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GAC célèbre la production de son 30-millionième véhicule et partage ce moment historique avec ses utilisateurs du monde entier
GUANGZHOU, Chine, 17 juillet 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- La confiance de 30 millions de personnes, la qualité avant tout. Le 16 juillet, le groupe GAC a organisé dans son usine de fabrication une cérémonie en l'honneur de ses 30 millions de clients. Des responsables de la province du Guangdong,...
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) veröffentlicht die Botschaft des Vorsitzenden für Juli: „ETH ist das Heilmittel gegen das ‚Uncanny Valley of Wealth'"
Bitmine hält 4,8 % des gesamten ETH-Umlaufs von 120,7 Millionen Bitmine hat in nur 12 Monaten bereits 96 % des Weges zur „Alchemie of 5 %" zurückgelegt Bitmine wurde am 26. Juni 2026 in den Russell 1000 Large-Cap-Index aufgenommen Die Vorzugsaktien der Serie A von Bitmine werden an der...
transcosmos evolves its CX platform into trans-DX Plus for Support with new AI agent capabilities
Accelerating CX with an evolved digital platform powered by new "Plus" capabilities TOKYO, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- transcosmos today announced that it has added AI agent capabilities to trans-DX for Support—its CX platform that enhances customer experience (CX) across customer...
Truecaller enters into an agreement to acquire US-based TextPlus Inc.
STOCKHOLM, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Truecaller AB (publ) ("Truecaller" or the "Company") has today entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in TextPlus Inc. ("TextPlus") (the "Acquisition"). TextPlus is a US-based communications software company offering a flexible and...
iQIYI Reports Strong H1 2026 Content Results, Cementing Its Position as China's Premier Streaming Destination
BEIJING, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, wrapped up the first half of 2026 with a strong performance on its domestic platform, delivering hit after hit across dramas, variety shows, and beyond. From standout popularity indices to top...
LEO Events Is Helping Build the Next Generation of Event Professionals
To help prepare the industry’s next generation of professionals, LEO Events launched the LEO Fellows program with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, introducing communications students to career opportunities in corporate events and experiential production. Smart Meetings spoke with Cindy…
What's New in Event Venues: The World Cup's Impact on Hotels, AI Trends in Hospitality, and More
BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the world.
Events Venture Groups Marks Third Syndication in 2026 with Nexus Labs
CHICAGO — The Events Venture Group (EVG) continues its momentum in 2026 with an investment in Nexus Labs, which produces the virtual conference series NexusCast and an annual NexusCon flagship event, and provides a subscription intelligence product, Nexus Pro, for the Connected Buildings industry.…
CANADA: Taste of Edmonton, Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, Music and Beyond Festival, and More
US Event Industry News for July 16, 2026
Collective Wisdom – Learning From Thursday’s Insight Series Workshops
At the UFI European Conference 2026 in Izmir, delegates came together across four Insight Series workshops tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing the exhibitions industry: visitor experience, exhibitor value, the future of the exhibition model, and inclusive and accessible events.…
ESCA Leadership Lab Webinar to Focus on Safety Culture
The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) will host a free Leadership Lab webinar on safety culture and duty of care in events July 28 at 1 p.m. ET. Webinar focuses on show-floor safety “The Human Side of Safety: Creating a Culture of Care in Events” will cover how safety decisions,…
ExpoPlatform appoints former IMEX technology chief to commercial role
Event technology provider ExpoPlatform has appointed Jordan Yeates as director of engagement and commercialisation. Yeates joins from IMEX Group, where he spent almost five years as head of product technology. During that time, he led IMEX’s implementation of ExpoPlatform, giving him experience of…
Six Reasons to Blog in 202X
With the proliferation of video, blogging may seem quaint, even old fashion. And yet, we continue to post blogs 4-6 times per month. So, I asked Kris Asleson, the chief strategist at Flyrise (our SEO partner), why blogging is still important. The post Six Reasons to Blog in 202X appeared first on…
Daniel Boulud’s New Catering Venture Brings Michelin-Level Dining to Events
The acclaimed chef spoke to BizBash about Cuisine Boulud New York, scaling luxury catering, and the F&B trends shaping today’s guest experience.
Part Four: Meet the 2026 Event Industry 50 Over 50
Meet five recipients of the inaugural 50 Over 50 honor: Al Mercuro, Carrie Ferenac, Dawn Amaskane, Mark Mallchok, and Rebecca Arnold.
LVCVA Invests $458K in European Tourism Tradeshows
In the wake of declining tourism numbers, Las Vegas is shelling out $458,000 to have a presence on the show floor at World Travel Market (WTM) London, IBTM World Barcelona, and International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, major tradeshows promoting tourism destinations around the world. The…
Pune Machine Tool 2026: India’s Premier Machine Tool and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition
Pune Machine Tool 2026 Pune Machine Tool 2026 is set to be one of India’s most anticipated exhibitions for the machine tool, manufacturing, and industrial engineering sectors. Scheduled to take place from 7 September to 10 September 2026 at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre…
Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX) 2026: India’s Leading Space Technology Exhibition Returns to Bengaluru
Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX) 2026 Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX) 2026 is one of India’s most prestigious international exhibitions dedicated to the space and aerospace industry. Scheduled to take place from 7 September to 9 September 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC),…
iPHEX 2026: India’s Leading International Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Exhibition in New Delhi
iPHEX 2026 is one of India’s most prestigious international pharmaceutical and healthcare exhibitions, bringing together leading pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations, biotechnology firms, exporters, importers, and medical technology providers from around the world. Scheduled to be…