All stakeholders in patient advocacy, engagement, affairs, clinical trials, access and medical affairs are welcome to this year’s Global Innovation in Patient Advocacy conference, presented by Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”). The conference promises to empower global advocacy leaders to transcend patient partnerships, building on the success of last year’s Chief Patient Officer Summit held in July 2022 in Boston, MA.

This virtual event, scheduled for March 9-10, 2023, will cover topics such as tips for how to best assess the drug access infrastructure of specific regions, how to best identify the local landscape and map out stakeholders, including government officials, health care providers, patients and caregivers, and patient groups, plus understanding the differences in patient engagement practices in varying regions of the world. Other key topics will include:

• Characterizing differences in patient engagement practices around the world
• Understanding healthcare ecosystems and drug access infrastructures in varying regions
• Strengthening collaboration with global affiliates and across functions
• Growing capabilities for sustaining relationships with patient communities from pre-clinical through post-approval

The conference will feature a wide range of distinguished speakers, such as Thomas Bols, Head Of Government And Patient Advocacy, EMEA & APAC, PTC Therapeutics, Marie-Neith De Loisy, Patient Engagement Head – France, Novartis, and Helen Allvin, Global Patient Advocacy Lead, Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma.

Each speaker will offer a wealth of information on the critical topics for the event in the allotted 45-minute sessions, making it a perfect avenue for attendees to build on their knowledge of the various areas covered.

The breadth of this conference makes it ideal for those looking to learn how leaders in global patient advocacy and engagement thrive in ever-changing dynamic environments with external and internal collaborators. With a range of virtual sessions, attendees are guaranteed a platform where they can advance their knowledge and also network with other experts and individuals in their field.

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/HCaKn.

• Health oversight agencies anticipate that, during the next decade, a growing number of people living into old age will increase the need for caregiver services for patients with a decline in cognitive function and an increase in confusion
• California-based MetAlert is a pioneer in developing wearable, unobtrusive technology that helps caregivers track the whereabouts of patients with cognitive decline and who may be prone to becoming lost if they wander
• The company is also preparing to roll out an expansion of its flagship product that will have the capacity to serve as a tech hub for its product as well as other wearable health monitoring devices with which it can communicate to collect their data for medical services
• Such devices can help eliminate the need for patients to routinely visit medical offices to monitor their health data, where they may risk exposure to other people who may endanger their health, as was made clear during the height of the COVID pandemic

Last fall, the newest report on age and health of the World Health Organization (“WHO”) stated that the number of people aged 60 years and older outnumbered children younger than 5 years in 2020 and projected that between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years will nearly double from 12 percent to 22 percent (https://ibn.fm/16leG).

The growth of the population of people entering into old age, and the rising ratio of older populations to younger caregiving generations, has taken on new importance for societies working to manage attendant costs and other concerns.

Wearable tracking and health monitoring device developer MetAlert (OTC: MLRT) has developed its flagship technology as an accessible solution for those dealing with one area of concern — declining cognitive capability and the potential for harmful or even deadly confusion.

The Alzheimer’s Association, in a lengthy special report providing data for 2022, notes that subtle cognitive changes, such as those in memory and thinking, are often a feature of aging, and about 12 to 18 percent of people age 60 or older are currently living with mild cognitive impairment (“MCI”). These changes may be noticeable enough for a patient, family members, and friends to become aware of, but are not severe enough to hinder everyday functioning.

One in four individuals age 80 to 84 experience symptoms of MCI, according to the report, and while MCI is distinct from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, sometimes MCI occurs as a result of the biological changes related to Alzheimer’s. The majority of MCI patients continue with no further cognitive decline or can at times revert to normal cognition, but studies estimate 10 to 15 percent of individuals with MCI due to disease rather than normal aging go on to develop dementia each year, and about one-third of them develop dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease within five years, according to the report.

“A growing number of studies indicate that the prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the United States and other higher income Western countries may have declined in the past 25 years,” the report states (https://ibn.fm/hxH40). “(But) the total number of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in the United States and other high-income Western countries is expected to continue to increase dramatically because of the increase in the number of people at the oldest ages.” That is to say that, although a person’s risk of dementia at any given age may be decreasing slightly in some countries, due to better early addressing of risk factors, the total number of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in the United States and other high-income Western countries is expected to continue to increase dramatically because of the growing number of people at the oldest ages.

MetAlert’s pioneering GPS-enabled SmartSole shoe inserts make it possible for caregivers to track the movements of cognitive decline patients who are prone to wander and potentially become lost, using a technology that is easy to wear and unobtrusive.

This year, the company is rolling out a –Plus model that will expand the SmartSole’s capacity to interact with other medical monitoring devices, and serve as a health tech hub that collects data from those devices to share with caregivers and medical professionals.

“During COVID, we realized that a lot of our end users have more than just the ailments that we help them with in terms of a cognitive disorder,” MetAlert CEO Patrick Bertagna said in an interview broadcast recently on the company’s YouTube channel (https://ibn.fm/SuQrz). “A lot of children with autism also have epilepsy or asthma; a lot of seniors also have diabetes or other ailments.”

When COVID was extremely virulent and a vaccine wasn’t available, a trip to the doctor’s office for a checkup ran the risk of exposing patients to further harm from infection by other patients, Bertagna said, and a measure of that risk may continue to exist today.

“We needed to find out in real time how people are doing, not how they were doing three months ago when they were in the doctor’s office, and … getting them to the doctor’s office was a challenge because of external factors that they had no control over,” he said. “So if we could bring the doctor to them, in essence, through telehealth, telemedicine and by collecting a whole bunch of vital information … and doing it in real time … it would just tremendously facilitate how the caregivers are responsible for their loved ones.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MetAlert.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MLRT are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MLRT

• China currently dominates the high-value market for rare earth elements (“REE”), but growing political tensions increasingly threaten this key supply chain, limiting the potential distribution of REE for crucial high-tech applications, such as military assets, electric vehicles, wind power generation, as well as mobile phones, and many others
• Ucore’s mission includes an ESG-centered model using RapidSX technology for the refining of REE from U.S. Allied sources, including Canada, as well as Louisiana and Alaska
• The REE market was valued at $5.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to continue growing quickly, at a CAGR of over 12%, resulting in a value of approximately $9.6 billion by 2026

Recent events have brought to light serious tensions that currently exist between the U.S. and China – including the Chinese spy balloons recently shot down in U.S. airspace and China’s anger toward the U.S. for an increased military presence planned for the Philippines. China has moved to claim dominance in the South China Sea, considering the waters as its own, in direct opposition to surrounding nations, such as the Philippines, and international law. These tensions threaten to disrupt current trade relations, including the distribution of vital rare earth elements (“REE”), on which China currently has a virtual monopoly.

Rare earth elements are a set of seventeen metallic elements necessary for the operation of many high-tech devices, including electric vehicles, cellular telephones, computer hard drives, flat-screen displays, and various defense-related products. The REE market was valued at $5.3 billion in 2021 but is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3%, resulting in a value of $9.6 billion by 2026 (https://ibn.fm/MwByH). Rising tensions with China have created an urgency to establish North American sources for the mining and purification of these critical elements.

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF), a company pursuing the exploration, separation, and scalable production of REE in Canada and the U.S., is focused on becoming a leading advanced technology company that provides best-in-class metal separation products and services to the mining and mineral extraction industry. Through strategic partnerships, Ucore’s plan is to counteract China’s control of the North American REE supply chain through the near-term development of a heavy and light rare-earth processing facility in Louisiana, with subsequent additional Strategic Metals Complexes (“SMCs”), and the longer-term development of a heavy-rare-earth-element mineral-resource property at Bokan Mountain on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.

In 2020, Ucore acquired Innovation Metals Corp. and its RapidSX separation technology platform, focused on the production of commercial-grade, separated rare earth elements at scale. The RapidSX technology combines the traditional chemistry of conventional solvent extraction (“SX”) with a new column-based platform that significantly reduces time to completion and plant footprint, as well as potentially lowering capital and operating costs. SX is the international REE industry’s standard commercial separation technology and is used by all REE producers for bulk commercial separation. The RapidSX technology significantly improves the well-established, well-understood, and proven conventional separation methods currently in use.

In addition, an integral part of Ucore’s growth plan centers around environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) criteria, which brings vast environmental advantages to metals processing compared to the current technology in China. North America has some of the world’s highest standards for mining labor and environmental practices – with a focus on metal extraction taking place in jurisdictions where people and the environment cannot be easily exploited.

Ucore is taking action now to develop a North American critical metals supply chain to protect the manufacturing economy and the environment. These efforts are demonstrated through the company’s North American initiatives, and represent a unique opportunity for investors to support this vital need.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Ucore.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to UURAF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/UURAF

• Copper demand is rising worldwide, attributed to the renewable energy market and, recently, the re-emergence of China after its lift of pandemic restrictions
• McEwen Copper’s Los Azules project is positioned to help offset some deficit that is currently being experienced due to losses recorded by Peru and Chile mines coupled with high demand
• The 2017 Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) estimated a 36-year mine life for the Los Azules Copper Project – and only covered 55% of the known copper resources to be mined
• Additional drill holes have shown strong copper mineralization extending below the initial PEA bottom, providing an additional basis for Los Azules to become an even larger and longer-lasting mine

The renewable energy market is rising, expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% and reach a value of nearly $2 trillion by 2030, from $881.7 billion in 2020 (https://ibn.fm/UiPag). A key component to achieving the growth of renewable energy is copper, a sector currently facing a supply deficit, which is expected by some analysts to last until 2030 due to rising demand related to renewable energy transition, as well as the ongoing political unrest in Chile and Peru. Together these two countries produce 37% of the world’s annual production of copper.  Peru, which accounts for 10% of the global copper supply, has already reported Glencore’s suspension of its Antapaccay copper mine after protestors looted and set fire to the location. Additionally, Chile, which accounts for 27% of the global supply, recorded a 7% year-on-year decline in November 2022. Goldman Sachs predicted that Chile’s copper production will continue to decline (https://ibn.fm/5DYOI).

The rising demand for copper is thus having a magnified effect on the price of this metal. Since the beginning of 2023, copper prices have risen around 10% due to its’ demand as part of the transition away from traditional fossil fuels (https://ibn.fm/XFlB2). The rise in price has also been attributed, at least in part, to China’s re-emergence from pandemic-related shutdowns. According to Rohan Reddy, director of research at Global X ETFs, “China makes up about half of all global copper demand. There’s a saying, ‘As China goes, so does copper.'”

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX), an asset-rich, diversified gold and silver producer in the Americas, is positioned to help address the rising demand for copper through its subsidiary, McEwen Copper, owner of the Los Azules copper deposit in Argentina, which is believed to be the 9th largest undeveloped copper resource in the world. According to McEwen Mining and McEwen Copper, Los Azules could easily be the world’s next copper unicorn.

In a 2017 PEA, Los Azules was designed to be an open pit mine with a 36-year life. However, indications are that the project could become an even larger mine with a longer life since only 55% of the known copper resources are to be mined. Numerous drill holes have shown strong copper mineralization extending below the designed pit bottom. The average annual production for the first 13 years in the 2017 PEA expects production to average 415 million pounds of copper – the price of copper today is over $4.00 per pound.

McEwen Copper’s vision for Los Azules is to create a regenerative mine. A profitable mine with a long life that is technologically advanced and minimizes its carbon footprint and water usage. This environmental sensitivity should enhance its appeal to investors, creating a wider investor interest in the site. Following its most recent capital raise, McEwen Copper is well-funded to advance the Los Azules Project and expects the publication of an updated PEA during H1 2023.

Additionally, an IPO is planned for Q2 2023, which will provide McEwen Copper with the funds necessary to advance Los Azules from PEA stage to complete a Feasibility Study. At the same time, McEwen Mining will be strategically adjusting its ownership by way of a secondary offering in order to strengthen its treasury, fund the expansion of its gold and silver mines and reduce its debt.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.McEwenMining.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MUX are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/MUX

• Freight Technologies (“Fr8Tech”) is a North American transportation logistics technology company streamlining and simplifying the once complex process of over-the-road (“OTR”) shipping
• Through its AI-powered Fr8app B2B marketplace, Fr8Tech connects shippers with carriers, helping reduce waste and inefficiency, and promoting security and visibility
• The company’s system is handy at a time when trade among parties to the USMCA is on an uptrend
• The continuous growth of trade among Canada, Mexico, and the United States, depends on the efficiency of trade support structures, such as the logistics-oriented technologies and services Fr8Tech is providing

In the years since the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) took effect in 1994 until it was renegotiated, all three participating countries’ economies benefited greatly. “Regional trade increased sharply over the treaty’s first two decades, from roughly $290 billion in 1993 to more than $1.1 trillion in 2016. Cross-border investment also surged,” a 2020 article in the Council on Foreign Relations reads (https://ibn.fm/q7fLc).

The NAFTA has since been renegotiated and is now the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”), with the new trilateral pact continuing the benefits purveyed by its predecessor. “The significance of USMCA is clear,” writes Joshua P. Meltzer, a Senior Fellow at the Global Economy and Development – Brookings Institution (https://ibn.fm/dup0G). “Canada and Mexico are the United States’ largest export markets: 23% of US exports go to Canada and Mexico (versus 5% to China), over 70% of Mexican exports are sent to the US and Canada, and 62% of Canadian exports are to the US and Mexico.”

The figures are further crystallized by the fact that Mexico was the United States’ number 1 trading partner in August and September 2022, a position held by Canada between January and September this year (https://ibn.fm/VcJY7). The continuous growth of trade among these three countries, however, depends on the efficiency of trade support structures such as logistics services.

Logistics services, coupled with a liberalized economic environment provided by the trade agreement, can increase trade volume, economies of scale, and scope of item distribution and production activities. Moreover, efficient transport and logistics systems strengthen the connectivity of various inter-dependent production sectors of an economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and agri-food, just to mention a few (https://ibn.fm/D4H2B).

For Freight Technologies (NASDAQ: FRGT) (“Fr8Tech”), a North American transportation logistics technology company, the direct relationship between successful, efficient trade and logistics services has always been clear. Through its in-house technologies, which are powered by artificial intelligence (“AI”), Fr8Tech seeks to modernize operations for shippers and carriers in Mexico, Canada, and the US by optimizing logistics, reducing transportation costs, and making fleets more efficient.

All these benefits are anchored in an innovative digital freight matching technology: the Fr8App B2B marketplace. Fr8App is a central, cloud-based control center that connects shippers and carriers, matching them based on the former’s unique shipping needs and the latter’s carrying capacity and reliability. This way, and to put it simply, Fr8App streamlines and simplifies the once complex process of over-the-road (“OTR”) shipping.

The Fr8App marketplace is linked to some of Fr8Tech’s other software solutions, adding extra value to the users. For instance, the Fr8tms (transport management system) allows shippers to post their loads, the destination (Mexico, Canada, or the US), and the desired price. The Fr8tms then matches the shipper with a secure carrier, and once the shipment has been dispatched, the system provides real-time tracking and updates on the carrier’s whereabouts. On the other hand, the Fr8fms (fleet management system), which is designed for carriers, enables them to match desired loads at desired rates (https://ibn.fm/7ln90).

As the USMCA continues to spur trade among North American countries, Fr8Tech is providing support structures that boost the efficiency of this trade.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Fr8Technologies.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FRGT are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FRGT

Corporate Communications IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork) Los Angeles, California www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com 310.299.1717 Office Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com

Fintech is the future of finance and it is important to stay on top of the latest global trends and opportunities in an industry that is rapidly developing. One way to do this is by attending the 2023 Fintech & Financing Conference and Expo (FFCON23). In its 8th year, FFCON23 is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in the world of fintech featuring over 50+ speakers and a global fintech and funding program.

FFCON23 is hosted by the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada and partners such as Grant Thornton, InvestHK, Liquid Avatar Technologies, Bitvo, Digital Commerce Bank, Pateno Payments, and more.

The theme of FFCON23 is REGEN, representing the need for fresh thinking, regenerative finance, rebooting, and reigniting the opportunities (and challenges) of how successful fintechs in 2023 must go beyond technology to find purpose, create value, and build viable and sustainable ventures.

FFCON23 is a 5 week hybrid conference that kicks off on March 7 with in-person keynotes and networking, followed by 4 weekly half day interactive virtual events.  Program elements include pitching, trade show, though leadership, and networking and mentoring opportunities.

The schedule and topics are below:

March 7 – (in person, 12:30pm – 5:00pm) – FFCON Kick Off Program & Networking

March 14 – (virtual, 1:30pm – 4:00pm) – Digital Finance Innovation

March 21 – (virtual, 1:30pm – 4:00pm) – Alternative Investing and Fintech Draft Competition

March 28 – (virtual, 1:30pm – 4:00pm) – Regenerative Finance, Sustainability, Purpose

April 4 – (virtual, 1:30pm – 4:00pm) – Metaverse, Web3, Digital Assets, DAOs

Ticket price for all 5 weeks is only CA$250 and provide participants with great networking, expert insights and unique opportunities for growth across sectors:  fintech, blockchain, web3, crypto, embedded finance, metaverse, refi, defi, NFTs, DAOs, GameFi, AI, public & private capital markets, green finance, open banking, lending, cyber security, decentralization and privacy, digital identity, payments, wealthtech, regtech, and more!  Tech and channel agnostic, highly collaborative, and focused on strengthening Canada’s fintech ecosystem while plugging into global expansion opportunities.

Delegates will meet in-person and virtually with over 650 fintech founders, CEOs, investors, financial services execs and more.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock your potential and REGEN your portfolio and business with fresh ideas and an immersive Fintech and Funding experience.

Get your tickets now by visiting the FFCON23 website and be part of shaping the future of finance.

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• D-Wave’s annual user conference provided attendees with valuable insights, demos, and scientific talks about D-Wave’s quantum computing and quantum-hybrid applications
• D-Wave identified several key takeaways from the conference, including: the commercialization of quantum is here, live commercial customer demonstrations showcase value in real-time, not all quantum is the same, it is easy to build quantum teams, and the upcoming Advantage2 processor expects to deliver enhanced performance
• More than 15 customers including Mastercard, Deloitte and Davidson Technologies were on hand to spotlight quantum and quantum-hybrid demos and applications built on D-Wave solutions

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services focused on delivering practical quantum applications, and the only provider building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers, recently held its Qubits23 user conference in Miami, Florida.

Providing valuable information, demos, and scientific talks, the conference served as an important opportunity for attendees to hear directly from industry leaders, network with like-minded professionals, and gain new insights into the latest developments in the rapidly developing field of quantum computing.

D-Wave highlighted six key takeaways, including:

• The commercialization of quantum is upon us: D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz discussed enterprise adoption trends and highlighted live demos of quantum-hybrid applications from D-Wave customers including Mastercard, Deloitte and Davidson Technologies.
• Live customer demos showcased the technology’s diverse applicability: The breadth of applications spanned across several industries including financial services, government and defense.
• Not all quantum is the same, with annealing solving problems today: While the practical use of gate model quantum computing is still years away, quantum annealing and quantum-hybrid applications can be used now to unlock business value and solve real world problems.
• Quantum early adopters see a variety of promising workloads: Bob Sorensen from Hyperion Research called out new survey data wherein respondents confirm the promise of quantum computing for a wide range of computational workloads, including machine learning applications, finance-oriented optimization, and logistics and supply chain management.
• Building a successful quantum application team is now easier than ever: A panel of quantum industry experts shared perspectives and experiences in staffing and training the quantum workforce, noting the ease with onboarding and training teams on quantum annealing and quantum-hybrid technology.
• Upcoming Advantage2 processors expected to deliver enhanced performance: The next generation Advantage2(TM) annealing quantum computing system is expected to feature 7000+ qubits and 20-way connectivity as well as higher energy scale and higher coherence.

In one of the event’s keynote customer demonstrations, Kate Abrey of Deloitte presented one of the first-ever live demos of quantum-hybrid applications in real-time. The demo showcased employee scheduling optimization and highlighted the technology’s applicability and potential impact across multiple industries that deal with complex workforce resource allocation. Schedules with this number of variables are often planned months in advance, which can adversely affect an entire ecosystem when illness or other scheduling disruptions occur (https://ibn.fm/sIMCr).

In addition to Deloitte, Qubits23 attendees heard from other D-Wave customers, including Davidson Technologies and Mastercard. Steve Flinter, Mastercard VP of R&D, discussed financial quantum-hybrid applications, including optimizing credit card offers, quantum fraud detection, and optimizing the cross-border, multi-lateral net settlement process used to settle funds. Dale Moore, COO of Davidson Technologies demoed the technology’s potential applicability and impact in the defense industry, with an application for missile defense optimization.

Many of the presentations, including Mr. Baratz’s keynote speech, “Complexity to Clarity,” can be found on the D-Wave Qubits 2023 Presentations channel on YouTube (https://ibn.fm/NrzuA).

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DWaveQuantum.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to QBTS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS

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• The residential sector proves hard to decarbonize as GHG emissions from buildings hit a new high in 2022, despite renewable energy surpassing coal generation for the first time in 60 years
• Consumer Electronics Show 2023, one of the world’s most influential tech trade shows, gives us a glance into the all-electric, high-efficiency, grid-interactive homes of the greener future with a lineup of cutting-edge technologies designed to improve people’s lives and tackle environmental challenges
• As eco-friendly technologies gain traction across the board, GeoSolar appears well-positioned to benefit as rapid electrification continues and we turn to renewable sources for electricity generation

Although renewable energy surpassed coal generation for the first time in at least six decades, as sources like wind, solar, and hydro climbed to generate 22% of the nation’s total electricity supplies, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions kept increasing over the past year. A recent report published by the Rhodium Group, a leading independent research provider, shows that emissions from buildings and transportation – two sectors that have historically been proven difficult to go green – went up in 2022, pushing the total U.S. emissions up by 1.3% over the past year (https://ibn.fm/n6uKO). However, companies like GeoSolar Technologies (“GST”), a Denver-based climate technology company, work to drive the building sector back on track to a greener future. Its SmartGreen(TM) Home system is developed to maximize residential energy efficiency while minimizing carbon footprint by transforming how existing homes, commercial buildings and newly built homes are powered, heated, and cooled with renewable resources.

The residential sector has long been known as one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions. In 2022 only, emissions from buildings grew 6% due to exceptionally cold weather. Burning fossil fuels in buildings accounts for roughly 10% of U.S. carbon emissions. Still, the impact jumps to more than a third of the country’s total when carbon-emitting electricity that can be replaced by rooftop solar panels are added – which makes home electrification an essential element of combating climate change (https://ibn.fm/ZpINF).

So, it comes as no surprise that one of the notable trends at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 – an event where thousands of tech companies unveil consumer products they are gearing up to launch – is focused on devices that help homeowners to manage home energy use, including solar panels, EV chargers, battery packs and systems for smart management of the load of appliances.

The latest CES show gives us a glimpse into the home of the future — one that efficiently heats, cools, and powers itself using electricity that comes from the utility power grid or the roof solar panels and that can be stored in batteries, or even shared with neighbors across power grids. Although only 10% of U.S. homes currently have these advanced technologies, homebuilders, contractors, and even utilities are increasingly viewing this rising green tide as unstoppable.

But wholesale electrification or the shift to electric heating and cooling and transportation will create a massive additional strain on the already stressed grid, often driving regionwide grid shortfalls during extreme weather events. Moreover, building a power grid infrastructure that can cope with rising demand costs billions of dollars and takes decades.

Here, renewable energy like solar can help. Solar panels allow homeowners to manage electricity, while home batteries can provide predictably priced power independence from power suppliers and a reliable source of backup power in the case of grid breakdown (https://ibn.fm/8ENc9). The latest CES show demonstrates that electric homes can be designed to connect and coordinate when and how they use electricity to smooth those stresses, and entire neighborhoods could connect into virtual power plants – self-balancing, self-supporting clean energy networks that interoperate with the grid when it’s working – or microgrids that can keep themselves powered when the larger grid goes down.

GeoSolar Technologies uses a variety of renewable energy sources to adopt a more holistic approach toward environmentally friendly and energy-efficient buildings of the future. With geothermal and solar technologies at its core, SmartGreen(TM) Homes aim to allow owners to disconnect from the electric grid without using any fossil fuels. The patent-pending integrated system comprises rooftop photovoltaic solar panels designed to capture energy from the sun to fulfill the home’s electricity demand for home appliances and electric car charging stations. Geothermal systems use stable temperatures of the earth for efficient heating and cooling, while the proprietary air purification unit is designed to deliver healthy and safe indoor air quality. With this integrated solution that combines solar power, geothermal, and other green technologies into one holistic system, GeoSolar appears well-positioned to benefit from the massive momentum the renewable industry is building today.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GeoSolarPlus.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to GeoSolar Technologies are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/GST

• As countries worldwide ramp up their climate action, Canada remains laser-focused on keeping step in global race toward a greener future; takes unyielding action to attract investments in green technologies to accelerate wholesale decarbonization of its economy
• Derived from organic sources that would otherwise produce GHG emissions as they decay, renewable natural gas is often considered not only carbon neutral but carbon-negative and, as such, could be an essential part of Canada’s heightened efforts to catalyze energy transition
• As Canada’s renewable energy trailblazer, EverGen appears set to build on this potentially recession-proof green momentum as the Company seeks to remain at forefront of Canada’s race to transform and grow at speed and scale on its path to net-zero

Marked by colossal changes in the fight against global warming, including shifts in energy policy, two Conferences of the Parties (“COP”), and ramped-up awareness about climate change, 2022 could be remembered as one of the most prosperous years when it comes to climate action. As we enter 2023, the race toward a greener future is heating up worldwide, and Canada – home to EverGen Infrastructure (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF), a leading Canadian renewable energy company – has shown no sign of slowing down in its commitment to take the climate bull by the horns. In a country where economic growth has traditionally been based on natural resources, and other carbon–intensive industries, companies like EverGen are set to benefit since meeting the ambitious climate targets will require a substantial boost of investments in sectors that can strengthen Canada’s position as one of the leading low-carbon economies.

The global energy crisis has sparked unparalleled momentum for the green energy sector. Governments around the world are seeking alternative forms of energy that are non-emitting, reliable, and affordable to ensure both an economically and environmentally sustainable future. The US plans to inject $369 billion of incentives for clean energy through the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”), the largest federal legislation to combat climate change. The European Union rushes to expedite its green policies to support the transition from fossil fuels, while China and India are making headway on strengthening their climate agendas (https://ibn.fm/TiOuw).

With 66.6% of its electricity and 18.9% of its energy supply obtained from renewable sources — compared to the world’s 13.4% average — Canada is one of the renewable energy leaders. But the country is also determined to stay competitive and keep pace with a growing number of countries that scramble to attract investments in innovative technologies that can help accelerate the decarbonization of their economies (https://ibn.fm/9eWd7).

The federal government announced the country’s response to the IRA, asserting an investment tax credit for renewables and clean technology as well as the Canada Growth Fund as an essential element of Canada’s effort to remain relevant in this landscape of accelerated global climate action (https://ibn.fm/CgWav). It also proposed a 2035 deadline for net-zero electricity grid and a federal zero-emissions vehicle sales requirement for light-duty vehicles (https://ibn.fm/UqNGi).

As a company that turns the never-ending supply of waste into renewable natural gas (“RNG”), EverGen aims to be a leading player on Canada’s burgeoning clean fuels scene. By taking food waste and waste from dairy farms, one of the most notorious perpetrators when it comes to climate change, EverGen aims to solve two of the largest environmental challenges of modern economies – carbon reliance and waste disposal. Manufactured by processing organic waste such as food, livestock, crops and sewage, RNG can be piped into the existing natural gas grid, just as conventional natural gas drilled from the ground.

Committed to accelerating Canada’s advancements on the global RNG scene, EverGen appears poised to lead RNG adoption efforts across the country. Originally from British Columbia, where it had its start two years ago, EverGen grew quickly and branched out into Alberta and Ontario in 2022, remaining focused on acquiring, developing, building, and operating a portfolio of RNG and related waste-to-energy projects while developing a domestic RNG platform.

Boasting one of the world’s most comprehensive climate plans and a wealth of natural resources, Canada is poised to position itself as a leading clean energy supplier in a net-zero world. Due to the rising global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reinforce energy security, the country’s clean fuels industry is rapidly growing, highlighting the importance of continued investment into the production, development, and distribution of clean fuels together with their infrastructure and technology (https://ibn.fm/IKWBu).

With the momentum set, more action is announced for 2023, and even a threatening economic downturn is unlikely to halt Canada’s fast-track decarbonization push. A technical recession expected in 2023 (https://ibn.fm/NCmPD) may slow efforts down, but the worries around energy security will likely continue to push the climate initiatives forward, which could potentially shield the country’s green sector from a sharper disruption amid the looming economic slowdown.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.EverGenInfra.com.

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• SideChannel is on a mission to make cybersecurity simple and accessible through its ever-evolving technologies, coupled with a move to educate the masses and sensitize its clients on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, new threats that emerge, and how to address them
• In a recent interview with LiveNOW Fox, David Chasteen, SideChannel’s Executive VP, discussed the recently downed Chinese spy balloon, commenting on the complacency that had come with society acknowledging spy satellites as the pinnacle, thus overlooking a significant gap which China exploited
• By providing insights into current security matters and, while offering expert and affordable vCISO support, SideChannel is positioning itself as the go-to cybersecurity solution, particularly for SMBs
• The company is looking to capitalize on the growth of the global cybersecurity market, currently projected to grow to $423.88 billion by 2033, posting a CAGR of 8.2% over the forecast period (2023-2033)

SideChannel (OTCQB: SDCH), a company on a mission to make cybersecurity easily accessible and affordable, is constantly developing ways to better ensure client cybersecurity. It does so through its ever-evolving technologies and its move to educate the masses and sensitize its clients on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emerging threats and how to address them. With a team of virtual Chief Information Security Officers (“vCISOs”) offering a combined 400-plus years of experience in cybersecurity, SideChannel is able to address the current global cybersecurity situation with solutions to increasing challenges.

David Chasteen, SideChannel’s Executive VP, recently appeared on a LiveNOW Fox interview where he discussed the recently downed Chinese spy balloon. As a former officer on the covert action staff of the CIA, Mr. Chasteen highlighted the changing security landscape and how evolving technology is helping the United States identify spy gadgets that it could not identify before. Of note was his comment on the complacency that had come with society acknowledging spy satellites as the pinnacle, ultimately overlooking a significant gap that China exploited, possibly for several years without being detected (https://ibn.fm/GE3qB).

“It is interesting, as I think people view aviation and spy technology as relatively stagnant. With spy satellites, I think that people think we have found the pinnacle,” he noted.

“Clearly, the Chinese were able to find an unfilled gap between satellite technology and aircraft technology in altitudes that are difficult to detect. Obviously, they weren’t detected until we changed our technologies for monitoring that middle layer stratosphere,” he added.

SideChannel, through the collective expertise of its vCISOs, is out to build and lead cybersecurity programs exclusively for small and mid-sized businesses (“SMBs”). With the increased uptake of cybersecurity solutions, given the growing need for businesses to protect themselves from cyberattacks and comply with cybersecurity regulations, SideChannel is seeing a surge in demand for its services. In 2022, it posted $4.8 million in revenue, up from $2.8 million in 2021 (https://ibn.fm/1a9uX).

In addition, the global cybersecurity market is estimated to hit $423.8 billion by 2033, up from $180.2 billion in 2022, representing a CAGR of 8.2% over the forecast period (2023-2033). This growth will be significantly influenced by the increasing penetration of connected devices and systems, the rising vulnerabilities in networks and systems, and stringent data privacy regulations that require organizations to protect personal data (https://ibn.fm/pvDre).

SideChannel recognizes this opportunity and is positioning itself as the go-to solution, particularly for SMBs. In addition, engaging in and offering insights into current security matters, such as the recently downed Chinese spy balloon, elevates the brand’s perception and positioning among its potential customers, allowing it to expand its market reach and grow its customer numbers.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SideChannel.com.

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