Tommy Chong Returns Home

We are thrilled to announce that Tommy Chong, legendary cannabis advocate, comedian, and actor, will be returning to his hometown of Edmonton to participate in a series of special events, including our Kick-Off Riverboat Party, meet-n-greet and an interview with his son Paris.

Keynote: Minister Nally

The Impact of the Red Tape Reduction Act on Alberta’s Cannabis Industry

Learn how the Red Tape Reduction Act is reshaping Alberta’s cannabis industry. We will discuss the progress made in reducing regulatory hurdles, enhancing sampling and retail experiences, and explore future initiatives such as farmgate sales and public consumption.

Canadian Cannabis Championship

Grow Up is proud to be bringing the Canadian Cannabis Championship back to Alberta, Sunday September 29, 2024, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. The top licensed producers in cannabis flower/pre-rolls/vape catridges and concentrates will be competing for the title of best in Canada by live judging in the Grow Up Consumption Lounge. Consumers welcome.

Canada's Largest Industry Tradeshow

Get your company in front of top growers, the best brands, largest retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, hundreds of top speakers/keynotes and thousands of delegates.

Riverboat Kick-off Party Early

Limited Seats to this Exclusive Event

Saturday September 28, 2024 (8:00 pm – 11:00 pm)
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Riverboat Kick-off Party aboard the Edmonton Queen. This exclusive event is limited to just 150 tickets, offering an intimate setting to kick off the Grow Up Alberta weekend. Your ticket grants you access to a night filled with food, music, and the stunning scenery of Edmonton’s River Valley. A special opportunity to meet cannabis icon Tommy Chong as we cruise along the river. Enjoy the beats of a live DJ. Drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar.

Retail Buyer Application

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Previous Speaking Engagements at Grow Up:
2021 Niagara Falls

Chris Jones

Chris Jones is a cannabis industry professional involved in strategy, leadership, finance, operations, negotiations, and closing deals. He’s been in the cannabis industry for several years, where he first started at a publicly traded company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange called Origin House. While there, he actively led/supported six acquisitions and multiple investments in Canada and the US, with the largest one coming near the end of his tenure when the company announced it was being acquired by Cresco Labs (CL) for $1.1 billion.

Since then, he had a successful exit in 2020 from his first cannabis retail corporation where he sold some of the first licensed stores in Ontario. Now he is focused on his new cannabis retail venture called CANNABIS XPRESS, where he has many profitable locations across Ontario, including the smallest licensed store in the country. The business strategy and concept for CANNABIS XPRESS is to open stores in underserved small-medium sized cities, with a focus on efficiency, low operating and buildout costs, small store square footage, convenience, and a limited core product assortment.

Chris is also a professor at two Colleges, where he teaches Masters, Undergraduate and Certificate Classes. The first is LIM College in New York, where he teaches three courses, and the second institution is George Brown College, where he developed a course called Cannabis Business Strategy, which includes a lineup of coveted guest speakers such as Bruce Linton. Outside of the cannabis industry, he is a special advisor to a psychedelics company and competes undefeated in Muay Thai. He also obtained his MBA from McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business.

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