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Retail Buyers

Get Direct Access to Canada’s Hottest Cannabis Brands

Are you a licensed cannabis retail store owner or buyer in British Columbia?

Grow Up Vancouver is your opportunity to connect directly with 100+ top brands, explore new product lines, and build valuable partnerships that impact your bottom line.

RETAIL OWNER APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 12, 2026

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Apply Now for 2 FREE Retail Passes

Brands & Buyers Zone – A dedicated space to meet licensed brands one-on-one

Speed Networking – The most talked-about feature of Grow Up, where retailers connect directly with brands in a structured, high-impact format

Sampling Opportunities – Get early access to products eligible for retail sampling

Masterclass Technical Series – Learn from cultivation experts

Access to 120+ Speakers and Industry Sessions

Exclusive Networking Events – Connect with LPs, growers, processors, and other retail leaders

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OF RETAIL ATTENDEES ARE DECISION-MAKERS

Why Retailers Attend Grow Up

🔹 Discover emerging and established brands ready for store placement

🔹 Be first in line for product sampling and promotional opportunities

🔹 Make purchasing decisions with confidence by meeting the people behind the products

🔹 Expand your network across the entire Canadian cannabis ecosystem

🔹 Gain insights from speakers, panels, and expert-led sessions

🔹 Experience the energy of BC’s largest cannabis industry event

Bring Your Budtenders

Retail stores can also access discounted tickets for budtenders, making Grow Up Vancouver a perfect team-building opportunity.

Apply Now for Your Free Retail Buyer Passes

Two per licensed store – Valid for January 20–21, 2026
Space is limited. All applications will be verified.

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Retail Agenda

Grow Up Vancouver is built to connect cannabis retail professionals with the brands, knowledge, and contacts that drive success. Whether you’re a store owner, category buyer, or frontline budtender, our tailored programming delivers direct access to the industry’s leading producers and innovators. From structured speed networking to curated education sessions and exclusive sampling opportunities, this is your chance to engage with the cannabis community in a meaningful way.

View the full schedule here:

JANUARY 20: Retail Panels
 
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
    Free for brand zone exhibitors and approved retail buyers.

    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
    Retail
    11:45 AM
    Room: High North Main Stage

    Turning Data into Dollars: Consumer Trends & Retail Optimization

    (Panel Discussion) The cannabis retail landscape is evolving fast — and success lies in understanding your customer and acting on the data. In Part 1, dive into the latest consumer insights, including shifting demographics, emerging product trends, and key purchase drivers. In Part 2, learn how to turn those insights into action through data-driven inventory management, smart pricing, and targeted promotions. This hands-on session equips you with the tools to attract new segments, retain loyal customers, and boost profitability — all while staying compliant in a dynamic market.

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

    The Next Wave of Retail: Building Powerful Brand Connections

    (Panel Discussion) As cannabis retail continues to evolve, one of the biggest opportunities lies in forging stronger connections between retailers and brands. Moderated from the retailer’s perspective — “How can I, as a retailer, make these connections?” — this discussion will explore how collaborative partnerships can help stores stand out in a competitive market. From exclusive product deals and co-marketing initiatives to working directly with small producers, panelists will share strategies that strengthen relationships and unlock mutual growth. We’ll also look ahead to innovations shaping retail’s future, including personalization, loyalty ecosystems, and the potential of consumption spaces. Retailers and brands alike will leave with practical insights to build partnerships that create lasting impact.

    Moderated By: Rob Laurie

     
    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
      Free for brand zone exhibitors and approved retail buyers.

      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
      Retail
      2:45 PM
      Room: High North Main Stage

      Legacy to Legal: Preserving Culture, Justice & Community in the New Cannabis Economy

      (Panel Discussion) Before legalization, there were decades of resistance, risk, and resilience. This deeply personal panel brings together voices from the front lines of the cannabis movement to share untold stories — from courtroom battles and storefront raids to civil disobedience and grassroots activism.


      Together, they’ll explore what it meant to fight for access in a criminalized world, and how the transition to a regulated industry has impacted the culture, community, and values that built it. Through powerful storytelling and sharp reflection, this conversation honors the past while asking hard questions about justice, inclusion, and who truly gets to participate in the future of cannabis.

      Whether you’re part of the new wave or the old guard, these are the voices that shaped the foundation of today’s industry — and they have something to say.

      Moderated By: Robert Laurie

       
      JANUARY 21: Budtender Panels
       
      Wednesday January 21st
      Categories:
      Budtenders
      Industry Conference
      11:30 AM
      Room: High North Main Stage

      Upselling Through Experience

      (Interactive Session) Upselling isn’t pushy—it’s about enhancing the customer’s journey. Through guided scenarios, budtenders will learn techniques for increasing basket size while ensuring customers leave with the best possible product for their goals.

      Moderated By: Jodie Giesz-Ramsay

      PRESENTED BY: TETHER

      Wednesday January 21st
      Categories:
      Budtenders
      Industry Conference
      12:00 PM
      Room: Exhibit Hall A

      So You Think You Can Cook with Cannabis: A Culinary Stage Show Series


      •  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

      •  Reverend Kelly
        Award-Winning Canadian Cannabis Activist, Educator, & Media Producer,
        The KGL Network® and Kelly’s Green Lounge®
        Canada
      About the Show:

      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

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

      Pride in the Role: Building a Career as a Budtender

      (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