RECENT NEWS: Sativa Growth International Announces Speaker Lineup for Utah's First Cannabis Conference
Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- South American Gold Corp / Sativa Growth International (OTC PINK: SAGD) (“Sativa Growth” or “Company”), an emerging cannabis supply company, announced in July their partnership with Salt Lake City Weekly in hosting Utah Cann 2018 (Utah's first ever cannabis related conference), to be held October 19 and 20th in Sandy, Utah.
“Utah's recent controversy over Proposition 2 (which would legalize the medicinal use of Cannabis) and the overwhelming opioid crisis have created an influx in fact seeking amongst the people of Utah,” stated Gary Austin, CEO of Sativa Growth. “As proponents of the cannabis industry and proponents of the medicinal value of cannabis, we knew it was necessary to create an environment for people to ask questions and receive unbiased answers from industry professionals who are highly credible in discussing cannabis across the board. While we will be discussing the details of the upcoming initiative, our schedule also includes an in-depth analysis of the plant, the societal implications of legalization, the risks, and the opportunities. The astounding group of people we were able to bring together is both powerful and impressive, and an exceptional representation of the industry.”
The keynote speaker list includes:
Stormy Simon
Board Member of High Times Magazine and Canna Kids
Sim Gill
Salt Lake County District Attorney
Robert Carp, ESQ.
Leading Cannabis Attorney and Author
Martin A Lee
Director of Project CBD and Author
Steve Ottersberg
Member of American Chemical Society
Smitha Sadiq MD
Pediatric Surgeon and Hospital Physician Based in Utah
Amanda Bacca
Leading Industry Journalist and Expert
Nancy Whiteman
CEO of Wannabrands
Chris Martin
Founder of Hempful Farms and Author
Sierra Riddle
Team Landon (Mother to Landon Riddle the youngest medical card holder in Colorado and cancer survivor)
Dr. Ellis Jensen
Utah Valley University Professor
D.J. Schanz
Utah Patients Coalition
Jamie Hadfield
CEO of Legacy Health, Performance, and Wellness
Lance Lambert
Bovada Representative and Cancer Survivor
Deb Staires
Vietnam War Veteran and Activist
For more information and a detailed overview of all participants, visit: utahcann.com
Utah Proposition 2, the Medical Marijuana Initiative is on the ballot in Utah as an initiated state statute on November 6, 2018.
“While the initiative remains important for the people of Utah, a deeper understanding of the plant is necessary for responsible voting and effective use.” Gary Austin continued, “Our objective is to provide Utah with their first public exposure to cannabis through true professionalism and expertise, and create a lasting first impression to the market.”
Utah is known to be a powerhouse in the agricultural and nutraceutical space, making it a sought after destination for grow operations, production facilities, testing facilities, distribution operations, and sales force.
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