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Conference Schedule

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Scotiabank Convention Centre

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Monday January 19, 2026

Executive Summit

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10:00am
Welcoming Address

10:15am - 5:30pm
Panel Discussions

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Cocktail Reception

Canadian Cannabis Championship

11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Live Judging

7:30 pm – 12:00 am
Kick-off Party

Tuesday January 20, 2026

Industry Conference and Expo

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Conference and Expo Registration

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Industry Expo

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Industry Conference - High North Main Stage

10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Masterclass Sessions

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
(Morning) Brands and Buyers Speed Networking

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
(Afternoon) Brands and Buyers Speed Networking

8:00 pm 
Grow Up Official Networking party

Wednesday January 21, 2026

Industry Conference and Expo

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Conference and Expo Registration

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Industry Expo

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Industry Conference - High North Main Stage

10:15 am – 1:15 pm
Masterclass Sessions

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The Grower's Luncheon (Invite Only)

1:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Breeder Zone & Seed Exchange

 

2026 Schedule

Monday January 19, 2026
Tuesday January 20, 2026
Wednesday January 21, 2026
REGISTER
Executive Summit powered by StratCann
Monday January 19, 2026
Monday January 19th
Categories:
Executive Summit
10:00 AM
Room: Ballroom A

Welcoming Address

Monday January 19th
Categories:
Executive Summit
10:15 AM
Room: Ballroom A

Opening Keynote

    Monday January 19th
    Categories:
    Executive Summit
    11:00 AM
    Room: Ballroom A

    Data Insights, Trends & Future Projections


    •  Erin Butler
      Chief Financial Officer,
      Canadian Cannabis Exchange
      Canada
    (Presentation Series)
    Monday January 19th
    Categories:
    Executive Summit
    12:00 PM
    Room: Ballroom A

    How Will Regulatory Changes in the U.S. Impact the Canadian Cannabis Market

      Monday January 19th
      Categories:
      Executive Summit
      12:45 PM
      Room:

      LUNCH BREAK

        Monday January 19th
        Categories:
        Executive Summit
        1:30 PM
        Room: Ballroom A

        Understanding the Complexities of the International Cannabis Market

        Moderated By: Deepak Anand
        Monday January 19th
        Categories:
        Executive Summit
        2:15 PM
        Room: Ballroom A

        Cannabis Vapes: Changing Technology and an Expanding Market

        Moderated By: Deepak Anand
        Monday January 19th
        Categories:
        Executive Summit
        3:00 PM
        Room:

        HEALTH BREAK

          Monday January 19th
          Categories:
          Executive Summit
          3:15 PM
          Room: Ballroom A

          The Evolution of Canada’s Cannabis Regulations and Industry’s Approach to Government Relations

            Monday January 19th
            Categories:
            Executive Summit
            4:00 PM
            Room: Ballroom A

            Different Pathways to Success: A Talk with Four BC Growers

            Monday January 19th
            Categories:
            Executive Summit
            4:45 PM
            Room: Ballroom A

            Closing Fireside Chat

              Monday January 19th
              Categories:
              Executive Summit
              5:30 PM
              Room: Ballroom A

              COCKTAIL RECEPTION

                Monday January 19th
                Categories:
                7:30 PM
                Room:

                KICK-OFF PARTY

                  (Offsite - Venue TBA)
                  Monday January 19, 2026
                  Tuesday January 20, 2026
                  Wednesday January 21, 2026
                  REGISTER
                  Industry Conference & Expo
                  Tuesday January 20, 2026

                  Tuesday January 20th
                  Categories:
                  Industry Conference
                  10:00 AM
                  Room: High North Main Stage

                  Welcoming Ceremony & Opening Remarks


                  •  Randy Rowe
                    President,
                    Grow Up Cannabis Conference & Expo
                    Canada
                  Tuesday January 20th
                  Categories:
                  Industry Conference
                  10:15 AM
                  Room: High North Main Stage

                  State of the Industry: Provincial Perspectives & Pathways Forward

                    (Panel Discussion)

                    Tuesday January 20th
                    Categories:
                    Masterclass
                    10:30 AM
                    Room: Ballroom B

                    The Microbial Connection: Unlocking the Role of Endophytes in Cannabis Growth


                    •  Dr. Zamir Punja
                      Professor of Plant Pathology/Biotechnology,
                      Simon Fraser University
                      Canada

                    • Liam Buirs
                      IPM Specialist,
                      Pure Sunfarms
                      Canada
                    (Masterclass Session)
                    Tuesday January 20th
                    Categories:
                    Industry Conference
                    11:00 AM
                    Room: High North Main Stage

                    Cannabis Farmgate: Where We’re At and Where We’re Headed

                      Tuesday January 20th
                      Categories:
                      Networking Event
                      Retail
                      11:00 AM
                      Room: Exhibit Hall A

                      (Morning) Brands and Buyers Speed Networking

                        11:00 am - 1:00 pm (2 hours)

                        Separate Ticketed Event

                        Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, our Brands and Buyers Speed Networking event returns. This dynamic experience brings together innovative cannabis brands and key retail buyers, creating the perfect platform to highlight your products, make valuable connections, and grow your business.
                        Tuesday January 20th
                        Categories:
                        Masterclass
                        11:30 AM
                        Room: Ballroom B

                        LSO Beds Gone Bad: Re-amending Soils for Balanced Nutrient Uptake

                        (Masterclass Session)
                        Tuesday January 20th
                        Categories:
                        Industry Conference
                        Retail
                        11:45 AM
                        Room: High North Main Stage

                        The Evolving Cannabis Consumer: Turning Insights Into Retail Strategy

                          Tuesday January 20th
                          Categories:
                          Industry Conference
                          Retail
                          1:15 PM
                          Room: High North Main Stage

                          Retail Panel

                            Tuesday January 20th
                            Categories:
                            Masterclass
                            1:30 PM
                            Room: Ballroom B

                            Seeds, Plantlets, or Cuttings: The Future of Starting Material

                            (Masterclass Session)
                            Tuesday January 20th
                            Categories:
                            Networking Event
                            Retail
                            2:00 PM
                            Room: Exhibit Hall A

                            (Afternoon) Brands and Buyers Speed Networking

                              2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (2 hours)

                              Separate Ticketed Event

                              Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, our Brands and Buyers Speed Networking event returns. This dynamic experience brings together innovative cannabis brands and key retail buyers, creating the perfect platform to highlight your products, make valuable connections, and grow your business.
                              Tuesday January 20th
                              Categories:
                              Industry Conference
                              2:00 PM
                              Room: High North Main Stage

                              Panel

                                Tuesday January 20th
                                Categories:
                                Masterclass
                                2:30 PM
                                Room: Ballroom B

                                The Past, Present, and Future of Rosin


                                •  Mat Beren
                                  Co-Owner & Chief Cultivating Officer,
                                  Great Gardener Farms
                                  Canada

                                • Tim Powers
                                  Founder/Co-Founder,
                                  Kind Selections / Cannabis Tolling Solutions
                                (Masterclass Session)
                                Tuesday January 20th
                                Categories:
                                Industry Conference
                                Retail
                                2:45 PM
                                Room: High North Main Stage

                                The Next Wave of Cannabis Retail

                                  (Panel Discussion)

                                  Tuesday January 20th
                                  Categories:
                                  Masterclass
                                  3:30 PM
                                  Room: Ballroom B

                                  Cultivating Resin Heads

                                  (Masterclass Session)
                                  Tuesday January 20th
                                  Categories:
                                  Industry Conference
                                  3:30 PM
                                  Room: High North Main Stage

                                  Panel

                                    Tuesday January 20th
                                    Categories:
                                    Industry Conference
                                    4:15 PM
                                    Room: High North Main Stage

                                    Closing Keynote

                                      Tuesday January 20th
                                      Categories:
                                      8:00 PM
                                      Room:

                                      Grow Up Official Networking Party

                                        (Offsite - Venue TBA)
                                        Monday January 19, 2026
                                        Tuesday January 20, 2026
                                        Wednesday January 21, 2026
                                        REGISTER
                                        Industry Conference & Expo
                                        Wednesday January 21, 2026
                                        Wednesday January 21st
                                        Categories:
                                        Industry Conference
                                        10:00 AM
                                        Room: High North Main Stage

                                        Panel

                                          Wednesday January 21st
                                          Categories:
                                          Masterclass
                                          10:15 AM
                                          Room: Ballroom B

                                          Dialing It In - You Can't Know What You Don't Know

                                          (Masterclass Session)
                                          Wednesday January 21st
                                          Categories:
                                          Industry Conference
                                          10:45 AM
                                          Room: High North Main Stage

                                          Panel

                                            Wednesday January 21st
                                            Categories:
                                            Masterclass
                                            11:15 AM
                                            Room: Ballroom B

                                            Shooting the Shit - Grower's Circle Knowledge Dump

                                            (Masterclass Session)
                                            Wednesday January 21st
                                            Categories:
                                            Industry Conference
                                            11:30 AM
                                            Room: High North Main Stage

                                            Panel

                                              Wednesday January 21st
                                              Categories:
                                              12:00 PM
                                              Room:

                                              11th Annual Grower's Luncheon

                                                *Invite Only
                                                Wednesday January 21st
                                                Categories:
                                                Budtenders
                                                Industry Conference
                                                12:15 PM
                                                Room: High North Main Stage

                                                Mastering Product Knowledge

                                                  (Workshop)
                                                  Wednesday January 21st
                                                  Categories:
                                                  Budtenders
                                                  Industry Conference
                                                  1:00 PM
                                                  Room: High North Main Stage

                                                  Upselling Through Experience

                                                    (Interactive Session)
                                                    Wednesday January 21st
                                                    Categories:
                                                    Genetics
                                                    1:00 PM
                                                    Room: Exhibit Hall A

                                                    SEED & GENETICS EXCHANGE


                                                    •  Daniel Joly
                                                      Production Manager,
                                                      ApolloGreen Nursery
                                                      Canada
                                                    Wednesday January 21st
                                                    Categories:
                                                    Masterclass
                                                    1:15 PM
                                                    Room: Ballroom B

                                                    Under Pressure - Controlled Stress Strategies for Quality

                                                    (Masterclass Session)
                                                    Wednesday January 21st
                                                    Categories:
                                                    Budtenders
                                                    Industry Conference
                                                    1:45 PM
                                                    Room: High North Main Stage

                                                    Pride in the Role: Building a Career as a Budtender

                                                      (Panel Discussion)

                                                      Wednesday January 21st
                                                      Categories:
                                                      Industry Conference
                                                      2:30 PM
                                                      Room: High North Main Stage

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