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.

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Previous Speaking Engagements at Grow Up:
2024 Toronto

Jay Jay O’Brien

I’m a Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator at my own business, naturalisticallynow, and Executive Co-Chair of the nonprofit, EduCanNation Cannabis Education Inc. EduCanNation’s mission is to provide responsible Cannabis education and to advocate for Cannabis amnesty and inclusion, de-stigmatization, policy change, and access rights. (I’m also a flower ceremony facilitator, content creator for the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, and featured writer in the upcoming book, “High Aspirations: Budding Dreams to Harvesting Hope”)

A 2x cancer sur’thriver’ thanks in part to Cannabis, my success with the plant medicine encouraged me to keep learning so that I could offer others the option to live well with hope or transition well with a better quality of life with the use of Cannabis.

The greatest gap in the industry is education. My mission is to bridge that gap through coaching, education, and support and to build (or join!) a network of compassionate healers through the ‘Canecdotal Collective’ and share stories of hope with the masses.

Indigenous (Blackfoot/Cree). Live on the Legacy side of the industry.

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