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Lexar et Leica présentent Threads of Time: A Journey Through Silk and Lens à la Leica Gallery Amsterdam
L'exposition suit le photographe Jing Huang, lauréat du prix Leica, alors qu'il réalise un reportage sur Hao Naiqiang (Jingwei), jeune artiste et gardien de la tradition du kesi à Suzhou, et explore la manière dont la photographie et la conservation permettent de préserver un artisanat...
CKGSB-IE University Report Reveals New Models of Chinese Companies Going Global
SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) today launched Chinese Companies' New Playbook for Going Global, a joint report with IE University's China Observatory examining how Chinese companies are rethinking their globalization strategies in...
HawkEye 360 Establishes First European Subsidiary in Luxembourg
New EU entity reinforces HawkEye 360's long-term commitment to European customers, allies and industry partners PARIS, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360, Inc. (NYSE: HAWK), today announced the establishment of its first European subsidiary, HawkEye 360 Luxembourg, S.à r.l.,...
SCIENCE IN SPORT NAMED OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE FUEL AND HYDRATION PARTNER FOR NIKE AFTER DARK TOUR
TOKYO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- US Statement "Science in Sport is the Official Performance Fuel & Hydration Partner of the Nike After Dark Tour, a series of seven iconic night-running experiences in cities around the globe. Together with Nike, we are supporting runners through their...
HawkEye 360 and ERA Form Strategic Collaboration to Advance Defense Surveillance Capabilities
PARIS, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK), the global leader in signals intelligence data and analytics, today announced a strategic collaboration with ERA a.s., a leading provider of multistatic passive surveillance and tracking technologies. Under the collaboration,...
Airports Council International World Calls for Modernisation of Outdated Airport Slot System Stifling Competition and Costing Passengers
The trade association of the world's airports is calling for a modernised, transparent and collaborative approach to ensure scarce airport capacity is used efficiently, market access remains competitive and slot allocation keeps pace with increasing passenger demand. MONTREAL, Sept. 15,...
Cricket Legend Brett Lee Named 'Chief Celebration Officer' of The UAE Lottery
ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Lottery has appointed global cricket legend Brett Lee as its Chief Celebration Officer, a role that puts the spotlight on the people behind the wins and the moments that make them unforgettable. As Chief Celebration Officer, Lee will...
Scottish Rite for Children Honored Again as No. 1 in the Nation for Pediatric Orthopedic Care by U.S. News & World Report
Institution earns top ranking for a second consecutive year, reflecting its longstanding commitment to patient care and giving children back their childhood DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report ranked Scottish Rite for Children No. 1 in the nation for pediatric...
HawkEye 360 and Leonardo Sign MOU to Deliver Sovereign Signals Capability
PARIS, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360, Inc. (NYSE: HAWK), the global leader in signals intelligence data and analytics, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo S.p.A., a leading global aerospace, defense, and security player and its affiliated. The...
TrusTrace Launches New Platform to Turn Supply Chain Data Into Insight and Action
New platform builds on TrusTrace's enterprise-proven data foundation, starting with Supply Chain Intelligence and automated program operations. STOCKHOLM, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As sustainability and due diligence regulations multiply, global brands face a widening gap between the...
The Brief: Cat Bodegas and Cinema Lavazza
Five Things to Know This Week This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover cat bodegas, scientific mobile tours and Cinema Lavazza. HomeGoods Drops Some ‘Real Big Deals’ (and Installations) in Chicago If you’ve ever wanted to fry 800 pounds of chicken at once, Chicago’s…
Executive Interview Series: Mike Waterman, President & CEO, Visit Anaheim
More than $10 billion in tourism-related development is planned for Anaheim over the next decade
The State of Labor in the Trade Show Industry (2026)
The trade show and event industry relies on a standby workforce that’s needed to move events in and out of our convention venues. Labor unions provide a ready source to fulfill that need. The post The State of Labor in the Trade Show Industry (2026) appeared first on Classic Exhibits.
Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Glides Into a New Era
A 100,000-square-foot expansion kickstarts a new chapter for the property Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin has long been known for two things—its scale and prestige. Opened in 1990 by […] The post Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Glides Into a New Era appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Behind the Top Moments and Activations From Invest Fest 2026
The business festival—which took over the Georgia World Congress Center for three days—featured Serena Williams as a keynote speaker, an open pitch competition, and more than 380 marketplace exhibitors.
Why the Premier League Hosted Events Across the US for Soccer Fans
Thousands turned out for “Coast to Coast” activations celebrating the opening weekend of the league’s season.
M&A: ALTOUR Acquires UK Meetings Provider Your Event Solutions
25-year-old YES brand transitions to ALTOUR, combining corporate travel management with end-to-end event services
YOURGB rebrands as YourScene
YOURGB becomes YourScene as founder Gilly Bain marks 15 years in business. Founded by Gilly Bain with a £3,000 gift from her grandmother, the business has grown from a one-person venture in a spare room to a multi-million-pound experiential design and event production collective delivering…
Figen Murray OBE Announced as Headline Keynote for NOEA Convention
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced Figen Murray OBE as the headline keynote speaker for its 2026 Convention, bringing one of the most important and deeply personal conversations around public safety directly to the outdoor events industry. Figen, whose son Martyn Hett was…
Informa CMO Jill Dougan on AI, Data and the Future of Event Marketing
Find out how AI, audience data and streamlined technology are driving growth across a global events business