SLANG Worldwide to Participate in Investor Events

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2020) - SLANG Worldwide Inc. (CSE: SLNG), ("SLANG" or the "Company"), a leading global cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) company with a diversified portfolio of popular brands, today announced its participation in upcoming investor conferences.

August 12: Canaccord Genuity 40th Annual Growth Conference

SLANG CEO Chris Driessen will present at 10:00am EDT and be available for investor meetings, along with other members of the executive team.

August 18: Benzinga Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference

SLANG CEO Chris Driessen will participate in a fireside chat at 1:05pm EDT titled "Adaptability in Business - When and Where to Apply Capital or Pull it Back."

Mr. Driessen has also joined the Benzinga Cannabis Advisory Council, comprised of thought leaders from different segments in the industry who come together to share their knowledge, connections and expertise with the Benzinga community.

The Company will post details of these and other events on its website, including links to any available webcasts, when they become available. Investors who wish to receive SLANG news releases, monthly newsletters and other information are encouraged to subscribe to the Company's investor email list though its website.

Media and Investor inquiries

Investors@SLANGww.com

About SLANG Worldwide Inc.

SLANG Worldwide Inc. is a global leader in the cannabis CPG sector with a diversified portfolio of popular brands distributed across the United States. The Company specializes in acquiring and developing market-proven regional brands as well as launching innovative new brands to seize global market opportunities. SLANG is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol SLNG. For more information, please visit www.slangww.com.

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