The C45 Quality Summit brings cannabis quality leaders, suppliers, regulators, and operators together for one focused day on The Business of Quality. This year’s theme zeroes in on supplier management, supply chain resilience, and Preventive Control Plans (PCPs) as levers for profitability not just compliance. Join us in Victoria, BC to learn, share, and build the partnerships that keep the industry moving.

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Who Should Attend

This summit is designed for:

    •    Quality leaders: QAPs, Quality Managers, Directors of Quality

    •    Operations and supply chain leaders: COOs, Supply Chain Managers, Procurement, Production Managers

    •  Micro & craft operators (cultivation and processing) and operators using fractional / part-time QAP support

    •    Licensed producers: cultivation, processing, medical and adult-use

    •    Laboratories: analytical labs, R&D labs, proficiency testing providers

    •    Suppliers and service providers: packaging, ingredients, equipment, testing, logistics, software, consultants

    •    Retail and distribution partners who depend on reliable, compliant supply

    •    Indigenous leaders and businesses active in cannabis or interested in supply chain partnerships

    •    Regulators, auditors, and compliance professionals

 

Why Attend – Key Value Propositions

For licensed producers & processors

    •    Learn how to make supplier oversight and PCPs work for your business, not just your audit file.

    •    See how your peers are using quality data and dashboards to improve predictability, yield, and margins.

    •    Walk away with practical tools and templates you can adapt to your own operations.

 

For micro & craft operators

    •    Build a lean, inspector-ready PCP that works with small teams and tight budgets. 

    •    Learn fractional QAP engagement models (oversight cadence, documentation flow, responsibilities, handoffs) that reduce risk without over-hiring.

    •    Take home right-sized templates for supplier qualification, deviations/CAPA, and record retention built for operators who wear multiple hats. 

 

For suppliers & service providers

    •    Position your brand as part of the solution to Canada’s biggest quality and supply chain challenges.

    •    Hear directly from QAPs, operations leaders, and regulators about their priorities and pain points.

    •    Build relationships with decision-makers who influence purchasing and partnership decisions.

 

For labs, regulators & consultants

    •    Compare inspection and audit trends across the country.

    •    Help shape realistic, business-minded approaches to compliance.

    •    Share best practices that align regulatory expectations with operational reality.

 

Key Themes

    •    Supplier qualification and risk-based vendor management

    •    Managing international suppliers and aligning GPP, GMP, and EU GMP expectations

    •    Supply chain resilience, contingency planning, and crisis management

    •    PCP design, documentation, and real-world implementation in complex facilities

    •    Data-driven quality: dashboards, trending, analytics, and predictive tools

    •    AI, automation, and digital tools for supplier oversight and documentation

    •    Indigenous perspectives, ethical procurement, and sustainability in cannabis supply chains

    •    Quality as a profit center: how strong systems improve margins and speed-to-market

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The C-45 Quality Summit is the ideal platform for those passionate about advancing quality, regulatory compliance, and lab testing standards in the Canadian legal cannabis sector. Engage with regulators, industry leaders, regulatory experts, and quality assurance professionals as we delve into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations.

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Key Highlights:

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• EXPERT PANELS: Gain insights from top industry figures discussing critical topics in cannabis quality and regulation.

• NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Connect with peers, thought leaders, and innovators in the cannabis industry.

• EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS: Participate in interactive sessions designed to enhance your knowledge and skills.

• LATEST INDUSTRY TRENDS: Stay ahead of the curve with updates on the newest developments in lab testing and compliance.

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Whether you're a Quality Assurance Person, a regulatory professional, a laboratory analyst, an entrepreneur, student, or simply keen on the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry, the C-45 Quality Summit is the industry event of the year you don't want to miss!

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Reserve your spot now and be a part of the discussion future of cannabis quality and compliance in Canada.

 

Ticket prices include breakfast, lunch, and coffee/snacks for the duration of the 1-day event.