Schedule-at-a-Glance
Monday January 19, 2026
Executive Summit
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Executive Conference and Exhibitor Registration
10:00am
Welcoming Address
10:15am - 5:30pm
Panel Discussions
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Executive Cocktail Reception
Canadian Cannabis Championship
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Live Judging
6:00 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
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
CANNA Breeders & Genetics Zone
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
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
CANNA Breeders & Genetics Zone
10:15 am – 2:15 pm
Masterclass Sessions
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
So You Think You Can Cook with Cannabis
2026 Schedule
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Amber Craig
Fractional CMO ,
Spark Business Strategies
Canada -
Dr. Lucas McCann
CSO & Co-Founder,
CannDelta Inc.
Canada -
Jodie Giesz-Ramsay
Owner,
Cannabis Culture
Canada -
Kieley Beaudry
Co-Founder & COO,
Cosmic Cannabis
Canada
Moderated By: Jodie Giesz-Ramsay
PRESENTED BY: TETHER
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Chef Solomon Johnson
Chef and Owner,
Ubora Co
USA -
Julie Stevens
Co-Host,
Roll With It Entertainment Podcast
Canada -
Necole Hinds
Cannabis Chef, Educator, and Advocate,
Faded Living
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Reverend Kelly
Award-Winning Canadian Cannabis Activist, Educator, & Media Producer,
The KGL Network® and Kelly’s Green Lounge®
Canada
So You Think You Can Cook With Cannabis is a live cannabis culinary competition that blends infused food, entertainment, and education.
Developed in Ontario by KGLTV Media and Aggressive Organics, the show has been featured on stages across the province and is now being brought to British Columbia for a two-part live competition series.
The Grand Finale will take place live in the exhibit hall at Grow Up Expo Vancouver, one of Canada’s most respected cannabis industry conferences (Wednesday January 21, 2026 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm).
Presented by KGLTV Media & Aggressive Organics and In Partnership with New Amsterdam Café
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Adriano De Filippis
Cannabis Sales Strategist, Scaling Brands & Market Growth,
USA
We’ll dig into how to build retail relationships that last, design promotions that protect margin while still moving volume, and leverage data to position products with intention. Attendees will walk away with practical frameworks they can apply immediately — whether they’re launching a new SKU or trying to revive a slow mover.
Shelf space doesn’t equal success. Sell-through does.
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Jesse Paul
Marketing & Sales Manager,
Smyle Brands
Canada -
Jodie Giesz-Ramsay
Owner,
Cannabis Culture
Canada -
Sabine Schwirtz
Head of Community,
High Buds Club (HBC)
Canada -
Sarah Seale
Owner,
Sarah Seale Inc.
Canada -
Unity Marguerite Whittaker
Owner & Founder,
Small Town Pot Shop
Canada
(Panel Discussion) Being a budtender is more than a job—it can be a long-term career path in the cannabis industry. This motivational closing session outlines opportunities for advancement, professional certifications, and personal branding in cannabis retail.
Moderated By: Jodie Giesz-Ramsay
PRESENTED BY: TETHER
