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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Are you ready to take your cannabis retail business to new heights? Step into the Brand and Buyers Zone, where retail store owners, managers, and buyers can connect with industry-leading brands and uncover the latest cannabis products and innovations.

Previous Speaking Engagements at Grow Up:
2024 Alberta

Dan Dowber

Dan Dowber is an entrepreneur with a passion for people and the finer things in life. He is the true definition of a savant, especially when it comes to craft cannabis. With a background in HR, retail, education, all the way to the oil patch, Dan has a wealth of real life experience.

A month after the first wave of commodified cannabis stores started popping up, Dan realized he was going to need to search high and low for a tailored, high-quality experience. The corporate discount dispensaries weren’t catering to clientele like Dan, and even though he knew great craft cannabis LPs were out there, none seemed to be carried in the vast majority of these dispensaries.

Frustrated with all the shake and irradiation he was purchasing, Dan’s son Wesley encouraged Dan to consider opening a new store together. If they were ever going to witness an education-forward, wholistic craft dispensary, maybe they would need to bring it to Grande Prairie themselves. In the power of that suggestion, a father and son operated dispensary came to town, armed with great selection, fair pricing, and educated staff.

Dan takes a wholistic approach to his store, ensuring his happy, learned budtenders cultivate an environment filled with education, community, and vintage vibes. When the staff is excited about the product, the customers will be too!

Off the Record Cannabis has become a safe haven for Grande Prairie’s cannabisseurs and welcomes a wide family of regulars every single day. Sales have tripled in the last three years, and the legal cannabis market only gets better and better every single day.

If you’re looking for Dan Dowber out in the wild, your best bet for tracking him down will be near a lake, smoking a nice cigar and some fine craft weed. There’s a good chance he’ll have an industry rep in tow.

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