World Fintech Show features dynamic collaborations set to influence the direction of fintech in Saudi Arabia. ACN Newswire

World Fintech Show features dynamic collaborations set to influence the direction of fintech in Saudi Arabia.

December 23, 2022
After two thrillingly eventful days, World Fintech Show, Powered by Revival Lab, Fintactics, and Arbah Capitalconcludes after leaving the Saudi fintech industry with a lot to look forward to. This event is widely considered a pivotal turning point for the Saudi Arabian fintech market. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Some of the biggest names and most brilliant minds in the fintech and financial services attended Trescon's World Fintech Show held on the 5th and 6th of December at the InterContinental, Riyadh. The event heavily focused on unleashing the potential of Saudi Arabia's fintech sector. World Fintech Show aided in establishing strategic alliances aimed at transforming the financial services industry for the foreseeable future.The event began with a special speech by Eng. Mansour Alobaid, Chairman Information & Communication Tech Committee, Riyadh Chamber, was then followed by a talk by Mr. Issam Abousleiman, Country Director, World Bank, on fintech in Saudi Arabia.World Fintech Show, which is renowned for its insightful panel discussions, featured discussions on topics like "Open Banking today to Open Finance tomorrow," "Moving towards a cashless society," "Regulatory compliance with FinTech legislation," "Leveraging Big data, AI & Machine Learning across Fintech" and "Tackle real-world industry challenges to build a Fintech start-up with a viable business model." The panel talks were all focused on industry challenges, the financial industry's future, and the influx of innovative financial concepts.World Fintech Show served as a platform for Revival Labs, and Arbah Capital to formalize their alliance and announce the launch of their joint venture, Fintactics Studio.Fintactics will focus on assisting internal businesses and investing in cutting-edge, high-growth fintech ventures throughout the Kingdom, MENA, and the rest of the world. Fintactics is supported by a 150Mn SAR CMA-sanctioned VC fund.The papers were signed between:Saad Almoammar, Chairman, Revival LabAnas Aldowayan, Board Member, Revival LabMohammed Al Maghlouth, Co-founder and CEO, Revival LabHaitham Alsahfy, Co-founder and CEO, FintacticsMahmoud Koohaji, CEO, Arbah CapitalHisham Al Rashed, Board Member, Arbah CapitalFahad Alrajhi, Board Member, Arbah CapitalMahmoud Koohaji, CEO of Arbah Capital, mentioned: "We are now witnessing a notable flow of opportunities with unique quality, and through this cooperation, we are committed to creating a suitable business environment to enhance excellence and growth in the financial sector."According to Mohammed Al Maghlouth, CEO of Revival Lab: "We have worked to provide innovative initiatives for the financial sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and we aim to enable the fund to support other regions globally." Partnership Agreement of Fintactics & Aion DigitalAion Digital, a digital banking platform that strives to revitalize banking through customer-centric digital transformations is working with Fintactics to shape the financial landscape of the future. Both companies will jointly develop and expand important digital products in the GCC and MENA thanks to this collaboration. The papers were signed between:Haitham Alsahfy, Co-founder and CEO, FintacticsMohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner, FintacticsAbdulatif Al Rajhi, Chairman, Aion DigitalAshar Nazim, Founder and CEO, Aion DigitalHaitham Alsahfy, CEO of Fintactics Ventures, said: "As a venture builder specialized in fintech, we seek to make Fintactics Ventures the initiator and supporter of rapid growth in the sector on solid foundations creating an attractive environment for competition and entrepreneurship by providing resources and capabilities through cooperation to accelerate the development process in startups, and be among the recent organizations to strengthen the national ecosystem in the field." The signing of Reg-Tech (Lezaam) JV agreement A new joint venture between Fintactics and Aion Digital- Lezaam will offer RegTech-as-a-Service with all features and capabilities required for digital onboarding and eKYC from journey orchestration, compliance, AML screening, and digital forensics.The papers were signed between:Haitham Alsahfy, Co-founder and CEO, FintacticsMohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner FintacticsAbdulatif Al Rajhi, Chairman, Aion DigitalAshar Nazim, Founder and CEO, Aion DigitalPartnership Agreement of Fintactics & Bitfy HoldingsFintactics has invested in Bitfy Holdings, a Brazilian-based venture pioneering "Blockchain as a Service" to offer tokenization of illiquid assets. Fintactics will be able to localize blockchain tokenization and securitization technologies of physical and illiquid assets. This investment was followed by a partnership at World Fintech Show in Saudi Arabia. The papers were signed between:Haitham Alsahfy, Co-founder and CEO, FintacticsMohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner FintacticsLucas Schoch, Founder and CEO, Bitfy HoldingsLaunch of HoloulUtilizing the opportunity of being present at World Fintech Show, the launch of the most recent Fintactics Venture, Holoul was also announced. Holoul is a digital mortgage platform that focuses on facilitating and enhancing homeownership. The numerous market dynamics and political encouragement from ministries were the driving forces behind this. In addition, it's a marketplace where customers can find a variety of luxury home products that suit their demands.The papers were signed between:Haitham Alsahfy, Co-founder and CEO, FintacticsMeshari Albashiri, CTO, FintacticsBasil Al Shamlan, Founder and CEO, Holoul VentureApart from these momentous MoU signings, the event also witnessed an excellent mix of back-to-back panel discussions, keynote speeches, use cases, and exclusive networking opportunities.The second day of the World Fintech Show featured some compelling topics. Mr. Wasif Hasan, Sr. Director Global Trade & Supply Chain, Al Rahji Bank, gave a noteworthy keynote speech that focused on the digitalization of financial services and the expanding Saudi fintech sector. In his presentation, "Banking as a service - A boon for Fintech providers," Mr. Mohammad Nasrullah, Head of Transactional Banking, Arab National Bank, spoke extensively on the $7 trillion opportunity in the financial sector.Speaking on Mapping the fintech landscape in Saudi, Mr. Kholoud Alharbi, Entrepreneur Selection, & Growth and Research Insight Associate, Endeavor talked about how Saudi can achieve the international market benchmark soon.Panel discussions on topics like "Anti-Money Laundering (AML) - Safeguard financial systems & customers," and "Stimulating venture investments with the goal of minimizing financial gaps for startups" offered insightful information on compliance issues that organizations face and how to easily overcome them as well as financial systems that are reshaping the financial market.Startup Grand Slam Pitch CompetitionStartup Grand Slam is a dedicated pitch competition for startups in the fintech space that are either preparing to launch their business, or the ones who are planning expansion. It brought together leading early-stage startups for a live on-stage battle where they get to pitch their ideas to some of the most influential people in the emerging tech space.The winner of the Grand Slam Pitch Competition was Mr. Oleg Kryukovskiy, Co-Founder of Kilde Financial Technologies. Kilde arranges unique private credit deals with consumer finance companies, offering investors a fixed yield of 10-12% per annum."The event opened business opportunities for companies in the fintech space, offering them the opportunity to network with potential customers and partners, as well as to showcase their products and services. It also provided a platform for educational and knowledge sharing sessions, featuring industry experts and thought leaders, as well as a showcase of innovative technologies, products and services. Attendees had the chance to learn about the latest trends and developments in the fintech industry, as well as gain insights on how to successfully launch and scale their businesses," said Mr. Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.Leading global corporations from 10 different countries supported World Fintech Show, and a list of distinguished sponsors, each one backed by a history of excellence collaborated to establish a platform for the future. These include:Powered by: Revival Lab | Arbah Capital | FintacticsAssociation Partners: Fintech Business Weekly & MENA AssociationSilver Partner: Chainalysis, Tap, BureauBronze Partner: LamaaPitch Partner: FinaidDigital Partner: Eye of RiyadhOfficial Event App Partner: CrowdCommsOfficial Media Partner: The Fintech TimesExhibitors: Stay Connected | Al Jabr | Chainup | Expand my business | Finaid | Sapid Blue | Abdulmohsen Alhomaid Law Firm | AirpayStartup Exhibitor: Accurascan| Podyam | Kilde | Off-chain Yield | NowPay | SDLC CorpAbout TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments, and individuals. Trescon specializes in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur Aswani Head – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon +91 9555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Fintactics announces its new ventures Holoul and Leza’am; Signs MOU with Aion Digital and Bitfy Holdings at Trescon’s World Fintech Show ACN Newswire

Fintactics announces its new ventures Holoul and Leza’am; Signs MOU with Aion Digital and Bitfy Holdings at Trescon’s World Fintech Show

December 6, 2022
SAUDI ARABIA, Dec 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - World Fintech Show, a global fintech series managed by Trescon offered Saudi Arabia's fintech industry a platform for significant advancement. The event witnessed the launch of Fintactics Studio and its commitment to shape the future of fintech in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. World Fintech Show, which was held at the InterContinental in Riyadh, aided in establishing strategic alliances aimed at transforming the financial services industry for the foreseeable future.World Fintech Show played host to the announcement and commencement of numerous partnerships. Here are some exclusive highlights of the event.Launch of Fintactics Studio and VC Fund:Fintactics Studio, the first dedicated Fintech venture builder in the region supported by a 150Mn SAR CMA authorized VC fund, will concentrate on supporting internal businesses and investing in cutting-edge, high-growth fintech ventures throughout the kingdom, MENA, and the rest of the world.Fintactics Venture Builder has emerged out of Revival Lab and is launched under Arbah Capital.Trescon hosted senior executives from the organizations:Saad AlMoammar, Chairman, Revival LabMohammed Al Maghlouth, Co-Founder and CEO, Revival LabHaitham Al Sahafy, CEO, FintacticsHisham Al Rashed, Board Member, Arbah CapitalMahmoud Koohaji, CEO, Arbah CapitalPartnership Agreement of Fintactics & Aion DigitalSuccess is contingent on having the ideal partnerships. Aion Digital, a digital banking platform that strives to revitalize banking through customer-centric digital transformations that are adaptable for financial institutions, is working with Fintactics as part of the builder's mission to shape the financial landscape of the future. Both companies will be able to jointly develop and expand important digital products in the GCC and MENA thanks to this collaboration.The signing included:Haitham Al Sahafy, CEO, FintacticsMohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner FintacticsAbdulatif Al Rajhi, Chairman, Aion DigitalAshar Nazim, Founder and CEO, Aion DigitalSigning of Reg-Tech (Lezaam) JV agreementBusinesses today require a fully digital onboarding experience to lead customers through their onboarding process as business resilience requirements and consumer expectations have grown. RegTech-as-a-Service with all features and capability required for digital onboarding and eKYC from journey orchestration, compliance and AML screening, and digital forensics is what Leza'am, a new joint venture between Fintactics and Aion Digital, is offering. Retail and corporate customers for GCC and non-GCC nationals with add-on services for fraud and risk management.The signing included:Haitham Al Sahafy, CEO, FintacticsMohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner FintacticsAbdulatif Al Rajhi, Chairman, Aion DigitalAshar Nazim, Founder and CEO, Aion Digital Partnership Agreement of Fintactics & Bitfy HoldingsTo accelerate the adoption of Distributed Ledger Technologies in financial and non-financial verticals in the Kingdom, Fintactics has invested in Bitfy Holdings, a Brazilian-based venture pioneering "Blockchain as a Service" to offer tokenization of illiquid assets.Through cooperation with the relevant regulatory bodies in the Kingdom, CMA & SAMA, Fintactics will be able to localize blockchain tokenization and securitization technologies of physical and illiquid assets. This investment was followed by a partnership at World Fintech Show.The signing included:Haitham Al Sahafy, CEO, FintacticsMohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner FintacticsLucas Schoch, Founder and CEO Bitfy HoldingsLaunch of Fintech (Holoul)Utilizing the opportunity of being preset at World Fintech Show, the launch of the most recent Fintactics Venture, Holoul was announced. In keeping with the Saudi residents' Vision 2030, Holoul is a digital mortgage platform that focuses on facilitating and enhancing homeownership. In Saudi Arabia, the mortgage market is evolving quickly, and the results are very positive.There is little doubt that numerous market dynamics and political encouragement from various bodies and ministries were the driving forces behind this. In addition, it's a marketplace where customers can find a variety of luxury home products that suit their demands.The signing included:Haitham Al Sahafy, CEO, FintacticsMohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner FintacticsBasil Al Shamlan, Founder and CEO Holul Venture About World Fintech Show World Fintech Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused event that deep dives into the latest challenges and technology trends in Saudi Arabia's financial services sector.World Fintech Show sets the standard for financial innovation in the Kingdom by connecting global fintech experts, technology innovators and startups with pre-qualified CFOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Business Transformation, Chief Digital Officers, Heads of Innovation, government authorities, and fintech investors from Saudi Arabia.The event features exciting keynotes, enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks. Witness next-gen fintech solutions from global tech leaders and explore their relevance and impact on organizations.Learn more: World Fintech ShowAbout Trescon Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base.With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.Learn more: TresconFor further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniHead – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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World’s Longest-Running AI Show Series Arrives in India ACN Newswire

World’s Longest-Running AI Show Series Arrives in India

November 22, 2022
By bringing together some of the brightest minds from the AI and ML landscape to discuss their applications and their scope in the future in India's new normal, the 39th global edition of World AI Show, organized by Trescon, will focus on mapping AI adoption in India's enterprises and explore the prospects of future technologies.BANGALORE, INDIA, Nov 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Owing to the increased digitization of numerous industries, there is a rise in the demand for AI-integrated systems throughout India. The country is adopting AI quickly due to a thriving IT sector and an increase in the use of cloud-based apps. Taking these developments into the consideration, the 39th global edition of World AI Show, slated to take place on November 23, 2022, at The Leela, Mumbai, will highlight endeavors and pioneering advancements in the AI ecosystem in India.The event will address significant developments in India's AI, ML, IA & Robotics environment, providing insights on a variety of government initiatives aimed at increasing internet access and promoting services like e-governance, e-banking, e-education, and e-health.Speaking about Denodo's presence at World AI Show, Ravi Shankar, Sr. Vice President & CMO, Denodo says, "To improve the results of AI and ensure that business value is delivered, the quality of the data being used will be key. We are now shifting from model-centric AI where the focus was on the tuning of the model and processing of the data, to data-centric AI, where data and its suitability is now more of a focus to derive better results. To better manage enterprise data, organizations will look to platforms that focus on delivering data with consistency, accuracy and trust. Platforms that help AI projects accelerate the delivery of insights and drive business improvements. Join us at the World AI Show to hear about the Denodo platform a how it provides a logical data architecture that helps organizations leverage their data more effectively and efficiently which helps to drive better business outcomes."While discussing the importance of AI, Soummo Bose, Head of AI, Tata Steel, explains, "AI learns from & enhances Human Intelligence rather than competing with it. AI is immensely data hungry, and it needs to be nurtured like a child in its development phase for it to learn the appropriate skill/behavior. Companies need to intently cultivate a data culture while being patient with an AI's development."Shedding light on conversational AI, a key topic at the World AI Show, Aman Goel, CEO & Founder, Exotel states, "Conversational AI will play an important role in the future of customer engagement. Driven by ever-increasing customer expectations, it has become paramount for businesses to implement a round-the-clock easily scalable solution that can only be supported by machine learning tools. Currently, we are at the precipice of chatbot and voicebot technology, with research and new developments in natural language processing and emotional intelligence emerging every day to simulate human-like conversations. We envision a future where AI-enabled support will become a fundamental process in customer engagement, acting as the initial point of contact between a customer and the business. This does not mean that the customer engagement segment will become completely automated by AI. Companies that find the right synergy between human and AI interactions will lead the way in offering successful engagement and support."The event will feature some of the most prominent thinkers in the Indian AI, ML, IA & Robotics landscape, including:Nitin Mittal, President & Group CTO, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Ltd.Rucha Nanavati, CIO, Mahindra GroupKrishnan Venkateswaran, CDIO, Titan Company LimitedRajgopal Nayak, CTO, Metro Brands LimitedNinad Raje, Director & CIO, Health AssureSouma Das, Managing Director, Alteryx IndiaGokul Gopalkrishnan, SVP & Business Head, Asia, UniphoreMallika Haria, SVP - AI SME & Lead, Citi Dinesh Jain, VP & Head Clinical Data Analytics, Max HealthcareSushil Pathak, Head - Intelligent Process Automation Global CoE, ReckittNilotpal Gupta, Head of Data Science, ICICI SecuritiesKamal Kumar, Head of Analytics, MyntraAmit Purohit, VP & Head of Digital, Aditya Birla Mutual Funds LtdSoummo Bose, Head of AI, Tata SteelChiranjoy Chowdhuri, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Pidilite Industries LimitedAnand Das, Head of Digital & AI, TVS MotorsSurbhi Gupta, Head of Digital, ACCAshwin Kalamkar, Head of Analytics & COE, BioconGaurav Singh, Head - Automation & Projects, Adani GroupLalit Khosa, Director Sales, ExotelBharat Venkat, Technical Director APAC, Customer Success, Denodo TechnologiesDhruv Rastogi, VP & Head of AI, Data Science & Data Engineering, IKS HealthAman Goel, CEO & Founder, ExotelGaurav Agarwal, VP & Managing Director India Region, Automation AnywherePrashant Hosangadi, Vice President - Business Relationship Management, WorleyMoumita Sarker, Director, Deloitte IndiaPrashant Kaddi, Partner, Deloitte India"In recent years, the Government of India has set up multiple initiatives to boost AI development in the country. These include the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Mission in 2020, which has a budget of Rs 1.5 billion (US$ 21 million) over five years, and the setting up of an AI development center in Bangalore. In addition, the government has also been working on developing AI standards and has set up a task force to develop a National Strategy for AI. With World AI Show, we hope to draw attention to India's advantageous environment for the development of global AI," Mithun Shetty, CEO, TresconEvent partners at the 39th edition of World AI Show India include:Knowledge Partner: DeloitteGold Partner: Alteryx | UniphoreSilver Partners: Denodo | ExotelPremium Bronze Partner: Automation AnywhereBronze Partner: NividousExhibitor: IntelimekFor more information visit: World AI Show, IndiaAbout World AI Show, IndiaWorld AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world. As part of the world tour, the India edition is gathering pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of AI, Chief Digital Officers, Heads of Innovation, and International AI experts from the industry.The show features exciting keynotes, enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss the latest challenges for the sector arising out of the pandemic situation. Witness next-gen AI solutions from global leaders and explore its relevance and impact on your organization.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. Trescon is founded and managed by a group of specialists with more than 8 decades of combined expertise in successfully developing business events, trainings and consulting for corporates, governments, associations and high-net-worth individuals across the world. Our advisory board members comprise of an ever-growing exceptional mix of senior-level industry veterans and successful tech entrepreneurs.With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniHead – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Tech Stalwarts Set to Promote a Data-driven Kingdom in Saudi Arabia at the World Cloud & Data Center Show ACN Newswire

Tech Stalwarts Set to Promote a Data-driven Kingdom in Saudi Arabia at the World Cloud & Data Center Show

November 16, 2022
Officially supported by the Saudi Cloud Computing Association, Trescon's World Cloud & Data Center Show is hosting global front-runners of the cloud and data center industries. An event to commemorate the bigwigs of cloud, the World Cloud & Data Center Show will be held on the 28 – 29 November at InterContinental Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.Riyadh, KSA, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Saudi Arabian market is anticipated to grow due to rising demands for quicker and simpler cloud service implementation. The 20th edition of the World Cloud Show will highlight what the Kingdom has in store for investors, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts in upholding this development.The event is set to underline the fundamental data strategies and digital blueprint that will propel the upcoming era of cloud adoption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative will bring together exceptional industry leading speakers and a multitude of C-level tech decision makers, along with CMOs, CDOs, CXOs, and industry practitioners."The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is marching fast to evolve into a data-driven economy, and I am really looking forward to exchanging insights with all my industry peers," said Saqib Mahmood, Executive Director - Digital Transformation & Innovation, National Water Company, KSA."This year, the show will shed light on the development of governments in Cloud & Data Centers as it's a key enabler to building a vibrant Digital Kingdom. Also, it's a mega contribution to the digital economy which will be the leading financial fund generator for governments around the world by 2040. Mega contribution to for economy of scale data center are the use of hyperscale data center which is also going to have a significant impact on world digital economy," Essam Saeed Al Ghamdi, Royal Commission of Riyadh City was found quoting.Prof. Muhammad Khurram Khan, Global Foundation for Cyber Studies and Research said, "Trescon's upcoming event in Riyadh is vital to highlight and discuss core data strategies and initiatives of digital transformation that will drive the next phase of cloud adoption." Special segment of the World Cloud & Data Center Show; Women in TechnologyWorld Cloud & Data Center Show will gather women tech ambassadors who are uniting a thousand other women and becoming role models for global diversity in tech, spearheading the change in the Kingdom. The event will also havepower-packed line-up of influential women in the tech world that takes forward the ambitious vision of HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Saudi Vision 2030.This segment will recognize and honor the tech-savvy women who have carved a niche in their respective fields; AI, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Quantum computing and other Emerging Technologies. An exclusive rendezvous to celebrate the progress & achievements, share knowledge, experiences on building the Digital Future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The World Cloud & Data Center Show will acknowledge and felicitate the technologists, scientists, researchers, innovators, and women holding prominent positions in the tech domain.Esteemed selection of Women leaders in Technology: Alia Bhanshal - Director of the National Center for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, (KACST)Amjad Alamri - Senior Specialist, Autonomous Construction Equipment & Robotics, Design and Construction (NEOM)Maha E. M. Alqahtani - Director of Microdata, General Authority of Statistics (GASTAT)Basma Albuhairan - Managing Director, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Saudi Arabia (C4IR KSA)Maryam Telmesani - Chair Board CSO, Sustainability Consultant, UNGC Local Network Saudi Arabia, MBL, MocMariam Nouh - VP Future Economies Sector, Cyber Security Researcher & Consultant (KACST)Danah Alsobayel - Cloud Computing Partnership Director, CITC Duaa Abaood - Digital Environment Director, MoMRAH Amal Bin Eissa - Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Senior Data Scientist Member of the Advisory Committee in the College of Computer and Information sciences, Princess Noura UniversityEmon Shaker- Founder & CEO of Blossom Accelerator, Venture Partner at Oryx FundFatimah Aljulaih - Head of Cybersecurity, Oxagon Mishaal Ashemimry - Aerospace Engineer and Founder of MISHAAL Aerospace Tanzila Saba - Associate Chair, Information Systems Dept., Research Professor, AIDA Lab Leader, Prince Sultan University/CCIS CollegeWhile discussing the importance of cloud computing in today's digital age, Maryam Telmesani, UNGC Local Network Saudi Arabia, MBL, MoC says, "As technology evolves, businesses explore innovative prospects to leverage cloud computing to advance their digital transformation journey. With an expected compound annual growth rate of 4.8%, the cloud application software market will reach $168.6 billion U.S. dollars by 2025. However, it's important to adopt a sustainable framework "Green cloud" to address potential impact areas of cloud services across the three spheres of sustainability (Social, Environmental, Economic) to form the future of a sustainable global IT landscape. It is time to prove that "Green Cloud" is more than a buzzword linking IT to the environment instead it's a framework with defined elements around energy efficiency, reduction of CO2 emissions, use of renewables, Eco-friendly data center buildings, greener infrastructure and sustainable policies and standards."Sharing her thoughts on the impact of the World Cloud Show, Dr. Basma AlBuhairan, WEF Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution KSA states, "A global and powerful quintessential cloud event that brings together global experts, investors, and cloud entrepreneurs."The Saudi Arabia edition of Trescon's global cloud series of events will highlight the tremendous technological advances KSA will undergo in order to achieve their five-year growth plan. Mohammed AlAqil, College of Engineering, King Faisal University talks about this rampant digital revolution and the role of World Cloud & Data Center Show, he says, "A new era of energy transition and industrial revolution reinforces the search for smarter, economic, and multidisciplinary integrated solutions. The World Cloud Show serves as a catalyst that energizes the techno-world to achieve a more comprehensive sustainable and green digital transformations all across by employing novel Cloud related technologies."The 20th edition of The World Cloud Show will feature renowned speakers such as: Fahad A. Alhamad, Chairman of the board, Saudi Cloud Computing AssociationSimon-Timmis, Director of City Technology, The Red Sea Development CompanyHani Al Thubaiti, CIO, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)Fabio Fontana, CEO ZeroPoint DC, Tonomous, Chief Growth Officer & Executive Director- Compute, NeomFahad Bedaiwi, Executive Vice President, Head Facilities Management & Engineering Saudi National BankMashari Almusad, Chief Infromation Officer, Saudi Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeAli Alghamdi, Data Management Specialist, Saudi Aramco Abdullah Biary, CISO, United Cooperative Insurance Mohammed Nasser Alshahrani, Statistician and Data Science Expert, Prince Sattam UniversityIbrahim Bin Asaker, Cloud Security Alliance says, "Securing your data/services is a journey that never ends, World Cloud Show will bring the subject experts to shed light on Cloud Adoption in KSA.""The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing a cloud revolution, and data centers and the cloud will be essential to the country's effort to diversify its economy. We hope to give a glimpse into the next phase of Saudi Arabia's digital revolution with the World Cloud Show and give tech innovators a platform to further their cause," Mithun Shetty, CEO, TresconThe 20th edition of the World Cloud & Data Center Show is supported and sponsored by:Supported by:Saudi Cloud Computing Association,Information Technology Experts and Engineers,Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) Lab | Prince Sultan UniversityHeadline Sponsor: SITE - Saudi Information Technology CompanySilver Sponsor: SupermicroBronze Sponsor:1Day CloudSystems ArabiaDigital Partner:Eye of RiyadhFor more information visit: World Cloud Show, Saudi Arabia About World Cloud & Data Center ShowWorld Cloud and Data Center Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world.The Saudi edition is gathering 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 latest challenges and explore latest applications of cloud-based solutions.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base.With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniHead – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon+91 9555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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In-person InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand Ups the Game for All in the New Business Landscape ACN Newswire

In-person InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand Ups the Game for All in the New Business Landscape

November 14, 2022
BANGKOK, Nov 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 3-day InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) came to a close on 4 November 2022. Returning in-person for the first time since its launch in 2019, Asia's premier Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Technology Exhibition and Summit saw exhibitors, visitors and delegates from 22 countries. It was non-stop action across the Exhibition show floor and the various Summit session venues."The enthusiasm we saw among our exhibitors and visitors was striking," said Richard Tan, Executive Director of InfoCommAsia. "Amidst the impressive array of technological developments were intensive personal conversations and exciting forward-looking collaborations. The Pro-AV industry continues to undergo vast transformation and rapid development, and InfoComm Southeast Asia is one of the key marketplaces to make new connections."6,593 visitors came to InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022, with the majority arriving from Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The Show also welcomed visitors from the rest of Asia, including China, India, Japan and South Korea. It was clear that the whole of Asia is ready to transform and seize the unprecedented opportunities in this post-pandemic era. And they were in for a treat with this year's event highlights - many of which would not have been possible without the support from our 138 partners, including government agencies as well as industry and technology associations.INSPIRATIONS ON THE SHOW FLOOR130 exhibiting companies from 18 participating countries showcased a wide array of innovative AV-driven technologies and solutions that businesses could tap on to transform, gain lead and be ready for marketplace trends. 41 exhibiting companies participated in the Show for the first time, including brands like Adder Technology, Black Box, Bose, Christie Digital Systems, Jabra, Microsoft Teams, Riedel, Vega Global, and more. Among the cutting-edge innovations on show, there were 174 new product launches.Solution-seekers in industries ranging from education to transportation, hospitality to healthcare, retail to enterprise, could find the answers they need at InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022.Exhibitor Claude Sabourin, Business Development Director, SCHOT, beamed as he shared, "We had many consultants and owners of businesses visit our booth - the people who are really decision-makers or influencers, and that's very good. These visitors were from Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia - different parts of Asia. The wide reach we achieved was good."PRO-AV SOLUTIONS LIVE IN ACTION - THE SHOW HIGHLIGHTSThe Future of Immersive Experiences added a multi-sensory dimension to the visitor experience. This 15x5- square-metre walk-though gave visitors a glimpse into the future of visual and immersive storytelling, which converges art, technology and sensory experiences. "The Gateway to the Metaverse" featured real- time generative effects based on user interaction; "The Next-level of Projection Mapping" brought a car- like object to life with effects and animation; and "A New Holographic Experience" showcased the Pro-AV technology that is increasingly applied in the Location Based Experience (LBX) industry, such as experience centers, theme parks, theatres and live performances. This entire space was fully designed, system-built and integrated by Vega Global, in partnership with disguise, and with equipment contributions from Christie, Panasonic, BenQ and Lighting & Equipment.The off-site AV Technical Tour on Day 2 - fully-booked weeks before the Show opened - offered a first- hand experience to see AV technology at work. Dozens of visitors were given the valuable opportunity to visit the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT). The "Smart Traffic Systems - Expressway Traffic Management Centre and Control Rooms" tour took them into the very heart of command-and-control scenarios, to see how advanced technologies and control systems have enabled the EXAT to effectively and efficiently provide the best experience for expressway users.HOSTED AND PERSONALISED ENGAGEMENTThrough the Invited Guests Program, InfoComm Southeast Asia specially invited and hosted 252 key and senior decision-makers from Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. Many came from government agencies involved in education, healthcare, security, defense, transportation and citizen services. Others were key industry leaders in retail, media and advertising, and real estate development. Guided tours around the show floor with personal introduction to leading solution providers paved the way for further engagement thereafter."My organization is embarking on a new project that requires new Pro-AV solutions in the next 12 to 24 months, and this visit to InfoComm Southeast Asia was very timely because I was able to obtain all the relevant information I need and also explore the wide selection of products and solutions," said Mat Amir Bin Yaacob, Senior Engineer, Ministry of Defence, Malaysia.Elmer Francisco Sarmiento, Undersecretary for Maritime, Department of Transportation, Philippines enthused, "There were many new advanced technologies at the Show that could help drive digital transformation within the government. I've also seen many products and solutions embedded with artificial intelligence that would be very useful in ensuring the smooth running of government functions."THE SUMMIT FOR INFORMED BUSINESS DECISIONS WITH INVALUABLE INSIGHTSFree-to-attend learning sessions were delivered under various tracks - Asia AV Leaders Connect, AVIXA Seminars, AV Managers Day, Industry Forums, and Plenary - targeted at different delegate profiles.Learning sessions under the concurrent 2-day NIXT Summit provided another application perspective as it focuses on end-to-end emerging tech solutions for businesses. A total of 32 sessions were organized, and some were in collaboration with industry associations, including Association of Thai Software Industry and Museum Association of Thailand.EXTENDED SOLUTION DISCOVERY - POST-SHOW BENEFITSMonths before the InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022, visitors were introduced to the intuitive business matching system, information-rich vBooth (every exhibitor has a one-page microsite to showcase their full and on-show offerings), business card drop facility and appointment scheduler - tools on the Show website that facilitated self-personalized engagement with solution providers.Solution-seekers who fully utilized these tools found their time at the Show highly productive and efficient. For visitors who missed connecting with solution providers they intended to meet onsite, InfoComm Southeast Asia is availing these tools for another two months post-Show.The 2022 Show may be over, but the benefits it brings to growing businesses continue.INFOCOMM ASIA 2023 - A WIDER MARKETPLACE"Speaking with the InfoComm team, I hear that the Show will be expanded next year to become InfoComm Asia," Matthew Deayton, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Vega Global added, "This means we will get even more visitors to our booth coming from northern countries like Japan and South Korea, and South Australia and New Zealand as well. I feel this Show will become a real centerpiece for the Asia-Pacific market."InfoComm Asia, as this show will be renamed from 2023, will play an increasingly important role in providing a platform for global manufacturers interested in developing a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific market to congregate at one place where their companies can be introduced or their latest solutions can be revealed, and where they can invite their customers from all over the region to experience their innovations - while enjoying the inexpensive hospitality of Bangkok.InfoComm Asia 2023 will run from 24-26 May 2023 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok, Thailand. Admission is free. For more information and the latest updates, please visit www.infocomm-asia.com.About InfoCommAsiaInfoCommAsia Pte. Ltd. is the region's preeminent organizer of tradeshows for the Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Solutions industries. Through industry-leading shows in China, India and Thailand, InfoCommAsia connects global and regional solution providers, vertical market end-users and the supply chain with the most important markets of Asia Pacific.Additional information is available at:infocomm-china.com | nixt-china.com | infocomm-india.com | infocomm-asia.comFor more information, please contact:Rest of the WorldAngie Eng, Marketing DirectorInfoCommAsia Pte Ltd angieeng@infocommasia.com ThailandKanokwan Sukchaisr,i Managing Director Expo Inter Co., Ltdkanokwan.infocommasia@expointer.net Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Riyadh to Host Global Fintech Experts as the Kingdom Ramps Up to Transform into a Truly Digital Economy ACN Newswire

Riyadh to Host Global Fintech Experts as the Kingdom Ramps Up to Transform into a Truly Digital Economy

November 12, 2022
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After successfully managing DIFC Fintech Week, one of the largest fintech events in the Middle East, Trescon will host its World Fintech Show taking place on 5-6 December 2022 at the Intercontinental Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. World Fintech Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused event that deep dives into the latest challenges and technology trends in Saudi Arabia's financial services sector.The show will highlight Saudi Arabia's thriving fintech ecosystem and explore some of the core fintech areas. The discussion themes will include: future of fintech; sustainability; regtech; insurtech; decentralized finance; embedded finance; open banking; digital payments; Studios and corporate innovation; buy-now-pay-later (BNPL); wealth management; and metaverse. The Saudi edition of World Fintech Show will gather top minds in the global and regional fintech space under a single roof. Some of the experts speaking at the event include: Issam Abousleiman, CEO - Middle East, The World Bank Group; Osama Bokhari, Head of Banking Commission, International Chamber of Commerce - Saudi Arabia; Dr Bijna Dasani, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley; Jason Mikula, CEO & Founder, Fintech Business Weekly; Majed Alanazi, Head of Trade Finance, Alinma Bank; and Nabil Al Issa, Managing Partner, King & Spalding LLC, to name a few.According to Mohammed Saleem, Founding Chairman of Trescon, "We are excited to bring World Fintech Show to Saudi Arabia. The show will be a perfect platform for mainly three things: establishing thought leadership; explore latest technology innovations; and a fund-raising platform for local fintech startups."The event is organized by Performance Ryada Events Co, and managed by Trescon, a global business events and consulting firm specialized in hosting future tech events across the world.About World Fintech Show:World Fintech Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world.As part of the world tour, the Saudi edition of World Fintech Show aims to set the standard for financial innovation in the Kingdom by connecting global fintech experts, technology innovators and startups with pre-qualified CFOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Business Transformation, Chief Digital Officers, Heads of Innovation, government authorities, and fintech investors from Saudi Arabia. For more information visit: https://worldfintechshow.com/About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, road shows, expos, demand generation, investor connect and consulting services. To know more about Trescon visit: https://tresconglobal.com/For media enquiries, contact: Nupur Aswani, Head - Media, PR & Corporate Communications, Trescon | media@tresconglobal.com | WhatsApp Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Lexus to Exhibit at the SEMA Show, an Automotive Suppliers Trade Show JCN Newswire

Lexus to Exhibit at the SEMA Show, an Automotive Suppliers Trade Show

November 2, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Lexus will exhibit a total of six vehicles including the Lexus Electrified Sport and a variety of customized models at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, USA, which starts on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The Lexus Driving Signature, a combination of design, advanced technology, electrification, and the unique Lexus driving experience, will be presented at the largest automotive customization enthusiast event in North America.For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/lexus/38177181.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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World Cloud Show hosted experts and honoured tech innovators for their constant endeavours ACN Newswire

World Cloud Show hosted experts and honoured tech innovators for their constant endeavours

October 18, 2022
DUBAI, Oct 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dubai's redefined cloud and sustainable data centers were greatly influenced by the concluding two days of the 17th global edition of World Cloud Show held in Dubai. Top tech leaders from across the world gathered in Dubai to present and discuss the crucial data policies and digital frameworks that will drive the next phase of cloud adoption. The panel "Women in Tech" was one of the conference's most notable sessions. Speakers on the panel included Vineesha Satwani, Advisor - Digitalization to Senior Leadership, Government Entity in UAE, Loubna Zaitouni, Senior Specialist Co-ops & Strategic Reserve, Ministry of Economy, UAE, Debbie Botha, Chief Partnership Officer, Global Women in AI, Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri, CEO, Trust with Trade Group, Chitransha Mathur, Director of Strategic Planning and Transformation, Emirates Post, and moderator Dr. Eng. Suaad Alshamsi. The panel talked on the current status of women in technology, what the leading women in the industry have to say, and how to improve the future of women representation in the field. The event also focused on other key topics such as:- Future of Cloud Security- Looking Beyond the Clouds: Innovating in Experience - Digital Twins - Leverage the Future of Cloud Computing - The Future of Digital Banking in the Cloud, among other need-of-the-hour topics. Some of the top speakers who attended the event that took place on the 27- 28 September 2022 included:- Adam Roosevelt, U.S. Representative & Board Member, The Private Office of Sheikh Saqer Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE- Abdulaziz Albatli, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Governor of IT and ET, Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission Saudi Cloud Computing Association, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.- Mohamed Alqubaisi, Head of NBI Products, Solutions & Digital Services, du NB&I- Debbie Botha, Chief Partnership Officer, Global Women in AI, Dubai, UAE- Amit Varma, Chief Platform Officer, Emirates NBD, Dubai.- Dr. Ebrahim Alkhajeh, Director of Human Capital and member of the Strategic Transformation Committee, Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi, UAE.- Mark Beaumont, Head, Cloud Product Management - ICT Solutions, du (EITC), du, UAE- Amit Varma, Chief Platform Officer, Emirates NBD, UAE- Dr. Srijith Nair, Director, Information Security, Careem, UAE "Just as internet changed everyone's lives a few years ago, cloud technology will change the fate of all sectors - if used to its full potential. And fortunately, Dubai has both, technology, and the acceptance of the technology. We're happy to provide business-to-business platform for decision makers looking to source solutions with global leaders in technology who are specialized in cloud, and emerging tech solutions," stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon. The event also co-hosted World Cloud Awards, and recognized the "Breakthroughs" achieved by individuals, teams, and entities that have embarked on a journey of adopting & implementing Cloud and are the true flagbearers of Cloud in UAE. The jury for the inaugural edition of the World Cloud Awards included:- Axel Angeli, Digital Transformation Evangelist, and Founder of Logosworld;- Jorge Sebastiao, CTO, GBO;- Dr Satyam Priyadarshi, Technology Fellow and Chief Data Scientist, Halliburton;- Dr Sid Benraouane, Professor, Advisor, Carlson School of ManagementWinners of World Cloud Awards:1. Best Cloud Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence or Analytics Solution: Krishnan Gopi, Gems Education2. Best Cloud Migration or Systems Integration Solution: Ansari Wahid, Adeeb Group3. Best Hybrid Cloud Solution: Murali Mohan Thupakula, Head of IT, Al Hamra Group4. Best Software as A Service (Enterprise): Shanawaz Ali, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank5. Best Cloud as A Service - (SMB): Misbah Ali, UDRIVE6. Data Center Intelligent Automation & Management Innovation of the Year: Robert White, Engie Solutions7. Data Center Manager of the Year: Haytham Mabrouk, Alcon8. Data Center Software/ Application Innovation of the Year: Sachin Chadna, Head of Customer Intelligence and Engagement, Emirates NBD9. Cloud Leader of the Year Private Sector: Imran Kannuti, Banque Misr UAE10. Cloud Project of the Year: Eyad Kashkash, EVP, Group Head of Information Technology, Al Ramz Corporation PJSC11. Cloud Visionary of the Year: Abdulaziz Albatli - Saudi Cloud Computing Association12. Moderator Recognition: Dr. Eng. Suaad Alshamsi, L2L Consulation13. Woman in Tech: Dr. May El Barachi, University of Wollongong14. Woman in Tech - Honorary Mention: Vineesha Satwani, Government Entity in UAE15. Woman in Tech - Honorary Mention: Debbie Botha - Chief Partnership Officer at Global Women in AI.16. Woman in Tech - Honorary Mention: Dr. Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri, Trust with Trade Group17. Woman in Tech - Honorary Mention: Loubna Salah Mohamed Zaitouni, Ministry of EconomyThe event was sponsored by:- Official Cloud Partner: du business- Platinum Sponsor: Intel + Lenovo- Bronze Sponsor: FinesseAbout World Cloud ShowThe World 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.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provide a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments, and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For more information, visit: https://tresconglobal.com/conferences/cloud/ For further details, please contact: Nupur Aswani Head - Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon +91 9555915156media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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InfoComm Southeast Asia Back In-person ACN Newswire

InfoComm Southeast Asia Back In-person

October 14, 2022
BANGKOK, Oct 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - InfoComm Southeast Asia which debuted in 2019 was a huge success. Now, after the Covid-resultant pause, the Show is back - as an in-person show, with access to new pre-show planning and engagement tools that will enhance the visitor experience. InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 will take place from 2 to 4 November at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC). InfoComm Southeast Asia is the region's premier Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Technology tradeshow, featuring trailblazing international and local solution providers. Powerful solutions on show and insightful learning sessions cater to a spectrum of industries, including the government sectors of transportation, public security and defense, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and others.The Show specially caters to AV industry players as well as embedded technology decision-makers and business end-users. For these stakeholders who are serious about transforming their organization and growing their business in and beyond the post-pandemic landscape, this is a show not to be missed."After the 2-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, InfoComm Southeast Asia is happy to once again bring together Pro-AV technology providers and business users; technology experts, industry leaders and open minds ready to learn," said Richard Tan, Executive Director of InfoCommAsia. "Much has changed in terms of available tech-enhanced solutions and marketplace needs and trends. So, besides the opportunity for all stakeholders to reconnect face-to-face, InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 is going to be an exciting space for visitors and delegates as they get up close and personal with exhibitors and experts - the drivers of tomorrow's technology and solutions. The Show is the place to seek out the most advanced Pro-AV ideas to-date, to create and deliver an exceptional customer experience in an increasingly hybrid world."THE EXHIBITIONTransformative Solutions for All IndustriesThe world has just begun to emerge from a painful yet revitalizing lesson. It has learnt the urgency of technology adoption and the importance of constant upgrading along with technological evolution, to be future-ready and disruption-proof. Increased technology implementation and integration lead to greater reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate the consequent increase in security risks. This reality is already fast unfolding, driven by Pro-AV technologies, making InfoComm Southeast Asia an important show for AV and IT professionals and business decision-makers.InfoComm Southeast Asia is where entrepreneurs, business leaders and technical professionals will discover the latest Pro-AV solutions that are transforming every industry. More than 130 exhibiting companies from over 20 participating countries will gather under one roof to showcase their innovations for the post-pandemic marketplace. These include brands like Epson, Lenovo, Microsoft, Panasonic, Philips, and more. Visitors can expect to see:- Large screen, projection mapping, AR/VR solutions for live events, museums, education and simulation training - Security, flood and surveillance monitoring systems for network operations centers - Control and automation solutions for smart city management - Room automation and centralized systems for smart homes and offices - Collaborative conferencing systems for in-person and hybrid meetings - Smart classrooms - Digital signage and display solutions for advertising and information - Virtual and hybrid learning solutions...and moreDISCOVER SOLUTIONS WITH vBOOTH Pre-Show Engagement for Better Show ExperienceTo enhance show experience for visitors, InfoComm Southeast Asia has introduced facilitative tools on the Show website. These tools will allow solution-seekers to identify exhibitors that have those solutions, and connect with them.- An intuitive business matching system instantaneously presents visitors with a list of exhibitors, based on their industry and the solutions they seek.- vBooth gives every exhibitor a dedicated page online, where visitors can explore the exhibitor's solutions via multimedia presentations. Information will include the exhibitor's range of solutions as well as products and solutions being presented at the Show.- Business card drop facility lets visitors leave their details for callback by exhibitors, and appointment scheduler allows visitors to pre-arrange meet-ups with exhibitors at the Show. All these will help visitors organize their visit way before the Show begins. Fully-utilised, visitors can look forward to a productive time at InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022. THE SUMMITInsights into Developments and Trends for Informed Business DecisionsConcurrent to an exciting show floor is the InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 Summit line-up. Multiple conference tracks cater to different industries and learner profiles. Delegates can look forward to more than 30 free-to-attend learning sessions in the form of keynotes, panel discussion and case studies.Tracks for Vertical Market Solution-seekers and AV Professionals - The two-day NIXT Summit focuses on end-to-end emerging tech solutions for businesses. Sessions delve into the successes and challenges of digital transformation practices in industries and enterprises.Tracks for AV Professionals and Technology Decision-makers- AVIXA Seminars help AV professionals stay in touch with technical updates, industry practices and trends across various industries and application scenarios.- Asia AV Leaders Connect (By invite-only) gathers the AV industry's C-suite and directorate leaders across Asia for the exchange of intelligence; discussions on geopolitical and economic concerns as well as emerging technology trends and disruptions; and identification of growth opportunities.- AV Managers Day sessions are designed for mid-level AV managers and use real-life case studies to delve into AV project challenges and how to overcome them.There is also the AV Technical Tour which offers an opportunity to see Pro-AV solutions in situ. The "Smart Traffic Systems -- Expressway Traffic Management Centre and Control Rooms" tour will take delegates into the very heart of command and control scenarios, where condition monitoring, situational management, emergency response, etc are critical. Visitors can learn how advanced technologies and control systems enable the Expressway Authority of Thailand to effectively and efficiently provide the best experience for expressway users.For the full Summit line-up and latest updates, please visit the official Show website at www.infocomm-sea.com.REGISTRATION IS OPENAdmission to Exhibition and Summit is FreeInfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 will be at BITEC from 2-4 November (Days 1 and 2: 10am - 6pm; Day 3: 10am - 4pm local time). Visitors can register to visit the Show at www.infocomm-sea.com. Admission is free.About InfoCommAsiaInfoCommAsia Pte. Ltd. is the region's preeminent organizer of tradeshows for the Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Solutions industries. Through industry-leading shows in China, India and Southeast Asia, InfoCommAsia connects global and regional solution providers, vertical market end-users and the supply chain with the most important markets of Asia Pacific. Additional information is available at: infocomm-china.com | nixt-china.com | infocomm-india.com | infocomm-sea.com For more information, please contact: Rest of the WorldAngie EngMarketing DirectorInfoCommAsia Pte Ltdangieeng@infocommasia.comThailandKanokwan Sukchaisri Managing Director Expo Inter Co., Ltd kanokwan.infocommasia@expointer.net Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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The 18th edition of World Cloud Show presented an incisive analysis of Cloud and Data Centers in India. ACN Newswire

The 18th edition of World Cloud Show presented an incisive analysis of Cloud and Data Centers in India.

October 10, 2022
MUMBAI, INDIA, Oct 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Co-powered by Lightstorm, and supported by NITI Aayog, the 18th edition of the World Cloud Show - India concluded after a day filled with understanding of the next phase of cloud transformation and data centers in India. The India edition of World Cloud Show catalyzed the development of the Indian government's Cloud Vision, shedding light on several initiatives for the development of Cloud Computing and Data Centers in India, as well as the economic contribution that organizations supporting cloud computing are making to the country. Government officials, tech sector titans, and a stellar lineup of over 25 esteemed speakers from top international organizations were present at this event to provide their insightful feedback.The conference's main themes were adapting to the new normal and managing the upcoming Cloud and Data Centers transformation. It presented divergent perspectives from a diversified industry by exchanging ideas, addressing significant learning, and emphasizing recent advancements from the corporate, government, and professional sectors.Some of the top speakers who took the center stage included:- Suresh Sankaranarayanan; Senior EVP & CTO, Kotak General Insurance- Nikunj Jain; CIO & Digital Leader, P&G India- Ekhlaque Bari; CIO Jubilant Food Works - Dr Avadhut Parab; Chief Information Officer, Parle Agro- Sourav Das; Chief Digital & Information Officer, Essel Mining - Aditya Birla Group- Viral Davde; Chief Technology Officer, NCDEX- Ananth Kumar; Engineering Leader, Site24x7- Vinod Kumar; EVP & Chief Information Officer, Fino Payments Bank- Ninad Raje; Director & Chief Information Officer, Health Assure- Amajit Gupta; CEO, Lightstorm- Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju; Chief Technology Officer, Axis Mutual fund- Abhishek Sukhwal; Head Cloud Center of Excellence, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.- Rajgopal Nayak; Chief Technology Officer, Metro Brands- Ashish Sharma; Strategy Head Special Projects, Web Werks- Roberto Frongia; Strategy & Operations Director Technology and Digital Compute & Innovation NEOM UAE- Suresh Chandrasekaran; Executive Vice President, Denodo- Manish Kishore; Global CIO Wockhardt ltd- Nasreen Khan; Head - Cloud & Cloud Security, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.Ninad Raje, Director & CIO, Health Assure, remarks, "If cloud technology is the soil, then Data Centers are the pipeline that supplies the water to the soil." While shedding light on the exponential expansion of the data center market at the World Cloud Show - India, Ninad added, "In the Indian market, Data Centers are unquestionably here to stay and are committed to the long term." Dr Avadhut Parab, CIO, Parle Agro, offered significant insights on the application of AI and ML, "Machine learning and artificial intelligence are no longer myths. The improvement of customer service and experience through data augmentation based on customer feedback increases brand recognition. IT and business operations are now run much more efficiently, thanks to AI and ML."Suresh Chandrasekaran, Executive Vice President, Denodo, took part in a panel discussion and listed top three takeaways from the current environment in the data center industry, and said, "Before collecting data, organizations must continually connect the data. Data literacy and unified data control are required for every organization, as is the decoupling of business transformation and IT operations."The various cloud models and services enabling enterprises to implement the cloud in different ways and effectively invest in technology were one of the major topics of discussion at the event. The speakers on this panel included Suresh Sankaranarayanan, Senior EVP & CTO, Kotak General Insurance; Nikunj Jain, CIO & Digital Leader, P&G India; Prasanna C, Head of Product & Marketing, Lightstorm; and Manish Kishore, Global CIO, Wockhardt Ltd.In this panel discussion, panellists talked about the best cloud migration approaches for companies in a variety of industries. The panel also discussed heavily on the value proposition of Kubernetes in the modern workspace and edge computing.Another notable panel discussion during the event covered the topic of "Data Centers Reimagined: AI, ML, Edge & Virtualization". The panel examined cutting-edge data center technology and how organizations can use it to maximize the value of their data. The speakers of the panel included Dr Avadhut Parad, CIO, and Parle Agro; Sourav Das, CIDO, Aditya Birla Group. Viral Davde, CTO, NCDEX; Vinod Kumar, EVP & CIO, Fino Payments Bank. The panel talked about the rapid expansion of ML and AI in the Indian market. Panellists gave insights on the various tools used for the functioning of Data Centers, whilst also shedding light on the role of edge in sustainability initiatives. Large enterprises have diversified business functions, converged technologies have given enterprises the scalability while significantly reducing time to market," quoted Sourav Das, CIDO, Aditya Birla Group as he shared his thoughts on converged technologies at Trescon's World Cloud Show - India.Lightstorm's Amajit Gupta gave a comprehensive presentation on the theme of powering the inevitable network. He emphasized how important it is for a network to be able to adapt to the rapidly changing environment in which we live. For organizations to succeed, modern networks and the speed at which information is sent to them are essential. "Every business owner wants to be at the vanguard of a digital revolution," stated Mr Amajit Gupta, CEO of Lightstorm, while discussing new technological developments at Trescon's World Cloud Show. He added, "It is a logical progression given that businesses can now sell everywhere thanks to cloud technologies. Instead of increasing their physical footprint, businesses will concentrate on growing their digital footprint."Ananth Kumar, Engineering Leader, Site24x7 gave another very impactful presentation to the audience about choosing a monitoring system and various factors to consider. He highlighted the distinctions between on-prem and SaaS solutions by emphasizing the business's cost, time, skill, and requirements.Basil Dhange, CISO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd., shared his top tips for moving to the cloud, and quoted, "It is critical to identify pain-points of on-premise before migrating to the cloud, also very important to understand your data and then embark on your cloud journey.""We need to switch from a smart approach to one that is more holistic and cognitive. We are looking for innovation in every corner of the world. The Indian market is highly valued by NEOM and we intend to utilize it to advance our endeavour to accelerate human progress," said Roberto Frongia, Strategy & Operations Director Technology and Digital Compute & Innovation NEOM UAE.Presenting the hybrid cloud platform of Web Werks, which scales with the expansion of businesses was Ashish Kumar, Strategy Head of Projects at Web Werks. Among the subjects covered by Mr Ashish Sharma were the data fabric, contemporary data management technologies and integration, and augmented or automated data management. A thorough presentation that addressed all the concerns and questions that several decision-makers had.Nasreen Khan, Head of Cloud & Cloud Security, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., commented as she moderated the panel discussion on cloud security, and said, "Cloud has a huge range. Like the weather, it is a dynamic environment that changes. As soon as your company makes the major switch to the cloud, I suggest doing routine data audits."The 18th global edition of World Cloud Show is officially sponsored by:- Supported By: NITI Aayog - Co-Powered By: Lightstorm - Gold Partner: Site24x7 & Web Werks - Silver Partner: Denodo About Cloud Show World Cloud Show is a global series of events that take place in cities all over the world and are focused on business and thought leadership.The Indian edition of the world tour will bring together qualified CIOs, CTOs, COOs, Heads of Cloud, Heads of IT Infrastructure, Heads of Data Center Operations - IT Data Center Administrator, DevOps Leaders, Heads of Digital Transformation/Innovation, and Experts in Cloud Computing from across India's industry verticals, all under one roof.About TresconTrescon is a multinational business events and consulting company that offers a variety of business services to a clientele that is diverse and includes businesses, governments, and individuals. With the help of conferences, roadshows, expos, demand creation, investor connect, and advisory services. Trescon produces highly targeted B2B events that link companies with prospects. For more information visit: tresconglobal.com.For further details about the announcement, please contact: Nupur Aswani,Head - Media, PR & Corporate Communications, Tresconmedia@tresconglobal.com+91 95559 15156 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Tech-titans unite to redefine the future of Cloud and Sustainable Data Centers in Dubai ACN Newswire

Tech-titans unite to redefine the future of Cloud and Sustainable Data Centers in Dubai

September 27, 2022
DUBAI, Sep 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dubai has made exceptional progress in cloud adoption and is well on its way to emerge as a role model for the entire world. Keeping up with this pace, the 17th global edition of World Cloud Show is scheduled to take place at The Address Mall on September 27- 28, 2022 - to discuss, deliberate, and share insights within this forward-moving industry. The event is all set to explore best practices in establishing, developing, and documenting an organization-wide approach to integrate cloud and related emerging-tech across the country. The conference will bring together over 200 C-level tech decision makers, along with CMOs, CDOs, CXOs, and Industry Practitioners.Dr. Hamad Khalifa Alnuaimi, Head of Telecommunications Division at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, says, "World Cloud Show would be the next turning point for cloud technology revelations."The focus on advancing the digital economy through local initiatives and innovations is the primary driver of the adoption of Cloud & Data Center solutions in the UAE, a vital pillar of the initiatives to drive the UAE's National Vision 2030."Agile Infrastructure Modernization is driven by policy initiatives that transform the ecosystem of business and the change agent becomes the catalyst for execution," stated Adam Roosevelt, U.S. Representative & Board Member at The Private Office of Sheikh Saqer Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.According to Al Maryah Community Bank LLC's Chief Information Security Officer, Zaheer Shaikh, "World Cloud Show brings together the global cloud computing industry to showcase their business and technical capabilities for partner-in to assist the organization and startups to achieve strategic and business goals."The 17th World Cloud Show in Dubai aspires to redefine cloud computing and environmentally sustainable data centers around the world. Quick and effective cloud adoption has changed the organizational environment. Dr. Abdulaziz Batli, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Governor of IT and ET, Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission Founding Board Member, Saudi Cloud Computing Association reflects on rapid cloud adoption and remarks, "The stakes for Cloud Computing are high and opportunities are endless. It plays a pivotal role as a facilitator and an enabler for digital economies, across the three tiers. The added value of hyperscale service providers is enormous as markets get created around their presence. This is the right time for regulators globally to walk the talk and apply the "innovate then regulate" approach so economies can be diversified."Another industry stalwart Vineesha Satwani, Advisor - Digitalization to Senior Leadership, Government Entity in UAE, sheds light on the proceedings and says, "World Cloud Show is bringing together success stories from various leaders and experts in the region with a mix of discussions, fireside chats, panels, and keynotes not only highlighting its capability but also discussing smart ways to mitigate any concerns around it."The 17th edition of the World Cloud Show - Dubai will include notable industry speakers such as: - Adam Roosevelt, U.S. Representative & Board Member, The Private Office of Sheikh Saqer Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE- Abdulaziz Albatli, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Governor of IT and ET, Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission Saudi Cloud Computing Association, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.- Debbie Botha, Chief Partnership Officer, Global Women in AI, Dubai, UAE- Amit Varma, Chief Platform Officer, Emirates NBD, Dubai.- Dr. Ebrahim Alkhajeh, Director of Human Capital and member of the Strategic Transformation Committee, Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi, UAE.- Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri, CEO, Trust with Trade Group, United Arab Emirates, to name a few."Dubai is a hub for digital disruption and is positioned to lead the world in providing customer-centric experiences as competition and customer demands increase," said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon. He continued, "World Cloud Summit will connect key players in the Cloud ecosystem to help Enterprises in Dubai foster highly efficient Cloud strategies."The Dubai edition, which is expected to be the largest in the series thus far, will also feature the World Cloud Awards, which will honor and promote the most recent advancements in the Cloud ecosystem. A special ceremony called the World Cloud Awards will recognize business owners, trailblazers, and solution providers for their continued work in the field of cloud and data center infrastructure.The awards will honor the innovations made by individuals, teams, and companies who have pioneered the adoption and deployment of cloud and data center infrastructure in the MENA region.The event is sponsored by:- Official Cloud Partner - du Business - Platinum Sponsor - Intel + Lenovo- Bronze Sponsor - FinesseFor more information, visit: World Cloud Show - Dubai (bit.ly/3UyWDR4).About World Cloud ShowThe World 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.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments, and individuals. Trescon specializes in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For further details about the announcement, please contact: Nupur AswaniHead - Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon+91 9555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Cloud pioneers to redefine the parameters of emerging tech at World Cloud Show in Jakarta ACN Newswire

Cloud pioneers to redefine the parameters of emerging tech at World Cloud Show in Jakarta

September 20, 2022
JAKARTA, Sept 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 19th global edition of World Cloud Show, supported by Jakarta Smart City, and Association Partner Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia, is getting ready to scrutinize the transformational technologies that are re-shaping the data center and cloud ecosystems. Setiaji,Juan Kanggrawan, Wahyu Andrianto, Kaspar Situmorang, Kevin Kane, and many other thought leaders and early adopters of emerging tech will be among the important speakers at the event taking place on October 04–05, 2022, in JW Marriott Jakarta.H. E. Dr. Jerry Sambuaga, Vice Minister of Trade, Republic of Indonesia, will be the chief guest at the 19th global edition of World Cloud Show, which will be held at JW Marriott in Jakarta. Trescon, world's fastest growing future-tech events organiser is bringing the World Cloud Show to Jakarta as part of its global series.As the country braces for a digital economy, government and organisations are looking for an action plan to mitigate the risks and become resilient to threats. Thus, resulting in the announcements of a raft of policies to manage digital vulnerabilities in the recent years. In order for effective implementation of these policies, World Cloud Show will play its part by providing a platform to conduct thorough debates, and deliberations on the proposed cloud strategies.The show will host more than 200+ C-level decision makers, including government officials, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, CEOs and technology leaders from enterprises and government agencies in Jakarta to meet, network, and engage with global cloud experts and technology innovators over the course of two days."The world has adapted into the Metaverse space using blockchain and artificial intelligence, and the cloud is inevitable to host such intensive computing processes and the disruptive nature of evolution of technology. Our agility and speed in adapting changes is the one true ingredient in surviving in today's world," said Edmund Situmorang, Group Chief Technology Officer at Asian Bulk Logistics.Ganesha Nara Saputra, Head of Payment InfoSec at GoTo Financial stated, "I would love to see everyone at World Cloud Show Jakarta. I always believe that security's greatest strength (and weakness) is the People. At the event, I might be the presenter, but we will learn together. This is a journey to build the security resilience with all stakeholders and everybody should be involved."Yusfiannur Yusfiannur, IT Infrastructure Architect at Pertamina Hulu Rokan says, "Leveraging cloud services is one of enterprise strategies to help the organization to make their business and IT operation cost more efficient."Some of the leading industry experts speaking at the event include: E. Dr. Jerry Sambuaga, Vice Minister of Trade, Republic of IndonesiaWilbertus Darmadi - CIO, Toyota Astra Motor, IndonesiaHengki Sihombing - Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, PMO Kartu Prakerja, IndonesiaDavid Christopher - EVP Product Management & Technology Innovation, Anteraja, IndonesiaSonny Supriyadi - SVP. Head, Pricing and Data Analytics, Maybank Indonesia, IndonesiaSEdmund Situmorang - Group Chief Technology Officer, Asian Bank Logistics, IndonesiaBenny Jioe – Head of Digital Transformation, Zurich Asuransi Indonesia, IndonesiaJohnson Lopulisa – Head of IT, The Jakarta Post, IndonesiaIchwan Peryana – CTO, Pinjam Modal, IndonesiaKurniawan Darmanto – Head of Security Consultant, Fortinet, IndonesiaAlexander Martinus Christian - Assistant Vice President - Data Analytics, Sun Life, IndonesiaPT Global Digital Niaga – Rendra Perdana, VP Information Security, PT Global Digital Niaga (blibli.com)"While moving to the cloud and using the cloud-based security features is a good method of preventing cyber dangers, more research must be done on how to best build a secure and dependable cloud environment that can avoid even the most determined attacker. To address these concers, we're happy to bring this global series of Cloud events to Jakarta and gather people that matter under one roof," said Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.The 19th global edition of World Cloud Show – Jakarta is supported by Jakarta Smart City, and Association Partner Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia, and is officially sponsored by:Platinum Sponsor – rubrikGold Sponsors – Alibaba Cloud; FortinetSilver Sponsors – Xtremax; IDCloudHost | ZstackBronze Sponsor – Zoho; CloudianExhibitor - Elastic, SaviyntTo attend World Cloud Show - Jakarta, book your tickets here.About World Cloud ShowWorld Cloud Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations/time zones across the world.The Jakarta edition is gathering pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Research, Industry Practitioners, IT Decision Makers and Experts in Cloud Computing among others from cross industry verticals across the region.The show will feature exciting keynotes, government and enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss latest challenges and explore latest applications of cloud-based solutions.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes enterprises, governments, and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniPR, Media & Corporate Communications, Trescon+919555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Prospects of Qatar’s Cloud Computing debated by the most prominent cloud leaders at the 12th edition of World Cloud Show ACN Newswire

Prospects of Qatar’s Cloud Computing debated by the most prominent cloud leaders at the 12th edition of World Cloud Show

September 13, 2022
QATAR, UAE, Sep 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A virtual conference with an explicit focus on Cloud and data centers technologies was held on September 6, 2022, where more than 150 C-level tech decision makers participated virtually, including key stakeholders in Qatar's Cloud ecosystem were gathered by the event's host, Trescon.A picture of the panel discussion from the World Cloud Show - Qatar that was streamed live on September 6, 2022Leading solution providers in the cloud industry such as GBI, Prime Holding, and Manage Engine congregated at the virtual conference to discuss the potential for the cloud and data center ecosystem in Qatar.The event featured an intriguing collaboration between experts like:- Santiago Banales Lopez - Managing Director, Iberdrola Innovation Middle East, Doha, Qatar- Dr. Antonio Sanfilippo - Chief Scientist and Program Director, Qatar Foundation/Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute, Qatar- Dr. Ahmed Darwish Elsayed - Head of Digital Delivery, Bank Albilad, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- John Mankarios - Vice President, QInvest LLC, Qatar- Manish Khanijo - Manager - Technology & Security, Qatar Free Zone Authority, Qatar- Chadi Rahi - Director of Technology & Business Development, Prime Holding, Qatar- Belal Hafnawi - Commissioner - Board Member, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC - Jordan), Jordan- Gigi Mathew Thomas - Group Head - IT & Digital Transformation, Ittihad International Investment LLC, United Arab Emirates- Imran Chowdhury - Global Head of Data Protection and Governance, Al Jazeera Media Network, Qatar- Karthik Ananda Rao - Regional Technical Head, Manage Engine, MEA, UAE- Mahdi Khorram - Product Development and Marketing Director, GBI- AWS Hattab - Sr. Director of Contact Center, Bank Al Etihad, Jordan- Thuraya Al-Harthi - Senior Specialist - Innovation & Emerging Technology Development, MTCIT, Oman- Mohamed Ghazala - Head of Data Architecture & Analytics, Leading bank in Egypt, Egypt- Mai Alowaish - Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Gulf Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait- Ahmad Musa - Head of Planning and a DBA candidate, University of Strathclyde, UAE- Hamid Ali Raja - Senior Audit Manager, GWC Logistics, Qatar- Ahmed Sharif - Senior IT Support Engineer & Cloud Solutions expert, ADDA, UAE- Fady Rafla - Chief Digital Officer, Post for Investment, EgyptJohn Mankarios discussed at length on 'Leveraging Cloud Technology for Workplace Digital Transformation.' He was reported as saying, "Cloud enables employees to improve their CX. With Cloud infrastructure employees have access to real time measurements and analytics tools that they can use to make smarter decisions about their customers journey."While speaking about 'Connectivity in Digital Transformation', Mahdi Khorram, Product Development and Marketing Director, GBI mentioned that, "When we talk about banking or financial applications, latency is really significant. I hear people talk about blockchain, crypto, stock market, and so on, a lot of finance industries pertains to, but latency is very crucial to make sure the services reach the end user very quickly.""In this era of digitalization, space and culture do not have such an impact on the employees as technology does," said Karthik Ananda Rao, Chief Technical Evangelist, Manage Engine, A Division of Zoho Corp Inc, in his tech talk on the topic," Enhancing Employee Experience through Cloud IT Management.Santiago Banales Lopez, Managing Director, Iberdrola Innovation Middle East spoke at length on 'Cloud and Energy Transition: The Case of Iberdrola'. He was quoted saying, "It's not only about investing in infrastructure; but it's also about investing in people, building our own knowledge, building our capital knowledge in order to be able to do this transformation across different businesses, across different countries."In addition to other panel discussions, the event featured one on the subject of 'Cloud - A Brighter Future: Exploring Strategies to Deliver Cloud Transformation,' which was chaired by Belal Hafnawi."The last three years have crunched every budget and pushed every strategy to ensure fast adoption of digitization. Businesses that have not yet gone digital may not last much longer. The cloud has become an essential part of every organization's growth strategy, and virtualization is the path that everyone, (especially enterprises with both legacy and modern IT infrastructures) need to take," says Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon. The 12th global edition of World Cloud Show - Qatar was officially sponsored by:- Gold Sponsor - GBI | Prime Holding- Silver Sponsor - Manage EngineAbout World Cloud Show World Cloud Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations/time zones across the world.The show featured exciting keynotes, and enterprise use-case presentations, panel discussions and tech talks that discussed latest challenges and explored latest applications of cloud-based solutions.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provide a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments, and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For further details on the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniPR, Media & Corporate Communications, Trescon+919555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Cloud leaders in India to gather and discuss the roadmap for Cloud and Data Centers ACN Newswire

Cloud leaders in India to gather and discuss the roadmap for Cloud and Data Centers

September 13, 2022
MUMBAI, INDIA, Sep 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After completing a series of high-level future-tech events on Cloud and Data Centers in Jakarta, Manila, Dubai, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Africa, Qatar and Egypt, Trescon's World Cloud Show is set to make its return to India, as a physical, in-person event. The 18th edition of this global series is anticipated to create a significant impact on the cloud and data center landscape in India. Taking place on 14 September 2022, at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai, C-suit attendees such as Global CIOs & CTOs, Chief Cloud Officers, Heads of IT Infrastructure, Heads of IT Networks, IT Compliance, and Cloud Specialists among other Cloud & Data Center decision makers will be attending the India edition of World Cloud Show. Innovative solution providers are expected to showcase emerging projects, products, solutions, and breakthroughs in the cloud sector. The widespread presence will offer a fantastic opportunity to maintain the 'Cloud Vision,' while presenting a strong international outlook - on which Indian government's initiatives are centered. India is intended to become the top location for investments in cloud computing, data dissemination, and other cloud-related services under the Cloud Vision initiative. To explore the latest cloud and digital infrastructure trends, along with data centers that will drive the next phase of cloud transformation in India, following early adopters of this future-tech have confirmed their participation as speakers:- Roberto Frongia -- Strategy & Operations Director, Technology and Digital Compute & Innovation, Neom - Amajit Gupta -- CEO, Lightstorm - Prasanna C -- Head of Product and Marketing, Lightstorm - Ananth Kumar -- Engineering Leader, Site 24x7 - Ashish Sharma -- Strategy Head Special Projects, Web Werks - Suresh Chandrasekaran -- Executive Vice President, Denodo - Suresh Sankaranarayanan -- Senior EVP & Chief Technology Officer, Kotak General Insurance - Ankur Varshney -- Chief Technology Officer, SBI Payments - Nikunj Jain -- CIO and Digital Leader, Procter & Gamble, India - Dr. Avadhut Chandrakant Parab -- Chief Information Officer, Parle Agro - Rajgopal Nayak -- CTO, Metro Brands - Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju -- CTO, Axis Mutual Fund "Cloud Native architectures are as much an engineering cultural choice (if not more) as they are about solving for scale," stated Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju, CTO of Axis Mutual Fund, a leader with over 18 years of industry experience, and also one of the esteemed speakers at World Cloud Show - India. "We're happy to gather industry leaders, innovative solution providers, and regional & international policymakers under one roof; to embark on the exciting digital transformation journey," Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon was found quoting."Data and Technology are at the heart of our digital business strategy and Cloud is what gives life to this heart. This is how great organizations create a superior experience for consumers and customers," stated Nikunj Jain, CIO and Digital leader of Proctor & Gamble, India. World Cloud Show -- India edition is officially: - Supported By: NITI Aayog - Co-Powered By: Lightstorm - Gold Partner: Site24x7 & Web Werks - Silver Partner: Denodo About World Cloud Show World 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.About Trescon Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provide wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments and individuals. Trescon is specialises in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect and consulting services. For further details about the announcement, please contact: Nupur Aswani Head - Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon +91 9555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Accounting & Finance in Business Leaders to Gather in Singapore Later this Month ACN Newswire

Accounting & Finance in Business Leaders to Gather in Singapore Later this Month

September 8, 2022
Singapore, Sep 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Accounting & Finance Show Singapore finally returns to Singapore in person this 20-21 September 2022. This is the first in-person edition of the event since 2019, following multiple virtual editions during the pandemic and marks the first time this community has been able to gather at scale in the region.Over 2,000 SME & enterprise finance leaders, accountants in practice, accountants in business and bookkeepers will be in attendance at Singapore's Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre to reconnect, discover the latest innovations in finance for business and learn how to run their companies better or more effectively advise their clients."After two virtual editions in 2020 and 2021, it's fantastic to finally be able to bring this community back together under one roof," says Laura Binns, General Manager at Terrapinn. "During the last two years, there has been an unbelievable amount of progress as more companies than ever before were forced to accelerate their digitization. Now is the time to cement those innovations and explore what more we can do to prepare our businesses for the future."Over 80 sponsors, exhibitors and partners will be in attendance, showcasing the latest innovations in accounting software, finance management tools and helping attendees transform and streamline their working practices, including Title Sponsor Xero (returning for the 5th year running), Diamond Sponsor Aspire and Platinum Sponsor Spenmo.Across seven different content themes (Finance Transformation: The Essentials; Ditial Practice: Practice Management; Digital Innovation; Grow Your Business: Cash Flow & Funding; Finance Transformation: Augment & Grow; Grow Your Business: Strategy & People and Digital Practice: Business Advisory), attendees will hear from true leaders in the space, including:- Duane Ho, Group CFO, Oceanus Group- Koren Wines, Managing Director, Xero Asia- Andrea Baronchelli, Co-Founder & CEO, Aspire- Elyne Eng, Regional Finance Director, Spencer Ogden- Xiang Jie Chung, Vice President Finance, CARRO- Yee Ling Choo, Financial Director Asia Pacific, Middle East & South Africa, Electrolux- Mohandass Kalaichelvan, CEO, Spenmo- Batya Shulman, Partner, St James' Place Wealth Management- Richard Hayler, Chief Financial Officer, Nutrition Technologies- Nancy Chu, Director of Finance, Eightstone Oclaner- Charles Chen, Managing Director, CAP Advisory Group- Cherie Sim, Group Financial Controller, Owndays Singapore- Benjamin Chin, Regional Finance Director, ECCO- June Cho, Portfolio Chief Financial Officer, Stepping StoneFor event information and full conference agenda, visit www.terrapinn.com/accountingfinanceshowAbout The Accounting & Finance Show Singapore 2022:The Accounting & Finance Show Asia 2022 will take place on 20-21 September 2022 atSuntec Convention & Exhibition Centre in Singapore. The event will comply with prevailingguidelines on COVID-19 safety.About Terrapinn:Terrapinn has been sparking ideas, innovations and relationships that transform business forover 30 years. Using our global footprint, we bring innovators, disrupters and change agentstogether, discussing and demonstrating the technology, strategies and personalities that arechanging the way the world does business. Whether you're looking to make newconnections, introduce product or inspire change in your industry, we invite you to join us asagitators of change. Terrapinn -- spark something.Press attendance is complimentary. Enquiries should be directed to:Jia Le LimMarketing ManagerTerrapinn Asiajiale.lim@terrapinn.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Leading tech professionals to virtually discuss cloud solutions and sustainable data centres in Qatar ACN Newswire

Leading tech professionals to virtually discuss cloud solutions and sustainable data centres in Qatar

September 6, 2022
QATAR, UAE, Sept 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The potential of the cloud and sustainable data centres is still far from being realised, as a consequence, Trescon's World Cloud Show is looking to help Qatar in its mission to enhance digital transformation. As the Official Cloud Sponsor of the World Cloud Show - Qatar, Oracle is set to provide a major push to this agenda.The event that is virtually taking place on September 6, 2022, will focus on the Qatari market, and 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."The combination of AI technologies and the IoT infrastructure within a data processing framework that integrates edge and cloud computing is key to the delivery of energy management platforms capable of addressing the complexities of hybrid power systems," said Dr. Antonio Sanfilippo, Chief Scientist and Program Director at Qatar Foundation/Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute.Manish Khanijo, Manager – Technology & Security at Qatar Free Zone Authority stated, "Pandemic has accelerated digital and cloud adoption many folds. It is time that we accept data security in a borderless perimeter. With faster provisioning and limitless scalability, organizations can now focus on delivering more value to their customers and stakeholders. Easier access to data and omnipresent services require organizations to implement more advanced technology in improving data visibility and protection.""Cloud computing is vital to support businesses towards a digital transformation sustainable ecosystem", was quoted by Thuraya Al-harthi, Senior Specialist - Innovation & Emerging Technology Development, Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology, Muscat Governorate, Oman.Ahmed Zewail, Group IT Director, Wadi Group said, "Digital transformation is not only using the computer and internet for an efficient and effective value creation process; but, it refers to the changes that new technology has on everything; on how we think, plan, operate, communicate, interact, and configure. The digital transformation has an obvious, lasting, and continuous impact, not only on the enterprises and economics, but a larger scale on our lives and our society as well.""Cloud computing allows organizations to scale, maintain flexibility, and focus their efforts on business operations. The World Cloud Show in Qatar is a fantastic effort toward getting the local market ready to embrace cloud computing and learn about its benefits," stated Hamid Ali Raja, Senior Audit Manager, GWC Logistics, Qatar.World Cloud Show – Qatar will feature renowned thought leaders and early adopters of tech as speakers, including but not limited to:John Mankarios - Vice President, QInvest LLC, Qatar,Manish Khanijo - Manager - Technology & Security, Qatar Free Zone Authority, QatarE. Belal Hafnawi - Commissioner - Board Member, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC-Jordan), JordanAbdullah Faisal Biary - Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative Assurance, Saudi ArabiaAnthony Samir - Head of Cybersecurity Unit, Ministry of Health and Population – Egypt, EgyptGigi Mathew Thomas - Group Head - IT & Digital Transformation, Ittihad International Investment LLC, United Arab EmiratesYaniv Naor - Director of Data Governance & Management, Knauf, GermanyImran Chowdhury - Global Head of Data Protection and Governance, Al Jazeera Media Network, QatarKarthik Ananda Rao - Regional Technical Head, ManageEngine, MEA, UAEDany Gemayel - Senior Director – Business Applications, Oracle, Upper GulfAws Hattab - Sr.Director of Contact Center, Bank Al Etihad, JordanThuraya Al-harthi - Senior Specialist - Innovation & Emerging Technology Development, MTCIT, OmanMohamed Ghazala - Head of Data Architecture & Analytics, Leading Bank in Egypt, EgyptMai Alowaish - Chief Data & Innovation Officer, Gulf Bank of Kuwait, KuwaitAhmad Musa - Head of Planning and a DBA candidate, University of Strathclyde, UAEAhmed Zewail – Group IT Director, Wadi Group, Egypt; to name a few.CEO of Trescon, Mithun Shetty quoted, "We're happy and looking forward to hosting a yet another, exciting and insightful edition of this global series. We hope it'll be a fruitful engagement for all our attendees."The gathering will take place on the online meeting platform Vmeets to facilitate networking and commercial dealings in a vibrant and lifelike virtual environment. Aside from networking with solution providers in virtual exposition booths, private consulting rooms, and private networking rooms, attendees can interact with speakers in Q&A sessions.The event will have insightful sessions, technology use cases, panel discussions, private consultations, and networking rooms.The 12th global edition of World Cloud Show - Qatar is officially sponsored byOfficial Cloud Partner - Oracle;Gold Sponsor - GBI & Prime HoldingSilver Sponsors - Cerebrum & Manage Engine.To confirm interest in attending, visit - World Cloud Show Qatar.About World Cloud ShowWorld Cloud Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations/time zones across the world.The Qatar edition is gathering pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Research, Industry Practitioners, IT Decision Makers and Experts in Cloud Computing among others from cross-industry verticals across the region.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provide a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments, and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur Aswani, Head – PR, Media & Corporate Communications,Trescon+919555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Subang Parade Hosts Fashion Show at its Merdeka Fiesta ACN Newswire

Subang Parade Hosts Fashion Show at its Merdeka Fiesta

August 28, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Subang Parade, a core property owned by Hektar REIT, is pleased to announce the kick-off of Subang Parade Merdeka Fiesta weekend with an inaugural fashion show featuring local designers this afternoon.YAM Tengku Temenggong Perlis Dato' Seri DiRaja Syed Amir Abidin Jamalulail, and YM Che Puan Temenggong Perlis Datin Seri DiRaja FarinawatiEn Johari Shukri bin Jamil, CEO of Hektar REITFashion line by Calvin ThooThe opening event saw fashion lines unveiled by local designers Calvin Thoo, Toods, Deez, My Syakirin, Tengku Kery, ByTwoo and Bujins. The launch of the Merdeka Fiesta was graced by the attendance of YAM Tengku Temenggong Perlis Dato' Seri DiRaja Syed Amir Abidin Jamalulail, YM Che Puan Temenggong Perlis Datin Seri DiRaja Farinawati and Johari Shukri bin Jamil, Chief Executive Officer of Hektar REIT. Also in attendance were business associates, corporate figures and representatives from Subang Parade tenants.Internationally known fashion designer Calvin Thoo, famed for his passion for fine fabrics and intricate embroidery of modern baju kurung, and celebrated for his specialisation in traditional clothing and cuttings, showcased his special lines reminding the audience of the spirit of Merdeka.He said, "My inspiration for today's line is the independent expression of tradition meeting the 21st century, captivated yet, reminiscent of bygone days." Thoo has participated in fashion shows in Paris, Australia, China, Thailand and Indonesia and has designed for the Royal Families of Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Johor and Perlis. His self-named boutique is located in Kuala Lumpur on Jalan Imbi.Celebrities including Ifa Raziah, Yasmin Hani, Dynas Mokhtar and Suki Low, were also present with their booths of locally made merchandise at the bazaar. Other booths with interesting merchandise include Moore Authentics, Pretty Suci and Inner Sejuk.Commenting on the weekend event, Johari said, "As the sponsor and a proud Malaysian, Subang Parade is honoured to present Merdeka Fiesta and today's Batik, Tenun and Songket Fashion Show. We take great pride in showcasing our culture and the best of Malaysia. We are looking forward to collaborating with local talents to present more unforgettable fashion experiences in the coming months and making our malls vibrant again with exciting activities and events to welcome shoppers."The Subang Parade Merdeka Fiesta from 27 August to 31 August 2022 has activities lined up, including fashion shows, performances by local celebrities, a bazaar featuring locally made and produced merchandise, local cuisine cooking demonstrations, hobby demonstrations and a petting zoo to bring families, neighbours and friends together.Download hi-res images:Launch Event: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z72whqsz42021re/AADrj-FRrnsjcmOT6ndTUpHHa?dl=0Subang Parade: https://www.subangparade.com.my/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Singapore embraces untapped potential of AI at Trescon’s 36th global edition of World AI Show ACN Newswire

Singapore embraces untapped potential of AI at Trescon’s 36th global edition of World AI Show

August 16, 2022
The 36th global edition of World AI Show was hosted at Marina Bay Sands on 3 – 4 August 2022, as a part of the world tour conceptualized and managed by global business events and consulting firm, Trescon. These events have successfully completed several editions across the world including Dubai, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Moscow, Nairobi, Frankfurt, Mauritius, Kuala Lumpur, Qatar, Thailand, Jakarta, Malaysia, Manila, Riyadh, Australia, to name a few.Singapore, Aug 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 36th edition of World AI Show wrapped with a two-day power-packed conference that acted as a vital driver for Singapore's bold vision of using innovation and technology; to broaden its goals by bringing together government leaders and an inspirational line-up of AI experts and solution providers. Over 50 speakers from all over the world, including important stakeholders in Singapore's digital revolution spoke at the event.The conference was based on assisting major organisations and enterprises from both the public and private sector in developing and delivering best practices to drive AI innovation and adoption in Singapore. It presented varied insights and points of view from a diverse industry by exchanging ideas, addressing significant learning, and emphasising new developments from the business, government, and professional sectors.Some of the top speakers who attended World AI Show that took place on the 3rd and 4th of August 2022 included:Jason See; Senior Director, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Division (DSAID), GovTech, SingaporeSutowo Wong; Director, Data Analytics, Ministry of Health, Singapore, SingaporeDennis Khoo; Director (Port Systems), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Simon Chesterman; Senior Director of AI Governance, AI Singapore, Dean, Faculty of Law & Vice Provost (Educational Innovation), National University of Singapore, SingaporeMiao Song; Global Chief Information Officer, GLP, SingaporeJames Ang; Senior Vice President, APAC, Dataiku, SingaporeAlex Aung; Director; Sales Engineering (South Asia), Dataiku, SingaporeAdrian Tan; Solutions Engineer, Alteryx, SingaporeAlex Hoehl; Regional VP, ASEAN & Korea, Denodo, SingaporeAmit Sawarkar; Director of Strategic Partnerships, TigerGraph, Singapore Steven Hoi; MD of Salesforce Research Asia, Salesforce, SingaporeAshish Pandey; Advisory Solution Consultant, ServiceNow, SingaporeSerene Keng; Country Manager, Singapore, Channel and Alliance Head APAC, TigerGraph, SingaporeVidhu Gautam; MD, Easy Data Analytics Pte Ltd, SingaporeDanielle Jiang; Deputy Director - AI Development Office, FinTech Innovation Group, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)Shivam Bansal; Senior Data Scientist, H2O.ai, SingaporeVidhu Gautam; MD, Easy Data Analytics Pte Ltd, SingaporeTauhid Abddul Jalil; Principal Consultant, Southeast Asia, Laiye and more.Jason See; Senior Director, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Division (DSAID), GovTech, Singapore, spoke at length on the topic ‘Outlining how the government is using AI to enhance government services’. He made strong points and was quoted saying, “By automating government processes and using data analytics, the government is able to improve the quality and efficiency of its services. The government is also using AI to better understand the needs of its citizens and to provide them with personalised services.”Sutowo Wong; Director, Data Analytics, Ministry of Health, Singapore, Singapore on ‘Building the Foundation for Resident Centric Health’. He was quoted saying, "AI has the potential to transform and automate the healthcare industry, but it's no silver bullet. AI works most effectively when it's coupled with human experts, who can use its analytical power to refine and augment its results. AI can improve efficiency for providers, but it can't be expected to help providers alone transform a broken health-care system."While delivering his tech talk on 'How to Formulate a Winning AI Strategy?', Alex Aung, Director, Sales Engineering (South Asia), Dataiku, Singapore, stated, "Try to remove frictions, build resilience, create culture and bet your AI journey and AI models will optimize all your businesses across the board."One of the most prominent panel discussions witnessed at the event discussed ‘AI & Data Strategy: Driving innovation in data science maturity to create value in organizations.’ The speakers on the panel included Sutowo Wong, Director, Data Analytics, Ministry of Health, Singapore, Singapore; Son Tran, Chief Information Technology Officer, Prudential Vietnam, Prof. Simon Chesterman, Senior Director of AI Governance, AI Singapore, Dean, Faculty of Law & Vice Provost (Educational Innovation), National University of Singapore, Singapore; Dr. Steven Hoi, Managing Director, Salesforce Research Asia; Dr. Meri Rosich, Chief Data Officer, Standard Chartered Bank and Moderated by Arivuvel Ramu, Group Chief Technology Officer TONIK (Digital Bank).In this panel discussion, panellists gave their insights on how AI and data strategies help organisations make smarter business decisions and how AI can be used to forecast business outcomes and consumer outcomes which will help organisations improve their products and services, increase customer satisfaction, reduce costs, create new revenue streams, and reduce risk.Another notable panel discussion during the event covered the topic ‘Unlocking the true benefits of AI in the field of customer experience.’ The speakers on the panel included Dietmar Bohmer, Chief Analytics Officer, Tyme; Sourabh Chitrachar, Regional VP (Asia) – Technology Strategy & Ops, Liberty Mutual Insurance; Ashish Kulkarni, Director and Product Owner, Standard Chartered Bank; Moderated by Geetha Gopal, Head of Infrastructure Projects Delivery and Digital Transformation, Panasonic Asia Pacific.The panel addressed how regional digibanks are using AI to compete with well-established market competitors, propelled by the power of data, increased customer satisfaction, and optimization of customer service hours spent by proactive use of sentiment analysis and conversational AI. Industry-specific regulations are driving their applicable AI boundaries, as well as the possibility and need for industry-agnostic AI standards. Changing operating models to use trustworthy data and processes and complement a clearly defined AI business strategy.Miao Song, Global CIO, GLP, Singapore shared insights on ‘AI and Digital Transformation in a changing world.' She was quoted saying, "Digital transformation is the art of understanding today's challenges, building for the future, and capturing today's opportunities. This requires firms to use AI, automation, analytics, and supply chain visibility to achieve a competitive edge. AI is a journey, not a destination."Adrian Tan; Solutions Engineer, Alteryx, Singapore, while delivering his tech talk on 'The Democratization of Analytics: Scale the impact of analytics across the organization', stated, “We need to make analytics easy. We have to go from data to insights in a matter of seconds and minutes as compared to days and weeks. We need to be able to cover everything right from ELT and data prep, all the way through advanced analytics, spatial analysis, and even automated insights.""We are happy to close yet another fantastic World AI Show in Singapore. The love and respect this series have received once again is extremely good for not just for Trescon, but the entire tech community in Singapore and beyond. We’re sure that we’re well on the way to make this event one of Singapore’s most important, and well-attended AI conference," stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.The 36th global edition of World AI Show is officially sponsored by:Lead Sponsor – Dataiku | TechData;Gold Sponsors – Denodo, Alteryx, Servicenow, Soroco, TigerGraph, ai | H2O.ai;Silver Sponsors – Laiye & Mulesoft;Bronze Sponsors - Altair, Vuram, Aerospike & Sitecore.Exhibitor - UniphoreAbout World AI ShowWorld AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that take 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.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provide a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect and consulting services.For more information visit: worldaishow.comFor further details about the announcement, please contact:Jagriti JaiswalMarketing Lead, Tresconmedia@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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The 37th Edition of World AI Show Addressed the Necessity of Boosting AI Adoption in Malaysia ACN Newswire

The 37th Edition of World AI Show Addressed the Necessity of Boosting AI Adoption in Malaysia

August 5, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On 13 July 2022, Malaysia played host to a virtual conference with a wealth of AI, and future-tech related discussions. Trescon, the event's host, brought together more than 250 online participants, including important players in Malaysia's AI ecosystem like government officials, leading AI specialists, and solution vendors. Leading players in AI & Data space like Dataiku | Strateq, Denodo, Alteryx, TigerGraph, ServiceNow, ManageEngine and Snowflake gathered at the virtual conference to examine the prospects for AI in Malaysia. A picture of the panel discussion from the World AI Show - Malaysia that was streamed live on July 13, 2022The event focused on key topics such as:- Leveraging digital transformation through Malaysia's AI national strategy- AI & RPA: Accelerating the pace of digital transformation - The democratization of analytics; transforming business with Artificial Intelligence- How data virtualization accelerates machine learning and AI projects- Leveraging intelligent automation: the role of AI and automation in ITOps- Analyzing the growth of conversational AI in a post-Covid world and much more.The event featured a ground-breaking alliance between specialists like:- Ms. Sofia Paes - Data Policy Advisor, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia, Estonia- Mr. Navin Sinnathamby - Head, AgTech, Sectorial Pilots & DroneTech, Ecosystem Development Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn. Bhd (MDEC)- Ms. Judy Nam - Principal Solutions Engineer Director, Dataiku- Mr. Alexandre Hubert - RVP, Sales SEA, Dataiku- Ms. Katrina Briedis - Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Denodo, Australia- Mr. Teo Hong Sen - Solutions Engineer, Alteryx, Singapore- Mr. Pranay Roy - Solution Engineering Manager APJ, TigerGraph - Mr. Nilesh Timbadia - Chief Information Officer, The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia- Mr. Badril Abu Bakar - Deputy Director, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)- Dr. Waqas Khalid Obeidy - Chief Innovation Officer, TheLorry, Malaysia- Dr. Sasa Arvoski - Program Director AI & Robotics, Associate Professor, Raffles University, Malaysia- Mr. Fawzi Bessaih - Head of Data Science, Airasia Singapore; to name a few.The show kicked off with an opening keynote by Datuk Dr. Mohd Nor Azman Hassan, Deputy Secretary General Technology Development, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation where he shared his insights on, "Leveraging Digital Transformation through Malaysia's AI National Strategy."Judy Nam, Principal Solutions Engineer Director, Dataiku spoke at length of "Defining a Successful AI Project: A Framework for Choosing the Right AI Use Case." She was quoted saying, "Data needs to be relevant complete, high quality have sufficient number of records compliant and be timely."While speaking about "The Democratization of Analytics," Teo Hong Sen, Solutions Engineer, Alteryx mentioned that, "Companies are investing significantly in digital transactions, 99% in big data and 24% in AI shows reports in big data drivers."The event also witnessed a panel discussion on the topic 'Accelerate Innovation using AI/ML, Cloud and Data Analytics' that was moderated by Nadiah Hanim Abdul Latif."Since AI brings up a wide range of possibilities, finding the correct business context for it is critical to achieving success. Innovations like artificial intelligence, however, must be contextualized and integrated into a business use case," 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 AI Show Malaysia was officially Supported by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), & officially sponsored by:- Lead Sponsor - Dataiku & Strateq;- Gold Sponsors - Denodo, Alteryx, ServiceNow & TigerGraph;- Silver Sponsor - ManageEngine- Bronze Sponsor - SnowflakeAbout 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 fuses top AI experts, enterprises, government representatives, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI innovators - to discuss the latest challenges for the sector arising out of the pandemic situation.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provide a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments, and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For further details, please contact:Zeba Rashid PR, Media & Corporate Communications, Trescon+919555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Twin HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Shows and Simply Shopping Fest Conclude ACN Newswire

Twin HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Shows and Simply Shopping Fest Conclude

August 3, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and the inaugural Simply Shopping Fest have all concluded successfully. The three public shows attracted more than 80,000 visitors appreciating and purchasing fine jewellery pieces, in addition to buying gourmet food and wine and household items. The concurrent events featured livestreaming sessions hosted by key opinion leaders (KOLs), offering more opportunities for exhibitors to showcase their products as well as creating a more engaging experience - covering shopping, leisure and entertainment - for the general public. The broadcasts received an enthusiastic response.Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show concluded successfully yesterday.The two jewellery shows featured jewellery parades that showcased elegant and stylish pieces.The smart jewellery bidding session was well received with visitors participating enthusiastically in bidding for their desired pieces.HKTDC Acting Executive Director Sophia Chong said: "The two jewellery shows were open to the public this year, bringing local retail opportunities for exhibitors. We promoted an online-to-offline (O2O) shopping model through the KOL livestreaming sessions, with engaging sales techniques helping exhibitors to further promote their products. Following the encouraging feedback received, we will continue reinforcing cross-channel marketing to help exhibitors increase brand awareness, reach out to a wider customer base and grow their business."Jewellery exhibitors acquiring new customersJ Ocean Pearl Jewellery Limited Director Jackie Leung and Marketing Director Lila Wong said their sales at the Jewellery Show were satisfactory, helped by using social media promotions to further extend their reach to new customer segments. "The KOL livestreaming session at our booth was an interesting way to interact with viewers, opening up new business opportunities and attracting more customers," they said.Yvonne Pong, Director of Wing Hang South Sea Pearl Company Limited, shared that a new customer purchased a golden pearl necklace priced at more than HK$200,000. "Our sales have been encouraging. The shows attract many quality consumers with strong purchasing power," Ms Pong said.Another exhibitor, Jignesh Donda, Director, Sheetal (Far East) Limited, said: "We showcased a variety of exquisite diamonds at the show, primarily focused on 0.30 to 0.50 carat diamonds, to cater to the preferences of local customers. The new Exhibition Centre MTR station makes it more convenient for exhibitors and visitors to get to the fairground. We've received a number of enquiries from customers and believe we will meet more new customers here."Talented local jewellery designers gathered at the showsAs one of the highlight events this year, the 23rd Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition continues to provide a platform for local talents to showcase their creative flair and to identify budding designers. The winning pieces were displayed at the twin jewellery shows.The shows also provided a precious opportunity for young designers to interact with the public, while showcasing their creative talents and jewellery designs.Fanny Yu, Group Project Director of Loupe, noted: "Loupe is a design incubation space founded by Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group to nurture Hong Kong's young talents in jewellery-making and design. This is the first time we have participated in the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. Around 20 young jewellery designers are with us here. Through this opportunity, they have acquired a deeper understanding of local consumers' needs. This will definitely help their career development."The HKTDC surveyed more than 1,000 exhibitors and visitors during the twin jewellery shows. The results showed that the most popular purchases were diamond jewellery, followed by gemstone jewellery and jade jewellery. Close to 40% of surveyed visitors said they had spent at least HK$1,000 more at the fairs in anticipation of a new round of consumption vouchers by the government. Around 33% of visitors said they had spent more than HK$10,000 at the jewellery shows.Food and health products top sellers at Simply Shopping FestThe debut Simply Shopping Fest showed its effectiveness as a channel for exhibitors to sell products to the general public. HKTDC's survey conducted at Simply Shopping Fest reflected that gourmet food and wine were the most purchased types of product, followed by home and living goods and health and beauty items. Survey respondents said that product variety, product price and discount offers were the most attractive aspects of the shopping fair.Gary Ching, Founder & Watchmaker, Anpassa Watch Company, Hong Kong said: "We are participating in the debut Simply Shopping Fest to let more people know about our local brand "Anpassa" along with our customised and personalised watchmaking service. We estimate that on-site sales will be around HK$100,000. Benefitting from the Government's Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme, SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) from different sectors are able to participate in this fair at discounted exhibition fees, bringing a greater variety of products to consumers."Livestreaming generated more business opportunities for exhibitorsThe HKTDC collaborated with livestreaming platforms to present multiple livestreaming sessions at the three events, helmed by KOLs who promoted exhibitors' products and interacted with the audience.Exhibitor Kenneth Au, Co-founder and Director at Life Is For Excellence Limited, said: "The KOLs explain the features of our healthy foods to customers in an interactive and persuasive way. Customers buy our products via the livestreaming platform and pick them up at the fairground. This O2O shopping model has helped us increase our exposure, enrich our customers' experience and generate more sales turnover." Meanwhile, Jackel Lee, Owner of Nubiotic International (HK) Limited, said orders generated from the livestreaming sessions accounted for 10% of the company's turnover at the fair.Numerous exciting events were held during the three fairs, including smart bidding sessions where shoppers bid on popular items starting at 10% of the retail price. Other well-received events organised at the jewellery shows include Jewellery Parade Series, Tahitian Pearl Stylish Bracelet Workshop and Handmade Rose Earrings Workshop as well as sharing sessions on "Diamond, Arts and Science" and "Making Unique Jewellery: The Tradition and Future of Craftsmanship".At the Simply Shopping Fest, events such as the Hong Kong Tasting Trendies Sake Awards 2022, Cooking with Chef Kitty, Oppa's Cuisine - Food and Wine Pairing, Chinese calligraphy appreciation, Chinese medicine and ketogenic diet sharing sessions were popular among visitors.Food Expo and three concurrent shows coming up in mid-AugustFollowing on the heels of these three exhibitions, the HKTDC will organise a series of public fairs in the summer, including the Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Home Delights Expo (all 11 to 15 August), and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair (11 to 13 August). These events will provide the public with a unique one-stop shopping experience, while helping companies expand their local retail market and provide a boost to Hong Kong's economy.Websites- Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: https://hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com- Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show: https://hkdgp.hktdc.com- Simply Shopping Fest: https://ssf.hktdc.com/en- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3Q6NpbQAbout 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 research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiries:Please contact HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgClayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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