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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

12:00 pm – 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

3:00pm – 10:00pm
Route 1 Agency and Canadian Cannabis Exchange presents the Meet the Brands and Exhibitor Networking Party
Pendennis Building, 9660 Jasper Ave, Edmonton

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)

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 – 11:00 pm
Official Industry Networking Party
(The Banquet Bar, ICE District)
Presented by Hyde Advisory & Investments and Fuego

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

FULL SCHEDULE
VIP DAY
HIGH NORTH STAGE
BRAND STAGE
CERTICRAFT STAGE
SUN. MAY 28, 2023
MON. MAY 29, 2023
TUES. MAY 30, 2023
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VIP DAY
Sunday May 28, 2023

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

10:45 AM — 11:30 AM
Monday May 29th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

State of Craft Discussion: The State of Extraction Policy in Canada

What does the regulatory landscape look like today as it relates to extraction? Please join us for a discussion with Andrew Freedman, CEO of Cannabis Tolling Solutions, and Nathaniel Garneau, Master Grower of Freedom Cannabis, to discuss the state of cannabis 2.0 in Canada today. Are things going well? Not so well? Does anything need to change? Come by to find out!
Moderator: Sami Majadla
11:45 AM — 12:15 PM
Monday May 29th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

Masters of Craft Discussion: Fun Facts About the Endocannabinoid System

Kala, founder of the Cannabis Nurses, is one of Canada's most knowledgeable humans on the Endocannabinoid System. She blew us away when we had her as a guest on the State of Craft Podcast. At Grow Up, join us on stage as our minds get blown with fun facts about the largest neurotransmitter system in the human body.
Moderator: Sami Majadla
12:15 PM — 12:45 PM
Monday May 29th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

Masters of Craft Discussion: Suppositories: What, Why, and How?

Cannabis suppositories are arguably the most beneficial form that cannabis can take for medical purposes and have transformed many patients' lives. Despite this, they are one of the least known forms that cannabis products can take. Come listen to a cannabis nurse and two suppository makers discuss the what, why, and how of cannabis suppositories.
12:45 PM — 1:15 PM
Monday May 29th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

State of Craft Discussion: Suppositories: How Policies Limit this Incredible Medicine

Four years into legalization, barely anybody is making cannabis suppositories in the regulated Health Canada market. Is this because there isn't demand for it? Probably not, since suppositories amongst many medical patients, almost none of whom use the new regulated market. If that's the case, then what is limiting the rollout of this incredible medicine in the Cannabis Act system?
3:00 PM — 3:45 PM
Monday May 29th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

Masters of Craft Discussion: History of Compassion Clubs

Compassion Clubs have played a huge role in the history of cannabis normalization and legalization. Without them, it is unlikely that the Cannabis Act would have ever become law. And yet, federal and provincial regulations have largely ignored this history, with the vast majority of compassion clubs that existed across Canada being forced to shut down. Today, one compassion club remains active: the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club. This storied compassion club was also the first in Canada, founded in 1996. Join VCBC founder Ted Smith and lawyer Kirk Tousaw (who represents VCBC) in a discussion on the history of compassion clubs in Canada.
4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Monday May 29th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

Happy Hour: Game Show with Ted Smith + Music Performance

Music Performance by CertiCraft CEO Come wind down with us at the end of the day! We will have a two hour happy hour that will begin with a game show hosted by Ted Smith, founder of the longest running compassion club in Canada. 4:20 will happen during the gameshow, and you better believe that we want you to celebrate with us! This will be followed by a completely improvised and live looped music performance by Sami Majadla, who is both CertiCraft's CEO and the curator of this stage.
SUN. MAY 28, 2023
MON. MAY 29, 2023
TUES. MAY 30, 2023
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DAY 2: Industry Conference & Expo
Tuesday May 30, 2023
10:45 AM — 11:30 AM
Tuesday May 30th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

State of Craft Discussion: A QAP Roundtable: Problematic Policy

There are many challenges that licensed producers both small and large face on a continual basis. Some of those challenges are rooted in policies and regulations that stymie operations. At licensed facilities, QAPs often have deep insights into some of these challenges. Join us for a roundtable between QAPs to discuss what is or isn't working at their facilities, and what they would do to address some of these challenges.
11:45 AM — 12:30 PM
Tuesday May 30th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

Masters of Craft Discussion: Bubble Hash from Two Perspectives: Breeding & Processing

Bubble Hash is a popular cannabis concentrate that can either be consumed as is or used to produce additional derivative products (e.g. rosin or infused flower). Come join us for a talk between two living legends in the world of Bubble Hash. Representing the genetics/breeding side of hash-making is Mat Beren, the breeder of the award-winning Barbara Bud that has won countless competitions worldwide. Representing the processing side of hash-making is Marcus Richardson AKA Bubbleman, an award-winning hash producer who has been a major force in popularizing bubble hash worldwide with his hugely popular YouTube channel.
12:45 PM — 1:30 PM
Tuesday May 30th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

State of Craft Discussion: Brand Building: How do you Build a Cannabis Brand with Today's Policy Limitations?

Everybody in the cannabis industry today knows how hard the times are right now. Building a brand can be a terrifying undertaking given all the restrictions and financial constrictions. Join us for a discussion between two incredible women building incredible brands in BC: Kayla Mann, CFO of Cake & Caviar, and Alannah Davis, CEO of Dabble. What are they doing to build their brands despite the limitations that exist today?
1:30 PM — 2:15 PM
Tuesday May 30th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

Masters of Craft Discussion: Brand Building ~ How can you use Social Media to Grow a Cannabis Brand?

In today's connected society, many marketers believe that it's near impossible to build a successful brand without a strong social media component. Yet this presents a challenge for the cannabis industry, where both regulatory and corporate policies have led to countless accounts being shut down. How can one build a cannabis brand via social media despite these limitations? Join us for a discussion between two experts on social media use within the cannabis market.
2:30 PM — 3:30 PM
Tuesday May 30th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

State of Craft Discussion: The State of Craft Cannabis in Canada Today

One of our favorite episodes from the State of Craft podcast featured Bubbleman as a guest. Marcus had a way of dropping some serious knowledge that opened eyes and minds to all kinds of new concepts. We asked Marcus if he'd be open to having a discussion on the state of the legal craft cannabis industry in person, and he said yes. This conversation will be guided by three questions: What is going well with legal craft cannabis? What is not going well? What changes would you make to address these issues?
3:30 PM — 4:15 PM
Tuesday May 30th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

Masters of Craft Discussion: What is Cannabis Culture?

The cannabis industry is quite unique in a number of ways. One of those things that truly sets cannabis apart is that it isn't just an industry... it's also a culture with quite a rich history! And for better or for worse, this culture is often completely ignored by regulators at all levels of government. For this discussion, we welcome Sandra and Remo Colasanti, living legends of cannabis who have been heavily involved in both cannabis industry and culture for decades to discuss what cannabis culture means to them.
4:15 PM — 4:25 PM
Tuesday May 30th
Passes needed:
CertiCraft Stage

4:20pm Celebration

Come celebrate with all the speakers of the Certicraft Stage!

    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.