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Monport Laser Highlights Expanding Role of Laser Engraver Technology in Small-Business Manufacturing
Advanced laser engraving systems designed for precision production, customization and scalable fabrication are becoming increasingly accessible to growing businesses and professional workshops. NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Monport Laser announced updated pricing across several...
Mabwell Announces Latest Clinical Data on 9MW2821 to Be Presented at 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting as Oral and Poster Presentations
SHANGHAI, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mabwell (688062.SH, 02493.HK), an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company with a fully integrated industry chain, will present multiple clinical study results of its novel Nectin-4-targeting ADC 9MW2821 (Bulumtatug Fuvedotin, BFv) at the 2026...
Xinhua Silk Road: "Pure Yellow River"-themed tourism activities held in Qinghai
BEIJING, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the 2026 China Tourism Day, a series of "Pure Yellow River"-themed tourism activities kicked off at Kanbula UNESCO Global Geopark in Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province on May 19. Self-driving...
KT SAT Evolves into a 'Total Space Solution Provider' Presenting the Vision of "Space for Humanity"
SEOUL, South Korea, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KT SAT announced that it participated in the Space Industry Forum (SIF), a global space and satellite industry event held during Asia Tech x Singapore, Asia's largest ICT exhibition, where the company shared its perspective on the rapidly...
Achieve earns top ranking for personal loan customer satisfaction from LendingTree
LendingTree's first quarter 2026 rankings place Achieve in the Top 3 for personal loan customer satisfaction SAN MATEO, Calif., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, has been named one of the Top 3 in personal loan customer satisfaction by...
Sungrow and Masdar Sign 7.5GWh Energy Storage System for Abu Dhabi's World First RTC Project
ABU DHABI, UAE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, and Masdar, a global clean energy leader, have signed an agreement for the supply of Energy Storage System and PV inverter solutions for the UAE's world-first...
Sacred Heart Preparatory Graduates Its 128th Class
ATHERTON, Calif., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) awarded 157 diplomas at its 128th high school commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21, on Gator Nation Field. Graduates will attend at least 74 different higher education institutions: at least 68 students...
CERTAIN PUERTO RICO CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC REVIEW OF FUND STRUCTURE
Puerto Rico Residents Bond Fund I Tax-Free High Grade Portfolio Bond Fund for Puerto Rico Residents, Inc. Puerto Rico Residents Tax-Free Fund II, Inc. Tax-Free High Grade Portfolio Bond Fund II for Puerto Rico Residents, Inc. Puerto Rico Residents Tax-Free Fund III, Inc. Tax-Free High...
Achieve launches $10,000 debt payoff giveaway through Fresh Start Contest
Submissions are open to consumers nationwide through June 1 SAN MATEO, Calif., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, is giving one consumer a chance to reset their financial future through its new $10,000 Fresh Start Contest, an initiative designed...
Lang Van Sues Hanoi's BH Media in U.S. Federal Court Over Alleged Piracy of 5,252 Vietnamese Sound Recordings
Vietnamese-American label's lawsuit, filed two weeks before USTR's April 30 designation of Vietnam as a "Priority Foreign Country," details ISRC metadata manipulation cited by USTR as a category of enforcement failure. WESTMINSTER, Calif., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary:...
Xinhua Silk Road: Anhui launches innovation and entrepreneurship contest to attract global sci-tech talents
BEIJING, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An innovation and entrepreneurship competition will be held in Hefei, the capital city of east China's Anhui Province, from May to September 2026, aiming to accelerate the introduction of global sci-tech talents and high-quality innovation and...
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Make Milestone Moments Matter
Five events industry experts share how to plan your organization’s milestone, like a significant anniversary, so it honors the past while pointing the way toward the future.
What I Heard at Experiential Marketing Summit 2026
For the latest trends in attention grabbing, I dropped in on the Experiential Marketing Summit 2026 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The post What I Heard at Experiential Marketing Summit 2026 appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Case Study: HSMAI Las Vegas Chapter Hosts Wellness-Centered Event
Hospitality and Sales Management Association International (HSMAI) Las Vegas Chapter recently held an event at Caesars Palace, where wellness was placed front and center. The post Case Study: HSMAI Las Vegas Chapter Hosts Wellness-Centered Event appeared first on Smart Meetings.
What Part of the Events Industry Did No One Prepare You For?
From emotional whiplash and invisible labor to last-minute improvisation and “vibes-based” decision-making, event professionals share the realities of the job they never saw coming.
Most Planners Already Have Good Instincts. Their Instincts Plus AI Are Even Better
One of the biggest roadblocks to event professionals using AI to improve their strategic planning could be an overreliance on their own instincts.
Effortless by Design: The Power of Hosting in Boise
In Boise, meetings feel easy by design. From the moment attendees land at Boise Airport — located just seven minutes from downtown — they feel relaxed, with none of the friction that often comes with events in larger metropolitan markets.
East wins 6-3 at 2026 EDPA Hockey Extravaganza
Paul Kahler of IPME and Scott Sengpiel of LVE each scored two goals Wednesday in leading the East squad to a 6-3 victory over the West in EDPA Hockey Extravaganza IV at City National Arena in Las Vegas. The East leads the series 3-1. The post East wins 6-3 at 2026 EDPA Hockey Extravaganza appeared…
IMEX America Hosted Buyer Lounge (Condensed Version)
IMEX America 2025 brought together 17,633 participants, including more than 6,000 buyers from 75 countries, reinforcing the event’s position as a high-value marketplace for the global meetings industry. At the center of this ecosystem was the CORT Events’ Hosted Buyer Lounge, designed as a…