VANCOUVER, April 4, 2019 /CNW/ - BLOCKStrain Technology
Corp. (TSX:V: DNAX.V) (OTC: BKKSF) ("BLOCKStrain"), creator of the
first Blockchain-secured, fully-integrated IP tracking platform for
the cannabis industry, announced its participation at the upcoming
MaRS HealthKick Focus Conference in Toronto on April 4,
2019, where Chief Executive Officer Robert Galarza will present a keynote
address.
Mr. Galarza will discuss the role that technology has played in
health and wellness and more specifically, the importance of data
driven ecosystem to limit disparity and bring cannabis out of the
shadows and into the light of modern medicine. He will discuss the
challenges that come with bridging a once illicit industry with
sophisticated organizations, as well as the unique opportunities
that are unfolding for innovators and entrepreneurs to support this
evolving industry. From artificial intelligence and augmented
reality, to decentralized ledger solutions, Mr. Galarza will
discuss the exciting role that data and technology can have in
helping the cannabis industry grow in Canada and beyond.
"I'm honoured for the opportunity to address participants -
industry leaders and experts in the science, technology and
business of cannabis - at the MaRS HealthKick Focus conference,"
said Mr Galarza. "BLOCKStrain has been focused on increasing
integrity and transparency in the cannabis industry and strongly
believe that technological and scientific advances will enable
this. We anticipate that our software can play a pivotal role as
the industry continues to evolve and move forward."
The MaRS HealthKick Focus Conference is a gathering of keynotes,
panels and lightning talks from industry leaders and experts as
they explore what the industry is doing to make new applications a
reality.
About BLOCKStrain:
BLOCKStrain has developed the first
integrated blockchain platform to register and track intellectual
property in the cannabis industry. BLOCKStrain's technology allows
cannabis growers and breeders to identify and secure rights to
their intellectual property and also streamlines the administrative
process and reduces the costs of genetic and mandatory
quality-control testing for legal cannabis. BLOCKStrain's
technology is proprietary, immutable and cryptographically secure,
thereby establishing a single-source, accurate, validated and
permanent account for cannabis strains from ownership to
market.
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SOURCE BLOCKStrain Technology Corp.