We look forward to welcoming you to Growing Relationships in Calgary, AB, on Monday, May 6!
Below are the details for our Growing Relationships attendees. Please read the details fully and email us if you have any questions. We suggest you bookmark this page and have it handy on your phone for May 6, we will not have paper agendas for you, but we will have signage at the event.
TIME
The doors open at 8:45am MDT for registration, networking, and a light breakfast; programming will begin at 9:30am. We will end around 4:30pm, and invite you to head over to the Canadian Cannabis Exchange after-party to keep the conversations going! Your ticket may show an early time because StratCann is located in BC… but rest assured, in Calgary, registration opens at 8:45am!
VENUE
Growing Relationships is at the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel (110 9 Ave SE, Calgary). We will be in the Sunalta Room on the 2nd floor, with exclusive access to the rooftop patio. Look for signage in the lobby, and there is an elevator for anyone with mobility issues.
► Bring your government-issued ID, this is an age-gated event.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
We have exclusive use of the 2nd-floor Sunalta rooftop patio. This space will be available for informal networking throughout the day, and for the industry speed-dating if the weather cooperates. You may also wish to enjoy your lunch al fresco, so come prepared!
PARKING
The Marriott Hotel offers valet parking for a fee, and there are also (less expensive) parking lots nearby:
- CPA Lot 60 Convention Centre Parkade – 727 1 St SE
- Parking Indigo Calgary – Lot 190 – 219 9 Ave SE
EVENT AGENDA
| Time | Monday, May 6, 2024 |
|---|---|
| 8:45-9:30 | Registration & Light Breakfast |
| 9:30-9:40 | Welcome & Introductions Presentation |
| 9:40-10:00 | 2024 Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Outlook |
| 10:00-11:00 | Industry Roundtable Workshop |
| 11:00-11:20 | Navigating the Green Frontier |
| 11:20-12:30 | Industry Speed-dating |
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30-1:55 | Prizes & Presentations |
| 2:00-3:00 | CannaTalks Panel: Navigating the Supply Chain |
| 3:00-3:15 | Nutrition Break |
| 3:15-4:15 | Retail Panel: Realities of Alberta Cannabis Retail |
| 4:20-4:45 | Closing Remarks… and more Prizes! |
| 5:30 | CCX Growing Relations After-Party – RSVP here to join! |
INDUSTRY SPEED-DATING: how to prepare!
This is a fun and fast-paced experience! We strongly encourage you to perfect your B2B elevator pitch before you arrive: craft a concise 1-minute introduction to showcase your brand and what you offer. We’ll guide you through this activity with the goal of making impactful connections that can be further developed throughout the day and beyond.
AFTER-PARTY MIXER
Join the Canadian Cannabis Exchange as they keep the conversations going at the after-party on Monday, May 6. We’ll be at Calgary’s infamous Palomino Smokehouse (109 7 Ave SW), just down the road from Growing Relationships! RSVP here to attend.
TETHER EVENT
We’ve partnered with Tether as they deliver their Calgary Sampling Event the evening before Growing Relationships. Use promo code STRATCANN for 20% off any ticket type for you and your budtenders – grab your tickets here!
HASHTAGS
Help us keep the relationships growing, use the official event hashtags: #stratcannevents #growingrelationships
FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS
Please note this event will adhere to all federal and provincial regulations. We appreciate your cooperation, participation and support.
Adult Only Event
This is an adult-only event (18+).
Please ensure you have your government-issued ID with you, or you may be denied entry.
