Let’s Grow Together
BEST IN TERPS - LAS VEGAS 12/3/25
PRIVATE EVENT - PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
BEST IN TERPS
BRING YOUR BEST BATCH!
This battle royale is all about consistency. The open-profile submission is allowing you to bring what you have in rotation that represents the best quality and smokability for your operation. As cultivators, we are defined by our last batch. As we continue to dive deep into the topic of the Science of Smokability, it’s time to level up together in the sense of post production and consistency.
All samples will be provided an aW (water activity) measurement by the Aqualab 4TE. In addition, we are going to measure TVOC’s (total volatile organic compounds) AKA: Loudness Factor, which will determine if your entry makes it into the Top 10 Battle Royale Judges Kit.
We will see how this measurement aligns with the judges!
TOP 10 CONTENDERS FROM THE BATTLE ROYALE: CONTENDERS SERIES WILL MAKE IT TO THE BATTLE ROYALE: FINALE, WHICH WILL BE IN THE JUDGES KIT.
BATTLE ROYALE: CONTENDERS WILL BE JUDGED ON LOUNDNESS (AROMA USING A TOTAL VOC METER). THE BASELINE WILL BE DETERMINED BY A PROTOCOL THRESHOLD FROM THE TOP TEN SCORING ENTRIES. IF YOUR ENTRY DOES NOT MAKE IT PAST THIS ROUND, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE FINALE.
BATTLE ROYALE: LOUDNESS PROTOCOL
- ENTRY WILL BE PUT THROUGH THE FLOWER MILL (3 GRAMS)
- ENTRY WILL BE PLACED INTO A GROVE BAG FOR 5 MINUTES WITH OUR TVOC METER.
- ENTRY WILL BE RECORDED AND RANKED FOR FINALE QUALIFICATION.
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Commercial cultivators welcome to contend for the title! We appreciate small batch/hobbyist cultivators willingness to participate, however, we will offer your own category in the future. This is currently for large scale operators to learn and level up from a commercial level.
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2oz (56 grams) of flower.
You will be provided (2) Grove Bags CoNNect 1oz Batt Bags
QAQC
while we don’t require R&D tests to be submitted, we will be screening for any molds/mildew or contaminants. Your entry will be discarded and you will be notified with images of the challenges which we deem unsafe for our judges.
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FLOWER REGISTRATION: DUE 11/18 - these will be mailed to you. Click here to register. There is no fee to contend if you are a commercial cultivator.
SUBMISSION BAGS: You will be receiving (2) 1-ounce Grove Bags to the registered location via mail. These (2) Battle Bags will be what you are required to submit your flower entry into.
FLOWER SUBMISSION WINDOW opens: 11/28-12/1
DROP OFF: Las Vegas location (you will be notified after registration is accepted via email)
If you do not have your entry in by 12/1, you will not be competing. We have a strict plant in place with a curated panel of rollers that will be breaking down your entry. This takes time and we have a lot of work to do to ensure fairness.
Water Activity (aW) will be measured using the Aqualab 4TE at time of breakdown and roll into 3g doinks by Bruno, CGO & Grasshoppa.
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Winners will be announced 12/4/25 at 3pm in The Vault Stage at MJBizCon at (Booth #C27402)
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Judges Kit will be picked up at the Loud Omakase Dinner 12/3/25.
Your entries will be due by 9pm 12/4/25.
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PRIVATE RESIDENCE WILL BE 20-30 MINUTES FROM THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER
EVENT DATE: 12/3/25
We will be assessing each entry prior to the battle and measuring the aW (water activity) on each sample before going through the assessment. This will consist of pro rollers breaking down and twisting up each submission along while being live streamed.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE: LAS VEGAS
BATTLE CONTENDERS WILL RECEIVE (2) TICKETS TO EVENT.
TIME: Judging Kits provided at 6:00 pm
JUDGES: Final entries ratings due 12/4/25 at 9am.
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: Winners will be announced 12/4/25 at 3pm in The Vault Stage at MJBizCon at (Booth #C27402)
Make it stand out
FAVEN Chroma Launch + Battle Royale
July 24, 2025
Indoor Sun Hydro
5671 Warehouse Way, Sacramento, CA 95826
Join us for a doubleheader event merging flower quality and lighting innovation:
💨 Best in Terps: Battle Royale
A head-to-head flower showdown judged by cultivators themselves. Submissions will be evaluated on aroma, flavor translation, smokability, and combustibility—including ash color and burn duration.
🗓 Submissions due by 7/22 | 🔬 Judging live from 2PM–8PM
💡 CHROMA by FAVEN Panel Discussion
At 7:30PM, we unveil FAVEN’s dual-spectrum under-canopy solution: CHROMA. Join a panel of cultivators and lighting specialists as they break down the science of Far Red, spectrum tuning, and strategies to unlock production value and quality through light.
🎤 Winner of the Battle Royale will be announced immediately following the panel.
PANELISTS
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PANELISTS 〰️
SACTOWN CONNECT
TRIM DEMO @4:30
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FOLIARS PANEL @7pm
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TRIM DEMO @4:30 〰️ FOLIARS PANEL @7pm 〰️
HOSTED BY: Indoor Sun Hydro
Address: 5671 Warehouse Way. Sacramento, CA 95826
4pm - 10pm
“SACTOWN: WE ARE BACK! It will be great to see everyone. There will be delicious food for the early comers as we celebrate Lunar New Year!
The trim demo will be a valuable way for your team to learn not to shave the nugs for a more “natural look”. ”
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Indoor Sun Hydro
5671 Warehouse Way, Sacramento, CA 95826
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Plenty of Street Parking
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4 - 6 pm
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Food & Drinks will be provided for guests. Sponsorship opportunities are available if you'd like to feed the community! Click here for more info.
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PANEL 1: Trim Demo by High Maintenance
PANEL 2: Synganic Solutions: Foliar Applications focused on workflow efficiencies.
#PRAYFORLA coNNect
PRAY FOR LA
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PRAY FOR LA 〰️
“Our hearts and prayers go out to all families impacted by these horrific wildfires. Our intention is to do what we can to help give back to the community by providing this fundraiser for food & shelter, animals and a little bit of laughter during these challenging times. All of the event proceeds will be donated to this #PrayForLA fund. You support is greatly appreciated as we take a moment to revitalize the city of Angels. ”
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Elevated Equipment Supply
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Plenty of Street Parking
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12 - 6 pm
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Food & Drinks will be provided for guests. Sponsorship opportunities are available if you'd like to feed the community! Click here for more info.
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Synganic Solutions: Reducing Carbon Footprints While Maximizing Quality & Yields.
100% PROFITS FROM THIS SHIRT WILL GO TOWARDS THE LA FIRES FUNDRAISER
We appreciate your consideration to be a part of this initiative. This incredible plant has brought us together. Let’s show how strong we can rebuilt our roots together.
12/5 MJBizCon CoNNect
DIRECTIONS TO THE NERD
Located in: NeonOpolis
Find Us on the second floor of the Neonopolis in suite #250.
THE NERD is located approximately…
10 minutes from The Strip & Downtown Las Vegas
5 minutes from Las Vegas Convention Center
35 minutes from Harry Reid International Airport
RSVP HERE
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The Nerd
450 Fremont StreetLas Vegas, NV, 89101
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Neonopolis Parking is on 4th Street, past Denny's and across from Nacho Daddy.
First Hour: $3.00
Additional Hours: $2.00
Daily Max: $9.00
Monthly Parking: $45.00☎️ (702) 575-8486
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5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
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Food & Drinks will be provided for guests. Sponsorship opportunities are available if you'd like to feed the community! Click here for more info.
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JUDGING:
Judging will begin on 12/4 at the private dinner for contenders by invite only. The final night of judging will be 12/5 at The Nerd, which the winner will be announced after the panel around 10:00 pm.
Judges will receive an app to provide their rankings which will be due by 12/5 at 8:00 pm PST.
Candy Champ
Gas Champ
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12/5 - MJBIZCON CONNECT
(1) LIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: ROCKWOOL VS. COCO
(2) BATTLE ROYALE TITLES: CANDY + GAS
Interested in a booth activation at the 12/5 CoNNect? Spots are limited so secure your spot below.
FARM TO TOKE: The Business of Budtending
Event Time: 5:00 PM ~ Midnight
PANEL LIVE STREAM: 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM (Grow World Live Stream Link)
7:00 PM: IGNITING INCITE 〰️ Cultivators Fireside Chat
9:30 PM: FROM FARM TO TOKE ~ The Business of Budtending Journey
CoNNect After Hours has been a long time coming! We realized that many of our retail community struggles to make it to our events because they are still working the front lines helping patients get their medicine. Well, we will be going all night until midnight to ensure you have an opportunity to make it to the event to level up! We will soon announce our special guests who will be leading the discussion to help you along your journey and provide excellent advice to help identify what your succession plan is. We will have the homie @nick_morin founder of @growworldag joining us for the festivities!
IGNITING INSIGHTS: A fireside chat focused around current challenges in commercial cultivation.
FROM FARM TO TOKE: Retail industry leaders take Q&A to learn more about how the business of budtending can lead to an enjoyable succession plan. We are focused on supporting our front line to the industry identify areas of opportunity that can lead into a career in cannabis.
Good Greens Candy - Clone Drop & Genetics Panel
🎤 Genetics & Crop Steering Panel with the hunting & selection team! @kushalleycultivation x @goodgrns
🎸 Live music from the homies @bvtcher_john
🌮 Food & Drinks for the community
🪴 Cultivation Supply Partner Activations with tons of trials on sight with additional commercial trial opportunities powered by @growworldag
There will be flower specials available from @kushalleycultivation including these bangers we are dropping! 🧬📈
Don’t miss your chance to grab these cuts before they are available in retail October 📅 🎃
We are hyped to have the opportunity to drop the clones with our pheno hunting partners @kushalleycultivation
Learn about genetic tendencies from @chad_salute @dnug818 @sergio_thecustodian and genetics artist @allengrows of @goodgrns
LIGHT WARS: SACRAMENTO
LIGHT WARS | 7/25/24 | SACTOWN
What to consider when choosing the right lighting for your farm application.
BERLIN, GERMANY
6/16: Holzmarktstraße 25, 10243 Berlin
Start Time: 17:00 CET
End Time: 19:00 CET
Live Panel Stream: 18:00 CET GROW WORLD hyperlink
Get ready for an unparalleled journey into the future of cannabis cultivation! As Germany steps into a new era of cannabis legalization, California Cultivation Tech is going global to bring you cutting-edge innovations and invaluable lessons learned. Join us to explore how Crop Steering with Data, Under Canopy Lighting, Simplified Cultivation Techniques, and Genetics for Success can propel Germany's cannabis industry to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the green revolution!
Event Highlights:
Crop Steering with Data: Harness the power of data to optimize your cultivation.
Under Canopy Lighting: Illuminate new possibilities for increased yields.
Keeping it Simple: Streamline your processes for maximum efficiency.
Genetics for Success: Discover the secrets to cultivating top-tier cannabis strains.
Join industry leaders and experts as they share their insights and pave the way for Germany's cannabis future. Be part of the conversation that will shape the next chapter of cannabis cultivation!
Watch the panel below!
5/3/24: Gas on Gas | Reheat vs. Dehus + Gas Battle Royale
5/3/24: LA: Refrigeration Hot Gas Recovery Reheat vs. Dehumidifiers + Gas Battle Royale
4/23 SAC: Nursery Federation + Candy Battle Royale
4/23/24: SAC: Nursery Federation + Candy Battle Royale
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21+ years only
Cultivators, Retailers/Budtenders, Distro, Extractors, Breeders
This space is reserved for industry professionals. You will be required to provide proof of credentials during the RSVP process.
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Of course! We are a growing community and want to ensure the industry can explore your solutions. Click the Sponsorship Solutions page for more information.
All sponsorships MUST have a reputable cultivator who advocates their solution. This is an organic community intended to educate and level each other up.
New supplier partners are encouraged to come to the events to learn more about this before signing up. The GROW WORLD PLATFORM is an excellent way to lean into the commercial trial application partnership.
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