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Configit veranstaltet den elften jährlichen Configuration Lifecycle Management Summit mit dem thematischen Schwerpunkt „Mastering Customization Complexity" im Zeitalter von KI
Die zweitägige Veranstaltung befasst sich damit, wie produzierende Unternehmen passgenaue Individualisierung ausbauen, digitale Arbeitsabläufe optimieren und das Potenzial der KI ausschöpfen können KOPENHAGEN, Dänemark, 21. April 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Configit, der weltweit führende...
Equiduct Launches US Stocks Trading Segment, Bringing Commission-Free On-Exchange Access to US Equities for European Retail Brokers
SIX x-clear and Cboe Clear appointed as interoperable clearing counterparties for the new segment, with DTCC T+1 settlement. LONDON, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equiduct, Europe's leading pan-European retail-focused exchange, today announces the launch of a dedicated US stocks trading...
Candid Appoints Andrew Shaw as Chief Product & Technology Officer to Accelerate Platform Growth
Seasoned product leader joins from OLX to scale Candid's Live Marketing™ AI infrastructure across the UK and beyond LONDON and AMSTERDAM, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Candid, the platform-based advertising, marketing and communications group operating across the Netherlands and the...
Seeing Machines Releases Part 2 of Technical Paper Series on Intoxication
Driver Monitoring System technology enables real-time assessment of a driver's functional state relative to the driving environment CANBERRA, Australia, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeing Machines Limited, a global leader in vision-based monitoring technology, has released the second...
HQLAx Announces Strategic Investments from Broadridge and Digital Asset to Support its Next Phase of Growth on Canton
LUXEMBOURG and NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HQLAX, a leading provider of digital collateral mobility solutions, today announced that it has secured strategic minority investments from global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., (NYSE: BR), and Digital Asset in...
New Treon Make Solution Accelerates AI-driven Prescriptive Maintenance Workflows on AWS
TotalEnergies Marketing Italia SpA onboards the fully managed Treon Make Cloud solution to strengthen its maintenance service leadership in the cement and ceramics production sectors TAMPERE, Finland, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Treon, a leader in AI-driven Smart Industry solutions,...
NX Group to Acquire All Shares in Metro Supply Chain Group of Canada, Turning It into Subsidiary
TOKYO, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (hereafter "NX Group") has reached an agreement to acquire all shares in Metro Supply Chain Group Inc. ("Metro Supply Chain Group") based in Montreal, Canada, and entered into a share purchase agreement, dated April 17,...
Blockchain.com Launches Global Self-Custodied Perpetual Futures Trading
The only major platform enabling users to trade perpetual futures directly using BTC deposits while maintaining full self-custody within Blockchain.com's DeFi wallet VALLETTA, Malta, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain.com, a global leader in cryptocurrency services for retail and...
China's Q1 economy tops forecasts in solid start
BEIJING, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China SCIO China's economy beat market forecasts in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, expanding 5% year on year, amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts and global market volatility. The world's second-largest economy posted 33.42...
LG ELECTRONICS SHOWCASES AN EXPANDED BUILT-IN PORTFOLIO WITH SKS AND LG BUILT-IN LINEUPS AT EUROCUCINA 2026
Company Expands Presence in European Built-in Market With Tailored Innovations Reflecting Latest Design and Lifestyle Trends News Summary LG Electronics is showcasing a full range of built-in kitchen solutions from its SKS luxury brand and new LG Built-in package at EuroCucina 2026. The...
First Mold Announces Moderate Price Adjustment Amid Global Chemical Raw Material Surge
ZHONGSHAN, China, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The closure of Strait of Hormuz and later slowed movement of ships with oil through the channel has significantly affected the most industries in the plastic injection molding. About 5% of the global oil is used to make plastics. The...
Sparrow to Demonstrate AI-Driven Security and SBOM Management at Black Hat Asia 2026
SINGAPORE, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparrow Co., Ltd., a provider of application security testing and software supply chain protection, has announced its participation in Black Hat Asia 2026, taking place April 21–24 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. At the event,...
The Brief: Food Courts and ‘X-Files’ Extravaganzas
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Chili's food court, dog-friendly deli shops and “X-Files” fan extravaganzas. The post The Brief: Food Courts and ‘X-Files’ Extravaganzas appeared first on Event Marketer.
See How This Product Launch Party Took Guests Straight Back to 2003
Ready-to-drink brand Owl’s Brew threw a Y2K-themed party to promote its new Spiked Pop hard soda.
An Experiential Leader Shares Her Go-To Event Venues Around the World
From Mexico City courtyards to Malibu coastlines, AGENC founder Cara Kleinhaut shares the locations that shape her events' guest flow, energy, and connection.
‘Rebranding What Sustainability Is’
Two sustainability executives from very different global corporations who met at PCMA’s Convene for Climate continued their conversation a few months later at Convening Leaders — sharing a stage to talk about their challenges and approaches.
RWS Global, A World Leader in Live Entertainment and Sports, Announces Executive Leadership Transition
RWS Global, a world leader in live experiences across entertainment and sports, today announced that Founder, Chairman & CEO Ryan Stana will transition to Executive Chairman. Current Chief Operating Officer Jake McCoy has been appointed Interim CEO. The transition was announced by Stana with the…
CHS Manchester Unveils Education Strategy for 26
CHS Manchester has unveiled an education strategy built for how event professionals actually want to learn, fast, focused, and set with clear, actionable advice and tips on the areas that matter. This year’s programme lands across three spaces: the Revolution Stage, the Manchester Stage, and the…
The Center of Hospitality
The Center of Hospitality is a Sponsored Article from the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) Located off International Drive in Orlando, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) stands as a dynamic force in the region, welcoming millions of guests, hosting world-class events, and driving…
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 demand signals determination and confidence amid global pressures
With a month to go until the 2026 edition of IMEX Frankfurt, international demand from both exhibitors and buyers continues to build and is tracking strongly against the same period last year. The substantial momentum for the show, taking place May 19-21, is a welcome indication of the sector’s…