Notes from the Floor: Cantech Investment Conference, Day 2

The sixth annual Cantech Investment Conference wrapped on Wednesday (January 30) in Toronto with panel discussions on esports and cannabis along with various company presentations.

On the second and final day of the show, the event hosted by Cambridge House International saw over 100 companies exhibiting their products for investors to try and experience the solutions.

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. For those who missed the day one recap of the show, click here.

The first two panel discussions were on esports and egaming with panelists talking about monetization possibilities.

Day 2 of the Cantech conference is underway. Today’s first two panel is looking at the monetization possibilities offers through e-gaming. #cantechconf

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) January 30, 2019

There are 3 billion gamers around the world. Our goal is to enhance their experience.”Pepper representative. #CantechConf

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) January 30, 2019

Conference attendees listen to the eSports and eGaming:Where is the money? panelists discuss the revenue potential of the sector. #cantechconf pic.twitter.com/bSgwVwnFim

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) January 30, 2019

Sponsorship within the eSports and eGaming space is growing exponentially. #cantechconf

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) January 30, 2019

Chris Overholt of eSports and eGaming sits down for a fireside chat with Dani Lipkin from the TMX group. #Cantechconf pic.twitter.com/CGoBIQ5cEd

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) January 30, 2019

The companies attending the show continued their presentations throughout the day, including Victory Square (CSE:VST) and YDX (TSXV:YDX), which was formerly known as YDreams Global.

Victory Square is now presenting on the TSX main stage. The company is explaining how it selects eGaming and cannabis investment opportunities. #Cantechconf

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) January 30, 2019

YDreams is now presenting. Their model includes the Arkave a free-roam VR gaming park that can be integrated into existing entertainment centres. #cantechconf pic.twitter.com/ryBsJo5pwa

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) January 30, 2019

INN also had a chance to talk with Daniel Japiassu, CEO of YDX, who talked about numerous points including the company’s recent name change and its plans for the next few months.

Watch out for our interview with Daniel Japiassu of $YDX Innovation as he talks about the company’s name change and plans moving forward. #CantechConf #virtualreality #augmentedreality #Arkave #technology #VR #AI #eSports pic.twitter.com/sKJ1ZxoSy9

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) January 30, 2019

Welcome to the future and it’s fast! I just came back from the Cantech Investment Conference with lots of new ideas. I played a virtual reality game and defended myself against aliens. Consider defending your portfolio against an attack of obsolescence. #cantechconf pic.twitter.com/BhMQx7Mlnz

— JenniferSchellWG (@WgSchell) January 30, 2019

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Editorial Disclosure: YDX Innovation is a client of the Investing News Network. This article is not paid-for content.

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