Cannabis Cup

Vancouver, BC – January 19–21, 2026

We look forward to hosting our next Grow Up Conference and Expo downtown at the Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building). Don’t miss out on one of Canada’s most impactful gatherings of growers, retailers, and cannabis brands, all under one roof.

A Conversation with Minister Popham:

Monday January 19 @ 10:15am

Executive Summit - Fireside Chat British Columbia’s move to bring cannabis under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food signals a major shift in how the sector is supported and regulated. Honourable Lana Popham joins Orville Bovenschen, President of Village Farms Canadian Cannabis, for a forward-looking conversation on cannabis as a core part of B.C.’s agricultural economy. The discussion explores new opportunities for producers, strengthened competitiveness, and B.C.’s leadership in sustainable, globally respected cannabis production.

Kevin Jodrey on the Next Decade of Cannabis

Monday January 19 @ 4:50pm

Executive Summit - Closing Keynote Kevin Jodrey draws on decades of experience to examine the future of cannabis - from genetics and terroir to global markets and long-term sustainability. A forward-looking session for executives focused on building resilient, quality-driven cannabis businesses over the next decade.

2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Tuesday January 20 @ 2:45pm & 4:15pm

Congratulations to this year's recipients. Presented on the High North Main Stage Tuesday Jan. 20, 2026:
2:45 pm - Don Briere, Carol Gwilt, Jodie Giesz-Ramsay
4:15 pm - John Conroy

David Hume - BC Cannabis Regulator Insights & Priorities

Monday January 19 @ 11:00am

(Presentation) B.C. designed it’s cannabis framework to support a diverse legal sector that includes smaller scale operators. Seven years later, hear from the cannabis regulator on how these rules are working and provincial priorities for supporting a strong cannabis sector.

Cannabis Cup

Flower Winners
1st – Reef Organic (Queen SanG)
2nd – LowKey by MTL Cannabis (Dessert – Apple Fritter)
3rd – Stewart Farms (Daily Grape)

Hash Winners
1st – Final Bell (Beurre Blanc – bubble hash)
2nd – Lady Jane Labs (Banana Punch #9 x G.M.O.)
3rd – Gardener Farms (Barbara Bud Live Rosin)

Grow Up’s Canadian Cannabis Cup

A part of Grow Up Industry Awards

Grow Up is proud to announce the addition of our Cannabis Cup as a part of our Industry Awards held September 12, 2022 at 5pm. The top licensed producers in cannabis flower and hash/extracts/concentrates will be competing for the title of best in Canada by live judging in the Boveda Consumption Lounge.

Judging will be done live in front of Grow Up Delegates and ranked on 4 categories. Appearance (trichomes) Aroma (terpenes) Ash Test (smoke test) and Overall Enjoyment. Parts of the judging will be streamed live to social media. Everyone is encourage to come watch as this epic event takes place. You must have a pass to enter the Boveda consumption lounge. (VIP/Industry Pass/One-day pass) BUY TICKETS

Product will be available for on-site delivery from:
Toke Cannabis 8568 Lundy`s Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario
(289) 296-1227

Flower and Hash Contest Winners

All finalists for the Grow Up Cannabis Cup will receive a prize pack from Aelius LED.

FIRST PLACE – $10,000 in Aelius LED Lighting
SECOND PLACE – $5,000 in Aelius LED Lighting
THIRD PLACE – $2,500 in Aelius LED Lighting
All Runner-ups – Box of 4 – 20w Clone Lights ($180 value)

Flower Competition

Boveda Consumption Lounge
Sunday, September 11, 2022
1pm – 5pm

Hash Competition

Boveda Consumption Lounge
Monday September 12, 2022
12pm – 4pm 

Winners Announced

Grow Up Industry Awards
Monday September 12, 2022
5pm – 8pm

Thank you to our participating sponsors and suppliers

FLOWER JUDGING – BOVEDA CONSUMPTION LOUNGE
September 11, 2022

Sunday September 11th
Categories:
Join us in the Boveda Consumption Lounge and watch live as our judges narrow down the top flower in Canada. You're not going to want to miss this. Winners to be announced at the Grow Up Awards Monday Sept. 12.

Judging will be done live in front of Grow Up delegates and ranked on 4 categories. Appearance (trichomes, trim quality, etc.) Aroma (terpenes, esters, aldehydes, etc.) Ash Test (smoke test) and Overall Enjoyment. Parts of the judging will be streamed live to social media and archived for future viewing. Everyone is encouraged to come watch as this epic event takes place. You must have a pass to enter the Boveda consumption lounge. (VIP/Industry Pass/One-day pass) BUY PASSES.

Hosted by Remo Colasanti
Judges includes:

FLOWER FINALISTS

Congratulations to all of our licensed producers and good luck.

HASH JUDGING – BOVEDA CONSUMPTION LOUNGE
September 12, 2022

Monday September 12th
Categories:
Join us in the Boveda Consumption Lounge and watch live as our judges narrow down the top hash, extracts, and concentrates in Canada. You're not going to want to miss this. Winners to be announced at the Grow Up Awards Monday Sept. 12.

Judging will be done live in front of Grow Up Delegates and ranked on 4 categories. Appearance, Aroma, Smoke Quality and Effects. Parts of the judging will be streamed live to social media. Everyone is encouraged to come watch as this epic event takes place. You must have a pass to enter the Boveda consumption lounge. (VIP/Industry Pass/One-day pass) BUY PASSES.

Hosted by Remo Colasanti
Judges include:

HASH FINALISTS

Congratulations to all of our licensed producers and good luck.