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:
2026 Vancouver

Travis Lane

Travis Lane is one of the owners of Martindale Farms, a Vancouver Island cannabis company that is focused on living soil growing, both inside and under the sun. Martindale’s primary site is a 4 acre field where Travis is working in his role of Master Grower to produce smoke-worthy outdoor flower that does not require any remediation.

With a long history of cannabis cultivation, extraction, and retail prior to 2018, Travis saw legalization as an inevitable outcome of widespread civil disobedience, and participated in lobby efforts to end prohibition in Canada. Since legalization, Travis taught a cultivation course at Camosun College, spent time as Executive Director at an indie publication called Inside The Jar, worked with a number of advocacy groups, and helped launch a few licensed cannabis companies.

Martindale Farms’ first products are expected to land in the BC marketplace in early 2026. Travis and his partners look forward to establishing a brand that represents old-school west coast quality, built on strong relationships with our friends in retail and respect for our fellow cannabis smokers.