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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

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.

View the full schedule here:

JANUARY 20: Retail Panels
 
Tuesday January 20th
Categories:
11:00 AM
Room: Exhibit Hall A
    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:
    2:00 PM
    Room: Exhibit Hall A
      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.
      JANUARY 21: Budtender Panels