Conference Schedule

British Columbia’s decision to bring cannabis under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food marks a pivotal shift in how the province supports and regulates this growing sector. In this keynote fireside chat, Honourable Lana Popham joins Orville Bovenschen, President of Village Farms Canadian Cannabis, for a forward-looking conversation on the evolving relationship between cannabis and B.C.’s agricultural sector — exploring how it unlocks new opportunities for producers, drives competitiveness, and strengthens the province’s leadership in sustainable innovation. This dialogue will highlight how B.C. is working in partnership with all levels of government, industry, and communities to build a stable, inclusive, and competitive cannabis sector that contributes to rural development, economic diversification, and B.C.’s global reputation for quality products.

(Presentation Series) A series of presentations on cannabis wholesale and retail sales figures and trends in BC, Canada, and international markets. Geek out with charts and figures!

(Panel Discussion) The international cannabis market has seen rapid growth over the last several years. Can this momentum continue? How should Canadian cannabis companies position themselves for where the market is going?

Moderated By: Deepak Anand

(Panel Discussion) Cannabis vapes are one of the fastest growing product categories. The hardware and technology is changing rapidly, as are consumer preferences. We’ll explore some of these changes with our panel of experts.

Moderated By: Deepak Anand

(Panel Discussion) The cannabis industry faces an array of regulatory challenges at the federal and provincial levels. How is the industry addressing these issues, and how can you get involved?

Moderated By: David Brown

(Panel Discussion) BC is home to growers and processors of all sizes and styles. We’ll speak with four from different parts of the province about what is and isn’t working, the direction of the industry, and lessons learned so far.

Moderated By: David Brown