Extraordinary Future Conference 2019: Notes from the Floor

The two day Extraordinary Future Conference has officially wrapped up at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Investing News Network (INN) team was there covering both days of the show, which was packed with a variety of panel discussions and company presentations. Over the course of the event, the team conducted a variety of interviews with experts in the tech industry.

If you missed either day of the show, don’t worry⁠ — here’s everything you need to know about the event.

Extraordinary Future Conference: Day 1

Sunday (September 22), the first day of the show, was robust with panels and presentations from people and companies involved in cleantech, esports, cannabis and emerging technologies.

Registration started at 8:00 a.m., an hour before the official show began.

The Extraordinary Future conference 2019 has now kicked off #xfuture pic.twitter.com/QpBJiRbE39

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 22, 2019

Welcome to Day 1 of Extraordinary Future 2019 ?

? Vancouver Convention Centre
⏰ 8am registration

Take your understanding of science, tech and culture to the next level at #XFuture19. Limited tickets available at the door.#yvrconference #techconference #investments pic.twitter.com/c258BCrp61

— Cambridge House (@Cambridge) September 22, 2019

The show kicked off with an introduction to the conference from Cambridge House CEO Jay Martin. Cambridge House is the organization behind the Extraordinary Future Conference.

Jay Martin introduces the Extraordinary Futures Conference. Later on today, we speak to executives from @wellhealthcorp @MyVoleo @KeyStocks and more. pic.twitter.com/1bltzEWU4A

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 22, 2019

From there, Shaun Frankson, co-founder and CTO for Plastic Bank, held a panel discussion called “Turning the Ocean’s Plastic into Currency and Eliminating Poverty.”

Plastic Bank takes plastic waste and turns it into currency. Founded in 2013, the company has partnered with IBM (NYSE:IBM), using blockchain token rewards to tackle ocean plastics.

#XFuture19 kicks off with @ShaunFrankson of @PlasticBank, a company that turns plastic waste into currency. #yvrconferences @Cambridge pic.twitter.com/wUqr3HOUsI

— Julianne Keu (@juliannekeu) September 22, 2019

@ShaunFrankson explaining the difference between “blockchain” versus “bitcoin”. Do you know the difference? @PlasticBank #xFuture19 #CambridgeHouse pic.twitter.com/JewORI2YVQ

— Cambridge House (@Cambridge) September 22, 2019

From there, DeepGreen Metals held a company presentation on low-impact metal mining and recycling and what organizations can do to contribute to a sustainable future.

@DeepGreenMetals hitting our attendees with the #facts. #xFuture19 #Green pic.twitter.com/NlYSF7KpyG

— Cambridge House (@Cambridge) September 22, 2019

.@gtbgtb of @DeepGreenMetals – low-impact metal mining and recycling: one of the ways in which private enterprise can help us all achieve a more sustainable future. #xfuture19 @cambridge pic.twitter.com/1T79xLVatG

— Julianne Keu (@juliannekeu) September 22, 2019

Perhaps one of the most well-attended panel discussions of the day was hosted by Ben Greenfield. It was called “Biohacking and Advanced Anti-Aging Tactics.”

The discussion touched on a range of topics, including anti-aging, DNA testing and sleep tracking.

We’re here with @bengreenfield talking about #biohacking and anti-aging. DNA testing, peptides, ketones, at home blood monitoring, HRV, sleep tracking…what topics are on your mind? #xFuture19 #AntiAging pic.twitter.com/kdTkS5BySI

— Cambridge House (@Cambridge) September 22, 2019

“Like anything, dose is the poison.” Our panel is discussing #alcohol consumption and heart rate variance. #xfuture19 @bengreenfield @willahmed @JayMartinBC pic.twitter.com/DyvtjMQ02a

— Cambridge House (@Cambridge) September 22, 2019

INN conducted video interviews throughout the day, including one with Ryan Irvine, founder of Keystone Financial. In the interview, Irvine discussed his top tech picks. Stay tuned for our interview with Irvine in the coming days.

Ryan Irvine, founder of Keystone Financial discusses his top cash-producing picks at the Extraordinary Futures conference in Vancouver @KeyStocks #xfuture pic.twitter.com/XITCjdLFbg

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 22, 2019

Other highlights of the first day of the show included a presentation from First Responder Technologies.

Robert Delamar, CEO of First Responder Technologies says that information without analysis is useless #xfuture pic.twitter.com/7IECYsp1pA

— Tech Investing News (@
INN_Technology) September 22, 2019

In a separate presentation, WELL Health Technologies (TSXV:WELL), a Vancouver-based medical technology company, said it has an analyst price target of C$2, above its current price of C$1.64.

At the Extraordinary Futures conference, Sir Li Ka-shing backed @wellhealthcorp $WELL has an analyst consensus price target of C$2.00 #xfuture pic.twitter.com/89BcCMkRn6

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 22, 2019

Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of Premier Health Group (CSE:PHGI), hosted a panel discussion on the future of health technologies and what to watch for in the sector.

Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of Premier Health, discussing the future of healthcare @Cambridge #XFuture19 Conference pic.twitter.com/Oj69OP9uVB

— Premier Health Group Inc. (@PremierHealthGI) September 22, 2019

Esports are perhaps one of the hottest markets within the technology sector right now, and Sunday afternoon brought a panel discussion called “Are You Buying Esports Stocks Right Now?”

With panelists including Julia Becker, head of investor relations and marketing at Enthusiast Gaming (TSXV:EGLX,OTCQB:EGHIF), and Chris Parry, founder of Equity Guru, the discussion circulated around the thriving esports market.

#DYK : over 450 million people will tune in to watch e-sports? Our panel is uncovering the mystery behind this growing market and why you should consider investing! #esportsfi #eSports #XFuture19 #Investment pic.twitter.com/moWfN6Yy3y

— Cambridge House (@Cambridge) September 22, 2019

“We’re seeing huge prize pools coming out of esports,” Becker said on the the industry’s rapid growth. “(At least) 400 million (people) will tune in and watch these competitive games.”

Extraordinary Future Conference: Day 2

The early part of Monday (September 23) focused heavily on one-on-one meetings, where investors had the opportunity to schedule exclusive private conversations with exhibiting companies.

Who’s ready for day 2 of #XFuture19? We certainly are!

Today is Pro Day where companies and investors have exclusive one-on-one meetings. Attending? We have a feeling your future is going to change…#yvrconference #techconference #investing pic.twitter.com/yBtyjzIluH

— Cambridge House (@Cambridge) September 23, 2019

By the afternoon, panel discussions and company presentations had resumed. The afternoon kicked off with another discussion hosted by Parry, a workshop focused on esports and called, “Where Every Esports Deal Goes Wrong, and What Comes Next.”

Great chat by Chris Perry on #eSports at #XFuture19 pic.twitter.com/9Wjoh0tKgZ

— Peter Katevatis (@CGWM_Katevatis) September 23, 2019

INN spoke with First Responder Technologies CEO Robert Delamar in an interview.

It’s the second day at the Extraordinary Future Conference where CEO Robert Delamar is discussing the vision of First Responder Technologies in an exclusive one-on-one interview. Thanks @Cambridge for hosting #XFuture19 and for bringing technology companies & investors together! pic.twitter.com/8MCZjzuLyZ

— First Responder Technologies (@First_Resp_Tech) September 23, 2019

The INN team also spoke with Guy Halford-Thompson, CEO of Pepper Esports, a company that plans to launch in the public market in the early part of 2020.

Day two of the Extraordinary Futures conference is underway! We will be featuring interviews with Guy Halford-Thompson, CEO of @PepperEsports who are planning to go public early 2020. pic.twitter.com/ZX0x0w415L

— Tech Investing News (@INN_Technology) September 23, 2019

Watch for the full video interviews on our YouTube channel following the show, along with other interviews conducted by the team.

A panel discussion dedicated solely to psychedelics was also held. Moderated by Robert Laurie, lawyer and chairman of the advisory board to Liberty Leaf Holdings (CSE:LIB,OTCQB:LIBBF), Dennis McKenna, Ph.D., spoke about the regulatory struggles, medical applications and the path towards commercialization for psychedelics.

@DennisMcKenna4 discussing psychedelics for medicinal use. Do you see this as part of the #xFuture? #xFuture19 pic.twitter.com/HVsDw4g5Ig

— Cambridge House (@Cambridge) September 23, 2019

While this year’s Extraordinary Future Conference has concluded for another year, stay tuned for our additional coverage of the show in the coming days.

Don’t forget to follow us @INN_Technology for real-time news updates!

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

Editorial Disclosure: First Responder Technologies is a client of the Investing News Network. This article is not paid-for content.