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

Dr. Florina Truica

Dr. Florina Truica is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Cold Plasma Group, Inc. She is a plasma scientist and engineer with two decades of research experience in both academic and commercial R&D, and a passion for creating eco-friendly technology solutions. She has a MSc in Applied Sciences from a Strasbourg Polytechnic University in France, and a PhD in Engineering Physics from École Polytechnique of Montréal in Canada.

Dr. Truica stared her career as an academic researcher, but later switched to commercial R&D working for the Global Research Centre of a multi-national company, Novelis Inc., in Kingston, Ontario. In 2014, she started working for an advanced materials start-up in Kingston, Alcereco / Grafoid Inc., as their Senior Scientist, and later as Director of Technology. Over the years, she has developed several eco-friendly chemical processes as platform technologies for advanced manufacturing, which she has helped evolve from an idea to large-scale commercial implementation. In 2019, she co-founded Cold Plasma Group to bring to market an innovative plasma sterilization technology, and to create automated plasma sterilization machines for the cannabis sector.

She is the author or co-author of several patents and patent applications, and of 45 papers published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. She has received conference awards and was invited to speak at many international conferences.

 

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