industry: Insights and Strategies for Canada

        Canada can become a hub for cannabis tourism. Explore the opportunities and challenges of using cannabis as an attraction in the Canadian tourism industry. Join our experts in the fields of tourism, hospitality, and cannabis, as they discuss the impact of cannabis legalization on the tourism industry, including consumption lounges, the growth of cannabis-themed tours, events, and experiences. They will also address the challenges of creating safe and responsible cannabis tourism experiences, and the role of government regulations in shaping the industry.
          2:15 PM — 3:15 PM
          Sunday May 28th
          Riverview Room
          Passes needed:
          VIP Conference

          Navigating the Retail: Insights and Strategies for Successful Cannabis Retail Operations in Alberta

          The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is the primary regulator of the cannabis industry in the province of Alberta. For retail owners, working with the AGLC can be a complex and challenging process, but it is also essential for the success of your business. This panel discussion will bring together experienced cannabis retail owners to share their insights and strategies for successfully navigating the AGLC, including how to stay compliant with regulations, manage inventory, and maintain a strong working relationship with the regulator. The panelists will also discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the cannabis retail industry in Alberta, and provide practical advice for new and existing retailers. This panel will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in starting or operating a successful cannabis retail business in Alberta.
            3:30 PM — 4:30 PM
            Sunday May 28th
            Riverview Room
            Passes needed:
            VIP Conference

            Closing Panel / Fireside Chat “Putting the Cannabis Genie back in the Medicine Bottle”

              6:00 PM — 10:00 PM
              Sunday May 28th
              Boveda Consumption Lounge
              Passes needed:
              Boveda Consumption Lounge

              "Meet the Brands" Kick Off Party

                SUN. MAY 28, 2023
                MON. MAY 29, 2023
                TUES. MAY 30, 2023
                REGISTER
                DAY 1: Industry Conference & Expo
                Monday May 29, 2023

                10:00 AM — 10:30 AM
                Monday May 29th
                Hall D
                Passes needed:
                Main Stage

                Opening Remarks

                Grow Up would like to welcome everyone as we officially start Grow Up Alberta with a land acknowledgement and Grow Up'President and CEO, Randy Rowe
                10:15 AM — 11:15 AM
                Monday May 29th
                Hall D
                Passes needed:
                Main Stage

                Opening Keynote - Moving Cannabis across the Pond and Beyond

                  10:15 AM — 11:00 AM
                  Monday May 29th
                  Hall D - Foyer
                  Passes needed:
                  Brand & Buyers Zone

                  Opening Keynote

                    10:15 AM — 11:00 AM
                    Monday May 29th
                    Riverview Room
                    Passes needed:
                    Hash Zone

                    Hash Opening Keynote

                      10:45 AM — 11:15 AM
                      Monday May 29th
                      Boveda Consumption Lounge
                      Passes needed:
                      CertiCraft Stage

                      Panel Discussion

                        11:00 AM — 11:45 AM
                        Monday May 29th
                        Riverview Room
                        Passes needed:
                        Hash Zone

                        Hash: Emerging Trends

                          11:15 AM — 11:45 AM
                          Monday May 29th
                          Hall D - Foyer
                          Passes needed:
                          Brand & Buyers Zone

                          Kevin Jodrey Presentation

                            11:30 AM — 12:30 PM
                            Monday May 29th
                            Hall D
                            Passes needed:
                            Main Stage

                            “A Jew, a Hindu, and a Rastafarian walk into a consumption lounge" - Faith & Fire

                            Explicitly written in the spiritual texts of many faiths - the bond between cannabis and religion runs deep.  Join our panelists as they reveal the roots of cannabis within their faith, as well as highlighting where the current stigma against this spiritual medicine has evolved.
                              11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
                              Monday May 29th
                              Boveda Consumption Lounge
                              Passes needed:
                              CertiCraft Stage

                              Panel Discussion

                                11:45 AM — 12:15 PM
                                Monday May 29th
                                Hall D - Foyer
                                Passes needed:
                                Brand & Buyers Zone

                                Presentation

                                  12:00 PM — 12:45 PM
                                  Monday May 29th
                                  Riverview Room
                                  Passes needed:
                                  Hash Zone

                                  Hash Equipment - The Future & New Innovations

                                    12:15 PM — 12:45 AM
                                    Monday May 29th
                                    Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                    Passes needed:
                                    CertiCraft Stage

                                    Panel Discussion

                                      1:00 PM — 1:45 PM
                                      Monday May 29th
                                      Hall D - Foyer
                                      Passes needed:
                                      Brand & Buyers Zone

                                      Panel Discussion

                                        1:15 PM — 2:15 PM
                                        Monday May 29th
                                        Riverview Room
                                        Passes needed:
                                        Brand & Buyers Zone

                                        Brands & Buyers Networking Lunch

                                          1:30 PM — 2:15 PM
                                          Monday May 29th
                                          Hall D
                                          Passes needed:
                                          Main Stage

                                          Pre Election Panel Discussion

                                            1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
                                            Monday May 29th
                                            Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                            Passes needed:
                                            Hash Zone

                                            Meet the Finalists & Hookah Sesh

                                              2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
                                              Monday May 29th
                                              Hall D - Foyer
                                              Passes needed:
                                              Brand & Buyers Zone

                                              Presentation

                                                2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
                                                Monday May 29th
                                                Hall D
                                                Passes needed:
                                                Seed Exchange

                                                Seed Exchange Zone

                                                  2:15 PM — 3:00 PM
                                                  Monday May 29th
                                                  Riverview Room
                                                  Passes needed:
                                                  Science Symposium

                                                  Science Symposium - Hope against Hop Latent Viroid

                                                    2:15 PM — 2:45 PM
                                                    Monday May 29th
                                                    Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                    Passes needed:
                                                    Hash Zone

                                                    Meet the Finalists #2

                                                      2:30 PM — 3:15 AM
                                                      Monday May 29th
                                                      Hall D
                                                      Passes needed:
                                                      Main Stage

                                                      DNA Presentation

                                                        2:45 PM — 3:15 PM
                                                        Monday May 29th
                                                        Hall D - Foyer
                                                        Passes needed:
                                                        Brand & Buyers Zone

                                                        Presentation

                                                          3:00 PM — 3:45 PM
                                                          Monday May 29th
                                                          Riverview Room
                                                          Passes needed:
                                                          Science Symposium

                                                          Lighting Presentation

                                                            3:00 PM — 3:30 PM
                                                            Monday May 29th
                                                            Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                            Passes needed:
                                                            CertiCraft Stage

                                                            Panel Discussion

                                                              3:30 PM — 4:30 PM
                                                              Monday May 29th
                                                              Hall D
                                                              Passes needed:
                                                              Main Stage

                                                              C45 Panel Discussion

                                                                3:30 PM — 4:00 PM
                                                                Monday May 29th
                                                                Hall D - Foyer
                                                                Passes needed:
                                                                Brand & Buyers Zone

                                                                Presentation

                                                                  3:45 PM — 4:15 PM
                                                                  Monday May 29th
                                                                  Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                  Passes needed:
                                                                  CertiCraft Stage

                                                                  Panel Discussion

                                                                    4:00 PM — 4:45 PM
                                                                    Monday May 29th
                                                                    Riverview Room
                                                                    Passes needed:
                                                                    Science Symposium

                                                                    Science Symposium Panel Discussion - Advances in Integrated Pest Management

                                                                      7:00 PM — 10:00 PM
                                                                      Monday May 29th
                                                                      Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                      Passes needed:
                                                                      Boveda Consumption Lounge

                                                                      Official Industry Networking Party

                                                                        SUN. MAY 28, 2023
                                                                        MON. MAY 29, 2023
                                                                        TUES. MAY 30, 2023
                                                                        REGISTER
                                                                        DAY 2: Industry Conference & Expo
                                                                        Tuesday May 30, 2023
                                                                        10:00 AM — 10:45 AM
                                                                        Tuesday May 30th
                                                                        Riverview Room
                                                                        Passes needed:
                                                                        Masterclass Technical Sessions

                                                                        Masterclass Workshop

                                                                          10:30 AM — 11:15 AM
                                                                          Tuesday May 30th
                                                                          Hall D
                                                                          Passes needed:
                                                                          Main Stage

                                                                          Opening Remarks

                                                                          Grow Up would like to welcome everyone as we officially start Grow Up Alberta with a land acknowledgement and Grow Up'President and CEO, Randy Rowe
                                                                          10:45 AM — 11:30 AM
                                                                          Tuesday May 30th
                                                                          Hall D - Foyer
                                                                          Passes needed:
                                                                          Brand & Buyers Zone

                                                                          Opening Keynote

                                                                            10:45 AM — 11:30 AM
                                                                            Tuesday May 30th
                                                                            Riverview Room
                                                                            Passes needed:
                                                                            Masterclass Technical Sessions

                                                                            Masterclass Workshop

                                                                              11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
                                                                              Tuesday May 30th
                                                                              Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                              Passes needed:
                                                                              CertiCraft Stage

                                                                              Panel Discussion

                                                                                11:15 AM — 12:00 PM
                                                                                Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                Hall D
                                                                                Passes needed:
                                                                                Main Stage

                                                                                Cannabis with a Cause - Dragonfly Earth Medicine

                                                                                  11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
                                                                                  Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                  Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                                  Passes needed:
                                                                                  CertiCraft Stage

                                                                                  Panel Discussion

                                                                                    11:45 AM — 12:15 PM
                                                                                    Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                    Hall D - Foyer
                                                                                    Passes needed:
                                                                                    Brand & Buyers Zone

                                                                                    Presentation

                                                                                      11:45 AM — 12:30 PM
                                                                                      Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                      Riverview Room
                                                                                      Passes needed:
                                                                                      Masterclass Technical Sessions

                                                                                      Masterclass Workshop

                                                                                        12:00 PM — 12:30 PM
                                                                                        Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                        Hall D
                                                                                        Passes needed:
                                                                                        Main Stage

                                                                                        Canadian Cannabis Championship Winners Presentation

                                                                                          12:00 PM — 4:00 PM
                                                                                          Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                          Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                                          Passes needed:
                                                                                          Boveda Consumption Lounge

                                                                                          Canadian Cannabis Championship

                                                                                          Hash judging in the Consumption Lounge
                                                                                            12:45 PM — 1:30 PM
                                                                                            Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                            Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                                            Passes needed:
                                                                                            CertiCraft Stage

                                                                                            Entertainment

                                                                                              12:45 PM — 1:30 PM
                                                                                              Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                              Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                                              Passes needed:
                                                                                              CertiCraft Stage

                                                                                              Entertainment

                                                                                                1:00 PM — 1:45 PM
                                                                                                Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                Hall D - Foyer
                                                                                                Passes needed:
                                                                                                Brand & Buyers Zone

                                                                                                Panel Discussion

                                                                                                  1:00 PM — 2:15 PM
                                                                                                  Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                  Passes needed:
                                                                                                  Science Symposium

                                                                                                  CANNA Growers Luncheon

                                                                                                    1:15 PM — 2:00 PM
                                                                                                    Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                    Hall D
                                                                                                    Passes needed:
                                                                                                    Main Stage

                                                                                                    Cannabis for Autism

                                                                                                      1:30 PM — 2:15 PM
                                                                                                      Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                      Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                                                      Passes needed:
                                                                                                      CertiCraft Stage

                                                                                                      Panel Discussion

                                                                                                        2:00 PM — 2:30 AM
                                                                                                        Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                        Hall D - Foyer
                                                                                                        Passes needed:
                                                                                                        Brand & Buyers Zone

                                                                                                        Panel Discussion

                                                                                                          2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
                                                                                                          Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                          Hall D
                                                                                                          Passes needed:
                                                                                                          Seed Exchange

                                                                                                          Seed Exchange Zone

                                                                                                            2:15 PM — 3:00 PM
                                                                                                            Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                            Hall D
                                                                                                            Passes needed:
                                                                                                            Main Stage

                                                                                                            Closing Keynote

                                                                                                              2:15 PM — 3:00 PM
                                                                                                              Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                              Riverview Room
                                                                                                              Passes needed:
                                                                                                              Science Symposium

                                                                                                              Masterclass Workshop: "Growing better cannabis by growing cannabis better"

                                                                                                              Regenerative Cannabis - - a look into how we can employ regenerative agricultural practices regardless of which cultivation strategy we have.
                                                                                                                2:30 PM — 3:15 PM
                                                                                                                Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                                Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                                                                Passes needed:
                                                                                                                CertiCraft Stage

                                                                                                                Panel Discussion

                                                                                                                  2:45 PM — 3:15 PM
                                                                                                                  Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                                  Hall D - Foyer
                                                                                                                  Passes needed:
                                                                                                                  Brand & Buyers Zone

                                                                                                                  Closing Keynote

                                                                                                                    3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
                                                                                                                    Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                                    Riverview Room
                                                                                                                    Passes needed:
                                                                                                                    Science Symposium

                                                                                                                    Masterclass Workshop

                                                                                                                      3:15 PM — 4:00 PM
                                                                                                                      Tuesday May 30th
                                                                                                                      Boveda Consumption Lounge
                                                                                                                      Passes needed:
                                                                                                                      CertiCraft Stage

                                                                                                                      Panel Discussion

                                                                                                                        Speaker Submissions

                                                                                                                        If you are in the cannabis growing industry and would like the opportunity to speak at Grow Up Conference and Expo, please click here to apply.