iMining partners with Glenrose Hospital Foundation to create first NFTs to launch first-of-its-kind crowdfunding campaign in Metaverse, Web3 at Canadian Blockchain Summit
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – October 18, 2022) – iMining Technologies Inc. (TSXV: IMIN) (FSE: P1A) (“iMining” or the “Company”), a publicly traded company that invests in blockchain technology and Web3.0 ecosystem, announces that the company will attend the Canadian Blockchain Summit. iMining’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. Khurram Shroff, will speak about the Web3.0 industry and more specifically about the opportunities associated with Metaverse and the ever-evolving regulatory environment for digital real estate. Mr. Shroff will be joined on the panel by other industry leaders.
The Canadian Blockchain Summit is an exciting event that brings together leading organizations, companies and even leaders to showcase how the emerging blockchain and Web3.0 ecosystem is transforming the future. The first Canadian Blockchain Summit will be hosted by the Canadian Blockchain Consortium and will be supported by iMining Technologies among many other companies and professionals. The summit will be held in Calgary, Alberta on October 19th and 20th; this multi-day event will explore key topics including Canada’s evolving digital future, cryptocurrency, the new economy, education and ESG, and the bitcoin mining boom in Canada.
Management groups from iMining and its subsidiaries will also be present. In addition, iMining will also have a lounge area where participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the company directly from its managers.
In addition, the iMining lounge will also host the senior management of The Glenrose Hospital Foundation (“Glenrose”). With over 80,000 patient visits each year, Glenrose Hospital helps people living with illness, injury or those living with chronic conditions to regain their independence. To raise funds for their innovative programs and to be able to continue to develop innovative and technologically advanced treatment methods, Glenrose will display two NFTs that will be sold at the summit to raise awareness and capital for future development. NFT’s functional art created by a young Glenrose patient using brain-computer interface technology.
“I am thrilled to see the blockchain ecosystem growing in Canada and I am excited to attend the Canadian Blockchain Summit as a speaker,” said Mr. Khurram Shroff. “In addition, iMining has developed a Web3 NFT strategy for the Glenrose Hospital Foundation and we look forward to participating in their fundraising by purchasing the first NFT called Brain Storming painted by Olivia, a 13-year-old patient at Glenrose Hospital,” added Mr. Shroff.
“While the traditional economy is moving towards greater digitization, many research agencies are identifying blockchain as one of the highest value opportunities and shaping new multi-billion dollar economic sectors,” said Ms. Koleya Karringen, CEO of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium. “As the premier national industry consortium for blockchain technology, we are pleased to see the collaboration between iMining and the Glenrose Hospital Foundation, which is also the charity partner of the Canadian Blockchain Summit. We are also grateful to partners such as iMining for agreeing to purchase the first NFT painted by Olivia to start the fundraising drive for Glenrose,” Karringen added.
“We are excited to once again partner with iMining and the Canadian Blockchain Consortium in our fundraising efforts. Events like this provide unique opportunities to demonstrate how technology can help reshape human capabilities and connect with a community of support ,” Mr. Mark said. Korthuis, executive director of the Glenrose Hospital Foundation.
Finally, to further educate attendees, the iMining lounge will also feature other popular NFTs, including a Boring Monkey NFT, a Crypto Punk NFT and thought provoking artwork by classically trained New York artist, Leila Pinto and world renowned local the artist, Ms. Mandy Stobo.
Those interested in learning more are encouraged to visit the iMining lounge at the Summit or contact us via email at [email protected].
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Khurram Shroff“
Khurram Shroff, President and CEO
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