Start-up Express Pitching Final showcases innovation

HONG KONG, Jun 29, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Start-up Express, an entrepreneurship development programme organised annually by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has returned for its fourth edition. The Pitching Final of the programme came to a successful conclusion today with a judging panel selecting exceptional Hong Kong tech start-ups that presented inspirational ideas and innovative solutions to help overcome social and environmental issues.

The Start-up Express Pitching Contest winners pictured together with the judging panel and special guests. Pictured on the front row (from left) are judges Herbert Chia, Venture Partner, Sequoia Capital China; Raymond Yung, Vice Chairman, AMTD Global Advisory Committee; Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of HKTDC; Hendrick Sin, Co-founder & Executive Director & Vice Chairman, CMGE Technology Group Limited; and Duncan Chiu, Co-founder, Radiant Venture Capital Limited.

The distinguished judging panel witnessed the rise of new start-up success stories.

Renowned stand-up comedian Vivek Mahbubani, the event host, talked to entrepreneurs from some of the participating start-ups.

For the second consecutive year, the Pitching Final was livestreamed online due to the pandemic. The Social Impact Award, established to recognise innovative and sustainable start-up ideas that create real social impact, was awarded to Breer. The "My Favourite Start-up Award", decided through live online polling, was awarded to Growgreen. The "AMTD SpiderNet Start-up Award" was awarded to HK Bio-Rhythm R&D and offers the winner to have open access to AMTD SpiderNet ecosystem. The 10 winners of the Pitching Final will participate in local and international activities that will help them develop their businesses by building connections, exploring markets, seeking partners and enhancing brand awareness.

Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of HKTDC, said: "As the pandemic situation gradually begins to ease, and global trade and economic activities continue to recover, innovative business models and ideas will become a new stimulus for the economy in post-pandemic times. The enrolment for Start-up Express 2021 reflected the great enthusiasm of local entrepreneurs, with shortlisted start-ups coming from a broader spectrum of fields than ever before, including new areas such as green tech, health tech and retail tech. Start-up Express has given tremendous support to local start-ups over the past three years, helping them explore global markets, seal major orders and win international awards. The HKTDC will continue its quest to spread the spirit of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong, assisting start-ups in growing their businesses to the next level."

Start-ups promote social innovation

The shortlisted companies in this year's Start-up Express were mainly focused on new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, smart city tech, fintech and big data, with other emerging technologies such as green tech, health tech and retail tech also covered. In the Pitching Final, contestants put forward their innovative business ideas and responded to questions raised by a distinguished panel of judges as well as the online audience. This year's judging panel comprised:

– Raymond Yung, Vice Chairman, AMTD Global Advisory Committee; Board Director, AMTD International (NYSE:HKIB; SGX:HKB)
– Duncan Chiu, Co-founder, Radiant Venture Capital Limited
– Herbert Chia, Venture Partner, Sequoia Capital China
– Hendrick Sin, Co-founder & Executive Director & Vice Chairman, CMGE Technology Group Limited
– Norma Chu, Founder, DayDayCook

The winners of the 2021 Start-up Express Pitching contest are: Kin Shun Information Technology (HK), PanopticAI, HK Bio-Rhythm R&D, CLAIRE Clinical AI Research, Wizpresso, Growgreen, Aurora Tele-Oncology, Kamakura Foods, Dayta AI, DeepTranslate. Click here (https://tinyurl.com/b7uu89n7) to view the profiles of each of the winning start-ups which will be able to join a range of local and international activities and events, exploring networking opportunities with potential investors, buyers and business partners.

Attracting investors

AMTD Group is the Sole Strategic Partner of Start-up Express for the third consecutive year. Calvin Choi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMTD Group, shared his perspective on the contest. "I am impressed by the performance of our city's young entrepreneurs in this year's Start-up Express Pitching Final presentation. We shortlisted more start-ups from a broader spectrum of fields this year. Among the product design and technology solutions, the area of environmental, social and governance (ESG) was heavily featured, with numerous innovative ideas and practical solutions presented, showcasing the unique business ideas of the participants and demonstrating the innovative power of the young generation in Hong Kong."

He added: "As the pandemic begins to ease, entrepreneurs with strategic foresight and flexibility can adjust their business plans according to the current market landscape so as to overcome challenges and maintain ongoing development, exploring new opportunities amid this ever-changing business environment." With the support of AMTD Group, the SpiderNet Start-up Award was established to recognise the top performer selected by AMTD in the Pitching Final. The award aims to provide the winner with a unique and rare opportunity to access the resources and network of the AMTD SpiderNet ecosystem. The winner will benefit greatly in terms of its future business development and will also create synergies with other entrepreneurs within the ecosystem.

Duncan Chiu, Co-founder, Radiant Venture Capital Limited and a member of this year's judging panel, said: "There are bound to be challenges in every entrepreneurial journey and the strength of a true entrepreneur is the ability to fight their way through the hard times. The global economy has been affected by the pandemic, so I am delighted to see so many Start-up Express applicants amid this uncertainty, showing their determination to fight through the adversity and succeed. Each start-up has its own strength, and their innovative ideas could help to boost social development. Regardless of the result, we hope all participants will embrace new opportunities in the international market through Start-up Express's unique support system, building connections and seeking opportunities with potential investors and partners. The entrepreneurial journey is never easy, but the results can definitely be fruitful."

Assistance building brand reputation and awareness

A key driver for start-ups looking to participate in Start-up Express is the opportunity to enhance their brand awareness while also connecting with mentors, partners and investors through HKTDC-organised local and overseas events, and extensive highly curated marketing exposure. This provides start-ups with the chance to learn from experts and strengthen their core business.

Past winners of Start-Up Express have benefited from new opportunities, including Return Helper, which offers a data-driven return management solution that optimises the return process and aftermarket activities for online retailers; and Gense Technologies, which develops portable imaging devices for patients' continuous health monitoring.

Roy Wan, Co-founder and CEO of Return Helper, said: "With the assistance provided by the HKTDC, I successfully connected with e-commerce associations and organisations in Taiwan and Guangzhou, meeting almost 200 e-commerce representatives last October. These are the kind of valuable opportunities open to Start-up Express winners."

Justin Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Gense Technologies, said numerous media interviews were arranged through the HKTDC, which have greatly enhanced his company's brand awareness and enabled more people to get to know its products and technologies.

HKTDC throws full support behind local start-ups

The HKTDC has always given its full support to Hong Kong's entrepreneurial ecosystem, helping to maintain the city's status as a competitive business centre and hub for innovation.

– The Hong Kong Start-up Fiesta, held in May and June, comprises a full range of activities to support and foster the local start-up ecosystem and help innovative new companies capture business opportunities amid the challenges of the pandemic.
– The Start-up Express Master League, concluded in May, selected the programme alumni that had demonstrated the most vigorous business growth since joining the cohort.
– Co-organised with the Hong Kong Startup Council in mid-June, Enterprise Connect: Solution Day invited start-ups in the areas of medtech, food tech and wellness tech to present their ideas under the theme "Well Being Tech", pitching to business users and fostering collaboration between start-ups and user enterprises.
– Co-organised with The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups in mid-June, the Young Founders' Camp equipped young entrepreneurs via brainstorming workshops and mentorship sessions, offering a testing ground for them to implement their start-up ideas.
– The success stories of various Start-up Express alumni have been brought together in the Start-up Express Digital Book: A Journey to Success.

In addition, to help enterprises the HKTDC runs the "HKTDC Transformation Sandbox (T-box)", offering free support on branding, e-commerce, manufacturing relocation and new market development. The "Voice of Start-ups" series has been launched on the HKTDC online platform to promote the success stories of local start-ups and show how their creativity and versatility help them thrive and capture local and overseas business opportunities. As well as organising Start-up Express, the HKTDC will give more support to start-ups by hosting the annual Entrepreneur Day in December.

More information
Start-up Express: http://info.hktdc.com/startupexpress/en/index.html
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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

About AMTD

AMTD Group is a comprehensive conglomerate in Asia, with businesses in investment banking, institutional asset management, digital solutions, real estate and hospitality, and education. AMTD Group is a global Strategic Partner Associate of the World Economic Forum, and has been the Grand Sponsor to the Singapore FinTech Festival since 2017 and Sole Strategic Partner to the Hong Kong FinTech Week since 2018.

AMTD International (NYSE: HKIB; SGX:HKB), a subsidiary of AMTD Group and dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Singapore Exchange, is a leading independent investment bank in Asia and one of Asia's largest independent asset management companies, and is also a leading investment house in the financial and new economy.

AMTD Digital, a one-stop comprehensive digital solutions platform in Asia under AMTD Group, operates in businesses covering digital financial services, digital media, content & marketing, SpiderNet ecosystem solutions, and digital investment. Airstar Bank, one of the eight licensed virtual banks in Hong Kong, is the joint venture between AMTD and Xiaomi and a portfolio under this platform and is also one of the earlier virtual banks launching its service.

Media enquiries
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Top Asian OTT leaders explored the potential of OTT in supporting businesses and enterprises in the Asian market

Vietnam, Jun 29, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The inaugural edition of World OTT Show – Asia gathered business leaders across industry sectors from ASIA such as technology experts and leading technology solution providers, to discuss macro issues, strategies and challenges in the burgeoning OTT space.

An image from World OTT Show – Asia; panel discussion streamed live on 17 June 2021

The difficult year of Covid-19 pandemic had just seen economies suffer, markets getting crashed and some of the burgeoning industries wiped out entirely. But for OTT industry, Covid-19 was a blessing in disguise, a kind of a banner year you may say. Particularly, because OTT viewing had an upward pre-Covid growth.

There is no doubt that consumer consumption patterns have changed in the last 16 months. Over-the-top platforms were already doing well pre-Covid, but lockdowns enforced by the Governments across the globe has given a significant push to OTT memberships.
With people given hardly any choice of entertainment, OTT gave them a never before consumer advantage – choice of content, ease of access, choice of devices/mediums.

To address some of these concerns and changing consumer patterns, top speakers who joined the show included Marc Mulgrum – SVP of Sales, Setplex; Sunil Gupta – Managing Partner and CEO, Yotta Infrastructure; Greg Armshaw – Head of Media, Asia, Brightcove; Paolo Cuttorelli – VP and GM, Evergent; Ashwin Rao – Country Director, Limelight Networks; Andreas Von Maltzahn – Co-Founder, iwonder; Zubin Jimmy Dubash – COO Digital Businesses, Shemaroo; Anna Ysabel F Driz – Director of Advertising Sales and Brand Solutions, WeTV iflix Philippines; Siddhartha Roy – COO, Hungama Digital Media; Ajeng Parameswari – President of Digital Business, Visinema; Shashank – Founder and CEO, Bakstage | FLYX; to name a few.

The show covered key topics such as User Experience with OTT Video Advanced Analytics, OTT Monetization and Content Customization Powered by AI and ML, Mobile future of OTT services, 5G-powered future of OTT entertainment and advertising, Successful strategies for Content OTT planning, High-quality, original content sourcing for OTT platforms, Ensuring best experience to attract and retain subscribers, OTT Subscription Models: Best practices and more.

Mark A. Aitken, SVP, Advanced Technology at Sinclair Broadcast Group discussed at length on the topic – Bright future of OTT in Asia: New standard of entertainment. He stated, "If you think of TV display as nothing more than a browser you suddenly can use all of your OTT excellence, IP experience and provide new services, not just broadcast in itself, but broadcast and the internet brought together in a quite remarkable way."

In a panel discussion on the topic 'OTT product and User experience: What makes your OTT platform great for your users?' moderated by Shabir Momin – MD and CTO at Zenga TV, the panellists discussed key areas such as the Importance of User Profiling and personalization, Data-Powered Media & Entertainment Industry, how to create a unique but unified experience with multiple devices, OTT Content Customization Powered by AI and ML

While speaking about 'Considerations in Selecting an OTT solution', Marc Mulgrum, SVP of Sales at Setplex mentioned that, "Engagement is super important, as well as strong user experience. Ability to have content discovered via search as well as personalization and recommendation all are important in terms of getting a user watch that additional show."

Sunil Gupta, Managing Partner and CEO at Yotta Infrastructure delivered a tech talk on 'Why Synergies between Application layer + Infrastructure layer, are critical for the growth of OTT services in Asia.' He stated, "Because of imposed lockdown and people having to stay at home, the consumption of videos is increasing exponentially. And we feel that the habits for work from home have been formed, so many people will continue to WFH even in times to come. So this demand for OTT is only going to increase."

Greg Armshaw, Head of Media, at Brightcove, while delivering a keynote on 'A Path to the Future of OTT in Asia' mentioned that, "There is now product-market fit for OTT streaming platforms in Asia, and Brightcove's video platform offers multiple ways to grow and monetise OTT apps across a breadth of devices, without the cost and complexity of in-house development."

A highly engaging keynote addressed by Anna Ysabelf, Director of Advertising Sales and Brand Solutions at WeTv iflix Philippines on 'Youth and OTT: Future Content Planning for a Younger Generation of Users' in her discussion she mentioned that, "Mobile phones play a key role in this new wave of retail-entertainment. Online shopping and entertainment continue to be the two fastest-growing mobile segments, making mobile phones an ideal tool for keeping consumers engaged and putting the power of interactive eCommerce in their hands."

Shashank Singh – Founder and CEO at Backstage/ FLYX discussed at length on the topic 'Audio OTT platforms: Future of music industry', he stated, "Audio is the future of social networking, and it presents businesses and creators unparallel potential to grow and expand their reach."

"During the epidemic, new customers are coming online for the first time, and old users have boosted their content consumption. This provides a separate and distinctive OTT ecosystem in which viewers may choose from a varied range of global, regional, and local operators who offer top-tier local and international content," 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 OTT Show – Asia was officially sponsored by Lead Sponsor – Setplex; Platinum Sponsor – Brightcove; Gold Sponsor – Evergent; Silver Sponsor – Limelight Networks; Bronze Sponsors – Smartlabs.

About World OTT Show

World OTT Show is a thought-leadership driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CxOs, OTT heads and OTT directors among others, looking to explore the latest services and devices powered by OTT to transforms business functions.

For further details, please contact:
Monith M Shetty
Corporate Communication Executive
marketing@tresconglobal.com

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Asian Solar Summit July 2021 Live online

Singapore, Jun 25, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Key leaders from Total Solar Distributed Generation, Juwi, Total Solar, Sembcorp, Cleantech Solar, Vena Energy, ACWA, Ayala Corp and many more will be taking the virtual stage at the upcomign Asian Solar Summit, as they discuss the next big steps for Solar in Asia. With over 40 regional and international public and private developers, financiers and advocates confirmed to share their expertise, the Asian Solar Summit is THE event to take the pulse of Asia's solar market.

Alongside the keynote sessions, there will be 6 country-specific panels – covering Thailand, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines – so attendees get a deeper understanding of a selection of the region's key solar markets. Leading developers, financiers, regulators, technology innovators and advocates will all be in attendance virtually.

The Asian Solar Summit isn't just a chance to hear from the leaders who are working towards ambitious renewable energy development goals. It's a truly interactive event where attendees can be part of the conversation during the live panel sessions taking place throughout the day.

Expert speakers sharing their insights include:

1. Dr Valerie Speth, CEO APAC, juwi
2. Rajit Nanda, Chief Portfolio Management Officer and Interim Chief Investment Officer, ACWA Power
3. John Eric Francia, President and CEO, AC Energy & Managing Director, Ayala Corp
4. Maria May Militante, Chief Public Relations & Business Development Officer, MRC Allied
5. Florian Bennhold, CEO and MD, Symbior Solar
6. Frank Gluck, CEO, GreenYellow Thailand & Asia
7. Christopher Ang, Head, Infrastructure & Project Finance Asia, United Overseas Bank Limited
8. Irman Boyle, EVP/Head of Advisory, Indonesia Infrastructure Finance
9. Nicolas van den Abeele, Director of Business Development – Indonesia, ENGIE
10. Samresh Kumar, Chairman and CEO, SkyX Solar
11. Cristiano Spillati, Managing Director, LIMES Renewable Energy
12. Yash Shah, Senior Vice President, Global Structured Finance, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
13. Franck Constant, President, Constant Energy
14. Davis Chong, Chief Executive Officer, Solarvest Energy Sdn Bhd and President, Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association (MPIA)
15. Lorenzo Mancini, Regional Director, Total Solar Distributed Generation
16. Jen Tan, Head of Integrated Solutions (Singapore & SoutheastAsia), Sembcorp Industries
17. Arnaud Ayral, Country Head of Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia, Cleantech Solar
18. Laurent Margoloff, Regional Lead for Utilities – Energy Asia Pacific, ING
19. Daniel Mallo, Head of Natural Resources and Infrastructure – Asia Pacific, Societe Generale
20. Devin Narang, Managing Director (India), Sindicatum Renewable Energy Company

Keynote and country showcase panel sessions
Kicking off the day is a keynote session with panellists sharing their strategies for building capacity and driving solar generation forward in Asia. Later in the day is the second keynote session on the growing C&I solar market in the region.

Throughout the Summit, panellists will give perspectives on the on-the-ground situation, government support mechanisms and trends in partnerships, investments, project development and financing. Visit LINK to view the agenda.

Asian Solar Summit
1st July 2021
LIVE Online
Website: https://bit.ly/2UuF3mR
Register: https://bit.ly/3qrNhrS
Agenda : https://bit.ly/3gYPM0i

About Terrapinn

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Note: Press registration for the conference is compulsory and advance scheduling for speaker/ sponsor interviews is recommended. Press passes are strictly reserved for reporters, journalists, editors only. Final issuance of press passes is subjected to Terrapinn's discretion.  For your complimentary press pass, please contact the following:

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Bay to Bay: Synergies between San Francisco Bay Area and China’s Greater Bay Area

HONG KONG, Jun 25, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – A research report identifying synergies and collaboration opportunities between the San Francisco Bay Area and China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) was published and presented at a webinar today by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, based in San Francisco, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Entitled "Bay to Bay: China's Greater Bay Area Plan and Its Synergies for US and San Francisco Bay Area Business," the report analyses the trade, investment and policy landscape of the two bay areas, and identifies sectors with potential including climate change, clean energy, healthcare, electric and autonomous vehicles, biomedicine, and fintech.

In addition to assessing the trade and investment landscape and detailing areas for potential collaboration, the report also looks at the GBA in detail and how US businesses can leverage Hong Kong as an international platform to link up with the GBA to capture business opportunities.

Sean Randolph, the report's principal author and Senior Director at the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, notes that "The GBA and the San Francisco Bay Area are both complex regions and global economic hubs. Hong Kong in particular, as an international crossroads with a dynamic services sector and innovative research, has similarities to San Francisco. With its relative openness and established legal system for business transactions it's also well-positioned as a bridge to the GBA. In the last few years doing business between the US and China has become more complicated but there are still many opportunities to explore, in fields from clean energy and climate change to health, biomedicine and fintech."

Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research at HKTDC, which supported the study, comments that "As a global city Hong Kong plays a unique role in the Greater Bay Area plan based on its rule of law, respect for intellectual property, the scale and depth of its financial system, and its capacity for innovation. That opens the door for Bay Area and California companies to take advantage of opportunities in the GBA through partnerships in Hong Kong."

References:
– Download the report here: https://portal.hktdc.com/resources/RMIP/20210624/z090eps2-QmF5VG9CYXktVW5kZXJzdGFuZGluZ0NoaW5hc0dCQVBsYW4oMSk=.pdf
– HKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/featured/greater-bay-area
– Bay Area Council Economic Institute: http://www.bayareaeconomy.org/

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

Media enquiries:
HKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department
Rudie Lynes, Tel: +852 2584 4517, Email: rudie.lynes@hktdc.com

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Members from CERT-PH, DICT, UNODC, Armed Forces of the Philippines to discuss future of a cyber-secure nation at PhilSec 2021

MANILA, Jun 24, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – With an aim to aid Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in promoting the National Cybersecurity Plan 2022 and to develop counter-intelligence against the burgeoning state of cyber-crimes in the Philippines, Tradepass has taken the initiative to launch PhilSec 2021, scheduled for 13-14 July, 2021.

The virtual event will be a one-of-a-kind platform that will have dignitaries from the leading public and private organisations across the Philippines including the government bodies like National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-PH), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The event will also have a massive turnout from a wide range of sectors including but not limited to E-commerce, Retail, Banking, Healthcare, Automobile, etc. and is expected to be a game changer for the cybersecurity landscape in the country.

As one of the leading guest speakers for PhilSec 2021, Allan S Cabanlong, the voice behind the Philippines' National Cybersecurity Plan, will address over 700 cybersecurity enthusiasts including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, Risk, Compliance, Fraud, Cyber Law & Forensics from various public & private enterprises along with the leading cybersecurity solution providers.

Tradepass' CEO, Sudhir Jena, commented that, "The event is a crucial feat for Tradepass as it will help the Philippines in strengthening the ties between its government and the many enterprises from the public and private sector, thereby enhancing collaboration on matters related to tackling cyber-threats."

As per the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group, there have been 869 online scams between March to September 2020 which is 37 percent higher compared to the same period in 2019 that witnessed 633. In that context, PhilSec 2021 will shed light on the most advanced, new-age measures and technologies that can secure the nation and its many enterprises against cyber threats, including the most pressing topics like Cloud Security, Digital Forensics, Zero Trust, etc.

This exclusive platform will present ample provisions to ask questions to the leading cybersecurity experts, visit sponsor booths, download brochures, have text and video-based interactions, along with a lucrative chance to network, collaborate and do business with the world-class solution providers.

Some of the confirmed speakers include: ARNOLD P. DE CASTRO, Director, National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-PH); ALLAN S CABANLONG, Former Assistant Secretary – Cybersecurity & Enabling Technologies – DICT, Author – National Cybersecurity Plan 2022; ALEXANDRU CACIULOIU, Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency Programme Coordinator, UNODC; LCOL FRANCEL MARGARETH TABORLUPA, Information Systems Officer: National Task Force Against COVID – 19, NIC – Emergency Operations Center, Armed Forces of the Philippines; MEL MIGRINO, Group CISO, Meralco; ALEX USTARIS, Group CIO & CTO, Hijo Group of Companies; MARLON SORONGON, CISO, Maybank; EDISON DUNGO, Director of IT, Manila Doctors Hospital; ANGEL T. REDOBLE, Chief Information Security Officer, PLDT Group; JASON BRASILENO, Vice President – Head for Business & Enterprise Risk, Lazada; and many more.

Key Sponsors:
Cyware, Okta, BeyondTrust, Tenable, LogRhythm, Claroty, IntSights, Callsign, Checkmarx, YesWeHack, Thales, Onfido and more.

For more information about the summit, log onto www.philsecsummit.com

Media contact:
Shrinkhal Sharad
PR & Communication Executive
shrinkhals@tradepassglobal.com
Tradepass

About Tradepass

Tradepass provides elite business networking platforms across the Middle East, North Africa, APAC and Europe that connects the world of tech buyers with market intelligence, insightful use-cases, and innovative solutions from global experts, investors, and business partners.

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31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opens on 14 July

HONG KONG, Jun 24, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 14 to 20 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year's event has received an enthusiastic response from participating organisations, with more than 700 exhibitors expected to deliver a wide selection of cultural activities and leisure experiences over the week of the fair, which runs together with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the debut World of Snacks.

Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said the Hong Kong Book Fair Cultural Events Advisory Panel has adopted the theme Inspirational and Motivational Reading for the 2021 HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, hoping that the event can encourage readers to seek out motivational books that can inspire a more positive lifestyle.

Introducing highlights of this year's Book Fair at a press conference today are (from right) Hong Kong authors Rap Chan and Su Hei; Yau Lop-poon, Editor-in-Chief of Yazhou Zhoukan and member of the Hong Kong Book Fair 2021 Cultural Events Advisory Panel, Hong Kong Publishing Federation; Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director; Anita Wan, Chairperson, Hong Kong Publishing Professionals Society and Honorary Secretary, Hong Kong Publishing Federation; and Hong Kong author Shirley Loo.

Two thematic exhibitions, Cherished Memories of the Children’s Paradise and The Dragon Never Dies – Bruce Lee @80, will showcase two precious collections of memorabilia at the Art Gallery at the HKCEC.

During the fair period and the citywide Cultural July campaign, more than 600 online and offline cultural events will be organised, including thematic exhibitions at the Art Gallery at the HKCEC and seminars hosted by acclaimed writers, bringing the joy of reading to the whole city.

Book Fair theme aims at nourishing minds

The theme of this year's Book Fair is Inspirational and Motivational Reading, with the tagline "Reading the World: Inspiring the Mind and Refreshing the Soul". Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: "The Hong Kong Book Fair Cultural Events Advisory Panel has picked this meaningful theme, with the hope that the fair can encourage readers to seek out motivational books that can inspire a more positive lifestyle. Running in tandem with the Book Fair, the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will showcase diverse lifestyle experiences and snacks from across the globe. Together, these three events can help people declutter their minds and live more rewarding and fulfilling lives."

Thematic exhibitions present classic collections

Aligning with this year's Book Fair theme, the HKTDC will showcase a thematic exhibition, titled Words to Warm the Heart, at the Art Gallery outside Hall 3. The exhibition will introduce a number of inspirational authors and some of their selected works, including (in no particular order) A Nong, Cheng Kok-kong, Lee Chack-fan, Philemon Choi, Wu Yin-ching, Shirley Loo, Agnes Chan, Joseph Sung, Su Hei and Rap Chan. Precious memorabilia from the authors will be on display, including manuscripts, calligraphy artworks and souvenirs, helping readers to appreciate the writers' creative journeys from different perspectives.

The Art Gallery will also feature a number of other exhibitions. Cherished Memories of the Children's Paradise will display rare copies and illustrations from different eras of the popular kids' magazine Children's Paradise. The Dragon Never Dies – Bruce Lee @80, organised with the support of the Bruce Lee Club, brings together Bruce Lee memorabilia from collectors, providing visitors with the opportunity to revisit some of the legendary kung fu star's iconic moments.

Another exhibition, Hong Kong Palace Museum, will introduce the innovative approaches taken to showcase precious exhibits from the Palace Museum and other renowned institutions.

Seminar Series promotes broad range of literature

The "Eight Seminar Series" returns to the Book Fair in 2021, continuing to promote the joy of reading by exposing readers to authors and works from a diverse range of literary genres. The Renowned Writers Seminar Series, co-organised with Mingpao and Yazhou Zhoukan, makes a welcome return, while other featured series include Theme of the Year: "Inspiring the Mind and Refreshing the Soul", the English and International Reading Series, World of Knowledge, Children and Youth Reading, Spiritual Growth and Personal Development, Lifestyle and the Hong Kong Cultural and Historical Seminar Series. More details of the seminars and featured speakers can be found at https://hkbookfair.hktdc.com/en/Events/Event-Schedule.html.

Brand-new experiences at Sports and Leisure Expo

This year's Sports and Leisure Expo will cover a broad range of sports and leisure brands, products and services. In addition to the 10 existing themes, the expo features the new Travel. Excursion zone, showcasing exciting outdoors activities such as diving, stand-up paddle-boarding, rock climbing and geo-tours. A range of free trials and demonstrations will be offered at the expo, including a lion dance performance run by the Hong Kong Chinese Martial Arts Dragon and Lion Dance Association, a pickleball taster session from the Asia Elite Sports Association, and a speed stacking experience coordinated by the Hong Kong Sport Stacking Association. In addition, local rugby players Salom Yiu and Sham Wai-sum, freestyle football player Tony Ma and other Hong Kong sports stars will take part in a series of celebrity-sharing sessions and performances, livening up the expo with their impressive skills.

Visitors who prefer more sedentary pursuits can participate in a series of activities such as photography workshops and table-top games. At the Discover Poland through Board Games activity, Aleksander Danda, Poland's Consul General in Hong Kong, will introduce traditional Polish table-top games and Polish culture through interactive game sessions.

World of Snacks debuts with global selection of tasty treats

Making its debut in 2021, the World of Snacks features six thematic zones: Travel Delights, Chocolate and Sweet Factory, Oldie Snacks, Yummy & Healthy, Party Time and Snack Bar, bringing together more than 1,000 popular treats from across the globe. International snacks on offer include prawn crackers delivered directly from Japan by HT Mall; famous Taiwan souvenir snacks HiWalk and PAH JI HUE` from Taiwan Gift Baskets; Chupa Chups Mega Chups limited edition, usually only available at airports, from Sweet Dreams by Heinemann; coconut candies from Yan Chim Kee; Chicago-style Garrett Popcorn; Minor Figures nitro cold brew latte; Eat Real sea salt hummus chips; Hart Sacha salted inchi; organic unsalted cashews; and a wide selection of natural, additive-free and highly nutritional snacks. Exciting activities include the lollipop bouquet workshop, handmade rock candies workshop and a taro pastry demonstration.

The HKTDC Education and Careers Expo will be held at the HKCEC from 15 to 18 July, running in parallel with the Book Fair. Youngsters and jobseekers can access the latest useful information on education and career opportunities for their life planning at this one-stop event. Admission to the expo is free of charge.

Incentive campaign to encourage vaccination

In support of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's "Early Vaccination for All" campaign, a number of booths will offer various incentives to visitors who have been vaccinated, including book discounts and giveaways, cash vouchers and gifts. Additionally, the HKTDC will offer 35,000 free admissions to those who have been vaccinated. These will be made available in limited quotas every day of the fair on a first-come-first-served basis. Visitors can enjoy free admission by presenting their vaccination record. More details can be found on the Book Fair website or mobile app: https://hkbookfair.hktdc.com/Vaccination_en.

Enhanced on-site hygiene measures ensure participants' safety

The well-being and safety of exhibitors and visitors will be the top concern at the Book Fair. Various preventive measures will be put in place, with all on-site staff and exhibitors required to present a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result or a record of receiving two COVID-19 vaccination injections in order to enter the fairground. All visitors to the fair need to record their entry date and time using the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app or by filling out a record form. Eating, drinking and food tasting within the venue (including booth areas) are all prohibited except in designated eating areas. Other safety measures include setting up temperature-screening stations, providing hand sanitiser and disinfection items at multiple locations around the HKCEC, and stepping up cleaning and disinfection at the venue.

To ensure a more even flow of visitors throughout the day, the HKTDC will introduce morning admission tickets, night admission tickets as well as a special re-entry promotion. Physical ticket sales will not be available at the fairground to avoid the use of cash and minimise contact. Visitors can pay with their Octopus cards at the entrance's toll booths to gain entry. Please see below for more details of the ticketing arrangements.

Cultural July and Cultural Journey Online

Alongside the Book Fair, the HKTDC is collaborating with numerous cultural and educational institutions, libraries, museums, shopping malls, cafes and bookstores to organise a broad range of cultural events running from late June to end of July as part of the Cultural July – Joyful Summer Reading citywide campaign. The campaign promotes reading as a step to nurture the flourishing cultural movement in the city. The HKTDC has also allocated resources to set up a Cultural Journey Online webpage on the Book Fair website, offering various e-reading resources, seminars and exhibitions to help users deepen their cultural knowledge.

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About the 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 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

Media enquiries:
HKTDC Communication & Public Affairs Department

Hong Kong Book Fair
Sunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org
Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org

Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
Sam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org

Education and Careers Expo
Christine Kam, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: christine.kam@hktdc.org

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Glasstech Asia 2021 exhibition postponed to 26-28 October 2022

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 18th edition of Southeast Asia’s leading trade fair for Glass and Facade is postponed and will now take place from 26 – 28 October 2022 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore. This decision was reached by MMI Asia after a series of meetings and discussions with the industry, including Glasstech Asia’s supporting organisations and stakeholders.

Mr. Michael Wilton, General Manager of MMI Asia commented: “After extensive discussions and feedback from the industry it has become clear that, despite our best efforts to create an in-person event this year in Bangkok, recent trends force us to postpone to 2022. We are looking forward to bringing the industry back together again in Singapore next year. Plans are already underway for what will be a welcome return to face-to-face business in 2022. In the meantime, we are excited to present further enhanced digital offerings to the market. Glasstech and Fenestration Asia are committed to bringing the very best minds together to further enhance, develop and equip the industry for the demands ahead in the coming years. The tools we are providing now will strive to achieve this for the industry”

Rather than the annual physical trade fair, professionals in the glass and facade industry can expect a series of exciting virtual activities such as webinars that focuses on glass and facade, virtual booths, product placement opportunities, matchmaking with private secure meetings and customizable digital packages.

Additionally, all educational content, live streaming and video recordings of talks and discussions will be available for a global audience on Glasstech Asia Virtual. Interested companies will have the opportunity to present their products virtually in their own customized webinar sessions and in their virtual booths. Moreover, to increase networking opportunities, visitors will be able to initiate chats and video calls to get in touch and discuss with exhibitors and other visitors, along with other business matchmaking functions.

Details about the new digital package and information on the participation options for exhibitors and visitors are expected to be available online from the end of June at Glasstech Asia website. Exhibitors who had already booked their stand will enjoy additional benefits and would be able to feature their virtual booth and products online immediately from the end of June.

Glasstech Asia unveils its new digital approach – Glasstech Asia website has been transformed with the addition of new features on the platform and introduces an enhanced digital package adding significant value to suppliers.

Introducing a new website in line with the BAU network, Glasstech Asia transforms its website with the addition of new features, which aims to increase user engagement, convenience, and access to the latest trends and information seamlessly around the world.

Users can easily subscribe to monthly e-newsletters that covers a broad range of topics, highlighting recent developments in the Glass and Facade industry and view exclusive interviews with leading experts in the field.

Moreover, being the leading platform for the Glass and Facade industry, Glasstech Asia website links users directly to Glasstech Asia Virtual that showcases on demand videos from past conferences and offers complimentary business matching services to all registered users.

Further enhancing the value of the show for both exhibitors and visitors, Glasstech Asia offers new bespoke digital packages to any interested exhibitors. These packages include items such as speaking opportunities in Glasstech Asia series of webinars, all year-round exhibitor listing on the directory along with product showcases, and extensive marketing exposure on the event platforms such as newsletters and social media.

Interested exhibitors will be able to find pertinent information on these packages on the website and reach out directly to the organiser team via the chat function.

Supporting Associations
Glasstech Asia is supported by the following associations:

Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions or require any additional information: bauasia@mmiasia.com.sg
MMI Asia Pte. Ltd. #10-07 Gateway East Singapore 189721

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About Glasstech Asia 2022/ Fenestration Asia 2022

Coined “The Glass Hub of Southeast Asia”, Glasstech Asia is an annual rotating exhibition that focuses on all things glass. The upcoming 18th edition Glasstech Asia along with the concurrent Fenestration Asia will be held between the 26th to 28th of October next year at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore. The three-day event brings together the best of the Southeast Asian glass and glazing sector, from glass manufacturing, processing, and machinery to accessories, raw materials, and finished glass products. Coupled with high-powered symposiums, forums, workshops, and an exciting Glass Installation Competition, it is an event not to be missed.

Additionally, Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia aims to meet and satisfy the increasing global demands for eco-friendly windows, doors, and facades by focusing on new industry standards in sustainability, automation, and energy-efficiency topics. With a focus on green and smart fenestration technologies to bring about a more sustainable, energy-efficient, and liveable future, the exposition is strategically geared towards helping the architecture, building, and construction sectors in countries meet their energy targets.

About Messe Munchen

Messe München is one of the leading exhibition organizers worldwide with more than 50 of its own trade shows for capital goods, consumer goods and new technologies. Every year, a total of over 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors take part in more than 200 events at the exhibition center in Munich, at the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München and the MOC Veranstaltungscenter Munchen as well as abroad. Together with its subsidiary companies, Messe München organizes trade shows in China, India, Brazil, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Nigeria, Vietnam, and Iran.

With a network of associated companies in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America as well as around 70 representations abroad for over 100 countries, Messe München has a global presence.

About BAU Network

BAU is the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials and Systems. Everyone involved in the international community for planning, building and designing buildings comes together here—i.e. architects, planners, investors, representatives of the industrial and commercial sectors, the building trades, etc. It is where future-oriented manufacturers come together with an audience of interested professionals. Their primary interests include the latest techniques, materials and applications that can be used in actual practice. This is where visitors experience the future of building in person.

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Amplifying Her Voice

BERMUDA, Jun 22, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – You are cordially invited to join us for this Global Virtual Summit celebrating men who have empowered the voices of women & girls around the world as we discuss new paradigms in reshaping the global digital economy and celebrate the launch of The State of Women Podcast Network in partnership with The State of Women Institute, SHEQONOMI, and Women Investing in Women DIGITAL.

1. Inviting all global partners & leaders committed to the economic empowerment of women to join us for various strategic opportunities
2. Our 3-day event will engage women entrepreneurs & women owned enterprises build bridges for global international trade & commerce
3. Join us in setting a new global standard for the economic empowerment of women, especially small and large scale women entrepreneurs from leading economies, emerging markets, and industry thought leaders and mavericks leading Post-Pandemic Recovery.

Register here: https://hopin.com/events/strongertogether

Global investment into women led companies has reached an all time low during 2020. We are seeing many innovative ideas come out of developing nations across the globe that deserve more visibility and connectivity with qualified investors and partners who can help them grow and scale. Amplifying Her Voice will serve as a global platform that will bring such stakeholders together from within Women Investing in Women Digital's virtual tribe to a broader global community of women entrepreneurs, investors, technologies, and industry professionals to accelerate both communication and unprecedented digital connectivity. This Roundtable will be the beginning of a series of conversations where professionals from within the global innovation ecosystem may listen, learn, and share best practices with the global women's entrepreneurship ecosystem where our global network of women investors and philanthropists will be invited. Your will have the opportunity to share your CALL's to Action from local, regional, and global standpoints that will hopefully be a starting for deeper conversations and partnerships leading to change, investment, impact, and transformation.

About Amplifying Her Voice (June 22-24, 2021):

We brought together thousands of women from around the globe for International Women's Day. We have learned from mothers around the world this Mother's Day. And this June 22 to 24, in honor of this Father's Day, we're inviting you to join us for the Amplifying Her Voice Father's Day "Stronger Together" Summit as we join forces with the fathers speaking up and fighting for gender equity, safety for all, full economic participation for everyone, and more–all while raising the next generation of empowered, ambitious, equality-focused young people.

Hear from the dads in our lives about gender roles, supporting children's gender expression, confidence, independence, the role of feminism in fatherhood and in men's lives, the importance and challenge of being allies to girls and women, navigating masculinity, mental health, preventing violence, fulfillment as fathers, supporting their partners, encouraging girls (and children of any gender) to pursue their dreams, the experiences of sons and daughters, and more.

The State of Women is an inclusive and gender-affirming organization. Amplifying Her Voice "Stronger Together" is in honor of Father's Day, but we welcome all voices. As a women's organization, our primary focus is on issues that affect women–including cisgender, transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, genderfluid, and agender people. We welcome this opportunity to join together in conversation as we all learn now we can help one another feel truly heard, seen, understood, empowered–and amplified.

Each paid "Investing in Women" ticket supports 500 women to attend for FREE! We have 50+ countries represented so far and are looking forward to having a truly inclusive event for people of all genders, backgrounds, and experiences to learn and grow together. EVERYONE is welcome to listen, connect, and learn from our allies in the fight for gender equality. We never want cost to be prohibitive for any of our events or initiatives, if anyone is not able to afford a ticket, please email lily@thestateofwomen.org. All sessions will be recorded and shared free of charge post event.

About Anu Bhardwaj

Founder Anu Bhardwaj is a serial social entrepreneur and philanthropist, listed on the 2020 Inc Magazine Global Top 100 Female Founders and one of 7 female Award Recipients of the 2020 Transform Fund from the Islamic Development Bank (from a pool of 5,000 applicants worldwide). Anu also co-chaired the 2nd Annual Blockchain for Impact Summit at the United Nations HQ in 2019, and is the founder of Women Investing in Women Digital with over 1M international followers, The State of Women Institute, and SHEQONOMI which has produced a suite of women-led and women focused podcast APPS on Android, iOS, and KaiOS.

About The State Of Women Institute

The State of Women Institute is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and girls through programs and initiatives that support the creation of various forms of digital media (including podcasts, video documentary, social media related, print, AR and VR). The State of Women Podcast Network, launching Spring 2021 on GooglePlay, Android, and KaiOS, encompassing 300 women podcasters from across five continents. The State of Women Institute will be partnering with Women Investing in Women DIGITAL, SHEQONOMI, and a long list of reputable global non-profits and change makers across 100+ countries worldwide in leading "Amplifying Her Voice" Global Virtual Summit in honor of Father's Day 2021.

About SHEQONOMI

SHEQONOMI is on a mission to bring women's voices to the main stage, and that alone has the power to change the trajectory of our entire planet. SHEQONOMI is a highly unique podcast platform – built organically by millennial women to serve 2 billion women globally, where content creation and listening are rewarded.

Contact: ANU Bhardwaj
Mobile: +18587367460
Email: Anu@womeninvesting.in

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Government Blockchain Week is Coming to Washington DC

Washington, DC, Jun 17, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – September 27- October 2, Washington DC. The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) will host a week-long live event, Government Blockchain Week.

Blockchain leaders, government policymakers, and more will converge on Washington DC for GBA's Government Blockchain Week. This week-long, live event will feature 6 days of blockchain conferences with flair. Blockchain is gaining momentum in multiple fields, inspiring topics such as cybersecurity & cryptocurrency, International Trade & Aid, NFTs, Legal & Law Enforcement, and more. On Thursday and Friday, the entire conference will converge on the Congressional Auditorium of the US Capitol. This two-day conference is GBA's flagship event, 'The Future of Money, Governance, & The Law'.

– Network with government leaders and blockchain innovators from around the world.
– One of the founding fathers of blockchain technology, Scott Stornetta,
– Australian Trade & Investment Commission
– Blockchain Architect from the London Stock Exchange
– Head of Tax Risk Analysis from the Croatian Ministry of Finance,
– Our speaker line up is a global powerhouse…Plus many more.

And these speakers are attracting an audience of investors, policymakers, media, and VIPs that will make the networking newsworthy.

Come to Washington DC for this live experience. Held in iconic venues throughout the city, Government Blockchain Week will utilize The DC Attorney General's Office, The British Embassy, The Embassy of Bahrain, and the US Capitol Congressional Auditorium. In the evenings, GBW will host 3 Evening Receptions, channeling a long-ago Kennedy era of elegance and intrigue. Washington DC in September will be the perfect setting to meet and greet the reigning and future leaders in blockchain and government.

Blockchain technology continues to disrupt, reroute, and upend our existing systems. Those who understand how to navigate this new terrain will be the victors in the emerging blockchain century.

For more information about Government Blockchain Week, go to www.gbaglobal.org/event/2021gbw

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Trescon’s WCSS to shed light on how to protect Qatar’s digital economy from cyber threats and vulnerabilities

QATAR, UAE, Jun 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Taking place on 7 July 2021, the 11th Global Edition of #TresconCyberSec will focus on the Qatar region discussing topics such as, creating cyber security frameworks for critical assets and critical infrastructure; legal frameworks and regulations in cyber security; the boom of emerging technologies: new threats & new security techniques; cloud security, data protection and much more.

The Impact of Covid-19 on Qatar's Cyber Security:

Qatar recorded 2,033 emails, URL and file threats related to the Corona virus (Covid-19) in Q1 2020, the second-highest in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC); a very concerning fact for the nation that has pushed officials into further investing in better security systems to protect their businesses.

In particular, rise in recent ransomwares attacks has seen both high numbers and impact during the pandemic, as work from home initiatives risk loss of sensitive information.

Why Qatar and Why Now?

With the growing concern regarding security, government organizations and enterprises in Qatar have been moving forward with plans to better their security protocols in what seems to be the country's bid to fight back against the cyber threat. But this will take time and Qataris know what it takes – a long term strategy and a strong foundational commitment from everyone involved.
In fact, industry experts are recommending a more multi-layered approach to protect all fronts and prevent users from accessing malicious domains that could deliver malware.

"Privacy must be prioritised in this digital age. We are now seeing that basically everyone recognises security as a business concern. Cyber-criminals are always discovering new techniques to compromise organisations, and if we don't keep ahead of the game, we might end up with a massive problem." stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.

He further added, "World Cyber Security Summit will address these cyber security challenges faced by enterprises in Qatar as we have hand-picked thought leaders and experts from a broad range of industries. The event will also host technology providers specialised in cyber security to help organisations identify threat areas and suitable solutions to tackle them,"

World Cyber Security Summit – Qatar will feature a ground-breaking collaboration of experts such as Dr Ahmed Al-sulaiti, CEO, Qatar National Broadband Network; Alex Chung, Senior Manager – Cybersecurity, Milaha; Prof Dr Roberto Di Pietro, Professor of Cyber security, HBKU College of Science and Engineering; Dr R Seetharaman, Chief Executive Officer, Doha Bank; Dr Meryem Duygun, Chair in Risk and Insurance, Aviva; Syed Shahid Ahmad, Head of Transaction Banking & Innovation, Dukhan Bank; Shaju Bhaskaran, CISO, Ahli Bank; and Dr Erdal Ozkaya, Regional CISO & MD, Standard Chartered Bank to name a few.

The summit will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.

The Qatar edition of the World Cyber Security Summit in Partnership with – 360 Nautica and supported by Qatar Financial Centre and is officially sponsored by Headline Sponsors – Mannai Corporation and VMware, Inc.; Official AI Cybersecurity Partner – Darktrace; Gold Sponsors – Progress Software Corporation and emt Distribution FZ-LLC; Silver Sponsor – Interprobe and ManageEngine.

About World Cyber Security Summit

World Cyber Security Summit is a thought-leadership driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CISOs who are looking to explore new-age threats and the technologies/strategies that can help mitigate them.

The series is virtually hosting CISOs across industry sectors who will meet, network, learn and engage with some of the world's renowned technology thought-leaders, subject matter experts and technology innovators in a constructive, open-dialogue environment to find solutions for issues hindering their information/cyber security.

To register, visit – World Cyber Security Summit – Qatar (bit.ly/2TmTkBs).

For further details, please contact:
Karthik A
Marketing Lead
marketing@tresconglobal.com

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