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
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.
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.
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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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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
