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

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) – 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 Lab
Anas Aldowayan, Board Member, Revival Lab
Mohammed Al Maghlouth, Co-founder and CEO, Revival Lab
Haitham Alsahfy, Co-founder and CEO, Fintactics
Mahmoud Koohaji, CEO, Arbah Capital
Hisham Al Rashed, Board Member, Arbah Capital
Fahad Alrajhi, Board Member, Arbah Capital

Mahmoud 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 Digital

Aion 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, Fintactics
Mohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner, Fintactics
Abdulatif Al Rajhi, Chairman, Aion Digital
Ashar Nazim, Founder and CEO, Aion Digital

Haitham 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, Fintactics
Mohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner Fintactics
Abdulatif Al Rajhi, Chairman, Aion Digital
Ashar Nazim, Founder and CEO, Aion Digital

Partnership 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, Fintactics
Mohammed Al Maghlouth, Managing Partner Fintactics
Lucas Schoch, Founder and CEO, Bitfy Holdings

Launch of Holoul

Utilizing 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, Fintactics
Meshari Albashiri, CTO, Fintactics
Basil Al Shamlan, Founder and CEO, Holoul Venture

Apart 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 Competition

Startup 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 | Fintactics
Association Partners: Fintech Business Weekly & MENA Association
Silver Partner: Chainalysis, Tap, Bureau
Bronze Partner: Lamaa
Pitch Partner: Finaid
Digital Partner: Eye of Riyadh
Official Event App Partner: CrowdComms
Official Media Partner: The Fintech Times
- Exhibitors: Stay Connected | Al Jabr | Chainup | Expand my business | Finaid | Sapid Blue | Abdulmohsen Alhomaid Law Firm | Airpay
- Startup Exhibitor: Accurascan| Podyam | Kilde | Off-chain Yield | NowPay | SDLC Corp

About Trescon

Trescon 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

#WBSBangkok wraps up a successful two days and breaks new grounds for web3 in 2023

#WBSBangkok set the global web3 stage, as hundreds of industry trailblazers, thought leaders, high-net-worth investors, global media, and blockchain technologists converged together in Bangkok on 8-9 December 2022.

BANGKOK, Thailand, Dec 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The 23rd edition of World Blockchain Summit – Bangkok 2022, hosted a diverse crowd of web3 enthusiasts, industry leaders, and technology pioneers all under one roof, to inspire and stimulate business opportunities through mutually beneficial collaborations across the ASEAN region. The two-day summit registered over 600+ attendees and was an ultimate meeting point for the global and local Thai web3 community.

#WBSBangkok put together an incredible lineup of innovators and speakers making remarkable contributions to digital transformation in various sectors. Top speakers for the summit included Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO at Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd; Matt Sorg, Head of Technology at Solana Foundation; Daniel Oon, Head of Defi at Algorand Foundation and Jon Russell, Partner at Crypto.com to name a few.

Nicole Nguyen – “Bangkok and WBS have always been at the heart of the web3 movement in APAC and as Asia’s leading web3 community, APAC DAO is keen to network with and explore potential collaboration with global partners and business leaders to become a prominent launchpad for web3 builders in the region.” (to be replaced)

Cris Tran – “After a great turnout in Dubai, can’t wait to be back in Thailand for our BKK Edition. Southeast Asia is truly the most vibrant place for blockchain and crypto development” (to be replaced)

During the 2-day summit, blockchain solution providers, web3 projects, investment partners, and community partners showcased their offerings and were able to network and meet with qualified investors, buyers, and other stakeholders to promote their offerings and solutions.

The World Blockchain Summit – Bangkok 2022, also provided startups with a platform to exhibit their innovative capabilities in front of global investors at the Startup World Cup Pitch Competition. (Winner to be added here) a company providing an ultimate playground for creative minds and virtual adventurers was declared a winner.

“A wonderful fusion of Web3 architects thought leaders, regulators, and users made #WBSBangkok one of the best places to experience and discover the latest trends in the blockchain world. As we wrap up 2022 with #WBSBangkok, we are excited to see what’s in store for web3 in 2023,” stated Mohammed Saleem, Founding Chairman, of the World Blockchain Summit (WBS).

World Blockchain Summit will begin another bright year with its next grand edition in Dubai, bringing together MENA’s leading players in the space in March 2023.

World Blockchain Summit Bangkok is sponsored by-

Headline Sponsor: Bybit
Platinum Sponsor: SafuuX; Xapo Bank; SUPEREX
Gold Sponsor: Pandolab; Shipfinex; Undeads.com
Silver Sponsor: Lollipop; io
Strategic Partner: Solana Foundation
Lunch Sponsor: SafuuX
Lanyard Sponsor: GBR Coin
Community Partner: Women In Blockchain Asia
Pitch Partners : Aura Dogs; Gawooni Metalabs; Isekaiverse
Exhibitor : Amaze World; Shellboxes; Riva Metaverse; Oceanmoney; COINWEB

Official Media Partner: Coin Edition

Official PR Partner: Luna PR

Media Partners:

About World Blockchain Summit (WBS)

WBS hosts a global series of blockchain, crypto, metaverse and web3 business platforms that bring together the ecosystem of founders, developers, investors, regulators, enterprise buyers and influencers.

As the world’s largest blockchain and web3 summit series, WBS has hosted more than 35,000 industry stakeholders at more than 20 editions in 10+ destinations around the world.

In collaboration with key industry stakeholders and our advisory board members, WBS curates a regionally relevant agenda for each edition that highlights the latest trends and upcoming opportunities in the market while also enabling deal flow, business development and more for our community of founders and investors.

WBS is committed to boosting the development, adoption, and growth of the entire web3 ecosystem.

Contact: comms@worldblockchainsummit.com

Heavyweights to speak as AFF opens conference year

HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held on 11 and 12 January next year in hybrid format.

Ban Ki-Moon, eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations and more policymakers and business leaders will deliver keynote speeches at AFF 2023.

Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

Christiana Figueres, Co-Founder of Global Optimism and Former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Themed "Accelerating Transformation: Impact – Inclusion – Innovation", the Forum will include addresses from more than 100 global business leaders, policymakers, financial and wealth management experts, entrepreneurs, tech giants and economists who will share their views on issues related to global finance, economy, trade and sustainability. The Forum will also provide a platform to connect participants for business and investment opportunities to strengthen Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre.

As the restrictions on arrivals have been relaxed, more international business travellers are expected to visit Hong Kong and participate in international conferences. To promote the vitality of the city, the HKTDC has curated a variety of exclusive benefits for AFF delegates from overseas, enriching their stay beyond the two-day forum.

Speakers include the Former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

As the premier financial and business forum and the first large-scale business exchange event kicking off the new year, AFF assembles more than 100 heavyweight thought leaders to examine ways to formulate better business strategies and develop a blueprint for sustainable growth after a turbulent 2022, and explore how global corporates can work together to create a resilient economic landscape through innovation and inclusion. This year's forum draws a number of policymakers and business leaders to share their views, including the following three eminent keynote speakers:

– Ban Ki-moon, eighth Secretary-General of the UN

Ban Ki-moon served as Secretary-General of the UN between 2007 and 2016. During his tenure, he focused on the response to global challenges, from climate change and economic upheaval to pandemics and food and energy crisis. He will deliver his keynote address and share his insights on coping with global challenges and promoting sustainable development with multilateral cooperation on the first day of Forum (11 January).

– Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

Helen Clark was the Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008. Throughout her tenure, she engaged widely in policy development and advocacy across the international, economic, social and cultural spheres. She will deliver her keynote address under the theme of equality and diversity on the second day of Forum (12 January).

– Christiana Figueres, Co-founder of Global Optimism and Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

Christiana Figueres is an internationally recognised leader fostering climate action. As the Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change from 2010 to 2016, she actively coordinated climate change initiatives to jointly deliver the 2015 Paris Agreement. She will discuss the latest trends in climate action and net-zero policies on the second day of Forum (12 January).

Discussion sessions on hot market topics

The two-day Forum will include more than 40 discussion sessions, featuring heavyweight financial, government and business leaders to shed light on major topics, including global economic outlook, regional trade collaborations such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, asset and wealth management, environment, social and governance (ESG) and green finance, insurance and risk management, family office ecosystem, philanthropy and impact investing, financial inclusion, decentralised finance (DeFi), Web3 and Metaverse, monetary reforms and central bank digital currencies (CBDC) opportunities.

In the main panel discussions, international financial and business leaders including Valerie Baudson, Chief Executive Officer of Amundi; Takeshi Kunibe, Chairman of the Board, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Vista Equity Partners; Mark Tucker, Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings; Dr Jose Vinals, Group Chairman, Standard Chartered; Dr Ridha Wirakusumah, CEO of Indonesia Investment Authority and James Turner, Group Chief Financial Officer, Prudential will examine macroeconomic trends amid the epidemic recovery and external uncertainties, and key market opportunities.

Tackling environmental challenges, energy and food crises has become top of the agenda on global level. Rapid development of Web3 and other financial technologies have also shaped the future of economy. In light of this, AFF will establish the Global Spectrum series, together with the Fireside Chat, to discuss various disruptive innovations and initiatives in society, covering venture capital and start-up ecosystem, transition to net-zero and ESG standard-setting, food security, health equity, metaverse and non-fungible token (NFT) and more. Speakers include Prof KC Chan, Senior Advisor, WeLab; Luanne Lim, Chief Executive, Hong Kong, HSBC; Benedicte Nolens, Head of the Hong Kong Centre, BIS Innovation Hub; Alfred Chuang, General Partner, Race Capital; Andrew Schwabecher, CEO & Representative Director, Japan Computer Vision Corp. and Adam Litle, Chief Executive Officer, Sound Agriculture. The Dialogues for Tomorrow series will also invite forward-looking industry leaders, including Sebastian Fahey, EVP, Managing Director, EMEA and Executive Lead, Metaverse, Sotheby's; Jeremy Coller, CIO, Managing Partner and Founder of Coller Capital and Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect.

AFF Deal Flow in hybrid mode with extended period

In addition to gathering global financial and business leaders to share insights, the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association will again co-organise the AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session. The first two days of the matchmaking meeting (11 and 12 January) will allow participants to meet at the physical Forum venue, and continue online till 17 January with a digital extension, offering investors and project owners prolonged period to connect and explore collaboration opportunities. The matchmaking projects will cover industries ranging from deep technology, digital technology and media, medical technology, education and infrastructure to real-estate services. A function for identifying ESG-integrated projects debuted last year has also been enhanced to facilitate business matching.

Nearly 100 exhibitors showcase new technologies and investment opportunities

The AFF will also house nearly 100 local and overseas exhibitors, international financial institutions, technology companies, start-ups and investment promotion agencies and sponsors including PwC, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of China, HSBC, UBS, China International Capital Corporation, Huatai International, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and Cyberport to showcase leading financial technologies. Three highlighted zones, including Fintech Showcase, InnoVenture Salon and FintechHK Start-up Salon will allow on-site participants to experience technologies of tomorrow.

Wide array of exclusive discounts and privileges for overseas delegates

As the first large-scale business exchange event in 2023, the HKTDC has curated a variety of exclusive travel, food and hotel discounts and privileges in collaboration with Hong Kong Tourism Board, Klook, LKF Concepts and hotels to encourage AFF delegates from overseas to make the most out of their stay and experience the vitality of Hong Kong outside the Forum.

Participants who register now can enjoy an early bird discount. More activity details, speaker line-up and media registration arrangements will be announced in early January.

Website
– Asian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en
– AFF Programme List: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/info-programme
– AFF Speaker List: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speaker
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About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.

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ASEAN Ceramics 2022 celebrates its return as the Ceramic Hub of Southeast Asia in Bangkok

The resumption of the leading and only regional exhibition for Ceramics
More than 100 exhibitors and brands globally
The trade fair consisting of exhibitions and its holistic supporting programs attracted 2,128 attendees spanning from nearly 30 countries

BANGKOK, Dec 16, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Once again, the ASEAN Ceramics trade fair has successfully established its status as the meeting point of the Ceramics Industry. Inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Surapol Chamatr, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Industry of Thailand with Mr. Paolo Dionisi, Ambassador of The Embassy of Italy and Giuseppe Lamacchia, Trade Commissioner of Italian Trade Agency, the show opened its doors to over 100 exhibitors and brands and 2,128 attendees from nearly 30 countries attended the event from 30 November – 02 December 2022. The top 5 international visitors came from ASEAN 82.4%, Asia 10.2%, Europe 4.0% and others 1.6% with the largest footprints coming from India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia. The exhibition is a continuation of its previous editions to reunite the Ceramic Industry in support of providing the ASEAN region with access to the world’s leading technologies, equipment, solutions, know-how and best practices available in the market. Suppliers of the industry were able to meet, network and showcase their expertise to the key buyers and trade visitors, and have successfully strengthened and re-established their foothold in the world’s most dynamic region for the ceramics industry.

The trade fair calls for a significant regathering of the industry, and its positive turnout reflects the strength and commitment of the sector to reconnect after the pandemic. As highlighted by several exhibitors and trade visitors, a platform such as ASEAN Ceramics is still undoubtedly the best way to network and gain exposure to a global reach in the shortest amount of time. Michael Wilton, CEO & Managing Director of MMI Asia Pte Ltd and organiser of the exhibition, emphasized, “It is heartening to witness the regathering of the Ceramics Industry after the years of restrictions on physical meetings, be it for business or socially. There is a strength in this reunion as it reflects the sector’s commitment and pursuit for knowledge to support the overall growth of Ceramics in the Southeast Asian region.”

This edition of ASEAN Ceramics was in partnership with the ICTA2022 Conference which held technical presentations on Ceramic Industrial Technology, Glass and Coatings Technology, Advanced Ceramics and Ceramic Art and Design. Exhibitors were also invited to demonstrate their products in the Exhibition Seminar where the latest digitalisations, machineries, technologies and products were showcased to trade visitors and key buyers of various industries from Construction & Housing (bricks & roof tiles, wall & floor tiles, sanitary ware, clay) Consumer Goods (table & ornamental ware, household appliances), Industrial Applications (abrasives & refractories), High-Tech and Innovation such as Healthcare, Electronics, Security & Transport and Renewable Technologies and more.

The trade fair included several side events such as – a pre-event Factory Tour, Job & Education Fair, CICT Manufacturers’ Pavilion, Technical Ceramics Pavilion and a Ceramics Workshop, which offered visitors a holistic experience of current technologies and trending developments in the market. Both MMI Asia and Asian Exhibition Services joined forces to take ASEAN Ceramics to a new international level of excellence in Bangkok.

Various solutions, technologies and state of the art machineries were demonstrated at the event which include:

– Five Innovative product line market strategy such as DigitalGlass and KRYSTAL provided globally distributed ceramic products with excellent quality and performance by Younexa (Thailand) Co., Ltd

– Performance coating technologies and digitalization solutions by Ferro Performance Materials (Thailand) Co., Ltd/Vibrantz Technologies

– Sophisticated and fast-growing products in the sector such as specialty Alumina and Aluminium Tri-Hydrate materials from Hindalco Industries Limited

– Modernization and optimization of production processes on raw materials, sanitary ware and tableware pioneered by Source Runner Enterprise Co., Ltd./MCS Portugal

– Contamination free raw materials curated for Ceramic, Refractory & Catalyst Industry to provide maximum results using modern techniques by Deedwaniya & Brothers/DB Group.

ASEAN continues to boast a diverse production market in the manufacturing of sanitaryware, raw materials, insulators, tableware, giftware, supplies, refractory, heavy clay and advanced ceramics. The next ASEAN Ceramics – the 6^th edition of Southeast Asia’s leading international exhibition of Machinery, Technology and Materials for manufacturing white-ware, heavy clay and advanced ceramics, will take place from 28 November – 30 November 2023 at the International Center for Exhibitions (ICE) in Hanoi, Vietnam.

For more information, please visit: www.aseaanceramics.com.

About ceramitec

ceramitec is the central event at which the entire ceramics industry–from manufacturers through to scientists–comes together. Over the course of four days, over 600 exhibitors from all over the world present their entire portfolios at the ceramics trade fair: machinery, devices, systems, processes, and raw materials. Every branch of the industry is represented, from classic ceramics through industrial ceramics, ceramic engineering to technical ceramics and powder metallurgy.

As a trade fair for suppliers, ceramitec is the meeting point for leading manufacturers, users, and scientists. This is a place to meet people and share your expertise. This forges synergies and raises awareness of new technologies and applications in industry, research, and development. Find more information about our visitor and exhibitor profiles here.

The next ceramitec will be held in Munich from April 23 to 26, 2024.

About ASEAN Ceramics

ASEAN Ceramics, known as the Ceramic Hub of Southeast Asia, is a platform for reconnecting the region’s Ceramic Industry. The trade far will continue to alternate on an annual basis between Thailand and Vietnam. The exhibitions will provide the ASEAN region access to the world’s leading technologies, equipment, solutions, know-how and best practices available in the market. Suppliers to the industry will meet, network and showcase their expertise to the key buyers from the region, and either strengthen or establish their foothold in the world’s most dynamic region for the ceramics industry. ASEAN Ceramics is organized by MMI Asia in cooperation with founders of the event, Asian Exhibitions Services Ltd. (AES).

About MMI Asia Pte Ltd

MMI Asia is a full subsidiary of one of the world largest and leading exhibition organizers; Messe München GMBH (MMG). MMI Asia was established in Singapore in 1992 and is now embarking on a significant growth and expansion program, bringing some of MMG’s world leading brands to the ASEAN market. MMG is the owner and organizer of the world’s leading ceramics trade fair ceramitec organized every three years in Munich.

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World Cloud & Data Center Show accelerates Saudi Arabia’s cloud adoption initiatives

The 20th edition of the World Cloud & Data Center Show took place at the InterContinental, Riyadh, on November 28 – 29, 2022, and brought together elite IT leaders from Saudi Arabia and around the world to witness the newest advancements in cloud and data center technologies. Throughout the two days, the attendees were engaged in various activities such as high-level keynote sessions, insightful presentations, and panel discussions. Speakers discussed the latest trends in data centers, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec 15, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Spanning two days, the 20th edition of World Cloud & Data Center Show, focused on the Kingdom’s ability to be powered by cloud technology clubbed with data centers. The conference saw a huge gathering of elite IT leaders, international IT pioneers, and tech enthusiasts in attendance. The attendees were also presented with insights on how cloud technology and data centers can help in building a digital economy and how they can be used to drive innovation and create new opportunities in the Kingdom. The event also provided unique opportunities for the attendees to network and foster collaborations.

The event explored Saudi’s vision for a sustainable future. The segment “A Sustainable Saudi Vision” highlighted the Kingdom’s innovative efforts to advance its mission. Topics under this segment enriched audience filled with IT decision makers with the gen-next solutions set to deploy. Initiatives like ‘Cognitive Cities’, ‘Green Cloud‘, and ‘Leveraging Hyperscaler Capabilities’, were all a part of the broader conceptualization of sustainability.

After addressing the audience and outlining their initiatives for the Kingdom, Eng. Talal Al Bakr, CEO of SCCC Alibaba Cloud, Alanoud Alhudaib, Director of Cloud Advisory at SITE gave an intriguing tech talk and addressed one of the most frequently asked questions: “Is cloud for everyone?” A captivating fireside talk concentrating on AI, the edge, and 5G completed the segment. Panellists included Nizar Hussien, Presales & Product Management GM, SCCC Alibaba Cloud, and Khalid Almedbel, Digital transformation MD, MOH. The panel was moderated by Mohanad Aljabrain, Partnership & Channel Lead, SCCC Alibaba Cloud.

A notable panel discussion themed “Green is the new black” evaluated the feasibility of building environmentally friendly data centers. The conversation provided insights into the deployment of energy-efficient data centers with lower carbon footprints given the exponential demand for more data, cloud services, and data center capacity.

“It was my absolute pleasure to participate in the World Cloud & Data Center Show by Trescon. I gave a keynote speech on “Building a Sustainable Kingdom with Green Technology – Green Cloud”. Also, I had the pleasure of joining a panel discussion “Green is the New Black”; in which I enjoyed learning from experts across different industries on how they’re embedding sustainability practices to their data centers, what factors contributes to green data center and cloud computing, how to optimize data centers to save resources, and I shed light on sustainability metrics for technologies as well as how technology enables SDGs & ESGs. Thanks to the organizing team for their amazing efforts,” said Maryam Telmesani, Chair Board, CSO, Sustainability Consultant, UNGC Local Network Saudi Arabia, MBL, Moc

The panel, titled “Data Centers at the Forefront of a Data-driven Nation,” focused on the sudden increase in investments from local and international businesses to meet the data storage demands in the data center industry. It also discussed emerging technologies in data centers and how businesses can use them to harness the power of data.

“The experience was quite exceptional! I was honored to participate as a speaker on Trescon’s World Cloud & Data Center Show as a speaker at one session and a moderator at another panel session. Happy to engage with leading experts and practitioners in academia, industry, and government Authorities,” Dr. Mohammed Alaqil, Director of MSc in Electrical Engineering, Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Faisal University.

“Advancing Cloud Revolution in Saudi Arabia” was one of the themes of the second day where an enlightening panel discussion titled “Cloud Augmented Digital Transformation” was discussed heavily. It addressed the key benefits of using the cloud as well as the flexibility that various models and services have to offer. The panel“Evolution of Data Management” provided actual use-cases on the expanding trend of cloud transformation and the movement of an increasing number of enterprises’ significant IT workloads to the cloud. In the panel’s conclusion, it emerged that cloud data mobility has evolved into a crucial aspect of cloud adoption.

“It was a great opportunity to be part of an elite panel of academicians and leaders to discuss the cloud-augmented digital transformation opportunities, challenges, current best practices, and future trends. I was honoured to represent the Prince Sultan University & Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Lab. Many thanks to Trescon, for organizing this fantastic event,” quoted Prof. Tanzila saba, Associate Chair, Information Systems Dept., Research Professor, AIDA Lab Leader, Prince Sultan University/CCIS College.

The “Women in Tech” segment of the World Cloud & Data Center Show played a significant role in recognizing and honouring the women who have made important contributions to the advancement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s digital future in the domains of AI, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Quantum Computing, and other new technologies.

Women tech ambassadors who are inspiring a thousand other women and serving as role models for global diversity in tech were awarded at the World Cloud & Data Center Show. The event also featured a strong line-up of powerful women in the tech industry who are propelling HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitious vision and Saudi Vision 2030 forward.

“Honored to receive the (Women in Tech) award as part of the World Cloud & Data Center Show. I’d like to thank Trescon for honoring the women tech ambassadors for their major contribution to the development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s digital future,” said Amjad Alamri – Senior Specialist, Autonomous Construction Equipment & Robotics, Design & Construction, NEOM.

“It was my absolute pleasure to participate in the World Cloud & Data Center Show, to speak about Cloud & Data Centers as Key Enablers to Building a Vibrant Digital Kingdom with the amazing Dr. Hussain AlJahdali, and Eng. Amjad Alamri. I enjoyed exchanging knowledge with various experts across different industries. I was honored to receive the Women in Technology Honorary Award among a number of astonishing ladies in the field,” expressed Dr. Duaa Abaoud – Digital Environment Director, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MoMRAH).

The Honorary Awards Session powered by SCCC Alibaba Cloud featured:

Alia Bhanshal, AI & Data Analytics Expert & Assistant Professor, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (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, UN Global Compact
Mariam Nouh, VP Future Economies Sector, Cyber Security Researcher & Consultant, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (KACST)
Danah Alsobayel, Cloud Computing Partnerships Director, Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC)
Duaa Abaood, Digital Environment Director, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (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 University
Emon Shakoor, Founder & CEO of Blossom Accelerator, Venture Partner at Oryx Fund
Fatimah Aljulaih, Head of Cybersecurity, OXAGON
Mishaal Ashemimry, Special Advisor to the CEO of the Saudi Space Commission & International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Vice President for Diversity Initiative
Tanzila Saba, Associate Chair, Information Systems Dept., Research Professor, AIDA Lab Leader, Prince Sultan University/CCIS College

The renowned speakers included:

Fahad A. Alhamad, Chairman of the board, Saudi Cloud Computing Association
Simon-Timmis, Director of City Technology, The Red Sea Development Company
Hani Al Thubaiti, CIO, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
Fabio Fontana, CEO ZeroPoint DC, Tonomous, Chief Growth Officer & Executive Director- Compute, Neom
Fahad Bedaiwi, Executive Vice President, Head Facilities Management & Engineering Saudi National Bank
Mashari Almusad, Chief Infromation Officer, Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Ali Alghamdi, Data Management Specialist, Saudi Aramco
Abdullah Biary, CISO, United Cooperative Insurance
Mohammed Nasser Alshahrani, Statistician and Data Science Expert, Prince Sattam University
George Huang, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, KSA General Manager, Alibaba Cloud
Jammy Chen, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, Head of Alibaba Cloud International Delivery, Alibaba Cloud
Khalid Almedbel, MOH, Digital transformation, MD, SCCC Alibaba Cloud
Ahmed Alreshoodi, Service Delivery General Manager, SCCC Alibaba Cloud
Ali Aldubaikhi, Sales Manager, SCCC Alibaba Cloud
Mohammed Alotaiby, Chief of Operation, SCCC Alibaba Cloud
Nizar Hussein, Presales & Product Management GM, SCCC Alibaba Cloud
Bruce Ma, Chief Strategy & Business Planning Officer, SCCC Alibaba Cloud
Mohanad Aljabrain, Partnership & Channel Lead, SCCC Alibaba Cloud
Moaz al-Sibaai, Digital Advisory and strategic programs GM, SCCC Alibaba Cloud
Abdulaziz n. Alkhlaif, Deputy Chief Executive Officer,Taib Saudi Company
Mohammed Alaqil, Director of MSc in Electrical Engineering, Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Faisal University
Saqib Mahmood, Executive Director – Digital Transformation & Innovation, National Water Company (NWC)
Mahmoud Rabie, Multicloud Solutions Expert, Ajlan & Bros Holding Co
Abdulbary Atassi, Chief Information Technology Officer, Zamil Industrial

“We’re happy to learn that the event was a huge success and was praised by industry leaders and the participants for the knowledge and insights it provided. The event provided a platform to discuss the potential of emerging technologies and also allowed the attendees to gain insights from experts from the region on the potential of these technologies, and how the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can leverage them for its transformation into a Digital Society,” quoted Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.

The 20^th global edition of the World Cloud & Data Center Show was supported and sponsored by:

Presenting Sponsor: SCC Alibaba Cloud
Headline Sponsor: Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE)
Silver Sponsor: Super Micro
Bronze Sponsors: 1Day Cloud | Systems
Supported By: Cloud Computing Association | ITEE | AIDA | Prince Sultan University
Sustainability Partner: Network Saudi Arabia
Digital Partner: Eye of Riyadh

About World Cloud & Data Center Show

World 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 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.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:

Nupur Aswani
Head – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon
+91 9555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com

Turkish craftsmanship sets the benchmark for design and quality at India International Furniture Fair

Spanning over 3 days, the India International Furniture Fair effectively won over its visitors. The fourth edition of the IIFF, which took place from December 2–4, welcomed more than 4000 attendees to the International Expo Center in Noida.

Noida, India, Dec 15, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The fourth edition of the India International Furniture Fair (IIFF), organized by EFEEXIM, managed by Trescon, supported by the Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders (AFMT), and association partners KreateCube & New Timber Market Dealers Association (Regd), set the stage for international brands to enter the Indian market.

The three-day exclusive furniture exhibition provided a wonderful chance for national brands to gain global exposure while also presenting premium Turkish brands to the Indian market.

Ercan Guzel, CEO, Modelin and Chairperson of Antakya Furniture, shares his views on the Indian furnishing market, “There are a total of 40 members in this group. The Antakya association exports furniture all over the world. In India, their products are designed first and foremost for the local market. Visitors praised Modelin’s design and products today. People come to India’s open market to buy products for their homes, not for business-to-business transactions. We expect more products to be exported to India as a group, as a company and as individuals from this fair, and we also hope to expand the Turkish furniture industry in the Indian market.”

The IIFF proved not just the biggest and most-prestigious furniture trade fair in India, but also the most-awaited one. Visitors were offered a unique chance to discover more than 50 international-standard brands all under one roof. Additionally, visitors were introduced to recently released products and innovations in the furniture industry.

Oguz Gurdamar, Chairman of EFEEXIM FZE, on his association with Trescon, “This has been a very long journey for us in the Indian market. We have been on this journey since 2015. We conducted three editions after EFEEXIM and Trescon staged the inaugural event in Mumbai in 2017. After that, we noticed that we had a lot of visitors from Delhi, so we made the decision to come to Delhi and showcase our innovations. The initial phase in Delhi has been wonderful. Markets have shown appreciation, and from what I can tell, our people are thrilled to be in this position right now.”

IIFF also played a major role in laying the foundation and developing trade ties between Turkey and India. By connecting the reputable and top-tier furniture producers in Turkey with the quickly expanding market in India. Additionally, Turkey’s tourism and hospitality industries are projected to grow because of this surge in Indian furniture demand.

“IIFF helped the Indian consumer receive market previews from veterans in their respective fields. It also provided a great platform to understand the changing dynamics of the market and how best one can capitalize on these dynamics to their benefit. IIFF helped provide a great venue to evaluate potential business prospects and collaborations between two thriving nations. We would like to thank all our Partners & Supporting Associations for making this event a reality and helping us bridge the gap between multiple countries for their furniture business,” Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.

The event was supported by:

Supporting Partner: Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders (AFMT)
Association Partner- KreateCube | New Timber Market Dealers Association

Some of the biggest furniture manufacturers, dealers, importers, exporters, and architects from Turkey & India graced the IIFF arena. They included:

Messoni
İpek Mobilya
İpar Dış Ticaret Ltd Şti
Heritage India
Çorapçılar Mobilya
Kapan Furniture & Accesories
Need Design
Arreda
Elegancia
Turkish Furniture
Tugra Hali
UG Mobilya San Tic Ltd Sti
Weavers
Lals Impex Pvt. Ltd.
Space Edge
Studio Svelte
H M I Manufacturing
Rielto Lifestyle
Badshah Marketing
Sai Furniture Art
MBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Osso Home Mobilya Koltuk San Tic ltd
Enis Mobilya koltuk tekstil San Tic ltd
Ersa
Modis Sofa Mobilya SanVe Tic L.t.d. S.t.i
Yatas Group Enza Home
K Guclu Kimya Mobilya Teks Mob aks ith ihr San Tic Ltd
Torun Kardeşler Mobilya Ltd.şti
Modelin Furniture
Aracikan
Premier Furnishing Company
Hubble Space
Liv Concept
Gümüşev
Temizsoy Mobilya
Fermina Furniture
Hadra Avangard Mobilya
Şehbal Mobilya
İpek Home Concept
Twins Life
Wossew Premium Sofa
Ezza Mobilya
Moduse
Rapido
Architecture & Interior Panorma
New Timber Market Dealers Association
Surfaces Reporter Magazine
Kreatecube
Home City Interiors
Elan Wood
SKF Decor
Home India
Osin Enterprises

About Trescon:

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, road shows, expos, investor connect and consulting services.

For more information visit: https://iiffglobal.com/

For further details about the announcement, please contact:

Nupur Aswani,
Head – Media, PR, and Corporate Communications, Trescon
media@tresconglobal.com

ESG reporting: Hang Seng companies have transparency shortcomings

HONG KONG, Dec 15, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Companies in the Hang Seng Index rank in the midrange internationally in terms of the quality of their ESG reporting. This is the finding of the Global ESG Monitor 2022 (GEM), Regional Report Hong Kong/China (https://globalesgmonitor.com/download-report/), published today. The GEM is considered an international leader in analysing the non-financial reporting of leading companies in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. According to the latest GEM study, the companies listed in the Hang Seng Index score an average of 57 points out of a maximum possible 100 points for the transparency of their non-financial reports. This result places the Hang Seng Index at the lower end of the midrange among the total of ten international indices from North America, Europe, Asia and Australia that were examined as part of the GEM, and ranks just above the level of S&P Asia (56 points) and Australia's ASX50 (53 points).

At the top of the index league are three companies – sports equipment supplier Anta Sports Products (02020.HK), financial services provider Hang Seng Bank (00011.HK) and Internet services provider and software developer Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) – on a score of 77. Sands China (01928.HK) and HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) rank the 4th and 5th among the blue chips with 75 and 74 points respectively. Other companies among the top ten include Lenovo Group (00992.HK), Power Assets (00006.HK), Henderson Land Development (00012.HK), China Mobile (Hong Kong) (00941.HK) and Hang Lung Properties (00101.HK).

With a rate of 97 percent, a generally high level of willingness exists among Hang Seng Index companies to base their non-financial reporting on a standard international framework. In a global comparison, however, they tend to be more focused with an average of 6.7 referenced frameworks and standards. This is also reflected, among other things, in the length of the reports, which rank among the most concise of the ten indices examined. "As you go through the Hang Seng data, you then notice that this focus is not always an advantage," comments Ariane Hofstetter, co-founder and Head of Research and Data Science at GEM. "In many cases, there's a lack of important details that would lead to better comprehensibility, reliability and comparability of the data."

Contextual information such as company size, number of employees and product and service portfolio is comparatively well established in non-financial reporting. Four out of five companies surveyed (81 percent) also describe the environmental parameters in which they operate. However, Hang Seng companies are less likely to address socioeconomic or political conditions (75 percent and 54 percent respectively). And only one-third (32 percent) from this group report on their value chains. "Greater sustainability nevertheless also requires close collaboration along the entire supply chain. How well Hang Seng companies achieve this undertaking remains in part an open question. Because here, too, there's a lack of information that enables the information to be classified," notes Michael Diegelmann, co-founder of GEM. "Although 83 percent of the reports contain descriptions of supply chains, once again there's a lack of detail to help rank the risks associated with the supply chain." For example, slightly less than a third of the companies provide information on the type of suppliers they do business with, and just under half state the estimated number of suppliers along the supply chain.

The relevant topics of Environment, Social and Governance are covered by a majority of Hang Seng companies in their non-financial reports. Around a third, for example, say they are already climate-neutral. A further 44 percent aim to achieve this objective in the future. In contrast to this statement, however, only three-quarters of companies identify their main sources of emissions in their reports and outline the biggest challenges they face in terms of climate-related emissions.

In the area of social issues, the topic of employee and human rights is not one of the most present in Hang Seng reporting. For example, 82 percent fail to state the extent to which specific incidents of discrimination and harassment have occurred. In contrast, the reports reflect more transparency on the subject of health and safety, where 89 percent of companies state their position – even though only seven out of ten companies report more specifically on "the number and rate of fatalities due to work-related injuries" and only a quarter provide information on "the number and rate of work-related injuries with serious consequences".

When it comes to governance, reporting by Hang Seng companies tends to focus more on structures and less on the functioning of the supervisory board. Around seven out of ten companies report how they ensure or promote their supervisory boards' collective knowledge about financial and non-financial issues and decisions. Only just under two-thirds of the companies (64 percent) report on the supervisory board's role when it comes to assessing environmental and social risk management. The scores are particularly low in connection with critical concerns and issues reported to the supervisory board. Here, only a quarter of the companies provide information, with only four percent then being specific and outlining the total number of critical concerns that were communicated to the supervisory board.

"One reason many reports lack detail and transparency is that they are prepared according to the HKEX ESG reporting guidelines," is Diegelmann's assessment. "This is where it then becomes noticeable that these guidelines have lower minimum requirements and don't go into much depth, especially compared to the Global Reporting Initiative requirements."

Among Hang Seng Index companies, it is also striking that there is little willingness to submit the non-financial report to an auditor. Only just under one-third of issuers (32 percent) issue a corresponding audit engagement. It is striking that in 70 percent of the cases no information was provided on the depth of the audit and only 16 percent of the reports were audited with "reasonable assurance".

"Hang Seng companies are generally convinced that their development towards greater sustainability must be accompanied by appropriate reporting," is the conclusion of Joanne Chan, Regional Partner Hong Kong and Managing Director at LBS Communications Consulting Limited. "However, an enormous amount of work will be required for Hang Seng companies to ensure that their reports can contribute to sustainable change through transparency."

Full report : https://globalesgmonitor.com/download-report-form/

For more information on the rating criteria and details of the report, please visit https://lbs-comm.com/global-esg-monitor-2022-report-scorings-is-out-now-two-hong-kong-companies-were-ranked-top-ten/

About the Global ESG Monitor (GEM)
The Global ESG Monitor (GEM) is a unique research initiative to examine transparency in non-financial reporting of the largest companies in the world. The GEM monitors, analyzes and reports on the transparency of non-financial ESG reporting using the GEM ASSAYTM, a proprietary research tool adapted annually in response to evolving conditions and developments. The operationalization of transparency underlying the GEM ASSAYTM is based on the relevant guidelines of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), ISO Standard 26000, World Economic Forum (WEF) and Accountability.

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Eco Expo Asia opens today

HONG KONG, Dec 14, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The Eco Expo Asia 2022, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), begins today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The four-day Expo runs until 17 December and adopts the brand-new EXHIBITION+ model, which allows exhibitors and buyers to extend interactions from the physical fair to the online platform "Click2Match" until 24 December. The last day of the event on 17 December is open to the public for free to encourage them to take part in green activities and practice green living.

The Eco Expo Asia 2022, jointly organised by HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, opens today.

HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong, spoke at the Opening Ceremony today.

Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment & Ecology of the HKSAR Government visits the fairground with Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, and other VIP guests.

Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, HKSAR Government and Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC, officiated at the expo's opening ceremony this afternoon. In her remarks, Ms Chong said: "Themed under 'Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality', this year's Expo attracted close to 250 exhibitors from nine countries and regions gathering the latest green products, technology and solutions under one roof. It provides a prominent business platform for different industries to capture green business opportunities and help push forward sustainable development globally".

Eco Asia Conference brings together industry leaders to unveil new trends and insights

As the key event of the Expo, this year's Eco Asia Conference will be held from today to 16 December. The conference brings together industry leaders from all over the world to share their insights on the four major issues of environmental protection. In the session 'Potential of Repair and Reuse in Achieving a Circular Business Model', Simon Ng, Chief Executive Officer of the Business Environment Council, was invited to deliver a welcome address, followed by a discussion among representatives of the Business Environment Council and industry leaders on how to integrate item repair and reuse in different business models to drive a circular economy in Hong Kong.

For the session 'Government Session: Carbon Neutrality – Challenges and Opportunities Ahead', Zhou Guomei, Director General, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, Ministry of Ecology and Environment; Lu Xiulu, Director-General, Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province; Tam Vai Man, Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau of Macao SAR Government and Li Shuisheng, Director, Ecology and Environment Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality were invited to present the policies and share the latest developments for achieving carbon neutrality in Mainland China and Macao SAR.

Eco Asia Conference will focus on two main themes tomorrow, including 'Advancing Net Zero – Retrofit for Building Energy Efficiency' and 'Green & Sustainable Finance Session: Establishing Hong Kong as a Regional Carbon Trading Hub'. In the first session, representatives from the Hong Kong Green Building Council and Sino Estates Management Limited discuss how building energy-saving retrofit projects can help drive Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality. In the second session, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), Securities and Futures Commission and a number of industry leaders have been invited to talk about green and sustainable financial market momentum in Mainland China, Hong Kong and globally, with a focus on how to establish Hong Kong as a regional carbon trading market. On the third day (16 December), the much-anticipated '3rd Hydrogen Economy Forum' has invited a number of experts to talk about the latest developments in the use of hydrogen as a main energy source within the global economy.

In recent years, the world has committed to the development of a green and sustainable global economy. The Expo has received strong support from HSBC, and has invited Carrie Ng, Head of Sustainable Finance, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong, HSBC; Ophelia Lin, Founder and Managing Director, Meiriki Japan Company Limited; Joy Song, Vice General Manager, CECEP Environmental Consulting Group Limited; Johnny Tam, Co-founder & BIM Scientist, XenseTech, and Jenny Lee, Under Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association to talk about 'Sustainable Finance in Accelerating the Net Zero Transition: SME and ClimateTech'. The Expo has also invited Max Wong, Managing Director of Project & Operations (HK), Link Asset Management Limited to introduce their latest sustainability initiatives through 'A Real Time Walk to See How We Link Sustainability with Communities'.

Japan Pavilion returns to the Expo with largest line-up ever

The Expo includes a strong line-up of exhibitors from Mainland China, Singapore and Taiwan in Asia, and exhibitors from France, Germany and Sweden in Europe. Alongside the individual exhibitors, the Canadian and Japanese Pavilions return again this year to showcase their national strengths. The Japan Pavilion (booth 1B-E22&E26) is backed by the Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Japan External Trade Organization, featuring the largest line-up ever with 38 exhibitors. Toyota Tsusho HK, a subsidiary of the Toyota Group, introduces ecological and renewable energy technology including developments in hydrogen energy use; YKK Hong Kong showcases environmentally friendly zippers made from plant-based materials, as well as a newly launched waterproof zipper made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic.

The Canada Pavilion (booth 1B-E16) includes exhibitors from the fields of waste treatment, green buildings, solar power generation, and the Internet of Things (IoT). CarbonCure Technologies Incorporated, an exhibitor making its debut appearance at the Expo, introduces its innovative technology for using recycled carbon dioxide to manufacture reinforced concrete.

"Green Transportation" zone displays single-deck hydrogen energy bus

The latest Policy Address mentioned that the HKSAR Government will cease new registration of fuel-powered and hybrid private cars by 2035. The "Green Transportation" zone at the Expo gathers the latest electric vehicles and charging facilities to help the industry seize business opportunities. The largest exhibitor, Wisdom Motors (HK) Limited (booth 1A-C31), displays its single-deck hydrogen energy bus along with the double-decker electric buses serving in Hong Kong to promote carbon neutrality. Richburg Corporation Limited (booth 1B-B32) features its improved and upgraded versions of electric cars in which the battery life and fast charging performance have been greatly improved, allowing an 80% recharge in just 42 minutes.

Diverse eco-friendly products lead to a green lifestyle

In the "Eco-friendly Products" zone, Novetex Textiles Limited (booth 1B-A24) introduces its textile recycling system "The Billie System", which converts waste from textiles into high-quality recycled fibres. Combining with raw and recycled materials, the System produces unique recycled yarns to help make the clothing and fashion industries green. In the "Water Treatment and Quality Management" zone, ShaanXi ORCA Electronic Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd (ORCAUBOAT) (booth 1B-C25) presents an unmanned environmentally friendly vessel which can navigate and clean garbage round the clock on a pre-set course.

"Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency Zone" displays include a small, but high-efficiency generator system developed by Robin Energy Limited (booth 1B-E12), which can generate electricity in light wind conditions, representing a boost to the conversion efficiency of wind energy to electricity; Huawei International Co Limited's (booth 1B-E07) solar energy storage system can switch to backup mode using stored energy in 5 seconds if a power outage occurs at home; and an exterior wall coating based on Japanese rocket and aerospace technology from new exhibitor Nishitani (Asia) Limited that helps buildings block ultraviolet rays to increase building energy efficiency.

Green Workshops and other inspiring activities on Public Day to promote a green lifestyle

The last day of the Expo (17 December) will be open to the public for free, with the aim of inspiring individuals to adopt a green lifestyle. The day will offer a series of environmental protection seminars, including ones led by the Environmental Protection Department, 'Reduce Disposable Plastic Tableware at Source' and 'Sharing of the Latest Policies of Environment and Ecology Bureau', as well as a 'Climate Change – Its Causes and Effects' session organised by the Hong Kong Observatory. Green Workshops like 'Pearl Bracelet Workshop', 'DIY Toy Workshop', 'Build Your Own Water Filter STEM Workshop' and immersive activities including virtual reality (VR) experiences, will be held to encourage the public to practise green living and reduce waste proactively.

Website: www.ecoexpoasia.com
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About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.

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Exito DevOps Summit: India

BENGALURU, INDIA, Dec 8, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Exito DevOps summit is where the greatest minds meet. The summit provides the DevOps community and professionals with an opportunity to dive into the latest innovations and practices. Infrastructure management, cloud security, continuous delivery, compliance automation, and product roadmaps. Whatever your requirement, the Exito DevOps Summit has you covered. DevOps is a culture, movement, or practice that emphasises the collaboration and communication of both software developers and IT professionals while automating the process of software delivery and infrastructure changes. DevOps aims to establish a culture and environment where building, testing and releasing software can happen rapidly, frequently, and more reliably.

The global DevOps market size was valued at $ 6.78 billion in 2020, and is forecast to reach $57.90 billion by 2030. Exito DevOps summit brings together practitioners accelerating the delivery of reliable, secure software applications. To better understand how DevOps brings cross-functional stakeholders together to deliver software at a greater speed with agility without compromising on quality and security demands. We've crafted the best possible DevOps conference for you, so you can witness the future and be prepared before anybody else.

Learn from industry experts how your organization can leverage agile and DevOps concepts to improve deployment frequency and time to market, reduce lead time, and more successfully deliver stable new features.

Speakers like Anil Jain, Director Of Engineering (DevOps), Paytm, Ajmal Fridous, Lead DevOps Engineer, Airbus, Sanjay Singh, Head – DevSecOps, Games24x7, Ankit Giri, Independent Security Researcher, Abhinav Gupta, Vice President – Engineering, Meesho, Laisha Wadhwa, Software Engineer, Goldman Sachs, Sarthak Ahuja, Start- Up advisor, Soumya Ranjan Parida, AVP Engineering, (Head Of DevOps), Incred Financial Services, Rajdeep Bhattacharya, Head Of DevOps, Lenskart.com among many others will be sharing their experiences and expertise at the summit.

Event registration has commenced for Delegates and Sponsors.

– The delegates will be exposed to in-depth, trend-forward sessions &
workshops – practical takeaways and ideas to keep you ahead in the digital economy.
– The sponsors will be able to create an overwhelming branding in the event along
with meeting their prospects and displaying the products.
– Hundreds of seasoned marketers, strategists, designers, and more to network and connect
with. Meet your customers, vendors, expert resources, friends and colleagues on 15th & 16th December 2022.

Register now (https://exito-e.com/devopssummit/register-now.html) to engage at this grand event as the slots are filling up fast.

To know more about the event, you can visit us at: exitodevopssummit/india

About Exito:

We are a global B2B business events company focused on crafting bespoke solutions and contexts by designing platforms that create new business opportunities for our clients across concepts and industries. We cherish the trust over the last 12 years garnered from our partnering organizations globally, and with a growing team of young, vibrant, and creative individuals, Exito aims at success and perfection!

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Eco Expo Asia opens next week to drive carbon neutrality

HONG KONG, Dec 8, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The Eco Expo Asia 2022, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), will run from 14 to 17 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The Expo will adopt the brand-new EXHIBITION+ model, which allows exhibitors and buyers to extend interactions from the physical fair to the online platform "Click2Match" until 24 December. The last day of the event on 17 December is open to the public for free to encourage them to take part in green activities and practise green living.

HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong, spoke at the press conference today to introduce the exciting content of this year's Eco Expo Asia.

The Japanese Pavilion will participate in this year's Expo with its largest line-up ever with the full support of the Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Japan External Trade Organization.

The new policy address is committed to promoting green transportation and JC Motor Limited has brought the latest BYD electric taxi and electric vehicle to showcase at the press conference.

The Expo is expected to attract over 220 exhibitors from nine countries and regions including Mainland China, Singapore and Taiwan in Asia, and France, Germany and Sweden from Europe. The Canadian and Japanese pavilions will also return this year, with the Japanese pavilion showcasing its largest line-up ever of innovative technology and products from the environmental protection sector.

HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong, said in the press conference: "Green industries have significant growth potential and are crucial to the sustainable development of the economy. Relevant polices and regulations have already been stipulated and implemented in many countries and regions. The Expo aims to catalyse cooperation and exchange within the environmental protection sector and across industries to help companies generate business opportunities, and work together to achieve carbon neutrality".

Bruno Luk, Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR Government, hoped that the Expo could advocate green innovation and technology, foster environmental protection cooperation and exchanges between the Government and the industries. It should also facilitate global green business connections, and encourage the public to adopt a green and low-carbon lifestyle so that all walks of life in Hong Kong can join hands to undertake a deep decarbonisation journey to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality before 2050, and narrate the good environmental stories of Hong Kong.

Japan Pavilion returns to the Expo with the largest line-up ever

This year, the Japanese Pavilion is fully supported by the Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as the Japan External Trade Organization. The pavilion will gather 38 exhibitors, constituting the largest ever line-up in the pavilion's history. Toyota Tsusho HK, the trading arm of the Toyota Group, will showcase its clean and renewable power generation technology, including hydrogen power. Mitsubishi HC Capital Hong Kong Limited will introduce its green financing solutions, and their innovative ways to help customers achieve carbon neutrality.

This year's Expo has also attracted the participation of the Canadian pavilion, with exhibitors from waste treatment, green buildings, solar power generation, Internet of Things (IoT) and other fields. CarbonCure Technologies Incorporated, an exhibitor making their debut appearance at the Expo, will display its innovative technology using recaptured carbon dioxide to manufacture reinforced concrete.

Full support from the Government and across industries in Hong Kong to promote environmental protection

The Expo continues to be supported by many Hong Kong government departments, various industry associations and companies. This year, the Environment and Ecology Bureau will participate in the Expo together with ten other government departments, including the Energizing Kowloon East Office of Development Bureau making its debut, to introduce the Government's environmental protection policies. In addition, the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and other industry associations and enterprises will showcase waste reduction and energy saving products and technologies at the Hong Kong Pavilion.

Nine thematic zones to act as catalyst for all-round green technology

Nine thematic zones are to be featured this year, including "Green Transportation", "Waste Management and Circular Economy" and "Startup Zone". Among them, the "Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency" zone will welcome 17 exhibitors, including Nishitani (Asia) Limited, a new participant who will introduce exterior wall coatings that block ultraviolet rays using Japanese rocket and aerospace technology to increase building energy efficiency. The Construction Industry Council, also a driving force in the realm of green buildings, will hold the "Construction Innovation Expo 2022" at the HKCEC concurrently, creating greater synergies for exhibitors and buyers.

Hydrogen bus on display at "Green Transportation" zone

In its latest policy address, the HKSAR Government announced that new registration of fuel-powered private cars (including hybrid vehicles) will end in 2035 or earlier. The "Green Transportation" zone at the Expo will showcase the latest electric vehicles and charging facilities to help the industry seize business opportunities. Richburg Corporation Limited will display the latest improved and upgraded models of electric cars by MG with longer battery life and re-charging performances of up to 80% within 42 minutes, while JC Motor Limited will showcase BYD's latest electric taxis. This year's Expo also features hydrogen energy transportation technology, like Wisdom Motor (HK) Limited will showcase its hydrogen fuel cell bus and CIMC Enric Holdings Limited will introduce hydrogen energy production and storage technology to gear up for a hydrogen economy.

Eco Asia Conference unveils the latest trends and green opportunities

As the key event of the Expo, this year's "Eco Asia Conference" will be held from 14 to 16 December. Speakers on the first day of the conference include representatives from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, Ministry of Ecology and Environment; the Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong; the Environmental Protection Bureau of Macao SAR Government and the Ecology and Environment Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality. They will touch on the policies and latest developments for achieving carbon neutrality in the Mainland and Macao SAR. The much-anticipated "3rd Hydrogen Economy Forum" will also invite experts to share their vision on the global outlook for a hydrogen economy. Industry leaders will provide insights on current market conditions for green and sustainable finance and carbon trading in the Mainland, Hong Kong and globally, and discuss how to shape Hong Kong into a regional carbon trading market.

The world has been increasingly committed to the development of a green and sustainable global economy. The HSBC is no exception, and has provided strong support to the Expo. Carrie Ng, Head of Sustainable Finance, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong, HSBC; Ophelia Lin, Founder and Managing Director, Meiriki Japan Company Limited; Joy Song, Vice General Manager of CECEP Environmental Consulting Group Limited, and Jenny Lee, Under Secretary General of Hong Kong Green Finance Association, among others have been invited to speak on "Sustainable Finance in Accelerating the Net Zero Transition: SME and ClimateTech". The Expo has also invited Max Wong, Managing Director of Project & Operations (HK), Link Asset Management Limited to introduce their latest sustainability initiatives in the communities through "A Real Time Walk to See How We Link Sustainability with Communities".

Exciting activities held on Public Day to promote a green lifestyle

The last day of the Expo (17 December) will be open to the public for free. A series of environmental protection seminars, green workshops and immersive activities including virtual reality (VR) will be held to encourage the public to proactively practise green living and reduce waste in their daily lives.

Website: http://www.ecoexpoasia.com
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