Growing Relationships BC – Kelowna, 2025

| Staff

We’re excited to head back to Kelowna, BC with our Title Partner Breadstack, to deliver the next Growing Relationships BC event, and to partner with Tether here again!

CITY: Kelowna, BC
DATE: Monday, October 6, 2025
TIME: 9am – 4:30pm PT (Vancouver timezone)

Growing Relationships is a one-day B2B event that brings together retailers, producers, and ancillary services for networking, brainstorming, discussion, and learning. It’s designed to support business growth by providing an opportunity and space to build connections, share insights, and be part of the community conversations. We aim to deliver our events in the under-served communities, with the goal of opening up accessibility to industry events.

Our Kelowna 2025 event includes our networking activities and roundtable industry discussions. An essential component of Growing Relationships is engaging the community in discussions and brainstorming on current industry issues from diverse perspectives. We capture these insights and provide a summary to relevant regulators, ensuring they hear directly from those who are actively working in the industry.

Attendees will enjoy networking opportunities, engaging discussions, presentations, and catered lunch.

And we’re partnering again with the Tether Budtender Event to create a two day experience with something for everyone:

  • Growing Relationships: Monday, October 6 from 9am-4:30pm
  • Tether Budtender Event: Sunday, October 5 from 6pm-8pm
  • ADULT ONLY: This event is only open to 19+ years of age. ID may be requested upon entry and if you do not meet the requirements, no refunds will be provided. 
  • Attendees are required to follow all federal and provincial regulations.

Hear from past attendees

One of the most eye-opening and effective conferences…

I found so much value in StratCann’s Growing Relationships event and believe everyone should get to one at least once. It’s one of the most eye-opening and effective conferences I’ve attended. Putting everyone in a room to discuss and try to tackle all the issues together, ADORED IT!

One of the most worthwhile events I have attended…

The Growing Relationships event by StratCann was one of the most worthwhile events I have attended this year. It was nice to meet so many people from all sides of the industry. It was a pleasure to participate in the retailer panel. Looking forward to more events.

Focus on independent retailers and growers…

I like that you focus on smaller independent retailers and growers as we often don’t have the resources to be heard as loud as the larger corporations.

Eagerly anticipating the next one!

Thank you for bringing Growing Relationships to Winnipeg. The feedback I received from producers, reps and retailers has been incredibly positive, and everyone is eagerly anticipating the next one.

A great opportunity to meet independent and micro growers…

The atmosphere was electric! It was such a great opportunity to meet some independent and micro growers we didn’t even know were around; these growers will definitely serve as an excellent addition to our menu. All thanks to StratCann’s incredible crew.

Catherine Jones

Most productive and professional cannabis event

I have been attending StratCann conferences for 2 years – they are the MOST productive and professional shows I have been to in the industry. Not only are they extremely educational, they are the MOST productive for sales and services I have ever had at a Cannabis tradeshow or event.

David Wood

You understand the industry and the people…

I loved this event. It is great, and pairing with Tether the night before was perfect. You understand the industry and the people!

Ashley Neuman

Lots of insight into what’s going on in this industry…

There was lots of insight into what’s going on in this industry and it’s incredible that you gave this opportunity to everyone to share their expertise. Thank you for putting on an awesome event!

Danielle French

Helped me remember I am part of a passionate community…

It helped me tremendously to remember and feel that I am part of a passionate community and not just existing in a silo as so many others described. I feel that was due to the independent retailer and micro-grow focus, so I really appreciated that and found it was such a constructive conversation.

Cody Hicks

The best cannabis conference I’ve been to…

In terms of organization, networking, and subject matter, it was truly the best cannabis conference I’ve been to.

Navin Paintal

Amazing, productive and progressive event…

Amazing, productive and progressive event! Appreciate your follow-up and all your efforts to make it so successful.

Alena Jenkins

Adding to the fabric of the industry…

I appreciate the opportunity to talk with some of the movers and shakers here in Alberta. The reciprocal dialogue was really great, and your innovative tools for fast networking were a blast for all. Thanks again for adding to the fabric of the industry in such a meaningful way.

Event Partner Opportunities

Participating as an Event Partner offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with cannabis industry leaders, showcase your brand, and foster valuable B2B relationships. As a partner, you’ll gain targeted exposure to an engaged audience of professionals and access to exclusive networking opportunities.

Contact us to explore how our Event Partner packages can amplify your reach and impact across the cannabis industry in 2025. Ask about discounts to participate in both Growing Relationships and the Tether event!

Event Tickets

Tickets for Growing Relationships KELOWNA, on October 6 will open soon.
Available here:

Event Venue

Manteo at Eldorado Resort
3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 3L4
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Kelowna Agenda

We will post the agenda here soon. Registration will open at 8:30 with light refreshments and networking.

FAQs & Accommodation Options

TETHER BUDTENDER EVENT

Both events require separate ticket purchases. For our Growing Relationship ticket holders, we will share a promo code here to get a discount on Tether tickets once they are available!

GETTING TO THE VENUE

Please check your travel time to get to the Manteo at Eldorado Resort in Kelowna.

PARKING

The Eldorado Resort has limited parking available, typically used for guests registered at the hotel. However, the Kelowna Public Parking lot on Cook Road is located directly in front of Hotel Eldorado, for up to $11.00 a day or $1.65 per hour. There is a parking lot at Gyro Beach just a short walk from the venue.

The Eldorado Manteo Resort Event Parking Fee is $15 per day. Remember to register & pay at the hotel’s front desk!

THE VENUE + ACCESSIBILITY

Growing Relationships is at the Manteo at Eldorado Resort (3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna). We will be in the Waterfront Ballroom & Patio which is all on the ground floor with accessible washrooms. Look for signage in the lobby of the Manteo hotel at the resort.

TICKETS: QR Code + government-issued ID

Please have the QR code for your ticket open on your phone or a printed copy with you so we can get you checked in quickly.

🎟 If someone else ordered your ticket for you – please ask them to send you your ticket so you have the QR code in case you arrive separately.

Please ensure you have government-issued ID with you. This is an adult-only event (19+) and ID may be required upon entry.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET

Your ticket includes all activities, food and beverages.

FOOD: ALLERGIES & REQUESTS

If you indicated a food allergy or dietary preferences on your ticket, we will let the catering staff know ahead of time. We have asked that all dishes be clearly labelled.

DRESS CODE

We do not have a formal dress code, although most peole dress business casual.

SPEED-NETWORKING: How to Prepare!

This is a fun and fast-paced experience! We strongly encourage you to practice and perfect your B2B elevator pitch before you arrivecraft a concise 1-minute introduction to introduce your business, your brand, and your current products.

The elevator pitch applies to Producers and Services primarily, as you will be presenting your business. Retailers come prepared with your business cards!

→ Retailers: bring business cards to share with those you make connections with!
→ Producers: will pitch to Retailers
→ Ancillary Services: will pitch to Producers or Retailers, depending your business

We’ll guide you through this fast-paced activity with the goal of making impactful connections that can be further developed as we move into lunch and beyond.

HASHTAGS

Please use our official event hashtags when posting on socials: #stratcannevents #growingrelationships

FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS

Please note this event will adhere to all federal and provincial regulations. We appreciate your cooperation, participation and support.

ACCOMMODATION

For folks joining us from out of town, we do recommend securing a room at the Eldorado or the Manteo – there are many options available. You may also wish to check for unique Airbnb or VRBO in the area.


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