The 2024 Grow Up Conference & Expo will light up the Edmonton Convention Centre Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, bringing together cannabis brands, retailers and consumers for an opportunity to make new industry connections and explore new products in a professional setting.
The event focuses on the education, collaboration and growth of the cannabis growing industry and offers attendees the chance to meet licensed producers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers, investors and others.
Attendees can hear from aa variety of industry experts and attend masterclass workshops to devolp their skills and knowledge about the latest cannabis cultivation and extraction techniques.
Unique opportunity for brands and buyers:
Last year’s brands and buyers zone was sold out, and this year is expected to do the same. Designed to connect brands and retailers, the zone lets producers of all sizes – from small, artisanal growers to full-scale large operations – showcase their brands to purchasing agents from Canada’s largest retailers.
Participating brands can also offer samples by purchasing the Sampling Add-on, which includes a tracking app to record the recipients’ information, allowing you to follow-up with potential buyers and budtenders.
Retail owners and purchasers (excluding budtenders) are also eligible for a free retail industry pass to the event, with a limit of two buyers per store, fill out application online here.
2024 Canadian Cannabis Championship:
Grow Up is also a chance to celebrate the best of the best in the Canadian cannabis industry.
Through the Canadian Cannabis Championship, licensed producers in cannabis flower, pre-rolls, vape cartridges and concentrates will compete for the title of ‘Best in Canada’ through a live judging event in the Grow Up Consumption Lounge.
Submissions are open until Aug. 30, with applications going through three rounds of review, with the final round at the live judging event.
- Round 1: Samples submitted; details and confirmation are sent back after submissions are reviewed.
- Round 2: Finalists announced.
- Round 3: Live judging at Grow Up Alberta. Sept. 29 – Flower/Pre-roll and Sept. 30 – Solvent/Solventless Extracts/Vape Cartridges/Hash.
*Submissions do not guarantee entry into the final contest.
Consumers are welcome to attend this year’s event on Sunday, Sept. 29, and witness the live judging process of the championship as well as participate in other activities taking place in the lounge.
Submit your finest products and find full Canadian Cannabis Championship submission, contest and prize details online at canadiancannabischampionship.com/submissions.
Interested in judging the event? Applications are being accepted and more details are available at canadiancannabischampionship.com/become-a-judge.
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