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Agenda

8:30 – 9:30: Registration

9:30 – 9:50: Opening remarks and NGen overview

9:50 – 11:30: Project Pitch Session

11:30 – 12:45: Meet the Projects and Networking Lunch

12:45 – 1:45: Technology Showcase Session 1

1:45 – 2:00: Break

2:00 – 3:00: Technology Showcase Session 2

3:00 – close: Closing Remarks and Find Your Capability Networking

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Canadian Working Group on Industrial Hemp�Michael Demone, Managing Director

We aim to advance the Canadian Industrial Hemp Industry
50 years of combined experience working with Industrial Hemp
Help Canada increase manufacturing capabilities, achieve global export targets, contribute to job creation, and fulfill other key economic and sustainability benchmarks.
A network of stakeholders with knowledge in Agriculture, Chemical Research and Engineering, Regulatory, Communications and Marketing, and technology strategy and commercialization.

Our capabilities in Advanced Manufacturing:�

Cannabis Medical and Recreational sector
Low CBD Industrial Hemp production and Oil expelling and extraction
Development and production of Industrial Hemp products and materials
Technical expertise in growing and processing operations
Legal expertise to navigate regulatory landscape
A wealth of knowledge and experiences that will commence to establish a strong network in the Scientific and Industrial sectors

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada – Sparking a New Economy

Partnerships we are seeking:

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada – Sparking a New Economy

Opportunities:

Global industrial hemp market is expected to reach $10.6 billion by 2025
Canada exported over $90 million of processed hemp products in 2017
Canadian leadership: Legal landscape, Arable land, Leader in AI, machine learning, high-tech agronomy
Proprietary technologies, value-added opportunities, scalable pilot facilities
Challenges overcome with: Investment in automation and automated quality control