The largest cannabis trade show in Canada is rolling up to Vancouver this January, with the opportunity to judge some of the best product grown in the country.
We’ll get to the cannabis judging in a second, but first a quick introduction of the event.
The 2026 Grow Up Cannabis Expo brings together top growers from across North America, plus innovative brands in the space, leading retailers, suppliers and equipment manufacturers, and more than 120 expert speakers presenting across the two packed days of the event.
The Vancouver expo takes place on Jan. 20 and 21, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre – purchase tickets now at growupconference.com/vancouver/register.
A can’t-miss event for anybody currently in the cannabis industry, those passionate about growing, cultivating or breeding cannabis, or those simply wanting to see the best of the best, highlights include Cultivation Masterclasses across both days, a Seed Exchange/ Breeders Zone and panels focused on budtending. Sampling also available for those of age with active Selling it Right ID. (ID and Selling it Right ID required)
Weigh in on Canada’s Cannabis
But now, let’s get to the best part, Grow Up is offering you, reader, the opportunity to be a judge for the 2026 Canadian Cannabis Championship.
Taking place prior to the Grow Up Expo, the Canadian Cannabis Championship takes place Jan. 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grow Up Consumption Lounge at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Think you got what it takes? To become a judge, simply visit: canadiancannabischampionship.com/become-a-judge and fill out the accompanying form. The event will be judged live in front of Grow Up delegates and ranked in four categories:
- Appearance
- Aroma
- Ash test
- Overall enjoyment.
Something tells us you’ll be enjoying yourself while you’re judging the finest flower in all the lands. That’s right; no prerolls, no vapes, no concentrates. Just the best flower in Canada.
Submissions are also open to enter your cannabis flower in the championship to go head to head, bud to bud, and trichome to trichome with your green-thumbed competitors. To submit your own flower, visit canadiancannabischampionship.com/submissions for details.
Whether you’re bringing the fire for the championship, testing the best buds in country, or learning from the countless industry experts, the Grow Up Expo is the perfect way to bring in the new year on a high note.
Plan your visit at growupconference.com
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