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Book Review: The Chief Event Officer’s Playbook
The events industry does not need another reminder that events matter. It needs a better way to explain why they matter to the people who fund them. Beyond the Croissant Count In The Chief Event Officer’s Playbook: How to Create Transformational Events, Sasha Frieze gives event professionals that…
AI & AUTOMATION IN TRADE SHOWS
AI & AUTOMATION INTRADE SHOWS AI & AUTOMATION INTRADE SHOWS AI & AUTOMATION INTRADE SHOWS AI & AUTOMATION INTRADE SHOWS AI & AUTOMATION INTRADE SHOWS AI & AUTOMATION INTRADE SHOWS Introduction: A New Era of Exhibitions The exhibition industry is undergoing a silent yet powerful revolution—one…
TDConnex opens advanced micro-precision factory in Xiamen, scaling global capabilities for tomorrow's supply chain
New 800,000 sqft Factory 6 extends TDConnex's metal injection molding output by over 1 billion units per year with state-of-the-art automation XIAMEN, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TDConnex, a global leader in micro-precision manufacturing, today announced the opening of its sixth...
NX Group Becomes First-time Winner of HPE's Global Logistics Partner Award
- Recognized for Its Comprehensive Account Management, Resilience and Sustainability Capabilities - TOKYO, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The NX Group, with NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. as its holding company, has received its first Global Logistics Partner Award from Hewlett Packard...
AFX Launches Sovereign Layer 1, Providing an Optimized Execution Environment for On-chain Perp DEXes
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AFX, a sovereign Layer 1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives trading, has officially commenced the operation of its L1 Mainnet, signaling a definitive end to the era of trade execution compromised by general-purpose...
First Sips: How Tea Becomes A Lifelong Habit For Brits Says The UK Tea And Infusions Association (UKTIA)
Six in 10 started drinking tea at school, with early habits shaping a lifelong ritual of comfort, connection and routine. LONDON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For many Brits, a love of tea doesn't begin in adulthood. It starts much earlier, woven into everyday routines, family life and...
Fourth consecutive platinum market deficit forecast for 2026 - supply to fall short of demand by 297 koz
LONDON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trevor Raymond, CEO of the World Platinum Investment Council, comments: "Platinum's fundamentals remain attractive to investors. The market continues to be undersupplied, and, despite geopolitical headwinds in the Middle East, platinum demand is well...
Wego and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Partner to Inspire Experience-Led Travel through RAK Moments
DUBAI, UAE, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has partnered with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) to inspire regional travellers to explore the emirate...
Datar Cancer Genetics erhält wegweisende FDA-Zulassung in den USA für CellDx-Tissue - umfassender Genomprofiling-Test für solide Tumoren
Die FDA-Zulassung unterstreicht die Leistungsfähigkeit von CellDx-Tissue als umfassende DNA- und RNA-basierte Genomprofiling-Lösung zur Analyse von 517 krebsrelevanten Genen einschließlich wichtiger Genfusionen wie ALK, RET und ROS1. NASHIK, Indien, 18. Mai 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Datar...
Exclusively Sponsored by Sinopec's Aipao Racing Fuel, the 2026 China Taklimakan Rally Kicks Off in Urumqi
URUMQI, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the command to start, 152 vehicles and nearly 300 competitors of 74 teams from around the world embarked on a 7,500-kilometer extreme journey as the 2026 China Taklimakan Rally, exclusively sponsored by the Aipao racing fuel brand by China...
Labbit Introduces Validation Assistant as the Latest Addition to Its Change Management Lifecycle for Regulated Laboratories
New capability automates test planning, execution, and audit-ready documentation for system updates in regulated laboratories. VANCOUVER, BC, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Labbit, a leader in laboratory informatics, is pleased to announce its next iteration of AI-powered productivity tools:...
Rockefeller Foundation erhält 350 Mio. US-Dollar, um 731 Millionen Menschen zu erreichen - inmitten des historischen Rückgangs der weltweiten Hilfe im Jahr 2025
2025 Impact Report, „Big Bets, Real Results", zeigt auf, dass insgesamt 32 Milliarden Dollar an Kapital in Lösungen für Millionen von Menschen in Afrika, Asien, Lateinamerika und der Karibik, Europa, den Vereinigten Staaten und anderen Ländern geflossen sind NEW YORK, 18. Mai 2026...
La Fondation Rockefeller reçoit plus de 350 millions de dollars pour atteindre 731 millions de personnes dans le cadre de la baisse historique de l'aide mondiale en 2025
Le rapport d'impact 2025, intitulé « Big Bets, Real Results », souligne que 32 milliards de dollars de capitaux ont été mobilisés pour trouver des solutions pour des millions de personnes en Afrique, en Asie, en Amérique latine et dans les Caraïbes, en Europe, aux États-Unis et ailleurs....
Rockefeller Foundation Awarded US$350M+ to Reach 731 Million People Amid 2025's Historic Decline in Global Aid
2025 Impact Report, "Big Bets, Real Results," highlights $32 billion in total capital mobilized into solutions for millions of people in Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Europe, the United States, and more NEW YORK, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation today...
CNCF Welcomes CVS Health as a Platinum Member To Expand Cloud Native Collaboration
CVS Health strengthens commitment to secure healthcare and modernization efforts further reducing engineering complexity SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today...
TDConnex wins Leading Innovator of the Year award for Electronics at India's 2026 MSME Awards
TDConnex was one of two recipients in the Electronics category for the prestigious national MSME award in India for 2026. CHENNAI, India, May 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TDConnex, a global leader in micro-precision manufacturing, has been named Leading Innovator of the Year — Electronics at...
Pavillon de la Chine à la 61e Exposition internationale d'art - La Biennale di Venezia - avec une exposition sur le thème « Dream Stream »
VENISE, Italie, 18 mai 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- L'exposition Dream Stream au pavillon de la Chine à la 61e Exposition internationale d'art – La Biennale di Venezia – a ouvert ses portes le 8 mai. Elle est organisée par le ministère de la culture et du tourisme de la République populaire de...
New York Life Insurance Co. Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation Into Exposure of Personal Information
National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the New York Life Insurance Co. cybersecurity incident NEW YORK, May 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the...
NAVEE GOLF stellt „Smart Golf Ecosystem" im Alwoodley Golf Club vor und läutet damit eine neue Ära des intelligenten Golfspiels ein
LEEDS, England, 18. Mai 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVEE GOLF hat seine Produktpalette und seine Ökosystem-Vision offiziell im renommierten Alwoodley Golf Club vorgestellt und damit einen bedeutenden Schritt in der Evolution des Golfsports durch intelligente Technologie und vernetzte Innovation...
Event Marketer and The Exhibitor Advocate Announce Strategic Alliance
Exclusive content, research and event experiences will help elevate the trade show exhibitor community Event Marketer, the world’s most trusted and widely read media brand covering experiential and event marketing, today announced a landmark strategic alliance with The Exhibitor Advocate, the only…