ProtoKinetix First in Series of Town Hall Shareholder Meetings

ProtoKinetix, Incorporated (www.protokinetix.com) (the "Company" or "ProtoKinetix") (OTCQB:PKTX) today announces that it will hold the first in a series of Town Hall Meetings. This meeting is being held to update shareholders on the current status of the company’s ongoing research projects. In addition, we will be outlining our vision of the way forward and reviewing some exciting new projects under consideration.

The first two of these meetings have been scheduled for:

• Sunday, June 9, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at The Parkersburg Country Club located at 4910 1^st Ave. Vienna, WV 26105. Appetizers and refreshments provided.
• Monday, June 10, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at The Buckhead Club located at 3344 Peachtree Road Suite 2600 Atlanta, GA 30326. Appetizers and refreshments provided.

We look forward to meeting you and your guest. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions concerning this event. RSVP via email is appreciated (csmith@protokinetix.com).

About ProtoKinetix, Incorporated

ProtoKinetix is a molecular biotechnology company that has developed and patented a family of hyper stable, potent glycopeptides (AAGP®) that enhance both engraftment and protection of transplanted cells used in regenerative medicine. Due to the results achieved over the last four years of testing, the University of Alberta has begun Phase 1 human clinical trials. Additional studies will be expanded to include whole organ transplantation and all therapies that are being developed globally to date; diabetes, retinal degeneration, cardiac repair and many other degenerative conditions. In addition, we are studying the potential impact on several cancer therapies.

For more Company information and to join our email listing visit our website at ProtoKinetix.com.

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The information discussed in this press release includes "forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein concerning, among other things, planned capital expenditures, future cash flows and borrowings, pursuit of potential acquisition opportunities, our financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations, are forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as "may,” "expect,” "estimate,” "project,” "plan,” "believe,” "intend,” "achievable,” "anticipate,” "will,” "continue,” "potential,” "should,” "could,” and similar terms and phrases. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward looking statements are reasonable, they do involve certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties and are not (and should not be considered to be) guarantees of future performance. Among these risks are those set forth in a Form 10-K filed on March 12, 2019. It is important that each person reviewing this release understand the significant risks attendant to the operations of ProtoKinetix. ProtoKinetix disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made here.

This press release does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States. The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act”), or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction in the United States, and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, except pursuant to an exemption from or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

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