How Autoflower Growers Are Leveling Up Together

The American Autoflower Cup has always been a celebration of innovation, creativity, and the growers who bring autoflower genetics to life. For the 2026 edition, the event expands that spirit with an ongoing Educational Panel taking place throughout the Awards Night. Instead of a single lecture or a one-time workshop, this year’s approach creates a fluid, open space where people can stop by, listen, ask questions, and enjoy real conversations about cultivation with respected voices in the community.

The panel will be hosted by Jeremy Norrie, who has guided the Cup’s growth since its earliest days. His experience curating competitions and collaborating with growers gives him a great feel for what people truly want to learn. 

Throughout the evening, he’ll welcome a rotation of guests contributing their own insights to the discussion, including Jordan Harker, known for his work with the Autoflower Network and his long-standing commitment to sharing knowledge about autoflower cultivation.

A Relaxed, Real Conversation About Growing

The goal isn’t to create a classroom. It’s to create a ** conversation zone** where attendees can explore topics directly connected to the evolution of autoflowers: genetics, root systems, training techniques, feeding philosophies, terpene expression, environmental control, and everything in between. The panel isn’t rigid or formal. It’s the kind of conversation growers love! Practical, friendly, and full of those little details that usually come up only when cultivators talk shop.

You can expect discussions to drift naturally from one topic to another:

• How autoflowers have gained stability and potency
• What modern genetics allow growers to achieve indoors and outdoors
• Why root development has become a key focus for 2026
• How to push terpene expression for competitions
• What high-level growers are doing differently today
• The ongoing format gives people freedom. No stress, no pressure. Join when you want, stay for what interests you, then float back into the celebration.

Why This Panel Matters for the Autoflower Community

Autoflowers formed a community that grew quickly and organically. Many started with one tent, one seed, one experiment that sparked a passion. Today, this same community is producing competition-level flower and hash, shaping new breeding directions, and inspiring newcomers every day. The Educational Panel reflects that collective momentum.

Having multiple voices participate - including Jordan and other guests throughout the night - shows how broad and exciting the autoflower world has become. Each grower, breeder, or educator brings a different angle, and the mix creates something lively and genuinely useful.

It is a reminder that growers don’t just compete, but they learn, adapt, share, and continue improving together. For many reasons, if you are a pro, a rookie or just curious about autoflowers, this is where you´ll want to be.

See you in Be True LA!