Khiron to Present and Host Attendees at First MJBizDaily Latin American Cannabis Symposium
- Symposium brings together industry leaders, investors and policy decision-makers for two-day event spotlighting the potential of the Latin American cannabis industry
- CEO and Director Alvaro Torres and Skin Unit Director Elsa Navarro to participate in panels covering cannabis investing & finance and CBD cosmetics topics
- Latin America positioned to be a vital player in global cannabis industry, valued at an estimated US$12 Billion within the next decade (Source Prohibition Partners)
TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV: KHRN), (OTCQB: KHRNF), (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a vertically integrated cannabis leader with core operations in Latin America, announced today that the Company will sponsor and participate in MJBizDaily's first Latin American Cannabis Symposium taking place September 30 - October 1 in Bogotá, Colombia. Khiron will be featured prominently throughout the two-day symposium hosting networking events, showcases, and participating in panel presentations by key members of the Company's leadership team.
As Latin America continues to emerge as one of the world's fastest growing cannabis regions, the Cannabis Symposium brings together global industry leaders, investors, innovators and policy decision-makers for an intensive two-day discussion and networking event covering insights on industry standards, government policy and research, as well as emerging investment and business opportunities in the Latin American and Caribbean cannabis markets.
"Khiron firmly believes that Latin America will be a vital player in the global cannabis industry of the future. Since the beginning, we have worked actively through our education programs, first-to-market branded clinics and products and industry events to drive forward the growth of the region's cannabis industry," commented Alvaro Torres, CEO and Director of Khiron Life Sciences. "We welcome the industry gathering in Bogota for this symposium and look forward to discussing the fast developing Latin American cannabis sector."
In conversation with industry leaders and experts, the Company leadership team will also participate in the conference's agenda of panel discussions, including:
- Alvaro Torres, CEO and Director, Khiron Life Sciences
Panel: Investing and Finance Forum, Attracting International Investors
September 30th, 1:00 to 1:30 PM, Grand Ballroom III, Grand Hyatt Bogotá - Elsa Navarro, Skin Unit Director, Khiron Life Sciences
Panel: Production to Distribution Insights, Behind the Scenes: Cannabis Cosmetics and the Infused Products Market
October 1st, 1:20 to 2:00 PM, Grand Ballroom III, Grand Hyatt Bogotá
In collaboration with MJBizDaily, Khiron will also host an exclusive cocktail reception on September 30 from 5-7 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore opportunities in the Latin American cannabis industry, learn more on Khiron's market-leading products and services, and network with key industry players and decision-makers.
About Khiron Life Sciences Corp.
Khiron Life Sciences Corp. is positioned to be the dominant integrated cannabis company in Latin America. Khiron has core operations in Latin America and is fully licensed in Colombia for the cultivation, production, domestic distribution, and international export of both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) medical cannabis. The company delivers best in class regulatory compliance, has the first approved set of CBD cosmetic products on shelf in Colombia, and is currently facilitating testing to meet and surpass all license requirements for commercial cannabis derived products.
With a focused regional strategy and patient oriented approach, the Company combines global scientific expertise, agricultural advantages, branded product market entrance experience and education to drive prescription and brand loyalty to address priority medical conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, depression and anxiety in the Latin American market of over 620 million people. The Company is led by Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced executive team, and a knowledgeable Board of Directors that includes former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox.
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SOURCE Khiron Life Sciences Corp.
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