HKTDC’s debut Lifestyle ShoppingFest opens today

HONG KONG, Apr 28, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is launching a brand-new public fair, the Lifestyle ShoppingFest, which opens today (28 April) and runs for five days until 2 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The fair features 430 exhibitors presenting a broad selection of premium products and good deals, providing local citizens with a unique one-stop shopping experience. The event will also help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) tap into the retail market and capture new business opportunities during the pandemic.

The Lifestyle ShoppingFest opens today featuring 430 exhibitors, giving local people the chance to buy a wide range of products.

Numerous discounts are offered at the fair with many selected products on sale at low prices.

Master Chief Yvonne demonstrated some easy-to-cook dishes in the "Gourmet at Home by Y's Kitchen" programme and shared some cooking tips. Pictured on the left is Harry Yip, Chairman of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Provisions and Wine & Spirit Dealers' Association Limited.

HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau introduced the fair, which features eight themed zones: Glamour & Style, Tasting Journey, Healthy Living, Home Inspiration, Play & Learn, Digital Life, Baby Essentials and Pet Care. "With COVID-19 having brought significant changes to people's daily lives, local companies have the opportunity to adapt to changing market trends by introducing new and innovative products at the fair. The event will help companies tap into the local retail market and win new business opportunities, while the public is provided with an enjoyable shopping experience."

Surprise offerings, discounted products available at "flash sales"

To help encourage people to spend, a range of discounts and promotions are available at the fair. Various new products are sold at special prices throughout the event, including the KORE wobble chair with a discount of 70%, the Rollink foldable suitcase at 45% off, half price watches and more. The Hong Kong and Kowloon Provisions, Wine & Spirits Dealers' Association Limited and Nam Pak Hong Association present 46 food exhibitors, such as Hai Sang Hong, Hiang Kie Coffee, Hong Kong Top Kitchen, Sun Wah Wine & Spirit, Trillion Food, Tung Tai Hong, Yuen Tai and many others. Numerous exhibitors have offers ranging from HK$1 promotions to buy-one-get-one-free flash sales. Visitors can also join smart bidding auctions for popular items such as the GIA pink diamond ring, Cognac, OBAKU premium watch, STICKU smart cane, Primada low sugar rice cooker, and the O2U air station – all at very low prices.

Lucky draws will be held every day during the fair. Customers can redeem one lucky draw coupon for every HK$200 spent on the same day. Prizes on offer include staycation packages from Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel, and F&B coupons from Hotel Alexandra, Novotel Hong Kong Century, Outback Steakhouse, SOHO East and The St. Regis Hong Kong. Other prizes include a Fouette x Le Petit Prince necklace, a gourmet gift set from Cheung Ying Hong, Italian Independent eyewear and more. The public can also download e-coupons, including discounts up to HK$2,000.

40+ fascinating activities include demonstrations from star chefs

A series of interesting activities at the fair include several cooking demonstrations by Chef Yvonne Chu, Chef Siu Sau-heung Kitty, Michelin-starred Chef Chan Kwok-keung, Chef Wong Man-chung from Full House Seafood Chinese Restaurant and Chocolate Tasting Expert Christy Chan, all of whom will share tips on how to be a better home cook. And Ivan Sean, Chairman of the Sake Industry Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & Spirits, will share insights on how to select Japanese sake.

Other attractions include the "Fly High Hong Kong" Korean classical and K-Pop music performance by the Korean Chamber [GAON] Orchestra and tips from international online store BuyDong on how to develop a start-up business. Experts from different industries will offer insights into how to buy natural gems, the secrets of the salt lamp, redesigning T-shirts, enjoying a healthy diet, and more. Details of all the various activities are available at the fair website.

Mother's Day sales opportunities, spotlight on innovative health products

Mother's Day is just around the corner and there are a number of suitable gift choices on sale at the fair, including luxurious jade jewellery from "Jade Street", South Sea pearl jewellery and a range of diamond and gems. Korea's Haenam organic GABA rice, Japan TAMBA Black Soybean Tea, coconut, fish maw and chicken soup, Xen Xen durian juice from Thailand, and spring water sourced from Mt Fuji, to name just a few. The Hong Kong Children, Babies, Maternity Industries Association gathers several children and baby products exhibitors at the Baby Essentials zone, offering a wide range of products including a baby playmat, folded storage box set, parent-kid backpacks and baby skincare products.

The pandemic has resulted in various lifestyle changes for people in Hong Kong. Wearing masks, increased household hygiene and hiking have all become part of the "new normal", creating a demand for related products. The fair features innovative items such as a portable oxygen generator from Japan, an ultra-small window-cleaning robot, a portable ionic air disinfector and the World Vision Window Mask. A wide range of household products will also be on sale at the fair, including the soil-free growing material Pafcal, the UpRight Seat, a USB rechargeable mini blender and much more.

The Hong Kong People and Brands Pavilion brings together 26 quality local brands, including Dynasty Food, specialising in "Made in Hong Kong" sauces, Wing Sang Tong herbal tea, BDH Rice Merchant and Abalone King. Nearly 20 Hong Kong fashion brands are participating in the fair including winning designers from various editions of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC), such as Arto Wong, Charlotte Ng, Jason Lee and Wilson Choi. Selected brands are presenting their newly launched 2021 fall/winter collections for pre-order.

To help SMEs grasp new business opportunities, the fair has strengthened its online-to-offline promotions. The HKTDC is partnering with Bonjour Hong Kong to introduce a range of products. All the livestreaming shows will be broadcast on the Bonjour page and the HKTDC Exhibition Channel on Facebook. In addition, the HKTDC is collaborating with e-commerce platform Boutir to offer exhibitors the chance to open an online shop with a three-month free service to help them get established as an online retailer.

Ensuring your safety for an enjoyable visit

The HKTDC has always put the safety of exhibitors and public as a top priority. The HKTDC will be working closely with the HKCEC to implement a series of anti-pandemic measures to safeguard the health and safety of everyone joining the fair, including:

– Onsite staff and exhibitors are required to take the COVID-19 nucleic acid test and present the SMS notification containing a negative result in order to perform duties at the fair.

– All visitors are requested to scan the QR code via the "LeaveHomeSafe" Mobile App at the fair entrance or complete the registration form provided (guest's name, contact number, date and time of visit will be collected) which will be kept by the organiser for 31 days, to facilitate contact-tracing by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) if necessary.

– There will be no paper tickets or ticketing offices at the fairground. Visitors can pay directly by Octopus card at major hall entrances to gain admission.

– Eating or drinking, including sample tasting, are not allowed at the fairground (including booth areas). Visitors cannot bring in and consume any food or drinks at the venue. Catering services will be provided at designated sites within the HKCEC.

To understand more about the hygiene measures and health tips being put in place for the fair, please visit: https://isf.hktdc.com/healthmeasure/en

The Lifestyle ShoppingFest runs from 28 April to 2 May. Adult tickets are priced at HK$10 per person; child tickets are priced at HK$5 per person (for children under 1.22m tall or primary school students). Visitors aged three and under or 65 or over will be admitted free of charge.

Websites
– Lifestyle ShoppingFest: https://lsf.hktdc.com/en
– Scan Me, JETSO D!: https://ecoupon.hktdc.com/lsf/eng
– Highlighted products: https://lsf.hktdc.com/pdf/2021/HighlightedProducts/Product_List.pdf
– HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en
– Photo download: https://bit.ly/32WOgVO

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
Please contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org

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UN youth envoy to open volunteer conference supporting Habitat for Humanity’s COVID-19 response

MANILA, Apr 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy for Youth, Jayathma Wickramanayake, will deliver the opening remarks during the "Youth from Home for Homes" virtual conference, the peak of the 2021 Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build campaign. Over a hundred youth from the Asia-Pacific region have registered for the event, which also marks a decade of youth volunteerism for the cause of safe, affordable housing.

"Young people are the backbone of society, and our only hope in creating a better world and a better future for all. But youth cannot do it alone. It is pivotal that young people be included as full-fledged partners in all decision and policy-making that affects their lives and futures, including SDG 11, target 1 on access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services," said Wickramanayake.

Joining the UN youth envoy for the conference on April 24 are young leaders who will present highlights from their community-based projects in support of Habitat's work during the pandemic. These include raising funds to build core houses in Sri Lanka and advocating for affordable housing among local government officials in the Philippines.

"Many in our community lost their jobs and livelihoods but we want to support our community and keep it healthy during the pandemic," said Kim Claire Darugo, a Filipino volunteer. A member of Pasig 1 Community Youth Group, which is active in a neighborhood that Habitat helped build, she and her fellow volunteers are raising funds for hygiene kits to be donated to families in vulnerable situations in the Philippines.

Almost seventy volunteers from ten countries have started to implement multi-month projects under the Young Leaders Build campaign. The volunteers comprise of university students, young professionals and youth with vocations.

"We see young people negatively impacted by Covid-19 especially in the areas of education, opportunities and social contacts. In these unprecedented times of economic and social distress, I am inspired by the resilience of these 70 young leaders who have responded to the challenge to support Habitat's vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live," said Luis Noda, Vice-President for Asia-Pacific, Habitat for Humanity International.

Other volunteer-led projects include providing cash and in-kind assistance for families in need to repair or build safe, healthy homes and the construction of community facilities such as handwash stations, solar lighting and urban gardens. Volunteers also plan to train other youth and their families on ways to protect their household from the coronavirus, promote mental health, and facilitate learning from home.

Since 2012, more than 17 million Habitat Young Leaders Build supporters have raised almost US$9 million to help more than 33,000 families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. While the 2021 campaign peaks in April, the momentum will continue as youth groups and volunteers will continue their projects until 2022.

About Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build

Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build brings together youth from across the Asia Pacific region to support people and families in need of decent housing. Every young person volunteering, fundraising, raising awareness and adding their voices in support of affordable housing can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. The movement encourages youth to take the lead and motivate their peers to create societal changes by building homes and communities, on a Habitat build site and/or online through their social networks.

About Habitat for Humanity

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit habitat.org/ap.

For further information, please contact Ms. Angeli Alba-Pascual, AAlba@habitat.org, +63 920 956 3376, or Ms. Rona Azucena, RAzucena@habitat.org, +63 916 545 8310.

Register for the virtual conference on Aug 24, 11:30 a.m. SGT at https://bit.ly/YouthfromHome.

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

Egypt, Apr 22, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – To push more digital business opportunities in Egypt's AI industry, the country is primed to host the Egypt edition of Trescon's flagship series – World AI Show on 31 May 2021 virtually. International AI & ML experts, top IT decision-makers will explore the potential of AI in the Egyptian economy.

AI represents a golden opportunity for Egypt. With all of the evolutions and benefits of AI, Egypt started its forward-looking steps towards AI with the target that AI composes 7.7% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2030.

"Egyptian government currently attaches high priority to AI. Egypt moving up 55 places in one year reflects the government's huge efforts, the most prominent of which are adopting more modern technologies to provide Digital Egypt services," states Amr Talaat, Minister of Information and Communication Technology (Egypt).

The conference will explore Egypt's AI market by essentially focusing on leveraging Digital

Transformation, driving business efficiency through embedding AI strategies, overcoming organizational challenges in the wake of Covid-19, driving the growth of the startup ecosystem in Egypt; and much more.

"We generally talk about emerging technologies and how they impact society. But we have never seen a technology move as fast as AI and its impact on society and technology. In today's world, the playing field is poised to become a lot more competitive. Businesses that don't deploy AI and data to help them innovate will be at a huge disadvantage," said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.

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

The event will feature a keynote on Egypt's National AI strategy by Dr Golestan Radwan – ICT Minister Advisor for AI, MCIT Egypt, followed by engaging keynote and panel discussions from influential AI leaders from Facebook, Samsung, Renault, among others.

– Hubert Etienne – AI Ethics research, Facebook AI, Oxford & ENS France
– Patrick Bangert – VP of AI, Samsung
– Virginie Martins – Ethical AI & SDG Expert, Member of European Union Alliance
– Broecke Stijn – AI Expert/Senior Economist – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, France
– Laila Abdullah Al Hadhrami – Digital Transformation & Change Management Expert – Ministry of Technology & Communications MTC, Oman, Director – Oman Smart City Platform
– Seham El Behissy – GM Digital & Connected Cars, Renault
– Hisham Mohamed Aly – CISO – Risk Division, Emirates NBD
– Yasser Abdeltawab Ahmed – Head of Digital Banking, Arab Investment Bank

World AI Show – Egypt is officially sponsored by Lead Sponsors – Microsoft, DELL Technologies and Intel; AI Video Surveillance Partner – Axis Communications

To attend the show for free, register here: https://tresconglobal.com/conferences/ai/egypt/free-pass-registration

About World AI Show

World AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world. It connects top AI experts, enterprises, government representatives, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI innovators – to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Aishwarya G Bhandary
Corporate Communications Executive
marketing@tresconglobal.com

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HKTDC’s debut Lifestyle ShoppingFest opens 28 April

HONG KONG, Apr 20, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is launching a brand-new public fair, the Lifestyle ShoppingFest, which will run from 28 April to 2 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The fair features more than 400 exhibitors presenting a broad selection of products and providing local citizens with a unique one-stop shopping experience. The event will also help local companies tap into the retail market and capture new business opportunities during the pandemic.

HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau, speaking at today's press conference, said the brand-new Lifestyle ShoppingFest caters to a post-pandemic new way of life for local people. The event encourages local spending and provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the chance to explore new opportunities and build new revenue streams during this challenging time.

Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & Spirits President JoJo So; Michael Li from Nam Pak Hong Association; the Hong Kong & Kowloon Provisions and Wine & Spirit Dealers' Association Limited Chairman Harry Yip; HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau; and Korean Chamber of Commerce Chairman J. J. Na and Director Kim Tae Hyung; Hong Kong Children, Babies, Maternity Industries Association President Eddie Lam [L-R]

The fair presents global delicacies including Japanese NihonshuOendan "KAKEYA" Sake, Italian sparkling wine and Spanish frozen suckling pig, offering visitors the chance to enjoy a global dining journey at home.

With COVID-19 having brought significant changes to people's daily lives, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau, speaking at today's press conference, said that local citizens have seen a change in their lifestyles, with more emphasis on personal and household hygiene, cooking at home, more stay-at-home time with kids, watching livestreaming videos and shopping online. "Our brand-new Lifestyle ShoppingFest caters to this new way of life for local people. It brings together global delicacies, fine jewellery, trendy accessories, branded fashion, cosmetics and healthcare items, household products and baby products, encouraging local spending and providing an enjoyable shopping experience."

The fair features eight themed zones, including Glamour & Style, Tasting Journey, Healthy Living, Home Inspiration, Play & Learn, Digital Life, Baby Essentials and Pet Care.

Tapping into the stay-at-home economy, travelling the world from home

To help make homes germ-free, the fair features an air steriliser with a three-stage filtration system and a "magic water mop" set featuring technology that separates clean and dirty water. And with cooking at home becoming part of the "new normal", visitors are offered a wide variety of quality food ingredients, including Italian pastas, cheese and truffle sauce, along with highly practical quality cookware such as titanium pots.

While overseas leisure travel continues to remain off limits, the fair features onsite photo spots of popular travel destinations, including a life-size Le Little Prince model from France. "Korean Street" highlights popular cosmetics, along with snacks, anti-epidemic supplies and Korean music performances. Global delicacies are another big focus at the fair, including Korea's Haenam organic GABA rice, instant abalone porridge from Japan, and NihonshuOendan "KAKEYA" Sake – with only limited stocks. European gourmet choices include Extra Brut Champagne from France, XO cognac in an Eiffel Tower-shaped bottle, Italian sparkling wine, Spanish frozen suckling pig, and much more. "Jade Street" offers luxurious jade jewellery, South Sea pearl jewellery and a range of diamond and gems, while popular cosmetic brands such as Dior, Estee Lauder, LA MER, SK-II, Sulwhasoo and TOM FORD BEAUTY will also be on sale.

Supporting local brands

The Hong Kong People and Brands Pavilion showcases products from leading local brands such as Abalone King, Luk Yu Chinese tea bags and Nutzen, along with items as diverse as tea leaves, rice, home appliances and bedroom supplies. The Hong Kong and Kowloon Provisions, Wine & Spirits Dealers' Association Limited and Nam Pak Hong Association together present 45 food exhibitors, with four "flash sale" promotional campaigns being held each day during the fair period.

In addition, about 20 Hong Kong fashion brands are participating in the fair including winning designers from various editions of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC), such as Arto Wong, Charlotte Ng, Jason Lee and Wilson Choi, who will present locally designed fashion items and accessories. Chill Market will also feature local original designs and let the public know more about Hong Kong brands.

Fun-filled activities and shopping privileges

The HKTDC will stage a number of fun-filled activities during the fair including a demonstration of Chinese cooking by Chef Wong Man-chung from the Full House Seafood Chinese Restaurant. Representatives from the Centre for Food Safety will share tips on how to enjoy a healthier diet with less salt and sugar, while experts from the Hong Kong Jewellery and Jade Manufacturers' Association and the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong will give tips on how to buy and appreciate jade and natural gems. Rope-skipping demonstrations and making STEM educational toys will be among the fun activities offered for parents and kids.

Various products will be sold at special prices at the fair. Lucky draws will be held to encourage shoppers to buy more and win more. Customers may redeem one lucky draw coupon for every HK$200 spent. Prizes on offer include staycation packages from Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel, and F&B coupons from Hotel Alexandra, Novotel Hong Kong Century, Outback Steakhouse, SOHO East and The St. Regis Hong Kong. Other prizes range from gourmet items to lifestyle fashion accessories and healthcare products. Visitors can also bid for products including fashion jewellery and watches, home appliances and household products at low prices.

To help SMEs grasp new business opportunities and overcome the impact of the pandemic, the fair will strengthen its online-to-offline promotions. The HKTDC is partnering with Bonjour Hong Kong to introduce a range of products. All the livestreaming shows will be broadcasted at Bonjour and the HKTDC Exhibition Channel on Facebook. In addition, the HKTDC is collaborating with e-commerce platform Boutir to offer exhibitors the chance to open an online shop with a three-month free service to help them get established as an online operator. Furthermore, representative from Carousell, a large-scale e-commerce platform, will share online shopping tips for visitors to the event.

Ensuring your safety for an enjoyable visit

The HKTDC has always put the safety of exhibitors and public as a top priority. The HKTDC will be working closely with the HKCEC to implement a series of anti-pandemic measures to safeguard the health and safety of everyone joining the fair, including:

– Onsite staff and exhibitors are required to take the COVID-19 nucleic acid test and present the SMS notification containing a negative result in order to perform duties at the fair.

– All visitors are requested to scan the QR code via the "LeaveHomeSafe" Mobile App at the fair entrance or complete the registration form provided (guest's name, contact number, date and time of visit will be collected) which will be kept by the organiser for 31 days, to facilitate contact-tracing by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) if necessary.

– There will be no paper tickets or ticketing offices at the fairground. Visitors can pay directly by Octopus card at major hall entrances to gain admission.

– Eating or drinking, including sample tasting, are not allowed at the fairground (including booth areas). Visitors cannot bring in and consume any food or drinks at the venue. Catering service will be provided at designated places in HKCEC.

To understand more about the hygiene measures and health tips being put in place for the fair, please visit: https://isf.hktdc.com/healthmeasure/en

The Lifestyle ShoppingFest opens next Wednesday (28 April) at 10:30am and runs until 2 May. Adult tickets are priced at HK$10 per person; child tickets are priced at HK$5 per person (for children under 1.22m tall or primary school students). Visitors aged three and under or 65 or over will be admitted free of charge.

Websites
Lifestyle ShoppingFest: https://lsf.hktdc.com/en
Scan Me, JETSO D!: https://ecoupon.hktdc.com/lsf/eng
More Highlighted Products: https://lsf.hktdc.com/pdf/2021/HighlightedProducts/Product_List.pdf
HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en
Photo download: https://bit.ly/3uZUpN5

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 trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

Media enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org

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Tech leaders in Australia are gathering virtually to discuss the roadmap for the Future of AI in the Country

Australia, Apr 19, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – World AI Show is gearing up to virtually connect the most influential voices in Australia's AI space this April. Notable speakers include the likes of Dr Kate Harrington, Head of Strategic Digital Initiatives, NSW Government Chief Information & Digital Office; Edward Santow, Human Rights Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission; Manohar Esarapu, CIO, City of Port Phillip & more.

Monday, 19 April 2021: Having hosted multiple high-level conferences across the world, World AI Show (WAIS) has established itself as the world?s biggest and elite AI show series. While it has proven itself as the quintessential AI event, World AI Show has a reputation of consistently getting global experts, investors, and cloud entrepreneurs – all under one roof.

Why Australia?

Intending to fund the development of the national AI Ethics Framework, technology roadmap, and set of standards, the Australian government has earmarked US$ 29.9 million in its 2018-19 budget for over four years to enhance the country?s efforts in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The Victorian All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence (VAPPGAI) was launched in Australia at the Parliament House on March 7, 2018. The AI parliamentary group aims to discuss the critical and transformative nature of AI from all sides of the political spectrum. AI and automation are already considered under the National Innovation Strategy and are also featured in several more recent initiatives.

"We generally talk about emerging technologies and how they impact society. But we have never seen a technology move as fast as AI and its impact on society and technology. In today's world, the playing field is poised to become a lot more competitive. Businesses that don't deploy AI and data to help them innovate will be at a huge disadvantage," said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.

Taking place on 22 April 2021, World AI Show will feature keynotes from thought-leaders and industry experts, private networking sessions, private video meetings and more.

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

A ground-breaking collaboration of experts

Eager to keep the momentum from its previous editions, World Cloud Show will feature prominent experts such as Dan Jermyn, GM Chief Decision Scientist, Commonwealth Bank of Australia; Kshira Saagar, Chief Data Officer, Latitude Financial Services; Ruby Wolff, COO, Aramex; Ashwin Sinha, Chief Data Officer, Macquarie Bank; and Neal Cross – Co-Founder & Chairman, PictureWealth; to name a few.

#WorldAIShow – Australia will cover current topics including AI-driven digital transformation for enterprise, Accelerating and Operationalizing AI deployments within your organization, Enterprise analytics: Managing and making the most out of big data, Data visualization bringing business intelligence to life, AI & ML use cases across industries and more.

World AI Show – Australia is officially sponsored by Platinum Sponsor – Dataiku and Bronze Sponsor – Tiger Analytics.

About World AI Show

World AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world. It connects top AI experts, enterprises, government representatives, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI innovators – to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions.

For more information visit: http://australia.worldaishow.com/

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

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Infocus International Launches Wind Power Live Online Training

Singapore, Apr 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Infocus International Group has launched the Mastering Wind Power online course and it will be commencing live on 23rd June 2021. Throughout the five sessions, you will learn the essential guide to the business of wind power project planning & development.

You will gain an excellent understanding of all the key factors facing wind power developers and investors, from resource assessment and energy production complexities, through technology trends, project development and planning challenges, to financial returns and risks. The course will include the illustration of key concepts using online tools, wind resource datasets, energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along with discussion of key planning and market environment considerations.

Benefits of Attending:

– Learn from global experiences in wind power project development
– Understand unique properties of wind resource, and how these feed into financial risk analysis
– Gain a business-focused, up-to-date perspective on current and emerging wind technology innovations and project delivery best practices
– Analyse and discuss practical and project delivery risks facing wind power projects, including key stakeholder engagements
– Get hands-on with a financial model to better understand financial risks and returns for wind power projects
– Compare and contrast the unique extra costs and complexities of offshore wind projects with those onshore

In keeping with the business-focused theme of the course, any illustrative materials are designed to provide time-efficient clarification of the key course takeaways, aimed at commercially-focused business developers and investors. They are therefore accessible to non-experts, not designed to replicate the complex or in-depth detailed planning undertaken – over much longer periods! – by experienced engineers and technical teams.

Want to learn more?
Simply email to weslyn@infocusint.com or call +65 6325 0351 to obtain your FREE COPY of event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/wind-online .

About Infocus International Group

Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities.

Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.

Weslyn Lee
Tel: +65 6325 0351
Email: weslyn@infocusinternational.com
Web: www.infocusinternational.com

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EPC Contracts for Energy Industry Online Masterclass is Now Back by Popular Demand

Singapore, Apr 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Infocus International Group has launched another session of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts for Energy Industry online course and it will be commencing live on 15th June 2021. Throughout the five sessions, you will learn a comprehensive analysis of EPC contracts and of the key considerations in projects and disputes where such contracts are used.

This course provides an in-depth analysis of EPC contracts, their interface with other project documents and their role in the project lifecycle. It discusses key risk allocation issues, and the structuring of the contract in a project financing context. You will be introduced to the key terms and negotiation issues in EPC arrangements, the role and incorporation of technical details, and the impact of project specifications in EPC arrangements.

Benefits of Attending:

– Best practices in negotiating EPC contracts
– Understand the procurement options for projects and the associated risks and opportunities
– Consider alternative pricing, incentivisation and risk allocation approaches
– Develop an understanding of the current EPC market and the legal risks associated with such forms of contracting
– Learn what the major areas of dispute may be in construction projects and how to manage them
– Understand the key specificities of construction projects in your region of the world

This course will benefit participants with different levels of experience. For those with no experience, it will provide a basic tool kit of what EPC contracts look like, what are the major terms and perspectives of owners, contractors and lenders, as well as familiarity with what the major areas of dispute may be during the construction phase and how to manage them. For the more experienced, it will be a masterclass on EPC contracts, covering the key commercial and technical issues in the construction market today. The course director has vast experience of EPC contracts and can answer literally any question on the subject.

Want to learn more?
Simply email to weslyn@infocusint.com or call +65 6325 0351 to obtain your FREE COPY of event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/epc-online .

About Infocus International Group

Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities.

Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.

Weslyn Lee
Tel: +65 6325 0351
Email: weslyn@infocusinternational.com
Web: www.infocusinternational.com

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Registration Open for Energy Storage Live Online Masterclass

Singapore, Apr 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Infocus International Group has launched the Energy Storage online course and it will be commencing live on 1st June 2021. Throughout the four sessions, you will be introduced to a business-focused assessment of energy storage opportunities, competing solutions and project delivery essentials.

Energy storage differs from other energy technologies in the breadth and complexity of its addressable market and revenue opportunities. This training course provides a comprehensive, business-focused analysis of these opportunities, allowing attendees to analyse, understand and segment them. While naturally focusing on battery storage, we also cover the variety of competing storage technologies and describe the wide variety of problems energy storage seeks to solve, at a wide range of deployment sizes and timescales, including key issues around practical project delivery.

Benefits of Attending:

– Gain a clear understanding of energy storage market opportunities & deployment considerations
– A core focus on batteries, including clear explanations of the technologies and performance considerations (in language accessible to non-technical people)
– Discuss the key project delivery issues for battery storage projects
– Review up-to-date examples from around the world and the lessons from them
– Understand the competitive playing field and the economic variables that impact energy storage business cases
– Stay ahead of trends and emerging solutions, including growth opportunities for longer-duration storage solutions

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of why and where storage markets are growing, what could limit this growth and what the future trends will be. So, if you are thinking of investing in or developing an energy storage business case, this course provides your essential grounding in the core issues.

Want to learn more?
Simply email to weslyn@infocusint.com or call +65 6325 0351 to obtain your FREE COPY of event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/energystorage-online .

About Infocus International Group

Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities.

Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.

Weslyn Lee
Tel: +65 6325 0351
Email: weslyn@infocusinternational.com
Web: www.infocusinternational.com

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Infocus International Announces Online Masterclass on Electricity Economics

Singapore, Apr 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Infocus International Group has launched the Electricity Economics in Changing Electricity Markets online course and it will be commencing live on 18th May 2021. Throughout the four sessions, you will understand the new economics of power markets in a low-carbon world.

This is an essential course both for those generating and trading electricity and for those responsible for policy within the power industry. It leads you through a clear, accessible and thorough examination of the economics of power generation, from power plant cost influences to end-customer prices. It contextualises this analysis with key consideration of industry drivers and trends, including increasingly liberalised and competitive markets, evolving policy support and management frameworks, the growth and integration of renewable power sources, and the restructuring of power systems towards more decentralised operations.

We'll examine these key questions:

– Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation?
– How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity prices?
– How are current technology & system trends impacting electricity costs and prices?
– What are policymakers doing to keep costs down?
– Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economics?
– What are the value-chain impacts of market liberalisation and competition?
– How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environments?
…and many more!

The presenter allows for and encourages plenty of Q&A and discusses the issues from multiple stakeholder perspectives; including power plant owners, investors, policymakers and energy customers. This online course is an essential primer for those seeking to navigate successful business routes through transitioning electricity systems.

Want to learn more?
Simply email to weslyn@infocusint.com or call +65 6325 0351 to obtain your FREE COPY of event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics-online .

About Infocus International Group

Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities.

Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.

Weslyn Lee
Tel: +65 6325 0351
Email: weslyn@infocusinternational.com
Web: www.infocusinternational.com

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Live Online Masterclass on Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling

Singapore, Apr 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Infocus International Group has launched the Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling online course and it will be commencing live on 10th June 2021. Throughout the eight sessions of the course, you will learn the latest PF strategies, risk mitigation instruments, as well as financial modelling best practices with practical case studies.

Today's project finance (PF) transactions require a higher level of expertise not only in programming more sophisticated and flexible financial models, but also in incorporating the latest risk mitigation and credit enhancement instruments. While higher standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact management are being demanded of all major capital projects worldwide, more options and models for ESG mitigation, insurance, guarantee products, and financing instruments are now available.

The objective of this course is to provide participants with an enhanced understanding of the practical & documentation requirements of all interested parties to today's PF transaction. This programme provides you with proven PF analytical strategies and transaction structuring techniques which will enable you to quantitatively assess risks, resolve constraints, and reach project financial closure. This programme is also designed to enhance the check lists and benchmark metrics by which you can reduce losses and which will be viewed favourably by both management and the regulatory community.

Course Sessions:

– Limited-recourse Project Finance models & key requirements
– Managing Project Finance transactions & stages of the deal
– Project Finance documentation management, risk analysis models & Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) mitigation options
– Sources of PF funding, financing instruments & guarantee products; credit enhancements & bankability techniques
– PF financial model design requirements, presentation & formatting standards
– Programming financial statements, cash flows, profit & loss statements and managing international accounting standards
– Projecting PF balance sheets, SPV reserve accounts, PF refinancing, and conducting sensitivity analyses
– PF model stress-testing, overseeing Monte Carlo simulation analyses, and modelling for credit enhancements

As a result of actively engaging in this program, you will be able to make practical decisions on PF strategies, projects, and transactions for your organizations following the workshop?s completion.

Want to learn more?
Simply email to weslyn@infocusint.com or call +65 6325 0351 to obtain your FREE COPY of event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/projectfinance-online .

About Infocus International Group

Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities.

Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.

Weslyn Lee
Tel: +65 6325 0351 | Email:
weslyn@infocusinternational.com
Web: www.infocusinternational.com

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