by Grow Up Conference | Aug 8, 2018
Panel Discussion
Given Canada is a Federation we will have 13 different cannabis distribution regimes spread across the provinces and territories. There will be a mix of private and public offerings and if you want to understand how this will work and role out on October 17, come listen to a panel made of up of political insiders and industry representatives. This panel with provide you with the latest developments and offer insight towards how the future will look a year from legalization.
Moderator: Ivan Ross Vrana, HK Strategies
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 6, 2018
Presentation
In the Future of Retail, Lori Bailey, Head of Retail at Canopy Growth, will speak to the incredible opportunity for creativity and innovation in cannabis retail. Focused on the upcoming adult use legal cannabis market, Lori will draw on more than twenty years of senior retail experience to highlight the commonalities and differences between traditional and cannabis retail while addressing the future of the sector in Canada. Her presentation will also cover retail essentials such as locations, personnel, experience design and community involvement.
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by Grow Up Conference | Aug 6, 2018
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The cannabis industry continues to be one of Canada’s fastest-growing sectors and with new players entering the market at a rapid pace, it’s more important than ever for companies to engage in meaningful corporate social responsibility initiatives inspired by the socially-conscious roots of cannabis. In this talk, Hilary Black, Director of Patient Education & Advocacy at Canopy Growth will share her story as the founder of the BC Compassion Club Society and how her work along with the efforts of many other early advocates for patient access to cannabis fueled a movement that has now turned into a massive industry. Hilary will also provide further insight into the ways that Canopy Growth is committed to investing in and being the leader in creating solutions to cannabis-related issues such as safe driving, youth cannabis use, clinical guidelines for physicians, and the recently announced partnership with UBC to research the potential utility of cannabis in addressing the opioid overdose crisis.
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by Grow Up Conference | Aug 6, 2018
Presentation
How an internationally recognized standard can help cannabis growing operations mitigate energy consumption and costs.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 3, 2018
Join us as we party steps away from the brink of the Horseshow Falls. You will have a breath taking view of the falls to enjoy while networking and mingling with the best in the cannabis industry. This exclusive networking event is open to speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, conference delegates and VIP Growers.
SHUTTLES WILL BE AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE CONVENTION CENTRE.
No admittance without your delegate badge. Cash Bar.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 3, 2018
Panel Discussion
All Health Canada cultivators and processors have to obtain a “Cannabis License” from the CRA before legalization date on October 17. 2018, in addition to the Health Canada license. Also, processors and packagers will need to register for the Excise Tax Stamp regime and purchase stamps. If you don’t obtain a license by October 17, 2018, you risk facing federal offences if you continue to undertake cannabis activities. The panel will outline how to fill out the “Cannabis License” application and how the excise tax is calculated and who pays it, as well as some challenges it poses to LPs who want to automate the process.
Moderator: Harrison Jordan, MNP
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 3, 2018
Presentation
Advanced all-in-one, humidity and temperature control systems are changing the economics of our industry. The pay back from precisely controlled temperature and humidity control with intelligent energy recycling can be enormous, yet much of the cannabis industry is still being poorly served with over-priced, low tech, underperforming HVAC systems.
In this session, Geoff Brown will review the science and math behind smart HVAC decisions and explain the best way to make well-informed decisions about your facility’s requirements. There’s a lot of mis-information and out-dated thinking even amongst consultants and engineers, so be sure you know the right questions to ask so you’ll be certain to achieve maximum return on your investment.
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by Grow Up Conference | Aug 3, 2018
Competition
The Hackathon will foster creative ideas and innovation to bring new solutions to the fast-growing cannabis industry.
Competing coders, designers, and engineers will explore ideas for tracking, purchasing, reporting, strain identification, verification, integration with the entertainment industry, and much more.
After a 24 hour overnight hacking session at Brainsights in Toronto, the finalist teams will be brought to Niagara Falls via TourBuds — the first luxury cannabis tour bus, with activation by Hotbox — for the awards presentation and ceremony.
Facilitator: Travis Laurendine, Outlier
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 3, 2018
Panel Discussion
As it stands with Health Canada, marketing cannabis may be more like advertising pharma than marketing beer (you know the ads, that don’t identify what a drug does, but list dire side effects). “Glamour, recreation, risk, excitement…” are among prohibited ad themes. Packaging is to be plain and uncolourful. But savvy marketers are already stickhandling the restrictions with imaginative ways to get their message across. Creative use of social media, event sponsorship, ancillary non-THC products like “hemp-inspired” beer – these and other approaches will be discussed in this panel of forward-thinkers.
Moderator: Jennifer McKenzie, Bereskin & Parr LLP
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 3, 2018
Presentation
Staying on top of your environment is one of the biggest concerns for any cannabis cultivation operation. In this session, you will learn how to increase product consistency and quality from Jon Kozlowski of Surna Inc. Jon will be answering industry questions including:
• Why is the mechanical system such an important decision for a cultivation business?
• What are the considerations for mechanical design as it relates to product consistency and compliance?
• Why is data collection important and what are some best practices?
• How are environmental variables connected to one another?
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