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

Grow Up brings Brands and Buyers together.

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:
2022 Niagara Falls | 2022 Victoria BC

Wacky Willy

Willy is the owner and Chief Innovation Officer of Wacky Willys Inc.  Established in 1990, with headquarters is in Victoria, BC; Wacky Willys designs and supplies affordable scalable compliant solventless extraction equipment that aims to solve common challenges faced by Craft Cannabis extractors and producers.

Willy’s passion for innovating in this space began in 2009 with his WackyBags ‘All-Mesh’ brand. His design of All-Mesh bubble hash filter bags, was the first of its kind on the market solving a multitude of processing problems for hash makers and enthusiasts. His legendary early cannabis processing designs also include the stainless-steel Hammer Press, Rocket Tank, Boomers Grinder and the first fully automatic bubble hash washing machine, better known as the ‘red and white’ 20-gallon Bubble Blaster.

Willy believes that the quality and integrity of solventless extracts can be elevated across the industry, which is why, in 2020 a new era of Wacky Willy’s commercial solventless extraction equipment was launched. The new line challenges and expands upon traditional techniques and harnesses only the organic forces of nature: clean water and air, vibration, temperature and pressure. Willy’s new ‘Iceless’ bubble hash washing system, the Arctic Boomer, the vibrating air agitated RocketSpa tank,  the Boomers Big Buzz dry sift vibration table and his latest pressure wave agitator the ArcticPlunge are all revolutionizing the solventless extraction equipment market. This Wacky guy never stops innovating, so if you have an extraction challenge, bring it to Willy!

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