Victoria Conference Centre

Victoria Conference Centre

October 1-3, 2023

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Victoria Conference Centre

Victoria Conference Centre

720 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3M7
Canada

 

VIP (Day 1) – October 1

7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Conference Registration

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Morning Coffee and Networking

9:30 am – 4:30 pm
VIP Industry Conference

10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Grow-at-Home Workshop

12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Exhibitor Load-in/Setup

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet-n-Greet Sesh with Tommy Chong in the Seen & Stone consumption lounge
(All-Access pass holder ONLY)

4:30pm – 5:30pm
Award Cocktail Reception

5:30pm – 7:00 pm
Grow Up Awards

8:00pm – 12:00 am
Awards After Party

Day 2 – October 2, 2023

8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Opens

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Exhibitor and VIP Morning Coffee and Networking (Canna Networking Lounge – Carson Hall)
Tommy Chong Meet-n-Greet
All-Access and VIP delegates only

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grow Up Expo

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Tommy Chong Meet-n-Greet at Atlantic Cultivation booth #504

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
High North Main Stage (Carson Hall)

10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Retail Speed Networking presented by Weed Pool

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Seed Exchange

7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Grow Up Official Networking party

Day 3 – October 3, 2023

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration Opens

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Exhibitor and VIP Morning Coffee and Networking (Canna Networking Lounge – Carson Hall)
All-Access and VIP delegates only

10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Grow Up Expo

10:00 am – 4:00 pm
High North Main Stage (Carson Hall)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Seed Exchange

 

2023 Schedule is in progress.

If you would like to take an active role in our programming or become a speaker, click here and fill out our speaker submission form.

DAY 1: VIP
DAY 2
DAY 3
REGISTER
DAY 1: VIP Industry Conference
 
DAY 1: VIP
DAY 2
DAY 3
REGISTER
DAY 2: Industry Conference
 
Monday October 2nd
Categories:
Masterclass Technical Series
10:30 AM
Room: Sidney (VCC)

ABC's of Growing: From Closet to Commercial

Expert growers will guide you from small-scale setups to large commercial operations, sharing essential insights into cultivation techniques, equipment, and scaling practices. Whether you're a novice cultivator or aspiring to expand your operation, this panel offers a comprehensive roadmap to transform your cultivation journey from closet endeavours to successful commercial ventures.
Moderator: Robert Laurie
Monday October 2nd
Categories:
Masterclass Technical Series
11:15 AM
Room: Sidney (VCC)

Psuedo Science: Debunking Grow Myths

In this enlightening panel, experts in cannabis cultivation will debunk common myths and pseudoscientific practices that often circulate within the growing community. Uncover the truth behind various misconceptions, from miracle nutrients to unconventional lighting methods, as our panelists provide evidence-based insights that separate fact from fiction. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of effective growing practices rooted in science and experience, ensuring successful outcomes for cultivators at all levels.
DAY 1: VIP
DAY 2
DAY 3
REGISTER
DAY 3: Industry Conference
 
Tuesday October 3rd
Categories:
Masterclass Technical Series
10:30 AM
Room: Sidney (VCC)

Cash & Cultivation: The Learnings of Scaling Your Grow

Delve into the dynamic intersection of finance and cannabis cultivation in our panel, with frequent mergers and acquisitions with global cannabis grow facilities, what does that look like? Seasoned cultivators and financial experts will share invaluable insights gained from scaling their grow operations. Explore the financial challenges, strategic decisions, and lessons learned during the process of expanding cultivation capacities. Whether you're considering growth or seeking to optimize your current setup, this panel offers essential takeaways for navigating the financial aspects of cultivation expansion successfully.
Moderator: Dustan McLean
Tuesday October 3rd
Categories:
Masterclass Technical Series
11:30 AM
Room: Sidney (VCC)

The MasterClass Fishbowl


  •  Adam Clarke
    Founder,
    West Coast Weedery Inc.
    Canada

  • Claude Robert
    Supervisor Cannabis Division,
    Anatis Bioprotection
    Canada

  • Dr. Av Singh
    Executive Director,
    Scotian Cannabis Alliance
    Canada

  • Ed Rosenthal
    The Guru of Ganja,
    Author of Marijuana Grower's Handbook
    USA

  • Lindsay Dawson
    Lead Cultivator and Soil Consultant,
    Blue Fox Soil Solutions
    Canada

  • Sean Macdougall
    Head of Cultivation and Post Production,
    EastCann/AMI/Origin Cannabis
    Canada
Grow Up Favourites have a casual conversation about all that is right and all that is wrong with cannabis cultivation. It's an opportunity to hear some holistic but diverse perspectives on common cannabis cultivation problems.
Moderator: Dr. Av Singh

Speaker Submissions

If you are in the cannabis growing industry and would like the opportunity to speak at Grow Up Conference and Expo, please click here to apply.