How to Handle a Product Recall: Insights from Industry Experts

Get expert advice on handling cannabis product recalls. This session will cover the critical aspects of recall management, including regulatory compliance, logistics, and customer communication. Gain the tools and knowledge to understand what goes on behind the scenes of a cannabis product recall and learn how to navigate recalls smoothly and effectively.
Moderator: Nina Ackah

Crafting Success: Producing with Retailers in Mind

Join us for a dynamic panel featuring top producers who share their insights on creating products that captivate retailers. Learn what retailers want to know about their producers and how to tailor your offerings to meet market demands. Learn about the latest trends and popular products dominating the Alberta market. Hear firsthand from reps about the top-selling items and the qualities that make them desirable. Equip yourself with the knowledge to produce market-ready products that thrive in the competitive cannabis landscape.
Moderator: Kieley Beaudry

Welcoming Ceremony & Opening Remarks

Get ready for Grow Up Alberta’s energetic opening ceremony! The President and CEO of Grow Up, Randy Rowe, will be taking the stage to kickstart the event with an inspiring speech and exciting announcements. Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your conference experience with a bang!

6 Proven Strategies For Winning In Cannabis Retail In An Over saturated Market!

Discover the winning strategies that will propel your cannabis retail business to success in an over saturated market at our panel discussion. Our expert panelists will share invaluable insights and practical advice on navigating the challenges of fierce competition, attracting and retaining customers, optimizing operations, and maximizing profitability. Don’t miss out on this essential session that will equip you with the tools you need to thrive in the dynamic world of cannabis retail.

How to Create Brand Loyalty at the Retail Store

How to create brand loyalty at the retail store In a market where brand loyalty is like finding a needle in a haystack, our panel of brand experts and retailers workshop solutions on how increase customer stickiness to specific brands.
Moderator: Tanner Stewart

Unravelling Sustainability and the Packaging Dilemma

The panel aims to help cannabis businesses make conscious and sustainable decisions regarding their products, and educate consumers about the impact of their purchasing choices. The discussion will cover a range of topics, including current packaging options and their environmental impact, innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions, consumer behaviour and awareness, and industry-wide efforts towards sustainability. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable packaging in the cannabis industry, and learn practical tips for implementing sustainable practices in their businesses.
Moderator: Kevin Lee

Sticky Situations & Simple Solutions to Help a Dissatisfied Customer

Should retailers be on the hook for selling products that don’t meet customer expectations? What happens when a customer falls in love with a SKU but the next batch burns poorly? We go in depth on the balance between setting up customer expectations, troubleshooting for optimal use, and working with brands to ensure consumer confidence. (batch differentials, failed vapes, hard to pull prerolls, lab discrepancies)
Moderated By: Julie Domingo