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LEAP East Draws 25,000 to HKCEC
LEAP East 2026 brought more than 25,000 attendees to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for the first Asian edition of Saudi Arabia’s LEAP technology conference brand. LEAP East fills 35,000 square meters The event used more than 376,700 square feet of rentable space in Hall 1…
U.S. Convention Center Briefs: Dallas, Salt Palace, Miami Beach, and San Diego
U.S. convention center briefs this month track major expansions, hotel development, facility upgrades, certifications, and leadership changes. Highlights include Dallas’ revised 2030 opening, Salt Palace reconstruction plans, Miami Beach Convention Center’s AIPC Gold certification, new hotel…
How The Power of Events Is Shaping Careers: From Schools to Work Experience
In this episode James Dickson speaks with Rick Stainton, CEO of The Power of Events, about the organisation’s industry map, the nationwide schools engagement program and the new Experience of Work initiative designed to give young people meaningful work placements. They discuss how the project…
EICC confirms £50m boost to economy with new client wins
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has generated almost £50 million in future economic impact for Edinburgh after securing 91 new events in the last six months. The conferences and meetings are expected to bring nearly 54,000 delegates to the city and include several multi-year…
JMIC Global Manifesto edition 3 advances the case for business events as strategic economic assets
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) publishes today (16 July) its third edition of the JMIC Global Manifesto, an updated and expanded version of the industry’s flagship advocacy resource for positioning business events as drivers of economic, social and professional transformation. EW was…
EnTEEtainment to Deliver Nelson Mandela Day Celebration in Trafalgar Square
EnTEEtainment, the Berkshire-based full-service event delivery agency, is set to deliver a major public celebration in London’s Trafalgar Square this Saturday (18 July), marking Nelson Mandela Day and the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution. The free event has been organised by the…
Reading and Leeds presents ‘vision for the future’ with stage overhaul
Festival Republic managing director Melvin Benn tells IQ Magazine about the plans for new stages and a broadened leadership team as part of the festival’s next phase Reading and Leeds Festival has announced what it calls “the biggest staging and arena overhaul” in its 37-year history, with Festival…
GAP and BCJ Group Partner on Event Security and Guest Services
by Mary Klida, Executive Director Marketing, Global Awareness Professionals LLC DALLAS – July 13, 2026 – Today, Mark Herrera, president and chief security strategist for Global Awareness Professionals, LLC (GAP) is pleased to announce a partnership between GAP and the BCJ Group, global leaders in…
India Med Expo – Bengaluru 2026: Complete Guide to India’s Leading Medical Exhibition
India Med Expo – Bengaluru 2026 to Showcase the Future of Healthcare India Med Expo – Bengaluru 2026 is set to become one of India’s most significant healthcare and medical technology exhibitions, bringing together leading manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, hospital administrators, healthcare…
Tokenized Assets a Key Priority for Financial Services Firms, Broadridge Survey Finds
New Tokenization Pulse Survey reveals increasing strategic importance and investment, with firms focused on a hybrid market infrastructure NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokenization is no longer a future-state concept, as financial institutions increasingly view it as a...
Tetragon Financial Group Limited Investor Call on 30 July 2026
LONDON, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tetragon will host a conference call for investors on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDST to discuss its half-yearly report and to provide a company update. During the call, Tetragon's investment manager will also seek to address...
El Fondo Futuro de Omán presenta proyectos por un valor de 1.744 millones de dólares
El Fondo Futuro de Omán, con un dólar de 5.200 millones de dólares, presenta proyectos por un valor de 1.744 millones de dólares MASCATE, Omán, 16 de julio de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- El Fondo Futuro de Omán (FFO), una cartera de la Autoridad de Inversiones de Omán (OIA), el fondo soberano de...
Nordea Bank Abp: Half-year results 2026 and decision on mid-year dividend
HELSINKI, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordea Bank Abp Half year financial report 16 July 2026 at 7.30 EET Summary of the quarter Return on equity 15.9% – earnings per share EUR 0.36. Nordea's return on equity for the quarter was 15.9%, reflecting strong performance and high...
"The Future of AI is Soul" -- Galaxy Corporation CEO Yong-ho Choi Graces the Finale of UN 'AI for Good' Summit
Presents a global Physical AI vision through K-POP humanoid robot performances and a keynote address SEOUL, South Korea, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yong-ho Choi, CEO of Galaxy Corporation — a leading global Physical AI enter-tech company — captured the attention of global AI industry...
Interim Report Quarter 2, 2026: Essity
STOCKHOLM, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher volumes and resilient profitability in a volatile external environment Quarter 2, 2026 Net sales increased 2.6% to SEK 35,061m (34,185) Organic sales growth amounted to 0.3%, of which volume accounted for 1.4% and price/mix -1.1%. EBITA...
Nedap's revenue up 13%, operating margin up to 12.1%
All key markets contributing to revenue growth GROENLO, The Netherlands, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Key points Revenue increased by 13% to €152.0 million (H1 2025: €134.9 million). Revenue in key markets grew by 14%. Recurring revenue increased by 17% (H1 2025: 11%) and accounted for...
Airties Strengthens Board of Directors and Executive Team with New Strategic Appointments
Bell Canada's former Chief Technology and Information Officer, Stephen Howe, joins Airties' Board of Directors Michael Rezek, former business development leader at Cisco and Accedian, appointed as Airties' Chief Business Development Officer PARIS, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Airties, a...
Lockheed Martin Earmarks $100 Million for Venture Capital Investments in U.K., Europe
LONDON, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is expanding the reach of its venture capital fund to support development of promising defense technologies in British and European markets. Lockheed Martin Ventures, the company's $1 billion startup investment arm, is...
Leiding geven aan het netwerk van 2030: WBBA lanceert officieel AI-Net, een wereldwijd gezaghebbende certificering voor datacommunicatie
BANGKOK, 16 juli 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tijdens de Asia-Pacific Broadband Development Summit (BDS) heeft de World Broadband Association (WBBA) officieel AI-Net gelanceerd, een wereldwijd gezaghebbende certificering voor datacommunicatie voor landen en telecomoperatoren over de hele wereld....
MiniTool Partition Wizard 13.9 Introduces New BitLocker Manager
VANCOUVER, BC, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MiniTool® Software Limited has announced the release of MiniTool Partition Wizard 13.9, a new version of its partition manager. It features the new BitLocker Manager, expanded support for BitLocker-protected partitions, optimized NTFS partition...