Grow Up Conference and Expo

Grow Up Conference and Expo Grow Up Conference & Expo's goal is to educate, inform and promote the development and growth of the cannabis growing industry in Canada and U.S.A.

01/30/2026

Tuesday, Jan 20 at Grow Up Cannabis Conference & Expo Vancouver 🌱
Product Development & Co-Packing — quick highlights from a real, honest moment on stage.
🗣️ Sandra Colasanti on trademarks, timing, and the risk of rushing to market — and why going slower can actually be the smarter move.
🎤 Lisa Campbell .life.ceo asks about building the right business partners.
💬 Carolyn Cudmore .thecczar reflects on shifting from fast product creation to navigating today’s very different cannabis landscape.
Just clips, just insights — straight from the Main Stage.

Wednesday, January 21 at Grow Up Vancouver 🌱 — afternoon highlights (Budtender Day).The final day continued with strateg...
01/27/2026

Wednesday, January 21 at Grow Up Vancouver 🌱 — afternoon highlights (Budtender Day).
The final day continued with strategy-driven conversations, hands-on genetics exchange, advanced cultivation masterclasses, and career-focused retail panels—while also celebrating Budtender Day on the show floor.
From scaling cannabis brands without discounts and peer-led genetics collaboration to controlled stress cultivation strategies and redefining budtending as a long-term career, Wednesday afternoon delivered practical, people-first insights across retail, cultivation, and genetics.
Swipe through for highlights from the PM sessions.
Photos link in bio.
📸 Photos by Dominic Chan

Wednesday January 21 at Grow Up Vancouver 🌱 — morning highlights.The final day opened with global-focused discussions, t...
01/26/2026

Wednesday January 21 at Grow Up Vancouver 🌱 — morning highlights.
The final day opened with global-focused discussions, technical masterclasses, and interactive sessions spanning export readiness, cultivation technology, genetics, Indigenous leadership, and retail experience.
From international market strategy and sensor-driven growing to phenohunting, community-led cannabis, and experiential retail, Wednesday morning set a strong, future-facing tone to close out Grow Up Vancouver 2026.
Swipe through for highlights from the AM sessions.
Photos link in bio.
Photos by Dominic Chan

A huge thank you to our sponsors, partners, and everyone who came together for the Official Grow Up Networking Party. 🌱H...
01/24/2026

A huge thank you to our sponsors, partners, and everyone who came together for the Official Grow Up Networking Party. 🌱
Held at the Shark Club inside our host hotel, the Sandman, the room was packed with familiar faces, new connections, and the BC cannabis community showing up strong.
Grateful for the energy, the conversations, and everyone who helped make Tuesday night one to remember.

Day 2 at Grow Up Vancouver 🌱 — Tuesday afternoon highlights.The afternoon delivered advanced masterclasses, forward-look...
01/24/2026

Day 2 at Grow Up Vancouver 🌱 — Tuesday afternoon highlights.

The afternoon delivered advanced masterclasses, forward-looking panels, and powerful conversations across genetics, retail, technology, and legacy-to-legal perspectives.

From applied science and AI to product development, cultivation innovation, and justice-focused dialogue, Tuesday afternoon showcased the depth and future of Canada’s cannabis industry.

Swipe through for afternoon highlights.

Day 2 at Grow Up Vancouver 🌱 — Tuesday AM highlights.The morning kicked off with opening remarks from Randy Rowe, follow...
01/24/2026

Day 2 at Grow Up Vancouver 🌱 — Tuesday AM highlights.

The morning kicked off with opening remarks from Randy Rowe, followed by a State of the Industry panel, deep-dive masterclasses, genetics conversations, and fast-paced Brands & Buyers speed networking.

From retail and regulation to cultivation, data, and landrace genetics, Tuesday morning set the tone for a full day of insight, connection, and momentum.

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At Grow Up Vancouver 2026, we proudly presented the Lifetime Achievement Awards to four leaders whose work shaped cannab...
01/23/2026

At Grow Up Vancouver 2026, we proudly presented the Lifetime Achievement Awards to four leaders whose work shaped cannabis advocacy, law, media, retail, and culture in Canada.

🏆 2026 Recipients
• Don Briere — WEEDS®
• Carol Gwilt — WEEDS® .carol .farmgate
• Jodie Giesz-Ramsay — Cannabis Culture .official
• John Conroy, KC — Conroy & Company

Decades of impact. Lasting legacy.
Thank you for laying the foundation this industry stands on.

📍 Vancouver | Grow Up 2026 | Tuesday January 20 | Photos by

01/23/2026

🏆 2026 Canadian Cannabis Championship Recap 🏆

After a full day of live judging, discussion, and celebration, we’re proud to announce the standout producers of the 2026 Canadian Cannabis Championship—showcasing the quality, consistency, and innovation defining Canadian cannabis today.

🥇 Gold — Golden Gauth
Origine Nature (Quebec) .nature.qc

🥈 Silver — GastroPop
Amani Craft Cannabis Ltd. (British Columbia) .ca

🥉 Bronze — Ripped Off Runtz
Mauve et Herbes (Quebec) .lp

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🎥 Filmed by .

Congrats to all the finalists and winners who continue to push the culture forward. 🌱 thank you to all of our judges

Growmie does Grow Up 💨 what was your favourite booth this year?
01/22/2026

Growmie does Grow Up 💨 what was your favourite booth this year?

🚨 TONIGHT @ 8PM. ALL GROW UP ATTENDEES WELCOME 💨🧡 delicious food and drinks 💨
01/21/2026

🚨 TONIGHT @ 8PM. ALL GROW UP ATTENDEES WELCOME 💨🧡 delicious food and drinks 💨

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01/21/2026

Grow Up Owner and 🧡🔥💨

01/20/2026

A highlight from the State of the Industry panel 🌱
Real talk on challenges, best practices, and what’s next for cannabis. main stage.

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