The Great Vertical Farming Debate: Adding Tiers vs Increasing Footprint

by | Aug 17, 2021

When building or expanding an indoor farm, multiple factors impact whether it’s more profitable to add tiers to existing cultivation rooms or increase footprint. In this session, we use data from real projects to first breakout the cost of building an indoor farm. Then, we use that model to illustrate the myriad of factors that building designers should consider when asking the question “should we add more tiers or increase footprint.” We leave sufficient time for the audience to ask question and share their thoughts.

PART I: Psychedelic Medicine in Canada – Where Are We Now?

by | Aug 16, 2021

Psychedelic substances have been around for millenia used by cultures across the globe as medicines and in ceremonies. Most were legal in North America as medicines or in medical research until the 1970’s – 1980’s until the racist and cultural control tactics of the War on Drugs pushed the use of these medicines underground. Now thanks to the persevering work of researchers, scientists, First Nations and therapists from all backgrounds we see these medicines returning to use for PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction and more. Join Dr. Pamela Kryskow to review a survey of where we are at with these medicines in Canada.

The Grow Up Industry Awards Gala

by | Aug 16, 2021

The Grow Up Industry Awards Gala is a national annual event honouring cannabis professionals/companies and recognizing excellence in our industry. Join us as we induct Frenchy Cannoli in memoriam in to the Grower Hall of Fame along with 35 award winners. Ceremony will be held in the Main Theatre of the Scotiabank Convention Centre. Reception and After Party to be held in the hall outside of the theatre. General Theatre seating.

Reception: 4:30PM // Awards Ceremony: 5:00PM

Meet the Exhibitors Networking Party: 6:30PM (only available to VIP Industry Pass Holders and Exhibitors)

Host & Emcee – Ben Miner, Comedian

(PART II) Growing for Celebrities: How To Develop the Perfect Strain That Is Worthy of their Name?

by | Aug 16, 2021

Celebrities spend their life building their personal brand. Everything they are associated with must carry that same level of quality and commitment. Cannabis products are no different. Growing the perfect strain is half the battle to a celebrity brand, you need to maintain that quality on everything with their name on it. Listen to growers of celebrity brands talk about the challenges when growing for an international brand.
Moderator – Jordan Wagman
(PART I) Celebrity Branding: What Does It Take to Gain the Trust and Confidence of a Celebrity Enough to Put Their Name On Your Product?

(PART I) Celebrity Branding: What Does It Take to Gain the Trust and Confidence of a Celebrity Enough to Put Their Name On Your Product?

by | Aug 16, 2021

Celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Mike Tyson, Seth Rogan, Willie Nelson and Jimmy Buffet, to name a few, have all put their names on cannabis brands around the world. Whether it is CDB oils, bongs, infused beverages or an elite strain, celebrities and athletes are becoming more open to the notion of branding with cannabis. Is your product good enough for a celebrity to put their name on it? Do you have what it takes to meet the high demands and expectations of their fans? How and where do you begin? Listen to these CEOs, marketing geniuses and brand developers of successful international celebrity brands as they discuss building that special relationship.

 

Moderator – Jordan Wagman

Future of Cannabis Genetics

by | Aug 11, 2021

Is it clones or tissue culture – The world of cannabis genetics continues to evolve with advancements having some benefits as well as drawbacks.  Join the experts as they talk about what’s the future of cannabis genetics and touch upon topics like PM resistance; potency limits; hop latent viroid, as well as exciting new “strains”.

 

Moderator – Dr. Av Singh

Crop Steering with Nutrients

by | Aug 11, 2021

What a cannabis plant needs and what you provide can be wildly different.  Join Greg Patterson (A&L Labs) for an in-depth look at matching your nutrient delivery to the plant stage and how timing and balance can lead to higher secondary metabolite production.

 

Moderator – Dr. Av Singh

SFE Extraction Modelling: Why, How and What’s Next

by | Aug 11, 2021

How can one utilize data analytics and various in-process analytical tools to optimize extraction operations? Cannabis extraction at its current status is inefficient and uncontrolled, even if the artist tells you that they make the best s**t.

Aside from regulatory testing, there are a multitude of other analytical tools and testing points in the extraction value chain, where testing will offer a more comprehensive picture for the operator.

Even with all this data, little can be done to improve the extraction process. For this data science is need. From simple linear regressions, via multifactorial optimization, all the way to Machine Learning and AI, those tools become more important and slowly find their way onto the production floor.

We want to discuss the current problems and needs of a cannabis producer and present possible solutions that Machine Learning can bring.

Options For Product Purification

by | Aug 11, 2021

Extracting cannabis plants typically doesn’t end with crude oil. Many times, product manufacturers embark on post-extraction processing strategies intended to remove undesirable ingredients from extracts like plant waxes and chlorophyll, and to concentrate cannabinoids and terpenes into products like distillate, shatter, or vape carts. There are various options in the extractor’s toolbox for purifying products, including traditional methods like winterization and distillation, but several other technologies have come into the fray. Our panelists will help make sense of the pros and cons of these options, and what implementing a specific strategy today might mean for your business tomorrow.

 

Moderator – Dr. John MacKay