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:
2023 Alberta

Marie Sweeney

Marie Sweeney is a Cannabis & Psychedelics Licensing Sales Professional at Cannabis License Experts. With 5+ years helping cannabis licensing applicants and licensed LPs with achieving their licensing and compliance goals combined with her personal legacy and extensive start-up experience she has chosen to focus on the evolving regulatory framework under the Cannabis Act, Marie uses that experience to share her knowledge and help CLE clients plan to navigate their own pathway to success. By focusing on licensing as well as regulatory and quality requirements, Marie has been able to put the business management diploma she earned at George Brown College along with a Cannabis specific Quality Assurance and Management diploma from AAPS in Toronto to good use. Over the years, her passion for educating and nurturing new industry players and for supporting quality products has garnered some recognition by winning the CannaReps Blind ID challenge in Ontario 2022 as well as being named one of the winners at Kind Magazines Toronto Budtender Olympics 2022 and she has also been published and interviewed for several industry publications and media platforms. Marie may spend their days hard at work for CLE, but it’s seeing the hard work of their clients translated into products on shelves of retailers that gets her up in the morning. When they’re not at CLE, Marie offers Cannabis Sommelier services and is an avid Dr. Who fan and loves spending time at industry events meeting and catching up with fellow cannabis industry members and advocates.

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