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

Josée Bourgeois

Josee Bourgeois will be performing a traditional Jingle dress dance, in honor of Grow Up hosting the first panel on the Sovereign Cannabis industry, at a Crown-regulated Cannabis industry event.

Josée, is a Jingle dress dancer from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations, Mother to a teenage boy.

An advocate for sovereign cannabis, inherent rights, and decolonized access to wellness, Board of Directors member of EduCanNation.

Since 2008, Josee has been building a name for herself as a self-produced professional dance artist, fulfilling a visiting dance artist position at the National Arts Center in 2021- 22. Successfully completing two residencies at the Banff Center for Arts and Creativity, bringing Josee’s long-term project, The Sickness to life on both screen and stage.

In 2019 Josee transitioned to the sovereign cannabis industry as Brand Development Manager for topical wellness company, A K I Wellness, an indigenous-owned and manufactured topical wellness line. Josee also held an additional position as the Community Engagement Manager for the grassroots wholesaler and distributor, Sweetgrass Trading. Josee has help a position as advisory member to CWIC and Co-author to the CWIC (Canadian Women in Cannabis, not-for-profit) submission on Cannabis Act revision recommendations.

 In 2021, Josee was included as a cannabis consultant and presenter in the Anishinabek Nation Cannabis Feasibility Study. Josee has been invited by The SprottSchool of Business and Carleton University, several cannabis conventions such as O’cannabis22 and CannExpo23 to discuss the sovereign cannabis industries growth and challenges. Josee currently sits on the Board of Directors as the Advocacy and Policy Advisor to non-for-profit certified cannabis education organization, Educannation. Josee is a trailblazer making her mark in the overall cannabis market as an advocate for sovereignty and indigenous inherent rights to be upheld and respected by the fellow industry.

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