Grow Up Toronto - May 27-28, 2025

Canada’s Largest Cannabis Conference and Expo

Retail Buyers

Toronto, ON

We are look forward to hosting our 11th Conference and Expo just minutes from the Toronto International Airport. Don’t miss out on Canada’s largest collection of growers, retailers and brands.

CannaVision '25 Global Executive Summit

May 26, 2025 Toronto, ON

Exploring the Future of Global Cannabis

CannaVision ’25 Global Executive Summit is an exclusive event designed for leaders and decision-makers in the cannabis industry. This premier summit aims to facilitate high-level discussions, networking, and collaboration among executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and experts within the cannabis sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in strategic talks, panel discussions, and case studies addressing the latest trends, regulations, market developments, and investment opportunities in the global cannabis market.

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Grow Up brings Brands and Buyers together.

DEADLINE: May 9, 2025

Take your cannabis retail business to new heights! Step into the Brand and Buyers Zone, where retail store owners, managers, buyers and budtenders can connect with industry-leading brands and uncover the latest cannabis products and accessories.

This exclusive area offers a unique opportunity to network with experts, gain valuable insights, and expand your product range, all in one place. Stay ahead of the competition  by exploring the Brand and Buyers Zone at Grow Up!

As a retailer you play a vital role in the cannabis industry. This is your opportunity to explore the Brand and Buyers Zone, where you can engage with leading cannabis brands, discover innovative products, and gain valuable insights from industry experts.

May 27: Retail Panels
 
Tuesday May 27th
Categories:
10:30 AM
Room: East Foyer
    We are excited to bring back our Brands and Buyers Speed Networking event on Tuesday, May 27, 2025! This high-energy event is designed to connect innovative cannabis brands like yours with top retail buyers in the industry, giving you the opportunity to showcase your products, expand your network, and drive business growth.
    Tuesday May 27th
    Categories:
    11:45 AM
    Room: High North Main Stage
    Moderated By: Sameer Padamsey, ufeelu.

    Panel Description:
    This session is specifically designed for retail owners and store managers to learn practical strategies that have launched successful retail delivery programs across Ontario. Industry professionals experienced in implementing profitable retail delivery services will walk you through retail tech solutions that track and manage orders in real-time, while highlighting how to identify and serve your ideal audience - whether you operate in rural or urban settings across Ontario. You’ll also hear success stories from Ontario cannabis retailers who’ve boosted revenue by implementing delivery services within their regions. Attendees will leave with proven tactics to streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and scale business revenue through cannabis retail delivery.
    Tuesday May 27th
    Categories:
    12:30 PM
    Room: High North Main Stage
    Moderated By: Laina Yates, Mercari Agency.

    Panel Description:
    This session explores how producer pricing, marketing, and provincial markups sets the stage for wholesale orders and why these key metrics often guide which products hit retail shelves. Industry experts will teach retail owners, store managers and supervisors how to balance price, lab results, and consumer demand - offering data-driven tips for diversifying inventory and improving profit margins. Learn how targeted marketing and brand representatives can shape purchasing habits, drive high-demand SKUs, and give consumers the confidence to make informed choices. Participants will leave with practical strategies for accessing and analyzing data, fine-tuning product selection, cultivating brand/product loyalty, and creating a more informed experience that keeps both retailers and consumers satisfied in Ontario’s recreational cannabis market.
    Tuesday May 27th
    Categories:
    2:00 PM
    Room: East Foyer
      We are excited to bring back our Brands and Buyers Speed Networking event on Tuesday, May 27, 2025! This high-energy event is designed to connect innovative cannabis brands like yours with top retail buyers in the industry, giving you the opportunity to showcase your products, expand your network, and drive business growth.
      Tuesday May 27th
      Categories:

      • Clifford Tindall
        Owner/Manager,
        Spiritleaf (Little Italy)
        Canada

      • Dr. Daniel Bear
        Director, Humber College Centre for Social Innovation | Drugs Policy Researcher | Cannabis Policy Consultant,
        Humber College
        Canada

      • Inspector Tara Murphy
        Program Manager,
        Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET)
        Canada

      • Staff Sergeant Gerrit Brouwer
        Operations Manager,
        Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET)
        Canada

      • Zaira Gaudio
        Co-Founder/Creative Director,
        Curious Cannabis Co.
        Canada
      Moderated By: Zaira Gaudio, Co-Chair of the Retail Cannabis Council of Ontario (RCCO).

      Panel Description:
      Licensed retailers across Ontario are under constant pressure to compete with illicit shops that avoid all taxes and regulations. This panel explores how retail associations are working alongside provincial efforts to protect consumers through retailer-led initiatives. Attendees will learn about the various forms of unregulated access points, why it poses a risk to safe access, why retailers are concerned, and how licensed retailers can level the playing field from a harm reduction lens.
      Tuesday May 27th
      Categories:
      Moderated By: Jay Schwartz, Mendo Medical.

      Panel Description:
      Canada’s online cannabis e-commerce platforms support veterans accessing cannabis for medical purposes, yet many brick‑and‑mortar operators know little about how this sector of the industry works. This session presents current data - active Sales for Medical Purposes licences, provincial licence counts, veteran usage rates, and insurance coverage - so industry professionals can learn first-hand what this demand looks like and how it is served successfully online. Cannabis e-commerce experts will explore recent regulatory shifts, the size of Canada's medical footprint, and sales trends on veteran‑focused platforms, sharing how to align with, rather than compete against, Canada’s growing cannabis e‑commerce ecosystem.
      Tuesday May 27th
      Categories:
      Session Description:
      Kevin Jodrey’s keynote will guide retail industry professionals on understanding the importance of applying a “craft” mindset to producers of any size. He shows how careful attention to detail can create unique value, even as the industry normalizes and shifts toward commercial cultivation. Attendees will discover that “craft” isn’t limited to smaller producers - rather, it’s a pathway for better product lines, more sustainable practices, and meeting evolving consumer expectations. Kevin’s goal is to inspire positive change by merging artisanal quality with commercial efficiency, ultimately bringing greater value to both the marketplace and the environment.

      2025 Participating Retail Buyers - Toronto

      Aroma Cannabis Emporium
      Baker and Blazer Cannabis Co.
      Bigfoots Cannabis Inc.
      BLAZECO CANNABIS
      Blue Sage Cannabis
      Body and Spirit Cannabis
      BudHub Cannabis
      Buds4less
      Buzzed Buds
      C-Shop
      Cabin Cannabis
      Canna Collective
      Cannabis estates
      Cannaco - The Cannabis Company
      Cannabis Express
      Cannabis NB
      Cannabis NL
      Cannabis Revolution
      Canvas Cannabis
      Caribbean Oxygen
      Chrontact
      Chronzz Cannabis Shop
      Cosmic Gardens
      Docks
      Eagle i Cannabis
      FIKA
      Fire & Flower
      Flowers
      Forever Buds
      Grampa's Finest
      Grand Cannabis
      Green Merchant
      Groove Cannabis Co. Inc.
      Groovy's
      Hi Cannabis LOGO
      High Society
      Homegrown Cannabis
      Ingram & Sons Cannabis Co.
      Insalata
      James Batchelor
      Kindling Cannabis
      Lady Leaf
      Levicann
      Loblaw Companies Limited
      Local Products Cannabis
      Lolly Cannabis
      MaryJane's Cannabis
      Mind Yo Budnizz
      Mirage Cannabis
      MONTROSE CANNABIS
      MY CANNABIS SHOPPE
      Mystics
      NORTHERN HELM CANNABIS
      Northern Tokes
      Offside Cannabis
      Olympus Cannabis
      On The Ridge Co. Cannabis
      PEI Cannabis
      Pops Cannabis Sturgeon Falls
      Pot Spot
      Princess Buds
      Purple Tree Cannabis
      RC Supply
      Real Can Cannabis
      Relm Cannabis Co.
      Reserved Cannabis Guelph
      Ronin Cannabis
      Rural Buds Cannabis Shop
      Sativa Bliss Cannabis
      Seed and Stone
      Sessions Cannabis
      Shinybud Cannabis Co
      Soma leaf Co
      Sparkle Cannabis Company
      Spiritleaf
      Supercraft Cannabis
      Superette
      That Happy Company
      The 4ssst
      The Hunny Pot
      The Woods Cannabis
      TOKE Cannabis
      Tokyo Smoke
      True North Cannabis Co
      uphi
      Value Buds
      Vertie
      Violet Wild Cannabis Co
      VIP cannabis
      Welcome Cannabis
      Wild Flowerz
      Yerba Buena Cannabis
      Yield Cannabis Co.
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