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Coventry se classe au premier rang dans le rapport sur le classement des règlements de vie en 2025
Coventry domine le marché secondaire en termes de nombre de polices, de valeur nominale et de montant total payé aux propriétaires de polices, renforçant ainsi sa position d'acheteur le plus actif et le plus cohérent du secteur. FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., 17 avril 2026 /PRNewswire/ --...
BingX Brings SpaceX Pre-IPO Exposure On-Chain, Expanding Its Gateway to Future-Valued Assets
PANAMA CITY, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, has announced the launch of SpaceX Pre-IPO perpetual futures, alongside the introduction of the SpaceX Xpool Airdrop campaign. This dual initiative enables users to gain exposure to...
Xinhua Silk Road: Ningbo and China's shift from making things to making them smarter
BEIJING, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Along China's eastern seaboard, the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province is barely ever quiet. Ships come and go around the clock, and inland, factory floors maintain a similar rhythm. This combination helps explain Ningbo's prominent role in...
Mois de la Terre : moins de déchets, durée de vie plus longue - Olight fabrique des éclairages portables durables
SHENZHEN, Chine, 17 avril 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Olight fête aujourd'hui son 19e anniversaire avec deux nouveaux lancements : la gamme Baton et l'ArkPro Ultra Onyx Black. Coïncidant avec le Mois de la Terre, ce lancement souligne une conviction claire : la réduction des déchets et...
Breaking the Sourcing Ceiling: APES 2026 Shanghai Unlocks Unfiltered Access to China's Premier Auto Parts Factories
SHANGHAI, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- APES 2026 (Auto Parts Expo Shanghai) is poised to redefine the landscape of the automotive aftermarket, announcing its upcoming edition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC Shanghai) from August 5–7, 2026. As the industry pivots...
Mes de la Tierra: Menos residuos, mayor vida útil: Olight crea iluminación portátil de larga duración
SHENZHEN, China, 17 de abril de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Olight celebra hoy su 19º aniversario con dos nuevos lanzamientos: la serie Baton y la ArkPro Ultra Onyx Black. Coincidiendo con el Mes de la Tierra, este lanzamiento subraya una convicción clara: reducir los residuos y prolongar la...
5 Questions Every Planner Should Ask Before Booking an AI Speaker
Every conference wants one. Every association board is asking about it. And the speaker market has responded with hundreds of people who now call themselves "AI keynote speakers." Here are the five questions I'd ask if I were booking one. The post 5 Questions Every Planner Should Ask Before Booking…
Discover What a Meeting Should Feel Like, in Puerto Rico
A meeting shouldn’t just be another must-do on the office calendar. To really make an impact with attendees, plan a gathering where they can come together inspired by a shared goal, and get creative in working together to make it a reality.
What's New in Event Venues: Four Seasons' First Yacht, the Power of Wellness Retreats, and More
BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the world.
Halfway There: 15 Marathons Down, 15 to Go! One Mental Health Message
Fifteen marathons. Fifteen consecutive days. 393 miles covered so far from Isle of Skye to Clitheroe. Over £10,000 raised plus £1400 Gift Aid. Reaching the halfway point of his extraordinary 30 marathons in 30 days charity challenge, this milestone is more than just a physical achievement. It’s a…
The Rise of the Ecosystem Event Model
CHICAGO — Reflecting on industry events and conversations with leaders in the events space, there’s a new phrase popping up: the ecosystem event. But what is an ecosystem event? And what makes it different from any other industry event? Trade Show Executive connected with some of the leaders who…
6 main challenges of launching events in the US, according to organisers
1. Costs are high – and hard to predict The US is expensive. But contributors say that the bigger challenge is not always the headline price – it’s how difficult costs can be to predict in advance. “Union labour rules caught us off guard – costs and restrictions vary significantly by venue and…
Smart Start Radio: Coffee Chat—Trust Happens in the Room
What are you really building when you plan an event? In this episode of Smart Start Radio: Coffee Chat, Eming Piansay unpacks a simple but powerful idea inspired by a […] The post Smart Start Radio: Coffee Chat—Trust Happens in the Room appeared first on Smart Meetings.
What One Thing?—Originality Starts at the Origin
What does it really mean to be original? In this episode of What One Thing?, Sophia Abramchuk, founder of the Originate Institute, shares why the most powerful ideas are not […] The post What One Thing?—Originality Starts at the Origin appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Agent Analog Launches the AI Concierge for Live Events
Agent Analog™, an AI-powered event concierge built for live events, launched today to bring a new standard of personalized hospitality to the guest experience. Guests simply send a text. No app download or login required. Drawing on Jordan Kaye’s more than 20 years of experience producing…
Diversified acquires Workspace Design Show
Diversified UK & Europe, a UK-based organiser, has acquired the Workspace Design Show, a London- and Amsterdam-based event focused on workplace design. The show takes place at the Business Design Centre in February and at RAI Amsterdam in November. It brings together architects, designers, brands…
Premagic Appoints Adam Parry as Strategic Advisor
Premagic, the AI-powered event technology platform trusted by organisers across Asia, the UK, and Europe, today announced the appointment of Adam Parry as Strategic Advisor. Parry, co-founder of Event Tech Live and the Event Technology Awards and one of the most respected voices in the global event…
Freeman’s Learning Trends Report Reveals What Attendees Value at In-Person Educational Experiences
DALLAS — Freeman released part one of its Learning Trends Report, which focuses on how attendees learn within conference room sessions and general sessions, and the value they receive from different traditional formats. The idea of quality over quantity, which the industry has leaned into in a…
Montgomery Group grows aviation portfolio with acquisition of Sustainable Aviation Futures
Montgomery Group, the UK’s longest-running independent event organiser, has announced the acquisition of Sustainable Aviation Futures (SAF), a leading global conference series focused on accelerating the aviation industry’s transition to net zero. Sustainable Aviation Futures events unite senior…
Events Venture Group Announces Investment in The Nest Campus
NEW YORK CITY — Events Venture Group (EVG) announced an investment in The Nest Campus, a growing climate and resilience platform. EVG co-invested alongside SilverCircle. The Nest Campus operates across a multi-vertical resilience landscape — including energy, industrial transformation and…