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Britannia Row continues Live Sound Education for BRIT Awards Students
Alongside designing robust systems utilising state-of-the-art technologies for the UK’s premier popular music awards ceremony, the BRIT Awards, including DiGiCo, L-Acoustics and Shure, Britannia Row again took on students from the BRIT School’s Production Arts course – a qualification for young…
Fire Safety Security Expo 2026: Gujarat’s Premier Platform for Safety, Surveillance & Security Innovation
The Fire Safety Security Expo 2026 is set to become a landmark event in India’s rapidly evolving safety and security ecosystem. Scheduled from 16th to 18th April 2026, this three-day exhibition will take place at GIDC Bharuch, Gujarat, India, bringing together industry leaders, innovators,…
One in three neurodivergent workers feel their employer does not cater to their needs at events
To mark World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April), Center Parcs Conferences & Events new research shows that the appetite for work events among neurodivergent employees is strong and growing. Almost half (42%) stating the number of events they attend has increased over the last three years but almost…
What venues can learn from the humble Easter egg
Venues have more in common with the humble Easter egg than you might think, especially when it comes to enhancing experiences, explains Lynnette Crisp, Director of Communications & Public Engagement at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Have you ever watched a film or TV show and spotted a carefully…
Putting Delegates First: How Venues Lead the Way on Welfare
At Confex 2026 James Dickson speaks with Katie Whitby, Head of Sales at The Venues Collection, about modern delegate welfare. They discuss practical, easy-to-implement measures venues can offer — from quiet spaces and residential options to allergen kits, accessible tech and inclusive catering —…
Media 10 launches Design at Work New York
UK-based independent organiser Media 10 has launched Design at Work New York, a trade event focused on commercial interiors and workplace design. The first edition is scheduled to take place on 10–11 March 2027 at the Javits Center in New York. The event will bring together manufacturers,…
GATE 2026 – GCCI Annual Trade Expo: Gujarat’s Premier B2B Growth Platform
Introduction to GATE 2026 – GCCI Annual Trade Expo GATE 2026 – GCCI Annual Trade Expo is set to emerge as one of India’s most influential business exhibitions, bringing together industries, innovators, entrepreneurs, and global investors under one roof. Organized as Gujarat’s largest B2B platform,…
ANKLESHWAR INDUSTRIAL EXPO 2026: Gujarat’s Leading Industrial Exhibition for Growth and Innovation
Introduction to ANKLESHWAR INDUSTRIAL EXPO 2026 ANKLESHWAR INDUSTRIAL EXPO 2026 is set to become one of the most impactful industrial exhibitions in Gujarat, bringing together a wide spectrum of industries, manufacturers, and technology providers. Scheduled from 16th to 18th April 2026, this highly…
FABTEX Expo 2026: India’s Fastest Growing Fabric Trade Event Arrives in Mumbai
The much-awaited FABTEX Expo 2026 is set to bring together the finest fabric manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers under one roof, marking a significant milestone in India’s textile and apparel industry. Scheduled from April 16 to April 18, 2026, this premier trade event will take place at the…
NX Launches Indian Ocean Rim Strategy Office to Expand Operations in South Asia, Oceania and Indian Ocean Rim
- Integrating Market Analysis, Strategy Formulation, Opportunity Creation to Boost NX's Regional Presence - TOKYO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter "NXSAO"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has now commenced...
Global AI Innovators Welcomed as WAIC Opens Applications for 2026 SAIL Award With $280,000+ Prize Pool
SHANGHAI, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) has officially opened global applications for the 2026 SAIL Award (Super AI Leader), its highest distinction. Transphere Consulting has been appointed as the official overseas recruitment partner...
Innergex annonce la mise en service du parc éolien La Cense dans l'Oise en France
LYON, France, 2 avril 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Innergex énergie renouvelable inc. (« Innergex ») et EOLFI ont le plaisir d'annoncer la mise en service du parc éolien La Cense situé sur la commune de Saint-André-Farivillers, à 25 km au nord-est de Beauvais, dans le département de l'Oise (60)...
El Club InterContinental Lounge reabrirá sus puertas el 1 de abril tras su renovación
- El Club InterContinental Lounge, con vistas a la bahía de Tokio, reabrirá sus puertas el 1 de abril tras su renovación: un espacio refinado bañado por la suave luz y el brillo de la bahía de Tokio - Las habitaciones y el salón renovados en la planta superior ofrecen una experiencia Club...
Der SUV Lucid Gravity wurde zum 2026 World Luxury Car of the Year gekürt
NEWARK, Kalifornien, 2. April 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), Hersteller der weltweit fortschrittlichsten softwaredefinierten Fahrzeuge und Technologien, gab heute bekannt, dass der Lucid Gravity vom renommierten World Car Awards-Programm zum 2026 World Luxury Car...
Die Club InterContinental Lounge mit Blick auf die Bucht von Tokio wird nach der Renovierung am 1. April wiedereröffnet: Ein veredelter Raum, erfüllt von sanftem Licht und dem Glitzern der Bucht von Tokio
- Die renovierten Gästezimmer im Obergeschoss und die Lounge bieten zusammen ein noch komfortableres Club InterContinental-Erlebnis - TOKIO, 2. April 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Das InterContinental Tokyo Bay freut sich, bekannt zu geben, dass die neu renovierte Club InterContinental Lounge im...
Le salon Club InterContinental, qui offre une vue sur la baie de Tokyo, rouvrira le 1er avril après avoir été rénové : un espace raffiné enveloppé d'une douce lumière et du scintillement de la baie de Tokyo
- Ensemble, les chambres et le salon rénovés de l'étage supérieur offrent une expérience Club InterContinental encore plus confortable. TOKYO, 2 avril 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- L'InterContinental Tokyo Bay a le plaisir d'annoncer que le salon Club InterContinental récemment rénové, situé au...
Caliway Selected to Present Preclinical Data on CBL-514 in Combination with GLP-1R Therapy at the American Diabetes Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions
Preclinical research on Caliway's fat reduction drug candidate CBL-514 in combination with GLP-1R-based weight-loss therapies has been selected for presentation at the American Diabetes Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions. The presentation will be delivered by W. Timothy Garvey, MD, a...
IBM Announces Strategic Collaboration with Arm to Shape the Future of Enterprise Computing
Collaboration aims to advance new technologies that expand infrastructure choice while preserving mission-critical environments ARMONK, N.Y., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a strategic collaboration with Arm to develop new dual‑architecture hardware that...
Kyndryl launches Agentic Service Management to power AI-native infrastructure services and intelligent workflows
NEW YORK, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today launched its Agentic Service Management, which combines a maturity model, structured assessments and implementation blueprints to help enterprises...
Alpha Ladder Group and MetaComp Partner with Maqam International Holding, an Abu Dhabi (UAE) company, to Advance RWA Tokenisation and Web2.5 Payments Across Singapore-UAE Corridor
SINGAPORE, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Ladder Group ("Alpha Ladder"), a Singapore-headquartered Digital Green Group driving sustainable financial and technology innovation through subsidiaries including MetaComp and Alpha Ladder Finance, and Maqam International Holding, an Abu...