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UFI’s Next Generation Leaders 2026 programme winners announced
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced the five winners of the 2026 Next Generation Leadership (NGL) programme. This year’s NGLs were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants by a panel of international judges chaired by UFI president Panittha Buri. Now in its…
In Memoriam: Joseph Patrick Esposito, Jr.
Joseph Patrick Esposito, Jr. died on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at age 51. Esposito worked in the tradeshow and live events industry in the Chicago market, including roles with TRU Service Group and Octane Group. His career included city management and showfloor operations. His work involved…
Sho-Link Announces Jose Herrera’s Appointment to San Diego City Manager
Sho-Link Incorporated, a premier installation and dismantle (I&D) service company headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, is proud to announce the retirement of David Benson and appointment of Jose Herrera as the new San Diego City Manager. The post Sho-Link Announces Jose Herrera’s Appointment to San…
Sho-Link Announces David Bradley as New Washington, D.C. Area City Manager
Sho-Link Incorporated, a premier installation and dismantle (I&D) service company headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, is proud to announce Steve Watson’s retirement and the appointment of David Bradley as the new Washington, D.C., Area City Manager. Steve Watson states, “I wanted to take a moment and…
Storylink Creative Announces Q1 2026 New Hires
Storylink Creative, an experiential design and brand storytelling agency, today announced the addition of five new team members in Q1 2026. Spanning human resources, engineering, project management, warehouse operations, and fabrication, these hires reflect the company’s continued growth and…
Legends Global Appoints Pawel Brzezinski
Legends Global, the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands, today announced the appointment of Pawel Brzezinski as Executive Vice President, Premium Hospitality Experience. Brzezinski will lead the strategic vision, sustainable growth, and operational excellence for…
Flexibility & Training: Welcoming AI
Sometimes we wonder how people ever survived the 1800s without electricity, cell phones, computers, 7-Eleven and Starbucks, for God’s sake. Children of the next century may contemplate what life would have been like without artificial intelligence (AI). The post Flexibility & Training: Welcoming AI…
AI in the Tradeshow Industry: Making People More Human?
From its origin the tradeshow industry has introduced technological advancements that have not only revolutionized modern society but the industry itself. From pop up displays to LEDs, telephones and radio to smartphones, the industry has been at the forefront of advancement. The post AI in the…
PassiveLogic Appoints Joel Harvill as Chief Financial Officer
Veteran finance and capital markets leader joins company to help scale the future of physical AI and autonomous buildings SALT LAKE CITY, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PassiveLogic, the leader in physical AI for autonomous buildings, today announced the appointment of Joel Harvill as...
ImmunoForge to Accelerate CNS Drug Development with Innovative BBB Shuttle Platform 'LMT15'
ImmunoForge's LMT15 Platform combines high BBB permeability with proprietary long-acting ELP technology Technology excellence validated by winning first place at 'Novo Nordisk Partnering Day Korea 2026' SEOUL, South Korea, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ImmunoForge Co., Ltd., a...
EQT AB (publ) Q1 Announcement 2026
STOCKHOLM, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Continued strong execution in a volatile market environment "EQT executed well in a quarter where the market environment was characterized by AI-driven volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. We remained disciplined in selectively pursuing...
WATERTECH CHINA 2026 to Spotlight Two High-Impact Forums, Driving Early Pre-Registration from Global Water Professionals
SHANGHAI, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global water sector moves toward smarter, greener and more efficient development, WATERTECH CHINA 2026 ,organized by Herui Group, will return from June 9–11, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), bringing together...
500 leaders culinaires de JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs s'unissent pour semer l'avenir de la gastronomie
COLOGNE, Allemagne, 22 avril 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Le Congrès International 2026 de JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs s'est achevé à Cologne après deux journées dynamiques, réunissant 500 participants, dont plus de 400 chefs et restaurateurs issus de 21 pays. Organisé les 19 et 20 avril sous le...
Broadridge Launches Central Risk and Liquidity Optimization Solution to Unify Trade Execution, Liquidity and Risk Management
New integrated front-office solution enables firms centralize risk, internalize client flow, optimize liquidity, and improve capital efficiency NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, announced the launch of...
500 Kulinarische Führungspersönlichkeiten der JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs gestalten gemeinsam die Zukunft der Gastronomie
KÖLN, Deutschland, 22. April 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Der Internationale Kongress 2026 der JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs ist nach zwei intensiven Tagen in Köln zu Ende gegangen. Rund 500 Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer darunter über 400 Köche und Gastronomen aus 21 Ländern kamen zusammen, um über...
500 líderes culinarios de JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs se unen para sembrar el futuro de la gastronomía
COLONIA, Alemania, 22 de abril de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- El Congreso Internacional 2026 de JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs concluyó en Colonia tras dos días dinámicos, reuniendo a 500 participantes, incluidos más de 400 chefs y restauradores de 21 países. Celebrado los días 19 y 20 de abril bajo...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Phoenix Contact at the Hannover Messe
DUBAI, UAE, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Phoenix Contact stand this morning at the opening of Hannover Messe. The head of state was welcomed by CEO Dirk Görlitzer, COO Ulrich Leidecker and the General Manager of the Brazilian subsidiary,...
Akuvox lance le panel AKClaw : le premier moniteur d'intérieur au monde optimisé pour l'exécution native d'OpenClaw™
XIAMEN, Chine, 22 avril 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Akuvox, l'un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de produits et solutions d'interphonie et de maison intelligentes, a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement d'AKClaw, un panneau agentique révolutionnaire de 15,6 pouces optimisé pour l'exécution...
Nordea Bank Abp: First-quarter results 2026
HELSINKI, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordea Bank Abp Interim report (Q1 and Q3) 22 April 2026 at 7.30 EET Summary of the quarter Return on equity 15.4% – earnings per share EUR 0.36. Nordea's return on equity for the quarter was 15.4%, compared with 15.7% a year ago, reflecting...
Akuvox lanciert AKClaw Panel: Der weltweit erste Indoor-Monitor, der für die Ausführung von Native OpenClaw™ optimiert ist
XIAMEN, China, 22. April 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Akuvox, ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Smart-Intercom- und Smart-Home-Produkten und -Lösungen, gab heute die Einführung von AKClaw bekannt, einem bahnbrechenden agentenbasierten 15,6-Zoll-Panel, das für die native Ausführung von OpenClaw™...