Extraordinary Future Conference 2018: Notes from the Floor - Part II

The second annual Extraordinary Future conference wrapped up on Thursday (September 20) in Vancouver with panel discussions and presentations on cannabis, eSports and cleantech. 

On the second and final day of the show, the event hosted by Cambridge House showcased over 70 companies exhibiting their products in addition to panel discussions. The “Deal Room” was also buzzing with companies, experts and analysts in talks with investors interested in these verticals.

The Investing News Network (INN) was once again at the event covering panel discussions and conducting interviews. If you missed the show, here’s a wrap up of day two of the event. To see what happened on the first day of the show, click here.

The first talks of the day were cannabis-related, with Robert Laurie, a lawyer well-versed in the sector, speaking about the different ways of consuming cannabis.

first panel of the day will cover cannabis delivery systems #extraordinaryfuture pic.twitter.com/4ypgG5N88L

— Bryan Mc Govern (@McGbryan) September 20, 2018

Robert Laurie explains despite the wide variety of delivery methods available now, come legalization consumers will only get to purchase cannabis through bud flower and oils in the new system #extraordinaryfuture

— Bryan Mc Govern (@McGbryan) September 20, 2018

Panel wraps up with talk on potential diamonds in the rough right now. Robert Laurie highlights NextLeaf Solutions and $QCC #XFuture18 #cannabis #investing

— Bryan Mc Govern (@McGbryan) September 20, 2018

Following the discussion with Laurie, there was a talk featuring cannabis industry leaders, with panelists including representatives of Quadron Cannatech (CSE:QCC), Emerald Health Therapeutics (TSXV:EMH) and the Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX:TGOD).

First question for Chris Wagner from $EMC about valuations and when to get off the public market cannabis rollercoaster #XFuture18 #cannabis #investing pic.twitter.com/DDdcmwXnqJ

— Bryan Mc Govern (@McGbryan) September 20, 2018

$EMC CEO says the only reason alcohol is entering cannabis space is because they are scared #XFuture18 #cannabis #investing

— Bryan Mc Govern (@McGbryan) September 20, 2018

The discussion shifted from cannabis to eSports thanks the third talk of the day. In the discussion, it was suggested that the eSports market is tipped to get “insane” in the next few years.

Panelists included Daniel Japiassu, CEO of YDreams Global Interactive Technologies (CSE:YD), along with Anthony Brown, CEO of AMPD Gaming, and Wil Morell, director of Axion Games. They discussed the topic “E-Gaming: Where is it headed and Where is the Money.”

The panel on ‘E-Gaming and where’s it headed’ has commenced. Here’s Chris Perry moderating the panel. @YDreamsGlobal @ampdgametech @axion_group @Cambridge #XFuture18 #XF2018 pic.twitter.com/yf0gUrauZR

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

“It’s something we want to get more and more involved because that’s where the mind of new generation is,” Japiassu said. @YDreamsGlobal @Cambridge #XFuture18 #XF2018

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

Japiassu says it’s impossible to tell on whether the #eSports has peaked and that it could get “insane” in five to 10 years. #XFuture18 #XF2018

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

With eSports being a large focus of the event, investors were presented with a second discussion called “E-Gaming: Perspectives and Investment Opportunities.” It featured Julia Becker, head of IR and marketing at Enthusiast Gaming, along with Sam Chandola of GoLeague and Dan Cyback, CEO of MyEsports Ventures.

The second panel is on E-Gaming Prospectives and Investment Opportunities. We have Representatives from MyESports Ventures, FansUnite, GoLeague and Enthusiast Gaming. #XF2018 #XFuture18 pic.twitter.com/mCvXi1yTHf

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

Julia Becker of Enthusiast Gaming says over 2.3 billion people play games and that people are only tapping into it as an investment opportunity now. #XFuture18 #XF2018

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

“The #Esports industry is growing,” Becker says at the #XFuture18 #XF2018

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

In addition to panel discussions, INN stopped by company booths, including those for Electra Meccanica (NASDAQ:SOLO) and Bee Vectoring Technologies (CSE:BEE). INN had the opportunity to speak with Jerry Kroll, CEO of Electra Meccanica, and Ashish Malik, CEO of Bee Vectoring Technologies, with those interviews to come in the coming days.

Jerry Kroll, CEO of @ElectraMecc is here for a presentation at the #XFuture18 #XF2018 pic.twitter.com/sp2Mbo87A5

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

“Just use SOLO for commuting to work. I promise you it will become your primary vehicle,” Kroll said. @ElectraMecc $SOLO #XFuture18 #XF2018

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

Kroll compares SOLO with other companies like @Tesla and @chevrolet and says his product has so many advantages. #Musk @elonmusk $SOLO #XF2018 #XFuture18 pic.twitter.com/ufWZ5uYlgb

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

As the @Cambridge #XFuture18 wraps up. Here’s a 360 photo from the exhibition hall. @equibit @YDreamsGlobal @VicSquareTech #XF2018 pic.twitter.com/NP8rSOdN9O

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 20, 2018

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Securities Disclosure: I, Bala Yogesh, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article. 

Editorial Disclosure: YDreams Global Interactive Technologies is a client of the Investing News Network. This article is not paid for content.