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The Business of Events’ Policy Forum to feature key update on Major Events Inquiry
The Business of Events, the leading Think Tank and Advocacy Network for the business events sector, has announced its initial line up of politicians, policymakers, campaigners and leading industry figures for its signature Policy Forum. Returning to IET London: Savoy Place on Tuesday 7th July 2026,…
Associations focus on value and engagement as Crowne Plaza Newcastle survey highlights shifting event priorities
Crowne Plaza Newcastle has captured fresh insight into what is shaping association events in 2026, with new pulse survey findings highlighting a clear focus on value, engagement, and evolving delegate expectations. The survey was conducted at the recent ABPCO Festival of Learning, bringing together…
IAPH selects Olympia’s new ICC to host the first London World Ports Conference in almost 30 years
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) has announced that its annual Word Ports Conference will return to London for its 2026 edition. The event will take place at Olympia’s International Convention Centre (ICC), a brand-new convention centre that forms a key part of Olympia’s…
beam Welcomes Katie Niland to Board of Directors
beam has welcomed Katie Niland, Commercial Director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, to its Board of Directors. The appointment was announced at beam’s Spring All Members Meeting, held at the Cumberland Hotel in London on Tuesday 28 April. Katie joins the Board with a focus on supporting beam’s work…
Creating Immersive Events: Inside Hilton Birmingham Metropole with Eventologists’ Rita Chandarana
James Dickson sits down at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole with Rita Chandarana from Eventologists to explore how creative production turns standard hotel spaces into immersive, memorable events. They discuss collaboration with technical partners like Protec, designing multi‑zone experiences…
International Venues Report Shows 2026 Demand
International briefs this month span venue operations, certifications, sustainability tools, congress growth, destination marketing, and event technology across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The post International Venues Report Shows 2026 Demand appeared first on Exhibit…
It-sa and ECSO sign European Sovereignty Partnership
The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) and it-sa – Home of IT Security, have formalised their European Sovereignty Partnership, an exclusive agreement aimed at establishing the trade fair as the hub of reference for cybersecurity collaboration in Europe. It-sa is a key B2B platform for IT…
Photocure ASA: Results for the first quarter of 2026
OSLO, Norway, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Photocure ASA (OSE: PHO) today reported Hexvix®/Cysview® revenues of NOK 139.0 million in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2025: NOK 125.3 million), and an adjusted EBITDA of NOK 15.3 million (Q1 2025: NOK 9.7 million) for the company. In 2026,...
Today Essity hosts its Capital Markets Day - Accelerating progress by sharpening focus and execution
STOCKHOLM, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the hygiene and health company Essity hosts its Capital Markets Day at the company's office in Gothenburg, Sweden. The day will also be live-streamed via the link Essity CMD 2026 Webcast with the opportunity to ask questions. Between 09:00...
GAC Tops Hong Kong EV Sales in April, Advancing Its High-Quality Global Expansion Strategy
HONG KONG, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the statistics on first registrations of private cars in April 2026 released by the Hong Kong Transport Department, GAC achieved total sales of 1,646 units in Hong Kong SAR in April, ranking first in the local private car market. Within...
Vention Introduces "One-Stop Shop" End-of-Line Packaging Automation, From Case Packing to Conveying and Palletizing at Interpack 2026, in Collaboration with Universal Robots
Vention and Universal Robots, a Teradyne Robotics company, will showcase integrated end-of-line packaging automation solutions side by side at Interpack 2026, demonstrating how collaborative robotics and modular automation accelerate deployment for manufacturers Vention introduces a...
Interpack 2026: Vention und Universal Robots stellen eine gemeinsame „One-Stop-Shop"-Lösung für die Verpackungsautomatisierung vor - von Case Packing über Fördertechnik bis zur Palettierung
Die plattformgestützte „One-Stop-Shop"-Lösung basiert auf der einheitlichen Hard- und Software-Plattform von Vention und kollaborativer Robotik von Universal Robots. In Live-Demonstrationen auf der Interpack 2026 zeigen die beiden Unternehmen, wie das Zusammenspiel von robotergestütztem...
Withings Analysis of 470,000 US Women Reveals AFib Prevalence Increases 3.8x and HRV Declines During Menopause
The recent The Menopause Transition 2026 Report finds that atrial fibrillation prevalence rises 3.8x in US women, while heart rate variability, a validated marker of autonomic function and cardiovascular health, declines half as much as globally. BOSTON, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new...
Microsure Announces CE Mark Approval and CEO Transition as Company Enters Next Phase of Clinical Growth
Alex Joseph appointed CEO as company enters clinical phase EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsure, a medical robotics company developing high-precision robot-assisted systems for microsurgery, today announced the CE mark approval of its MUSA-3 system and a...
OTB Group and Google Cloud Launch AI-Powered Hyper-Personalized Shopping Experiences
The global fashion group introduces new Virtual Try-On technology to empower client advisors with personalized, Google Cloud AI-powered styling experiences BREGANZE, Italy and SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OTB Group, the parent company of brands including Diesel, Jil...
Creative Fabrica Selects Google Cloud to Help Scale its AI-Driven Content Creation
AMSTERDAM, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Fabrica, a leading content platform and digital marketplace for everyday creators, today announced a new collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its global growth and drive AI innovation in content creation. By leveraging Google...
User and premium growth continue, while we strengthen the platform for the future
Interim report January-March 2026 STOCKHOLM, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Truecaller, the leading global platform for safe and trusted communication, report a decrease in net sales with 27% to SEK 361.6 million (496.9), the decrease in constant currencies was 16%. In constant currencies...
Hugel reports record Q1 earnings, driving strong global growth in aesthetics
- Net sales and operating profit reach KRW116.6 billion and KRW47.6 billion, up 29.9% and 22.3% on-year, respectively; net profit rises to KRW40.6 billion, up 31.5% - Strong global growth amid stable domestic market; toxin and dermal filler overseas sales rise 46% on-year SEOUL, South...
Ribo et Boehringer Ingelheim font progresser leur programme siRNA pour la stéatohépatite associée à un dysfonctionnement métabolique (MASH)
SUZHOU, Chine et MÖLNDAL, Suède, 7 mai 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Suzhou Ribo Life Science Co. et Ribocure Pharmaceuticals AB (« Ribo », HKEX : 6938) ont annoncé aujourd'hui avoir atteint un nouveau jalon. Il s'agit de la troisième étape clé franchie dans le cadre de la collaboration de...
Sinopec bringt den industriellen KI-Agenten „Fenghuo" auf den Markt: Eine Branchenneuheit, die KI in digitale Mitarbeiter und Fachexperten verwandelt
BEIJING, 7. Mai 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Die China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation („Sinopec", HKG: 0386) hat den industriellen KI-Agenten „Fenghuo" vorgestellt, den ersten digitalen Experten in der petrochemischen Industrie, der aktiv in den Produktionsbetrieb eingebunden werden kann. Der...