Elevate Health and Elevate Cannabis tracks
explore how science, finance and entrepreneurship will help shape
the future of the global cannabis industry
TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2018 /CNW/ - One of Canada's leading licensed producers, Aurora
Cannabis, has partnered with Elevate, Canada's Tech Week, to present a stand-out
roster of panel discussions and interactive sessions with
innovators and pioneers in the cannabis industry.
As a gold partner of Elevate, Canada's largest tech and innovation festival,
Aurora has been instrumental in shaping the Elevate Cannabis and
Elevate Health tracks that will feature leading experts in
research, medicine, finance and entrepreneurship in the cannabis
industry.
"We are thrilled to partner with Elevate this year. This
conference is about showcasing Canada as a leader in technology as well as
demonstrating a diverse and inclusive society. This is precisely
what Aurora stands for – innovation, community, culture," says
Paula Whitmore, Director,
Partnerships and Events, Aurora. "The line-up of speakers and
topics demonstrates our desire to work with different industries to
develop innovative solutions and products in the recreational and
medical environments."
Aurora and Elevate are pleased to announce a diverse group of
thought leaders throughout the Elevate Cannabis and Elevate Health
tracks, including:
- Dr. Jonathan Page:
Co-founder of Anandia Laboratories Inc., a pioneer in the cannabis
field who co-led the Canadian team that first sequenced the
cannabis genome. His work has helped discover the biochemical
pathway of the major cannabinoids.
- Kelly Narine:
Vice-President of Research, Aurora is leading meaningful, robust
research and clinical studies to generate more evidence for the
medical uses of cannabis and looking at real-world outcomes
globally.
- Tarren Wolfe: Co-founder
of BC Northern Lights and Urban Cultivator, leaders in the
commercial and residential hydroponic industry that make growing
sustainable, organic cannabis, herbs and vegetables accessible to
all.
- Brandi Leifso: A 28-year
old powerhouse who launched a socially conscious brand of green
beauty products with a mission to break stigmas. In collaboration
with Aurora, she'll be launching a line of CBD-infused
skincare.
Elevate Cannabis and Elevate Health are taking place at The
Carlu, 444 Yonge St, 7th Floor, Toronto, on September
26, 2018. Elevate Cannabis opens at 8.30 a.m. and Elevate Health opens at
9 a.m.
About Elevate
For information about the Elevate, Canada's Tech week visit
www.elevatetechfest.com.
About Aurora
Aurora Cannabis is a Canadian company that's redefining the
thriving cannabis space. As one of the world's largest federally
licensed, medical cannabis companies, Aurora is committed
to providing its patients with the highest standard of product
quality, customer service and affordable pricing, while removing
barriers to access. A progressive leader, using innovative
technologies and state-of-the-art facilities, the company
cultivates and produces exceptional, high quality, safe
medical cannabis available on the market. Its growing constellation
of subsidiaries and strategic partners provides global reach,
product choice and first-class delivery. Find out
how Aurora is helping shape the future of cannabis
at www.auroramj.com.
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SOURCE Aurora Cannabis Inc.