31 5 月, 2021

The inaugural edition of World OTT Show by Trescon set to strengthen the inevitable future of video streaming in Asia

Singapore, May 31, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Having hosted some of the industry's biggest tech conferences and high-level summits all over the world, Trescon is now venturing into the OTT space. World OTT Show will congregate renowned thought-leaders, subject matter experts, and technology innovators from Asia on 17 June 2021, in a constructive, open-dialogue, virtual environment. More than 400 million people now use OTT video streaming services across the Asia Pacific region, with over 69 per cent of video viewers in the region watch streaming videos at least once a week. "In 2021, the streaming providers in Asia have a massive opportunity to take their services to a global audience. Many of the conversations we have with some of the providers in this region are precisely about how we can scale their services offering beyond a regional play into a global one and I think we'll start seeing a lot more of these regional Asian OTT services go global and build significant businesses for themselves outside their own borders," said Paolo Cuttorelli, VP and GM at Evergent.As many consumers are forced to stay confined in their homes and on their electronic devices due to the Covid-19, OTT consumption across Asia has witnessed a surge like never before. It has become one of the fastest-growing media channels in the region grabbing the advertiser's attention."Southeast Asia's video streaming market continues to experience massive growth and platform owners across verticals are placing huge investment bets. World OTT Show offers a platform to exchange varied perspectives between media, telecoms, and broadcast to explore this avenue of business in the new normal," said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon. The conference is designed to explore the endless possibilities of OTT products that are streamlined to focus on user interfaces, user behavior; enhanced streaming and storage technologies, and generating revenue through streamlined subscriptions.Some of the powerful voices in the industry to share their expertise on OTT Monetization, Content OTT planning, Audio OTT, CX for OTT, and much more, include: - Andreas Von Maltzahn, Co-Founder, iwonder, Singapore - Adam Ware, VP, and GM - National Networks and Platforms, Sinclair Broadcast Group/STIRR, US- Zubin Jimmy Dubash, COO Digital Businesses, Shemaroo, India- Siddhartha Roy, Chief Operating Officer, Hungama Digital Media, India- Anna Ysabel F. Driz, Director of Advertising Sales and Brand Solutions, WeTV iflix, Philippines- Dushyantt Kohli, Chief Operating Officer, Khabri Audio platform, IndiaThe conference will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms, and private networking rooms.World OTT Show is officially sponsored by Lead Sponsor - Setplex; Platinum Sponsor - Brightcove; Gold Sponsor - Evergent; Silver Sponsor - Limelight Networks; Bronze Sponsor - SmartlabsTo attend the show, register here: https://tresconglobal.com/conferences/ott/asia/free-pass-registrationAbout World OTT ShowWorld OTT Show is a thought-leadership driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CxOs, OTT heads, and OTT directors among others, looking to explore the latest services and devices powered by OTT to transforms business functions.The show is virtually hosting business leaders across industry sectors from ASIA who will meet, network, learn and engage with some of the world?s renowned technology thought-leaders, subject matter experts, and technology innovators in a constructive, open-dialogue environment.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Aishwarya G BhandaryCorporate Communications Executive marketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

25 5 月, 2021

The 10th edition of Big CIO Show to host CIOs across India to unearth the potential of emerging tech for India

INDIA, May 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 10th global edition of Big CIO Show, taking place virtually on 26 May 2021, will host CIOs and IT Decision Makers from cross industries (PAN India). These C-level attendees will have the opportunity to meet, network, learn and engage with some of the nation`s renowned technology thought-leaders and innovators in a constructive, open-dialogue environment; to find solutions for issues hindering their business and designated growth. The show will witness ground-breaking collaborations of experts such as Dr Rajendra Kumar - Additional Secretary, MeitY, Government of India; Golok Kumar Simli - Chief of Technology, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India; Sudhir Kanvinde - Executive Director - IT, Ministry of Ports Shipping, Government of India; Rajiv Ramanan - Director, Technology Partnerships, Freshworks Inc.; Harish Sekar - Senior Technical Evangelist, ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp; Atanu Roy - Group CIO, Biocon Group; Yask Sharma - CISO Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.; Ripu Bajwa - Director & GM - Data Protection Solutions, Dell Technologies; Rajesh Awasthi - Global Head of Cloud and MHS, Tata Communications; Sourav Sinha - CIO, IndiGo Airlines; to name a few. The Big CIO Show will host ground breaking Tech Talks by some of the industry leaders such as:- Manish Gupta - Senior Director and GM - DataCenter and Compute Solutions at Dell Technologies will be speaking about "Increase your agility with Multi-Cloud Flexibility". - Sridhar S - VP, Managed Services - Cloud, Hosting and Security at Tata Communications Ltd, on the topic "Technology to Business Innovation with Unified Cloud Experience". - Ranganath Sadasiva - CTO, Hybrid IT at Hewlett Packard Enterprise on the topic "Fuelling Edge-to-Cloud Digital Transformation".- Veneet Sharma - Regional Sales Director - APAC (IAM) at Thales on "Somebody Else's Mistake: Our Learning" and- Rajiv Raman - Director, Technology Partnerships at Freshworks Inc. on "The Greater Good- Building a digital-ready culture" to name a few."CIOs are looking to embrace the fundamental shift from their focus on cost savings to becoming a primary driver of business innovation across all levels of business to achieve complete digital transformation," stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon. The show will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with the speakers during Q&A sessions and network with solution providers/sponsors at their virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and meeting tables.Big CIO Show is officially sponsored by - Presenting Sponsor - Dell Technologies and AMD; Powered By Sponsor - TATA Communication; Co - Powered By Sponsor - Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Team Computers; Gold Sponsors: Thales and Technobind, Freshworks and Silver Sponsor - ManageEngine Register at bit.ly/3vmdBFt to attend the event. About Big CIO Show Big CIO Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CIOs who are looking to explore new-age technologies and implementing them in their organisations. For further details, please contact: Monith M Shetty Corporate Communication Executive marketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

18 5 月, 2021

Top-tier tech innovators to address the scope of AI adoption for the Egyptian economy at the 25th global edition of World AI Show hosted by Trescon

Egypt, May 17, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With the wholehearted support of Egypt's Information Technology Industry Development Agency - ITIDA, Trescon, the global business events and consulting firm, will execute the 25th global edition of its World AI Show on 31st of May 2021.The virtual event features highly acclaimed speakers, over 350 pre-qualified business leaders, and top-tier solution providers, bringing a significant impact on the AI landscape in Egypt.AI is being relentlessly integrated into the fundamentals of business and everyday life, demonstrating the exceptional potential for boosting the global economy."Egypt is quite keen to embrace emerging digital technologies in order to boost the development of various vital state sectors. As such, we are excited to support such an important gathering to help nurturing the AI ecosystem in Egypt," commented Amr Mahfouz, CEO of ITIDA. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the new technology is expected to make an economic contribution of US$320 billion by 2030, with gains expanding annually by between 20 per cent and 34 per cent."We generally talk about emerging technologies and how they impact society. But we have never seen a technology move as fast as AI and its impact on society and technology. In today's world, the playing field is poised to become a lot more competitive. Businesses that don't deploy AI and data to help them innovate will be at a huge disadvantage", said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.The conference is aimed to deep dive into key areas of AI in the era of Digital Governance, the role of digital transformation in Critical Infrastructure Advancement, understanding how digital transformation is shaping up the banking and finance industry, and assessing the sectors in Critical Infrastructure where AI/ML has caused a Disruption, among others. The show will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms, and private networking rooms.Some of the esteemed speakers on board who will be sharing their insights at the event include: - Golestan Radwan - ICT Minister's Advisor for AI, MCIT Egypt- Arunima Sarkar - Lead, AI and ML, World Economic Forum- Tarique Abou Elhassan - Field CTO, Data & AI, Dell- Richard Stirling - CEO, Oxford Insights, United Kingdom- Hubert Etienne - AI Ethics research, Facebook AI, Oxford & ENS France- Patrick Bangert - Vice President of AI, Samsung, USA- Laila Abdullah Al Hadhrami - Digital Transformation & Change Management Expert - Ministry of Technology & Communications MTC, Oman, Director - Oman Smart City Platform- Hisham Mohamed Aly - CISO - Risk Division, Emirates NBDThe World AI Show - Egypt is officially supported by ITIDA and sponsored by Lead Sponsors - Microsoft, DELL Technologies; Platinum Sponsors - ORACLE; AI Video Surveillance Partner - Axis CommunicationsTo attend the show for free, register here (hbit.ly/3fszhsL)About World AI ShowWorld AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world. It connects top AI experts, enterprises, government representatives, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI innovators - to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions. For further details about the announcement, please contact:Aishwarya G BhandaryCorporate Communications Executive marketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

4 5 月, 2021

Stakeholders from the Australian Government Highlight the Use of AI in Creating Smart and High-Performance Governance

Australia, May 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Australia played host to a content-rich virtual conference on Artificial Intelligence on Thursday, 22 April 2021. World AI Show convened over 300 online participants that included major stakeholders of Australia's AI ecosystem including Government authorities, top AI experts & solution providers. The online conference featured leading AI organisations such as Dataiku and Tiger Analytics amongst others to discuss Australia's AI prospects. "Finding the right business context for AI is a big part of the game as it opens up a plethora of possibilities. However, innovations such as AI must be contextualised and integrated into a company usecase," stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon. He further added, "Virtual events are providing opportunities for such discussions to take place during these difficult times."The conference was hosted on the world-renowned virtual events platform, Vmeets that provided an immersive digital experience for participants to engage in keynotes, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, technology use-cases, industry solutions, applied AI showcases and the latest go-to-market innovations.World AI Show - Australia covered key topics such as AI-driven digital transformation for enterprise, Accelerating and Operationalizing AI deployments within any organization, Data visualization bringing business intelligence to life, Ethical implications of enterprise AI and much more.Some of the top speakers who attended the event included Ruby Wolff, COO, Aramex; William Yeoh, Associate Professor, Deakin University; Oleg Kravets, Global Head of Data and Analytics, The Travel Corporation; Amir H. Gandomi, Professor of Data Science, University of Technology Sydney; Angela Kim, Head of Analytics and AI, Teachers Health Fund; and Joshua Arvin Lat, Chief Technology Officer, NuWorks Interactive Labs, to name a few.Highlights and key takeaways from World AI Show - Australia:World AI Show started with an interesting panel discussion on "AI and Public Sector - Combining to create Smart and high-performance Governments" where the panellists discussed the immense opportunities presented by AI and also the risks associated with it. Also, an attempt was made to unearth the potential for AI to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the near future. The panellists who joined the discussion included Kate Harrington, Head of Strategic Digital Initiatives,NSW Government Chief Information & Digital Office; Ed Santow, Human Rights Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission; Manohar Esarapu, CIO, City of Port Phillip; Dr Mahesh Prakash, Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO DATA61 and moderated by Reynaldo Lugtu, Founder & CEO, Hungry Workhorse. In a keynote on "Saving the world's rarest dolphin with AI & Drones" by Tane Van Der Boon, Co-founder & Technical Lead, MAUI63 spoke about the critically endangered Māui dolphins. He shared some light on how MAUI63's UAV (drone) equipped with AI is helping gather crucial data which is required by the policymakers to make data-driven, informed decisions to protect these animals.The show also featured an interesting tech talk by Shaun McGirr, AI Evangelist, Dataiku on the topic "AI: From Cost to Revenue Center". In a panel discussion on "How Banks and Financial Institutions are making the most of AI" moderated by Neal Cross, Co-founder and Chairman, PictureWealth the panellists discussed various challenges faced in engaging people with AI-driven projects and how large organizations set up their AI framework. The panellists who joined the discussion included Dan Jermyn, GM Chief Decision Scientist,, Commonwealth Bank of Australia; Kshira Saagar, Chief Data Officer, Latitude Financial Services and Sonny Supriyadi, SVP, Head, Pricing and Data Analytics, Maybank Indonesia.World AI Show - Australia was officially sponsored by Platinum Sponsor - as Dataiku and Bronze Sponsor - Tiger Analytics. About World AI Show World AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events taking place in strategic locations across the world. It connects top AI experts, enterprises, government representatives, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI innovators - to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions. Register for free at - https://saudi.worldaishow.com/free-pass-registrationFor further details about the announcement, please contact: Karthik AdhikaryCorporate Communications Manager marketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

29 4 月, 2021

World Big Data & Analytics Show virtually convened India’s top data and analytics leaders

INDIA, Apr 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The inaugural edition of World Big Data & Analytics Show - India, which took place on 20 April 2021, has attracted some of the prominent voices in the data and analytics space such as, Dr Neeta Verma - Director General, NIC; Golok Kumar Simli - Chief of Technology, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India; Dr Ravi Vijayaraghavan - SVP & Chief Analytics Officer, Flipkart; David Zakkam - VP - Analytics, Swiggy; Ravi Shankar - Senior VP and CMO, Denodo; Dr Satyam Priyadarshy - Technology Fellow & Chief Data Scientist, Halliburton, Past President - DC Chapter of TiE; Ujjyaini Mitra - CDO, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd & ZEE5 (India+Global); to name a few.An image from World Big Data & Analytics Show - India series; panel discussion streamed live on 20 April 2021The show covered key topics such as data and analytics for a holistic nationwide data ecosystem, advancing analytics and business performance in real-time with logical data fabric, becoming a data-centric organization, how to approach data and analytics transformation, data governance and the customer, cloud and data platforms, leveraging data virtualization to unify data and more. Key highlights and takeaways from the World Big Data & Analytics Show - India include:Ravi Shankar, Senior VP and CMO at Denodo discussed at length on 'Advancing analytics and business performance in real-time with logical data fabric'. He stated that "Data Fabric is a new terminology that is at the peak of a hype cycle, and comprises Data Virtualization as one of the key components in addition to others."While speaking about 'Applications of analytics and data science for e-Commerce', Ravi Vijayaraghavan, Chief Data Analytics Officer, Flipkart, mentioned that "It is very important to identify where analytics and data science become a challenge; it's usually at scale."Dr Neeta Varma, Director General, NIC, while delivering a keynote on 'Application of data analytics in building a holistic nation-wide data ecosystem', mentioned that, "Data has huge potential and when government data is clubbed with private data, it can help generate a lot of insights and spur innovation.""During these trying times, virtual gatherings are an ideal way for everyone in the industry to come together. Affordable and intelligent data and analytics solutions and strategies are the need of the hour," says Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.The show was hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets which helped the participants to network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants were also able to engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.World Big Data & Analytics Show - India was officially sponsored by Headline Sponsor - Denodo; and Bronze sponsor - Snowflake.About World Big Data & Analytics Show World Big Data & Analytics Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world.The show features exciting keynotes, government and enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss the latest challenges and explore the latest applications in data-powered solutions.For further details, please contact:Monith M ShettyCorporate Communication Executivemarketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

22 4 月, 2021

Egypt to embrace the untapped potential of AI: Major stakeholders of the industry will join virtually to discuss the Egyptian economy with AI as a backdrop

Egypt, Apr 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - To push more digital business opportunities in Egypt's AI industry, the country is primed to host the Egypt edition of Trescon's flagship series - World AI Show on 31 May 2021 virtually. International AI & ML experts, top IT decision-makers will explore the potential of AI in the Egyptian economy.AI represents a golden opportunity for Egypt. With all of the evolutions and benefits of AI, Egypt started its forward-looking steps towards AI with the target that AI composes 7.7% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2030."Egyptian government currently attaches high priority to AI. Egypt moving up 55 places in one year reflects the government's huge efforts, the most prominent of which are adopting more modern technologies to provide Digital Egypt services," states Amr Talaat, Minister of Information and Communication Technology (Egypt).The conference will explore Egypt's AI market by essentially focusing on leveraging Digital Transformation, driving business efficiency through embedding AI strategies, overcoming organizational challenges in the wake of Covid-19, driving the growth of the startup ecosystem in Egypt; and much more."We generally talk about emerging technologies and how they impact society. But we have never seen a technology move as fast as AI and its impact on society and technology. In today's world, the playing field is poised to become a lot more competitive. Businesses that don't deploy AI and data to help them innovate will be at a huge disadvantage," said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.The show will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms, and private networking rooms.The event will feature a keynote on Egypt's National AI strategy by Dr Golestan Radwan - ICT Minister Advisor for AI, MCIT Egypt, followed by engaging keynote and panel discussions from influential AI leaders from Facebook, Samsung, Renault, among others.- Hubert Etienne - AI Ethics research, Facebook AI, Oxford & ENS France- Patrick Bangert - VP of AI, Samsung- Virginie Martins - Ethical AI & SDG Expert, Member of European Union Alliance- Broecke Stijn - AI Expert/Senior Economist - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, France- Laila Abdullah Al Hadhrami - Digital Transformation & Change Management Expert - Ministry of Technology & Communications MTC, Oman, Director - Oman Smart City Platform- Seham El Behissy - GM Digital & Connected Cars, Renault- Hisham Mohamed Aly - CISO - Risk Division, Emirates NBD- Yasser Abdeltawab Ahmed - Head of Digital Banking, Arab Investment BankWorld AI Show - Egypt is officially sponsored by Lead Sponsors - Microsoft, DELL Technologies and Intel; AI Video Surveillance Partner - Axis CommunicationsTo attend the show for free, register here: https://tresconglobal.com/conferences/ai/egypt/free-pass-registration About World AI ShowWorld AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world. It connects top AI experts, enterprises, government representatives, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI innovators - to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions. For further details about the announcement, please contact:Aishwarya G BhandaryCorporate Communications Executive marketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

11 4 月, 2021

Football: Chelsea aggression pleases Tuchel in Palace win

LONDON (REUTERS) - Thomas Tuchel praised his Chelsea side's response to last week's shock defeat by West Bromwich Albion after Saturday's (April 10) impressive 4-1 victory away to Crystal Palace. Two goals by Christian Pulisic and one each for Kai Havertz and Kurt Zouma secured Chelsea's biggest victory since Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard in the Stamford Bridge hot seat. Tuchel had enjoyed a 14-match unbeaten run since being hired and while a 5-2 home defeat by relegation battlers West Brom was a reality check, Chelsea have got back on track with a Champions League win over Porto and then demolishing Palace. "Everything was bad against West Brom. The result was horrible but the stats were not as bad," Tuchel said. "Today we were very hungry, full of confidence and wanted to play a very aggressive game in terms of high recoveries. "We were totally focused. It was good with the attitude today. It's a part of our DNA to be aggressive and should be." The win put Chelsea back in fourth spot in the Premier League although West Ham United could dislodge them on Sunday if they beat Leicester City. "Of course I came to England for the targets which was to finish in the top four," Tuchel said. "We have our own way to go. We need results continually. "We had a setback last week but it is not the moment to look at other teams all the time. We are in the middle of the race." German youngster Havertz produced one of his most effective games for Chelsea, scoring a well-taken goal, his first in the league since October, and setting up another for Pulisic soon afterwards to put Chelsea in control. Tuchel said the challenge was for Havertz to show his quality on a consistent basis. More on this topic Related Story Football: Chelsea demolish Palace with Pulisic double Related Story Football: Chelsea's Tuchel won't be swayed by players' Euro 2020 hopes "He needs to show his quality, it's as easy as that. Kai will never be our emotional leader and we don't expect that from him. We expect him to show his quality," Tuchel said. "Honestly he needed to show he could do better, that was a personal challenge for him. He got a second chance to show up after Porto and he did that. "There is still room to improve in finishing, he can be more ruthless, he should have scored more, but it was a good step and a good performance."

8 4 月, 2021

HKTDC International Sourcing Show | ONLINE attracts 23,000 buyers

HONG KONG, Apr 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The HKTDC International Sourcing Show is the first online-and-offline trade exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The online section of the show, the HKTDC International Sourcing Show | ONLINE, which opened on 17 March, featured more than 1,400 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, attracting some 23,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions. The show drew buyers from Hong Kong and around the world, including India, Indonesia, Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.The HKTDC International Sourcing Show | ONLINE featured more than 1,400 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions and 19 pavilions, attracting some 23,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions to source online.More than 7,000 video meetings were conducted during the online fair, allowing buyers and exhibitors to make business deals amid the pandemic.A series of webinars was hosted during the online fair, including "International Sourcing Outlook", "Survive and Thrive: Leveraging End-to-end E-commerce Solutions" and "Utilising Licensing to Expand Your Business". The webinars recorded more than 44,000 views in total, equipping companies with up-to-date insights on the latest trends in sourcing and marketing.To help businesses capture new opportunities, the HKTDC mobilised its network of 50 offices worldwide together with its artificial intelligence-powered online business matching platform, Click2Match, to connect exhibitors with buyers. As of 31 March, more than 7,000 online business matching meetings had been successfully conducted, facilitating buyers and sellers to capture new business opportunities and help them overcome the impact of the pandemic.Following a successful debut at HKTDC Autumn Sourcing Week | ONLINE last year, the HKTDC once again offered 3D virtual booths at the International Sourcing Show | ONLINE. It also launched a product video production service to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) design and produce promotional videos, facilitating them to showcase their products in a more eye-catching way and get better prepared for the era of digitalised sourcing. Both the 3D booths and the video service were well received by exhibitors.Exhibitors and buyers positive about hybrid exhibition formatEven though the global pandemic situation is showing signs of improvement in some regions, its impact continues to be profound. Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, believes that global sourcing will become increasingly digitalised and that future trade fairs will be more likely to offer a hybrid model of online and offline sourcing to reap the benefits of both formats. "When physical fairs resume, the HKTDC will continue to organise regular online sourcing events that will feature different themes and will align with the sourcing cycles of different industries. Our goal is to generate even more business opportunities for suppliers and buyers globally," Mr Chau said.As the trend for combining online and offline sourcing gains traction, the HKTDC conducted an online survey to gauge the views of exhibitors and buyers joining the International Sourcing Show. The survey found that the majority of exhibitors surveyed (80%) considered that trade fairs with online elements will become their major promotional channel in the future, while 96% said they would participate in the HKTDC's online and physical exhibitions again. According to the survey results, most buyers (82%) indicated an intention to participate in trade fairs offering online and physical elements to develop both online and offline business opportunities.Regarding business results, more than 80% of exhibitors said they had achieved one of the following objectives through the event, including generating new sales leads, meeting new customers, promoting their company's brands and products, and launching and promoting new products. Over 90% of buyers agreed that the show helped them seek out new products and new suppliers and get a better understanding of market trends.Click2Match helps facilitate business discussions and dealsMany companies taking part in the show were successful in finding either buyers or suppliers through the Click2Match platform. Rachel Chan, Business Development Specialist at Avery Dennison (Hong Kong) Ltd, said the online fair offered her company a good opportunity to introduce its total printing solutions and RFID labels to buyers from different industries. "We are very happy to have video meetings with more than 10 new buyers from different places including Mainland China, India, Malaysia and Thailand. The buyers are keen to develop cooperation opportunities with us, and we hope to continue receiving new sales leads or enquiries. The online show also helped to increase our company's exposure."Atitaya Dechboon, a representative of Fashion Hometex Co Ltd in Thailand, said "We have made four new contacts with buyers from Mainland China, Brazil, Poland and Saudi Arabia. We expect potential orders worth US$100,000 from three new buyers. We are very satisfied with the Click2Match service which allowed us to arrange video meetings as frequently as we liked without any time conflicts."Artem Mykhailyk, Chief Operational Officer at Micon Trade LLC in Ukraine, was interested in sourcing smart wearable devices and DVR cameras. "Through the International Sourcing Show | ONLINE, we have found three potential suppliers from Mainland China and Taiwan. We plan to place orders worth US$280,000 with these suppliers. The show provided a unique and well-arranged online sourcing platform that offered an alternative to physical exhibitions amid the pandemic. I found it easy and convenient to find suitable products and make appointments with potential suppliers."Hanna Touma Bechara, Manager at Modern Electronics Co in Lebanon, found two potential suppliers from Hong Kong and Mainland China through the online fair. "Our budget for buying audio systems is US$30,000. Due to travel restrictions under the global pandemic, online trade shows like this are the only way we can find new suppliers for the time being."Intelligence Hub webinars let companies feel the market's pulseThe Intelligence Hub set up during the online fair hosted 17 webinars which featured more than 60 industry experts sharing the latest industry developments and trends, attracting more than 44,000 views in total. The most popular webinars include "International Sourcing Outlook", "Survive and Thrive: Leveraging End-to-end E-commerce Solutions", "Utilising Licensing to Expand Your Business" and "Toys & Children's Products Safety & Regulations Updates". In addition, the HKTDC launched the "Let's Go Phygital: Power Up for the New Normal" seminar series, helping SMEs adapt to the hybrid online and offline sourcing model, with the first round of webinars held during the online show. The videos of the webinars have been uploaded to the Intelligence Hub webpage (https://isshow-online.hktdc.com/en/intelligence-hub), enabling companies to review insights from industry luminaries anytime, anywhere.The International Sourcing Show is first HKTDC exhibition to adopt an online-and-offline format, integrating the seven HKTDC trade fairs* that were originally scheduled to run in spring 2021. The online part of the show is available from 17 March to 29 July, while the physical exhibition will be staged from 26 to 29 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. While the Click2Match business matching service for the online show has concluded, buyers can continue sourcing with exhibitors through the upgraded hktdc.com Sourcing platform (http://sourcing.hktdc.com) until the end of July 2021.*The seven fairs are: the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles & Furnishing Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week, HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair. The latter event is co-organised by the HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Co (HK) Ltd.Websites:HKTDC International Sourcing Show: https://isshow.hktdc.com/online/en/Intelligence Hub: https://isshow-online.hktdc.com/en/intelligence-hubMedia Centre: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/Photo download: https://bit.ly/3msyefrAbout the HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgAgnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

7 4 月, 2021

Global Cloud Experts Gathered together to Discuss the Roadmap for Cloud Adoption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Apr 7, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - In an age of unprecedented possibilities, World Cloud Show - KSA attracted prominent voices in the cloud space. Some of the top speakers who attended the event that took place on 29 March 2021 included, Fahad A. Alhamed, Chairman of the board, Saudi Cloud Computing Association; Khalid Alohali, Emerging Technology and Innovation leader, Oracle; Badar Khan, Director of Digital Mobility, NEOM and Salem Mohammed Baras, Director, Cloud and Digital Platforms, Solutions by STC; A Karthik, Chief Evangelist, ManageEngine to name a few. An image from World Cloud Show - KSA streamed live on 29 March 2021World Cloud Show - KSA covered key topics such as Cloud Computing and Digital Transformation in the New Normal, Cloud framework and security strategies for the KSA Government Authorities, Overcoming Hybrid Cloud Management Challenges, Powering Cloud Computing with AI: The dynamic-duo and more.Highlights and key takeaways from World Cloud Show - KSA A tech talk by Khalid Alohali - Emerging Technology and Innovation leader at Oracle focused primarily on the importance and key drivers of cloud adoption. He also shed light on the importance and key drivers of cloud adoption. The show also featured an interesting tech talk by Nabil Zoldjalali, Director of Cloud Security, Darktrace on the topic "Weathering the Storm: the challenges of securing Cloud & SaaS applications."In a panel discussion on the topic 'Cloud framework and security strategies for the KSA Government Authorities', moderated by Abdelmajed A Saeed, Tech Speaker, Cyber Security/ AI/ Technology Expert, the panellists discussed key areas such as Legal framework and strategies for the Cloud Deployment in KSA region, Smart Cities and Cloud Technologies: challenger or enabler and much more. The panellists who joined the discussion included Faisal Bin Humaid - Executive Manager, Cybersecurity & Risk OT/IT, ACWA Power; Ahmed Aldammas, Executive Director Cybersecurity and Risk at The Council Of Cooperative Health Insurance and Dr. Aseel Addawood, KSA AI & Data Science Ambassador, Oracle."The global pandemic has raised its profile and fuelled cloud adoption, with IT now being seen more strategically than before Covid-19," said Mohsin Raza Khan, SE Manager, Nutanix in his keynote at the World Cloud Show - KSA.A tech talk by Karim Kalaawi, Executive Vice President - Alliances, Cloud4C and Ram Sajja, Global Head - Cloud Engineering and Operations, Cloud4C spoke about how Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation and also explained how Cloud4C can help different organisations in adopting cloud.The show also featured an interesting International fireside chat which emphasized the importance of data privacy and how each country has set its data privacy policies in place. The speakers who joined the discussion included Vijay Bharti - CISO and SVP of Cyber Security Practice, Happiest Minds Technologies and Juan Kanggrawan, Head of Data Analytics, Jakarta Smart City.In a tech talk by Girish Chandangoudar, VP, Head of Infrastructure Management Service, Happiest Minds Technologies, shared his perspective on the rise of hybrid cloud technology over the past 20 years. He also discussed the challenges faced by enterprises and how to overcome them through a phased approach, key building blocks for monitoring, managing and securing the hybrid cloud."Virtual events are an excellent opportunity for everyone in the industry to come together during these difficult times. Affordable and intelligent cloud solutions & strategies are the need of the hour," says Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.The show was hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets which helped the participants to network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants were also able to engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.The show also featured some interesting giveaway contests by the Platinum Sponsors - Cloud4c and Happiest Minds. The winner of the Cloud4c giveaway walked home with a Samsung Galaxy Tab where as the winner of the Happiest Minds giveaway walked home with a 3 hours of complimentary consulting on Cloud infra and Security Services Adoption.Endorsed by the Saudi Cloud Computing Association, World Cloud Show - KSA was powered by Oracle and was officially sponsored by Lead Sponsor - Darktrace; Platinum Sponsors - Nutanix, Cloud4C and Happiest Minds and Sliver Sponsor - ManageEngineAbout World Cloud ShowWorld Cloud Show takes place in strategic locations across the world which gathers pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Research, Industry Practitioners, IT Decision Makers and Experts in Cloud Computing among others from cross-industry verticals.The show will feature exciting keynotes, government and enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss the latest challenges and explore the latest applications of cloud-based solutions.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Karthik AMarketing LeadTresconmarketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. 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27 3 月, 2021

Global Cloud Experts Gather to Address Roadmap for Cloud-First Approach in the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia, Mar 27, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Having hosted multiple high-level conferences across the globe, World Cloud Show (WCS) has established itself as one of the world's biggest and elite cloud show series. While it has proven itself as the quintessential cloud event, World Cloud Show has had the reputation of getting global experts, investors, and cloud entrepreneurs all under one roof consistently, edition after edition.Taking place on 29 March 2020, and endorsed by Saudi Cloud Computing Association, World Cloud Show - KSA is powered by Oracle. With Darktrace as the lead sponsor, the show will feature keynotes from thought-leaders and industry experts, private networking sessions, secure audio-visual meetings, private meetings and more.Jonas Knudsen who is a research director within International Data Corporation (IDC) Health Insights in EMEA stated that, "Darktrace thrives in complex digital environments, as technology is adaptive and continues to revise its understanding of 'normal' in light of new evidence, enabling it to detect and respond to threats that other tools miss, while providing complete visibility across the digital."A ground-breaking collaboration of expertsEager to keep the momentum from its previous editions, World Cloud Show will feature prominent experts such as Fahad a. Alhamed, Chairman of the Board, Saudi Cloud Computing Association; Dr Fatmah Ba Othman, President, AI Society Member of G20 Task Force, Founder & President of AI Society; Salem Mohammed Baras, Director, Cloud and Digital Platforms Solutions, STC; Khalid Alohali - Emerging Technology and Innovation leader, Oracle; Nabil Zoldjalali - Director of Cloud Security, Darktrace; Mohsin Raza Khan, SE Manager, Nutanix; Vijay Bharti - CISO and Senior VP of Cyber Security practice, Happiest Minds Technologies; Girish Chandangoudar - VP, Head of Infrastructure Management Service, Happiest Minds Technologies; Dasaradha Ramakrishna Sajja, Global Head - Cloud Engineering and Operations, Cloud4C; Dasaradha Ramakrishna Sajja, Global Head - Cloud Engineering and Operations, Cloud4C; and over 30 other industry leaders."World Cloud Show will digitally connect key players in the cloud computing world to help the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a connected Cloud-based ecosystem and strong disaster recovery capabilities," said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.World Cloud Show - KSA will cover current topics including how Saudi Arabia is utilizing Cloud Computing to realize its technology ambitions; exploring the market dynamics behind the move towards cloud technology; cloud adoption to benefit Saudi Arabian enterprises across the sectors; cloud data governance: a catalyst for Saudi vision 2030 and much more.The show will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.Endorsed by the Saudi Cloud Computing Association, World Cloud Show - KSA is powered by Oracle and is officially sponsored by Lead Sponsor - Darktrace; Platinum Sponsors - Nutanix, Cloud4C and Happiest Minds and Sliver Sponsor - ManageEngineTo register your interest to attend WCS - KSA, visit World Cloud Show - KSA.About World Cloud ShowWorld Cloud Show takes place in strategic locations across the world which gathers pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Research, Industry Practitioners, IT Decision Makers and Experts in Cloud Computing among others from cross-industry verticals.The show will feature exciting keynotes, government and enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss the latest challenges and explore latest applications of cloud-based solutions.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Karthik AMarketing LeadTresconmarketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

16 3 月, 2021

HKTDC International Sourcing Show opens tomorrow

HONG KONG, Mar 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As global sourcing becomes increasingly digitalised in the wake of the pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show, a trade exhibition held in both online and physical formats, to help businesses adjust to the new sourcing model. The online section of the show begins tomorrow (17 March) and will enable buyers and suppliers to engage through a dedicated online exhibition platform that also features business matching and video conferencing tools. Once the pandemic situation eases, businesses can join the physical show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 26 to 29 July to explore further opportunities.In response to the pandemic's impact on trade exhibitions globally, the HKTDC is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show that will be held in both online and physical formats. The online section of the show begins tomorrow (17 March). At an online media briefing held today to introduce the event, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau gave an overview of the show's highlights.As the pandemic continues to keep people apart, the online International Sourcing Show enables buyers and suppliers to conduct meetings and stay connected through an exclusive online exhibition platform that offers business matching and video conferencing functions. Once the pandemic situation has eased, businesses can join the physical show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 July to explore further opportunities.In addition to exhibiting in the usual formats, some exhibitors have opted to use 3D virtual booths to promote their brands and products in more eye-catching ways.Hybrid sourcing model to become standard under new normalOver the past year, numerous physical exhibitions around the world have been cancelled or rescheduled due to the pandemic. The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) estimates that the industry contracted by 68% globally in 2020 compared to the previous year, affecting deals worth around US$370 billion. Despite this challenging environment, many Hong Kong businesses reacted quickly, beginning to promote their products through online platforms to gain new customers and orders. The HKTDC reacted to the situation with a flexible and innovative approach, strengthening its online services and migrating physical fairs online. It also launched an upgraded hktdc.com Sourcing platform that has won the support of suppliers and buyers alike.Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "Although the global pandemic situation remains volatile, the release of COVID-19 vaccines and the commencement of mass vaccination programmes make us optimistic that trade activities can begin to return to normal. However, we believe that international trade exhibitions will continue to be held online through the first half of 2021. Even when the pandemic eases, we expect a hybrid model of online and offline sourcing to become a dominant trend."He added: "To help Hong Kong businesses adapt to an increasingly digitalised sourcing model, the HKTDC has set up quality online platforms and support services and has leveraged e-commerce capabilities and new technologies to provide a seamless online-to-offline (O2O) experience for suppliers and buyers. The online-and-offline model of the International Sourcing Show will create synergy between the two exhibition formats. We will also mobilise the HKTDC's network of 50 offices worldwide to help exhibitors and buyers make the best possible preparations."Four themed categories highlight quality lifestyle products and solutionsThe International Sourcing Show is the first online-and-offline exhibition organised by the HKTDC. With the theme "Your Source of Inspiration", the show integrates the seven HKTDC trade fairs* that were originally scheduled to run in spring 2021. From tomorrow (17 March) to 29 July, the show will highlight a broad range of quality lifestyle products and solutions under four main categories:- Smart Home: Featuring an extensive selection of houseware, home textiles and furnishings, including household and furniture items.- Smart Play: Showcasing a range of baby products and toys and games, spanning baby care, nursery products and interactive and educational games.- Smart Style: Highlighting an eclectic mix of fashion products, gifts and premiums as well as printing and packaging solutions.- Smart Tech: Displaying a wide variety of tech products, including electronics, lighting and medical and healthcare products employing the latest technologies.Businesses offered new product video production serviceMore than 1,400 companies from 20 countries and regions will exhibit at the show. Among them are 19 group pavilions, including the Department of Commerce of Jiangsu, Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Taiwan Toy & Children's Article Manufacturers Association. In addition to exhibiting in the usual formats, some exhibitors have opted to use 3D virtual booths to promote their brands and products in more eye-catching ways. The HKTDC has also launched a product video production service to enable resource-strapped SMEs to design and produce videos to promote their products and help them catch the attention of buyers.Webinars to help enhance marketing skillsThe HKTDC has invited more than 60 industry luminaries to share their insights in 17 webinars. A number of highlighted webinars will be held during the first three days of the online show (17 to 19 March), including "International Sourcing Outlook", "Survive and Thrive: Leveraging End-to-end E-commerce Solutions" and "Utilising Licensing to Expand Your Business". This arrangement will allow buyers and exhibitors more time to focus on business matching on subsequent days of the online show (that is, from 22 to 31 March).Highlighted speakers include Devin Dai, Director of Category Management at Alibaba.com, Shinya Hisanaga, Director of Buying and Logistics at AEON Stores (Hong Kong), Flavien Serra, Founder of DTL Sourcing, Fione Tan, Co-founder of 28Mall.com, and Benson Ng, Hong Kong Business Consulting Leader at EY.To help SMEs gear up for the new O2O hybrid sourcing model, the HKTDC is also launching the "Let's Go Phygital: Power Up for the New Normal" seminar series with the support of AsiaWorld-Expo and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The first round of seminars will be held in March during the International Sourcing Show and will include sessions such as "International Sourcing Outlook" and "Survive and Thrive: Leveraging End-to-end E-commerce Solutions".Furthermore, the show will continue to feature Click2Match, an AI-powered online business matching platform. Buyers and suppliers can use the tool to enjoy functions such as a meeting planner, video meetings, live chat and e-business card exchange, helping them to overcome barriers under the pandemic and build business connections around the world.* The seven fairs are: the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles & Furnishing Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week, HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair. The latter event is co-organised by the HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Co (HK) Ltd.Websites:International Sourcing Show: https://isshow.hktdc.com/online/en/hktdc.com Sourcing: https://sourcing.hktdc.com/Photo download: https://bit.ly/3lf9iHEAbout the HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgAgnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

15 3 月, 2021

Tech and Government Leaders Unite to Drive the Future of AI in Indonesia at World AI Show

JAKARTA, Mar 15, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Indonesia played host to the most content-rich virtual conference on artificial intelligence last Thursday. The Jakarta edition of World AI Show convened over 450 online attendees from the major stakeholders of the Indonesian AI ecosystem. The conference was supported by Kominfo and Jakarta Smart City to explore and drive more digital business opportunities in Indonesia's budding AI market. The event succeeded in connecting Indonesia's top government officials, technologists and global AI players such as Microsoft, Dataiku and more.World AI Show was hosted on the newly launched virtual events platform, Vmeets that provided an immersive digital experience for participants to engage in keynotes, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, technology use-cases, industry solutions, applied AI showcases and the latest go-to-market innovations.Some of the top speakers who joined the conference included Asril Jarin, Coordinator of Artificial Intelligence Department - PTIK, Agency of Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) Government; Dwi Elfrida Simanungkalit, Sub Coordinator of Development of e-Services for Local government Department of Communications and Informatics, Kemkominfo; Juan Intan Kanggrawan, Head of Data Analytics, Jakarta Smart City; Dr Lukas, Co-founder and Chairperson, Indonesia AI Society; Alex Hubert RVP Sales Engineering Dataiku, APAC; Karthikeyan Rajashekaran, Senior Director, Data and AI Solution Sales, Microsoft; Alex Hoehl, Senior Director, Partner Channel Sales & Business Development, Denodo, APAC Indonesia to name a few.Highlights and key takeaways from World AI ShowAsril Jarin, Coordinator of Artificial Intelligence Department - PTIK, Agency of Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) Government, Indonesia said, "I believe the successful implementation of national AI strategy will be able to help the digital transformation in all sectors, both public and private in Indonesia."Karthikeyan Rajashekaran, Senior Director at Microsoft, Indonesia, stated, "Technology has always been a force multiplier for change especially in challenging times. AI is at the forefront of helping organizations navigate the new reality and thrive."The event also featured a panel discussion on combining to create Smart and high-performance Governments that covered key areas such as 'How AI can help governments and policymakers to make data-driven decisions deal with pandemics?'Alex Hubert, RVP, Sales Engineering for Dataiku, APAC gave a tech talk on 'Scaling AI in Banking', and spoke at length regarding challenges the banking world in Indonesia has ahead of them.World AI Show also featured an insightful session on How Cloud Technologies, AI, Ml are helping us deal with the pandemic.The Jakarta edition of World AI Show Jakarta was officially sponsored by Platinum Sponsor - Tech Data and Dataiku; Gold Sponsors - Microsoft and Denodo; Silver Sponsors - ManageEngine, Sinergi Wahana Gemilang and Intetics and supported by Kominfo and Jakarta Smart City.About World AI ShowWorld AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events taking place in strategic locations across the world. It connects top AI experts, enterprises, government representatives, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI innovators - to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions.For more information visit: tresconglobal.com/conferences/ai For further details about the announcement, please contact:Genevive D'souzaCorporate Communications Manager marketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

1 3 月, 2021

AI experts, thought leaders, and early adopters from South-East Asia to gather at World AI Show – Jakarta

JAKARTA, Mar 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - World AI Show is supported by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo), the Government of Indonesia and Jakarta Smart City. The show is taking place on 4 March 2021 from 9am - 5pm (Western Indonesia Time).As one of the highly ranked markets in the ASEAN for AI adoption, Indonesia has unveiled a national strategy for the development of AI and implement it on education, research, health services, food security, mobility, smart cities and public sector reforms. The virtual conference will convene stakeholders of the AI ecosystem in SE Asia including IT leaders from some of the most influential think tanks and top companies; to highlight and discuss core tech strategies and digital infrastructures that will drive the next phase of AI adoption in the post-Covid-19 era.The show will feature a ground-breaking collaboration of experts such as Dr Hammam Riza - President, Agency of Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), Government of Indonesia; Alex Hubert - Sales Engineering, Dataiku, APAC; Bambang Dwi Anggono - Director of e-Government, Department of Communications and Informatics, Kemkominfo, Indonesia; Juan Intan Kanggrawan - Head of Data Analytics, Jakarta Smart City, Indonesia; Kaspar Situmorang - Executive Vice President, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia; Rudy Dalimunthe - VP of Customer Excellence, Tokopedia Indonesia; Cut Noosy - Country Head of Customer Experience, Grab, Indonesia; Joy Gabriel - Data Science & Technology Innovator, Telkom, Indonesia; Alexander Kurth - Chief Data Officer, Allianz Indonesia to name a few.While the pandemic has closed many doors around the world, Indonesia offers an irrefutable case study in the application and development of AI, said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon. He further added, "World AI Show will digitally connect key stakeholders in the Indonesian AI ecosystem to drive the future of AI in the region."The show will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.The Indonesian edition of World AI Show Jakarta is officially sponsored by Platinum Sponsor - Tech Data and Dataiku; Gold Sponsors - Microsoft and Denodo; Silver Sponsors - ManageEngine, Sinergi Wahana Gemilang and Intetics.About World AI Show World AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events taking place in strategic locations across the world. It connects top AI experts, enterprises, government representatives, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI innovators - to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions.For more information visit: https://jakarta.worldaishow.com/ For further details about the announcement, please contact:Genevive D'souzaCorporate Communications Managermarketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

12 2 月, 2021

Saudi Arabia set to become the next cloud computing hub as major leaders share their vision at World Cloud Show – KSA

Saudi Arabia, Feb 12, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Having hosted multiple high-level conferences across the globe, World Cloud Show (WCS) has established itself as the one of the world's biggest and elite cloud show series. While it has proven itself as the quintessential cloud event, World Cloud Show has a reputation of getting global experts, investors, and cloud entrepreneurs all under one roof consistently, edition after edition.Taking place on 29 March 2020, World Cloud Show - KSA is endorsed by Saudi Cloud Computing Association. With Oracle as the headline sponsor and Darktrace as the lead sponsor, the show will feature keynotes from thought-leaders and industry experts, private networking sessions, secure audio-visual meetings, private meetings and more."Oracle Cloud is fast becoming the preferred digital transformation platform for private companies, public sector organisations, and tech startups in Saudi Arabia," said Fahad Al Turief, Country Leader - Saudi Arabia, Oracle. He also added, "Leading organisations across diverse sectors, including Saudi Railway Company, Arabian Centres Company, King Abdullah Institute of Medical Research (KAIMRC), Awini app and several more have deployed Oracle Cloud offered by our cloud region in Jeddah to unlock innovation faster and drive new business growth.""Like many other nations, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rethinking its tech strategy as a response to the post-pandemic situation and is poised to become a global leader in the Cloud space," said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon. He further added, "World Cloud Show will digitally connect key players in the cloud computing world to help the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a connected ecosystem with strong disaster recovery capabilities."The show will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.A ground-breaking collaboration of expertsEager to keep the momentum from its previous editions, World Cloud Show will feature prominent experts such as Fahad a. Alhamed, Chairman of the Board, Saudi Cloud Computing Association; Dr Fatmah Ba Othman, the President, AI Society Member of G20 Task Force, Founder & President of AI Society; Badar Khan, Director of Digital Mobility, NEOM; Arwa Alhamad - Cyber security Expert, Advocate to Cyber Security and Women Enablement, Cyber Security Director, Saudi Telecom Company; Mohammed Mahnashi - Information Technology Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia; Muhammad Tariq Ahmed Khan - Head Of IT, Arab National Bank and over 30 other industry leaders.World Cloud Show - KSA will cover current topics including IT Infrastructure in the era of Datacentres and Cloud, Cloud framework and security strategies for the KSA Government Authorities, Datacenters: A lever for transforming the technological landscape, Cloud Transformation for the Oil & Gas IT Infrastructure: when Cloud meets IoT and much more.World Cloud Show - KSA is officially sponsored by Headline Sponsor - Oracle; Lead Sponsor - Darktrace; Gold Sponsor - Nutanix.To register your interest to attend WCS - KSA, visit World Cloud Show - KSA, bit.ly/3abKlJ9. About World Cloud ShowWorld Cloud Show takes place in strategic locations across the world which gathers pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Research, Industry Practitioners, IT Decision Makers and Experts in Cloud Computing among others from cross-industry verticals.The show features exciting keynotes, government and enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss the latest challenges and explore latest applications of cloud-based solutions.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Karthik AMarketing LeadTresconmarketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

26 1 月, 2021

UK Advertising spend to recover faster than key international markets in 2021

LONDON, Jan 26, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report expects the UK's ad market to grow by 15.2% this year, an upgrade of 0.8 percentage points from the last forecast in October 2020. The preliminary estimate for growth in 2020 now stands at -7.9% with adspend of GBP 23.17bn - a marked improvement (+6.6 percentage points) since the last outlook owing mostly to brighter prospects for online platforms.The new forecasts show that the UK's ad market will make up for 2020's decline and accelerate further into growth this year, reaching a total of GBP 26.69bn - above the previous high of GBP 25.37bn recorded in 2019. Further, the decline seen in the UK's ad market during 2020 is estimated to be softer than the global rate (-10.2%) and that of the rest of Europe (-13.7%). The UK's projected ad market growth in 2021 is also expected to be ahead of key international markets, with the US expected to grow 3.8%, Germany 9.3%, Europe (excluding UK) 8.8%, and China 10.3%.Internet adspend leads to stronger Q3 2020 performanceThe latest dataset includes actual figures for Q3 2020 and predictions for the coming eight quarters. The key findings show that UK adspend fell 3.3% to GBP 5.9bn in Q3 2020. This was far better than the -17.9% forecast in October 2020, owing mostly to better-than-expected internet growth. Internet spend rose 10.1% to GBP 4.2bn during the quarter, buoyed by a 14.5% rise in search spend (which in turn was driven by e-commerce advertising). Overall, UK adspend was down 11.1% over the first nine months of 2020, at GBP 16.2bn.Fast growth forecast for all media in 2021Double-digit growth is expected across most media sectors in 2021 - and even triple-figure growth in the case of cinema. Particularly strong results are expected in cinema at 228.4% and reflective of the fact the sector was closed for most of 2020; digital out of home at 53.6%, traditional out of home at 37.7%, and video on demand at 21.2%.Stephen Woodford, Chief Executive, Advertising Association commented: "The latest figures from the AA/WARC Report come as welcome news at the beginning of the year. Not only does the data show the overall decline expected in 2020 may be less than feared, but the recovery in 2021 will be stronger than we would have dared hope even a few months ago. With the vaccine rollout accelerating and a Brexit trade deal in place, the 2021 business outlook is brightening, reflected by these new forecasts showing a stronger and quicker recovery in adspend, with a stronger rebound than in other large economies. With every GBP 1 of advertising spend generating GBP 6 of GDP, this is good news for jobs and growth in the wider economy."James McDonald, Head of Data Content, WARC commented: "The latest market data show that the largest online properties were shielded from the worst of the industry downturn last year. Indeed, with consumption and commerce migrating online during the pandemic, the results show that ad money followed to these platforms' benefit."Paid search - which accounts for over a third of all advertising spend in the UK - was the format that gained most from a surging e-commerce sector. Ancillary research by WARC shows that online sales recorded a six-year leap in penetration in 2020, as e-commerce's share of all UK retail value rose by 8.4 percentage points to 27.6%. This rate was ahead of China (24.9%) and double that of the US (13.4%) last year."The outlook for the year ahead is bullish, reflecting greater certainty around Brexit and the potential for the vaccination programme to unlock economic growth. We now believe that the ad market can overcorrect in these circumstances to top its 2019 peak, though large parts of the industry remain in a fragile state."A sample copy of this latest report is available to download on lp.warc.com/Expenditure-report-sample-Q3-2020.html.The Advertising Association/WARC quarterly Expenditure Report is the definitive guide to advertising expenditure in the UK with data and forecasts for different media going back to 1982. Contact:Amanda Benfell Head of PR & Press +44 20 7467 8125 amanda.benfell@warc.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

20 1 月, 2021

Licensing Show and Conference draw to a close

HONG KONG, Jan 20, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The 19th HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close last Friday. The five-day online event (11 to 15 January) attracted over 250 exhibitors from around the globe and drew an attendance of more than 6,200 buyers from 47 countries and regions. In addition to buyers from Hong Kong and Mainland China, strong participation from key Asia markets including Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam was recorded. About 1,200 online business matching meetings were arranged during the show to connect global licensing players with new business opportunities.The 19th HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) drew an attendance of more than 6,200 buyers from 47 countries and regions. About 1,200 virtual business matching meetings were arranged to connect global licensing players with new business opportunities.The 10th Asian Licensing Conference (ALC) featured some 40 speakers from top global brands along with renowned industry elites, attracting more than 20,000 viewers to join.Art-Zoo is developing content and animations to expand his licensing portfolio and the online platform allowed them to effectively explore licensing opportunities amid the pandemic.The 10th Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), which ran concurrently with the HKILS, featured some 40 speakers from top global brands along with renowned industry elites. The conference attracted more than 20,000 viewers to join the event, highlighting how the online format was able to offer networking opportunities spanning the globe. Licensing Academy was among the most popular programme channel in the conference, and participants who were interested in learning the know-how and practical tips in managing IPs and licensing business shared very positive feedback of the programme.HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong said: "Under the impact of the pandemic, the business environment in 2021 remains very challenging. Nevertheless, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference were able to attract a wide range of leading international brands and licensing industry elites to participate and explore licensing opportunities with brands, including personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning and hygiene products, and stay-at-home products and services, to help create new licensing opportunities amid the current volatility."Ms Fong explained that the licensing business can bring high-end value to companies and boost their competitiveness. Global retail sales of licensed merchandise reached US$293 billion in 2019, showing annual growth of 4.4%, and it is expected that the Asian and mainland markets will continue to be growth engines for the licensing industry. She added that the online business matching service offered through HKILS digital platform successfully connected buyers and intellectual property (IP) owners to help forge valuable partnerships.Hong Kong's homegrown IPs strive for growth amid pandemicExhibitors at HKILS Online were pleased to get the chance to reach out to international buyers during the pandemic through the show's virtual platform. Many individual artists and young brands in Hong Kong who exhibited at the Show managed to meet both local and international buyers and solicit promising leads.Stella Cheung, General Manager of Art Cycle Group, said she had met a mega retail group and a famous fast-food chain from Hong Kong during the show and hoped to explore further cooperation with both companies. Ms Cheung realised the good potential of her IP, Robot Nick, to be licensed to dramas and musicals for children to cultivate positive values among the new generation. Wing Y. Li, founder of SHIBAINC, was thrilled to meet licensees and licensing agents from various countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia at the Show this time. She also met a number of Hong Kong buyers, including a famous Hong Kong F&B brand, and she expected potential partnership to be concluded after the show.Among the international participants, Perfect Drink Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fast-food restaurant, was impressed by Hong Kong's creativity and had positive discussions with numerous Hong Kong companies exhibited under the Design Licensing and Business (DLAB HK) pavilion to develop its souvenirs and gifts for its customers.Digital becomes the growth engine for lP licensingDigital IPs were a popular category sought after during the show despite the ongoing global pandemic. Quillo Entertainment, a first-time DLAB HK exhibitor focusing on gaming production and animation, has recently ventured into licensing to extend its animated adventure game character, Apopia. The company met numerous international licensees at the show and decided to develop more animation content to cater for its expansion of the company's licensing portfolio sought by the market.Art and creative IPs show versatility on licensing cooperationArt licensing remained a hot area for licensing buyers who attended the HKILS this year. Jackson Tan, founder of Art-Zoo, shared that the pandemic had disruptive impact on its fast-growing creative art business. While Art-Zoo Inflatable Parks launched in Singapore, Mainland China, UAE and Taiwan were hit with a significant drop in the number of visitors, Jackson made the best out of the year in developing content and animations to expand his licensing portfolio. It was the second time for Art-Zoo to join HKILS and Jackson remarked that the online platform allowed them to effectively explore licensing opportunities amid the pandemic.Another exhibitor, Japan's CATART, used HKILS Online to arrange fruitful meetings with buyers from Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan. The company had already engaged its Taiwan partner to follow up with those buyers interested in merchandising and licensing its art exhibitions and campaigns.Conference examines market trends and industry outlookA total of 40 heavyweight speakers addressed viewers during the Asian Licensing Conference. ALC Online offered four video-on-demand viewing channels including "Expert Sharing: Culture and Arts", "Expert Sharing: Digital Entertainment", "Entrepreneur Dialogue" and "Licensing Academy", with participants able to view the full conference programme at their own convenience.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3oZP4TfAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiries:HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs DepartmentChristine Kam, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: christine.kam@hktdc.orgJanet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

8 1 月, 2021

Licensing Show and Conference held online next week

HONG KONG, Jan 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - In light of the continuing global pandemic, the 19th HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) and 10th Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), both organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run as online events from 11 to 15 January 2021. The two events will feature representatives from top global brands and renowned industry elites, sharing their insights on linking creativity with businesses during a time of pandemic, discovering business opportunities through licensed properties and brand partnerships, and showcasing licensed products and services to encourage creativity amid the current challenges.The 19th HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) and 10th Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), both organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 11 to 15 January 2021 in a brand-new online format.Stephen Liang, HKTDC Assistant Executive Director, said the virtual Licensing Show has attracted 250 exhibitors from around the globe, including top global licensors/agents, renowned brands and intellectual properties (IPs) from Hong Kong and Asia.At a press conference to introduce the events, Paul Tai, Regional Director of Mainetti Group, explained that the company has partnered with B.Duck and Astro Boy to launch licensed masks during the pandemic.Speaking at a press conference held today to introduce the two events, Stephen Liang, HKTDC Assistant Executive Director, said: "Global retail sales of licensed merchandise reached US$293 billion in 2019, showing annual growth of 4.4%. As the world's third-largest licensing market, Asia accounted for 12% of the global share of sales. Mainland China, with a 9.6% year-on-year increase, was the second largest market in Asia. We expect that the Asian and mainland markets will continue to be growth engines for the licensing industry."Mr Liang said the virtual Licensing Show has attracted 250 exhibitors from around the globe, including top global licensors/agents, renowned brands, and IPs from Hong Kong and Asia. He added that the Virtual Business Matching Service offered through HKILS Online will be in high demand by companies from various sectors that are keen to explore cooperation through suitable intellectual properties (IPs). "The licensing industry has shown great flexibility in operations and forged partnerships that have enabled companies to stand out during the pandemic. The Licensing Show has attracted participants from a broad range of industries, including companies producing personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning and hygiene products, online shopping and retailing kitchenware, gaming and furniture, helping them to capture licensing opportunities amid the current volatility," he said.PPE opens up new avenues for companiesThough the pandemic has affected almost all industries, numerous business opportunities have been created under the "new normal", including using IPs for products such as masks and protective materials. The Mainetti Group, an Italian manufacturer and supplier of garment hangers and product packaging, has launched MainettiCare, a new range of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help mitigate risks associated with COVID-19. At the press conference, Paul Tai, Regional Director of Mainetti Group, showcased the company's "Made in Hong Kong" disposable masks, produced in collaboration with local manufacturers, and highlighted its partnerships with B.Duck and Astro Boy to launch licensed masks.Matrix, a corporate and promotion gift supplier, has been working closely with international brands on licensed products and services, including partnerships with Barbie and Peanuts to launch branded gifts. Ray Leung, Managing Director of Matrix, said the company has designed exclusive PPE gifts for corporations during the pandemic, selling almost 2.7 million units of hand sanitiser to local customers. Through its website, GiftU, the company has become an e-commerce pioneer in the gift sector. Its "Funhub" service allows corporations to customise their gifts using IPs created by local illustrators. "During the pandemic, numerous markets and fairs go online, people start using e-commerce under the new normal; Funhub has thus been launched, allowing clients and cartoon fans to customise their products. This is the first time Matrix participates in the Licensing Show, we hope to build partnership with local illustrators, designing more customised gifts for different corporates," he said.Cultural and creative IPs create business opportunitiesCultural and creative products are becoming increasingly popular, and numerous individual artists have boosted their popularity by designing licensed properties. This year's Licensing Show will showcase numerous original creations, such as Mr.Giraff, Happy Gappy and Sing Sing Rabbit (a music IP from Hong Kong), CATART (a painting IP from Japan) and Shaogao (a comic IP from Taiwan). Sing Sing Rabbit is a local singer-songwriter whose songs were licensed to the famous Japanese music mobile game "Cytus II". Her new single, My Happy Pancake Shop, will premiere on the "IP Discovery" Channel during HKILS Online.Sing Sing Rabbit has worked with different international brands, aiming to enter the designer toy sector. Her work includes a partnership with six local and Japanese artists to produce characters for The Seven Bubbles series created by Inscape Studio. "Character licensing can be a huge international business. Apart from cartoon characters, our special IP also consists of musical elements and has been licensed to world-famous music mobile games such as Cytus II, Deemo and VOEZ. This gives me the opportunity to meet with local fans, as well as fans from other parts of the world including Taiwan and Japan," she said.The DLAB Hong Kong Pavilion at HKILS Online will feature a number of other original local brands, including SHIBAINC and Squly & Friends, helping to showcase local creativity. Several governments - including from Mainland China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan - will be promoting their own unique homegrown IPs at the event.Pinkoi helps to promote cultural and creative brandsOriginating from Taiwan, Pinkoi is a leading e-commerce platform that focuses on the sale of original design goods from Asia. It has attracted more than 20,000 regional designers and sells to 93 countries and regions, including Mainland China, Hong Kong and Thailand. In 2019, Pinkoi launched crossover projects with Hong Kong heritage brands and opened the Pinkoi SPACE in The Mills in Tsuen Wan, which provides a new online-to-offline retail business model. At the press conference, Cathy Tang, Pinkoi's Deputy General Manager - Hong Kong and Macau, shared how cultural and creative brands are able to capture licensing opportunities through its e-tailing platform.Conference examines market trends and industry outlookALC Online will offer four video-on-demand viewing channels, including "Expert Sharing: Culture and Arts", "Expert Sharing: Digital Entertainment", "Entrepreneur Dialogue" and "Licensing Academy", allowing participants to view the full conference programme at their own convenience. Among the total of 40 speakers, representatives from The Andy Warhol Foundation and Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will share on how they incorporate arts and culture IPs into lifestyle merchandise that permeates people's everyday lives. Meanwhile, representatives from Activision Blizzard, the BBC, Banijay, BuzzFeed, KAKAO Friends and United Talent Agency will unveil the immense growth prospects and future development of licensing in areas such as gaming, e-sports, digital/social media, influencers and digital entertainment.The "Entrepreneur Dialogue" Channel will present a new theme for the ALC programme. Six Asian entrepreneurs, engaged in sectors including digital entertainment, gaming/retail, designer toys, gifts and e-commerce, will share their success stories in making creative use of IPs to invent new businesses. The "Licensing Academy" Channel will provide eight online workshop episodes targeting newcomers to the licensing field, covering some of the basic concepts of licensing such as IP protection and royalty fee management.Members of the media wishing to interview speakers, exhibitors or buyers can email interview requests to christine.kam@hktdc.org or janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org. For more details of both events, please visit www.licensing.hktdc.com.Media registrationTo attend the above events, media representatives are required to pre-register to receive a confirmation email for accessing the fair and conference by completing the following registration form and emailing it to cathy.wk.lee@hktdc.org.Media Online Registration Form: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en/pressrelease/detail/20240/About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiries:HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs DepartmentChristine Kam, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: christine.kam@hktdc.orgJanet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

18 11 月, 2020

Trade show on franchising opens on Nov 18 with 53 exhibitors and 77 international brands

SINGAPORE - An annual trade show that brings together the franchising and licensing community kicked off on Wednesday (Nov 18), going virtual for the first time in its 15-year history. Organised by Sphere Exhibits, the Franchising and Licensing Asia (FLA) exhibition will bring businesses, entrepreneurs and investors from countries such as China, South Korea, Japan and the United States. President of FLA Singapore Andrew Khoo said: "Having a virtual show opens up possibilities that never existed before. "We are no longer restricted by geography as the entire world is now the target audience." Some brands looking to expand their franchise network include European yogurt brand Yole, French contemporary furniture manufacturer Gautier and Singapore restaurant operator Tung Lok Group. This year's iteration has 53 exhibitors and 77 international brands participating. Businesses hail from the food and beverage, beauty and wellness and health and fitness sectors, among others. "Franchising and licensing are key modes of internationalisation that can help companies capture growth opportunities, expand and diversify revenue streams. "This is critical in making businesses more resilient to the unforeseen uncertainties caused by the pandemic," said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling. Noting that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership signed on Nov 15 will smoothen the trade in good of services and the flow of foreign investments, she hoped that these advantages would usher in more franchising and licensing opportunities for homegrown companies. During the three-day trade show, participants will be able to attend webinars on intellectual property and the legal aspects of franchising. Other topics that will be discussed include food and beverage trends, pitfalls to avoid when signing a franchise contract and reasons for investing in a franchise during a pandemic. More on this topic Related Story November trade show on franchises to go virtual with online exhibition Related Story Singapore to allow bigger Mice events with up to 250 attendees, application to start from Oct 1 Attendees who have queries about franchising and licensing can pose them to brand representatives via live text and video chats during the virtual event. Attendance is free. After the event, webinars will be recorded and available to attendees on the event's website until Dec 20. Sphere Exhibits is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings.

16 11 月, 2020

The Future Energy Show Philippines 16-17 November

MANILA, Nov 16, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - On 16-19 November 2020 (09:00, GMT+8), The Future Energy Show Philippines (16-17 Nov) and The Future Energy Show Vietnam (18-19 Nov) launches live online, bringing together thousands of virtual participants to chart the future of energy in two of Southeast Asia's most exciting markets.With the Philippines' growing population and continued industrialization, the Department of Energy (DoE) has forecast the country's demand for electricity in 2040 to reach over 40,000 megawatts (MW), which far exceeds the existing dependable capacity of 22,736 MW. The Philippine Energy plan targets to increase installed renewable capacity to 20,000 MW by 2040, to help achieve the goal of reliable energy for all in the Philippines. This landscape, together with the government's initiatives, presents the rise of new opportunities in the Philippines' energy sector. To showcase possibilities in the industry, the Future Energy Show Philippines, co-located live online with the Future Energy Show Vietnam, will gather the energy sector ecosystem in the region to discuss industry strategies, trends, and key innovations to help local energy stakeholders in their work to achieve the growth of renewable energy.On the morning of 16 November (10:00 PHT), Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, Chairman - Committee on Energy, will share his Guest-of-Honor Address on "Energy Policy & Development in the Philippines" and outline his vision for the future of energy policy in the Philippines. A keynote from Energy Regulatory Commission's Sharon Montaner will then follow, covering "Renewable Energy Regulatory Developments," to share how policymakers are working to empower growth in renewable energy. That afternoon will bring more keynote insights - with Upgrade Energy, Cleantech Global Renewables, Enervinci Philippines, MRC Allied Inc., and the National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) discussing how The Philippines can achieve energy autonomy by driving renewable energy adoption across the country, and Meralco's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Raymond Ravelo outlining how Meralco and partners are working to drive sustainability across the energy industry.Day 2 of the event (17 November) will feature more keynotes, including Renante Sevilla, Director III, Department of Energy sharing more about the Philippines' energy labelling program and insights from Philippines Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2), Energy Utilization and Management Bureau (EUMB), DOE, J.E. Access Ltd and more. Happening live online on November 16-17, 2020, the only virtual event dedicated to the future of energy in The Philippines will encompass insights from over 80 expert speakers across five content channels: Solar Power, Energy Storage, Rural Electrification, Energy Efficiency, and Grid Technology & T&D. The virtual exhibition hall and product directory will allow attendees to access world-class energy technology and innovations - including solar modules, trackers, energy management systems, solar and energy-efficient devices and more. Leading solar players including Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, Huawei, Risen Energy, Hyundai Energy, AE Solar and many more will all be showcasing their products and services.The Future Energy Show Philippines 2020 is organized in partnership with host utility Meralco. It will take place back-to-back with The Future Energy Show Vietnam creating a 4-day mega event on the future of energy in two of Southeast Asia's most exciting and dynamic energy economies on 16-19 November. The virtual platform, networking, and on-demand sessions will also be available until the end of the year for registered attendees. Over 5,000 attendees have registered for the event at the time of writing. Attendance is free of charge. To get your passes and learn updates about the event, visit the official website at www.terrapinn.com/EnergyPH-Newswire About TerrapinnTerrapinn is a global events company. Our events promote innovation and technology that changes people's lives. We partner with the world's leading companies and innovators to make a difference.For more information, please contact:Amanda KwokMarketing ManagerEmail: amanda.kwok@terrapinn.com Telephone: (+65) 6322 2733 Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

13 11 月, 2020

Securing the Future of Energy in The Philippines

Philippines, Nov 13, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - On 16-19 November 2020 (09:00, GMT+8), The Future Energy Show Philippines (16-17 November) and The Future Energy Show Vietnam (18-19 November) launches live online, bringing together thousands of virtual participants to chart the future of energy in two of Southeast Asia's most exciting markets.With the Philippines' growing population and continued industrialization, the Department of Energy (DoE) has forecast the country's demand for electricity in 2040 to reach over 40,000 megawatts (MW), which far exceeds the existing dependable capacity of 22,736 MW. The Philippine Energy plan targets to increase installed renewable capacity to 20,000 MW by 2040, to help achieve the goal of reliable energy for all in the Philippines. This landscape, together with the government's initiatives, present the rise of new opportunities in the Philippines' energy sector. To showcase possibilities in the industry, the Future Energy Show Philippines, co-located live online with the Future Energy Show Vietnam, will gather the energy sector ecosystem in the region to discuss industry strategies, trends, and key innovations to help local energy stakeholders in their work to achieve the growth of renewable energy.On the morning of 16 November (10:00 PHT), Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, Chairman - Committee on Energy, will share his Guest-of-Honor Address on "Energy Policy & Development in the Philippines" and outline his vision for the future of energy policy in the Philippines. A keynote from Energy Regulatory Commission's Sharon Montaner will then follow, covering "Renewable Energy Regulatory Developments," to share how policymakers are working to empower growth in renewable energy. That afternoon will bring more keynote insights - with Upgrade Energy, Cleantech Global Renewables, Enervinci Philippines, MRC Allied Inc., and the National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) discussing how The Philippines can achieve energy autonomy by driving renewable energy adoption across the country, and Meralco's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Raymond Ravelo outlining how Meralco and partners are working to drive sustainability across the energy industry.Day 2 of the event (17 November) will feature more keynotes, including Renante Sevilla, Director III, Department of Energy sharing more about the Philippines' energy labelling program and insights from Philippines Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2), Energy Utilization and Management Bureau (EUMB), DOE, J.E. Access Ltd and more. Happening live online on November 16-17, 2020, the only virtual event dedicated to the future of energy in The Philippines will encompass insights from over 80 expert speakers across five content channels: Solar Power, Energy Storage, Rural Electrification, Energy Efficiency, and Grid Technology & T&D. The virtual exhibition hall and product directory will allow attendees to access world-class energy technology and innovations - including solar modules, trackers, energy management systems, solar and energy-efficient devices and more. Leading solar players including Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, Huawei, Risen Energy, Hyundai Energy, AE Solar and many more will all be showcasing their products and services.The Future Energy Show Philippines 2020 is organized in partnership with host utility Meralco. It will take place back-to-back with The Future Energy Show Vietnam creating a 4-day mega event on the future of energy in two of Southeast Asia's most exciting and dynamic energy economies on 16-19 November. The virtual platform, networking, and on-demand sessions will also be available until the end of the year for registered attendees. Over 5,000 attendees have registered for the event at the time of writing. Attendance is free of charge. To get your passes and learn updates about the event, visit the official website at www.terrapinn.com/EnergyPH-Newswire About TerrapinnTerrapinn is a global events company. Our events promote innovation and technology that changes people's lives. We partner with the world's leading companies and innovators to make a difference.For more information, please contact:Amanda KwokMarketing ManagerEmail: amanda.kwok@terrapinn.com Telephone: (+65) 6322 2733 Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com