As the EU AI Act takes weeks, or maybe months, to confirm, and the EU Parliament approves it for the final enforcement after the required adjustments, here are some of the key takeaways from the agreement. [caption id="attachment_8463" align="alignnone" width="800"] The Implications Of EU AI...
The Metahumanity concept looks at multiple dimensions in which humans can (or not) reinvent themselves with the acceleration of technology. It further explores how, with AI and Spatial Computing evolving at the speed of light, Metaverse will leapfrog what humanity means. [caption id="attachment_8419" align="alignnone" width="800"]...
14 Giga projects, including the well-known Neom, are shaping Saudi Arabia in alignment with the 2030 vision of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. While most of the projects are directly funded by the country's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, some of them like...
COP28 addresses the climate crisis as a humanitarian multiplier, emphasizing the need for urgent actions at the community level to mitigate global humanitarian disasters. The event unveils groundbreaking initiatives, including PROTOTYPES FOR HUMANITY 2023 and the Group of Friends for Culture-Based Climate Action, emphasizing the...
Banks and fintechs in Africa are innovating in collaboration to reduce friction in domestic and cross-border payments. They are delivering much-needed new solutions to consumers and businesses, leveraging Africa’s domestic e-payments market to grow by approximately 20 percent per year, reaching around $40 billion by...
Through its Partner Ecosystem, IBM aims to bring equity in terms of improved deal registration and a focus on making the ecosystem easier, simpler, and enriching for partners. Various partnership categories, encompassing channel partnerships, referral partners, and agency partners, now enjoy simultaneous and unrestricted access...
At the Smart City Expo World Congress held in Barcelona, Malaysia has asserted its ambition to emerge as ASEAN's digital hub, unveiling plans for a digital economy poised to contribute a remarkable 25.5% to the national GDP by 2025. The event, hosted by the Malaysia...
With more than 250 attendees, 45 influential speakers, and over 17 hours of cutting-edge content, the TransformBase conference provides a deep dive into how emerging tech will revolutionise integration, security, change management, cost implications, and scalability for businesses worldwide. [caption id="attachment_8065" align="aligncenter" width="800"] TransformBase Conference:...
The anticipation for Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 is building as the iconic art fair prepares to host 277 leading international galleries, showcasing the world's finest artworks across diverse media. The event, due to be held from December 8 to 10, 2023 at the Miami...
Web Summit appoints Katherine Maherm, from Wikimedia Foundation, as its new CEO, following the resignation of Paddy Cosgrave. With over 1,000 investors, 2,000 members of the media, 340 partners, and 70,000 attendees from over 160 countries, Web Summit 2023, scheduled from November 13 - 16,...
INIU, a leading name in secure rapid-charging technology, launches the PowerNova power bank. The INIU PowerNova power bank is designed to provide users with a secure and efficient fast-charging experience, ensuring they stay connected. [caption id="attachment_7887" align="alignnone" width="800"] PowerNova By INIU: The Next Iteration Of...
Industry analyst firm recognizes Siemens for clear strategy, broad portfolio and successful commitment to industrial metaverse. Siemens manager Virginie Maillard elected to the Metaverse Standards Forum’s board of directors. [caption id="attachment_7760" align="alignnone" width="800"] PAC RADAR Recognizes Siemens As The Leading Industrial Metaverse Provider[/caption] Siemens is...
Dinis Guarda, a recognized expert in emerging technologies and the metaverse and the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Ztudium and openbusinesscouncil.org, is ranked as the Top metaverse global thought leader and influencer by Thinkers360, among others, like Luis Bravo Martins, Kevin O’Donovan, Dr. Justin Goldston,...
ZERO13, GMEX Group’s digital climate fintech ecosystem is collaborating with Dubai-based HalaZoneTechnologies, the carbon credit project finance specialist, and Calgary-based CarbonCX, a digital platform for integration, calculation, aggregation, management and monetization of Carbon Reduction Credits™. This partnership will enable clients with CO?e¹ reduction projects to originate carbon...
AI couldn’t exist today without the pioneering work of visionaries like Alan Turing, John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky, Allen Newell, and Herbert A. Simon, as well as the contemporary trailblazers Geoffrey Hinton, Yoshua Bengio, and Yann LeCun. [caption id="attachment_7639" align="alignnone" width="800"] AI Evolution: Tracing The Footsteps...
Green investments align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other ESG initiatives. With major businesses, like HSBC, Amazon, Apple, Tesla, and many others, adopting green investment practices, the trend reflects not only our responsibility towards the environment but also their financial prudence. Read on...
The business ecosystem of Japan is a powerhouse of innovation, known for its blend of tradition and cutting-edge technology. According to The Economist, Japan had over 3.6 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an annual investment of about $150 billion in research and development...
In terms of global investments, Kuala Lumpur boasts its prominence as an attractive destination, reaffirming Malaysia's position as a hotspot for international investors. The city's ability to continuously magnetise investments and create regional hubs plays a pivotal role in shaping Malaysia's economic trajectory. [caption id="attachment_7444"...
Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Delhi, Jakarta, Seoul….. The rise in urbanisation is causing a demographic shift in paradigms. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the world's largest cities, based on a study carried out by Visual Capitalist. The United Nations forecasts that by 2030, “urban...
Author and entrepreneur Dinis Guarda reviews 'Women Of The Future' in the latest episode of Booksabc, a series under the flagship of Dinis Guarda YouTube channel, powered by openbusinesscouncil.org and citiesabc.com. The book highlights some of the top women in every dimension, with a focus on...
Doha is set to host the first of its kind Web Summit Qatar, the world's largest technology conference, in February 2024 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The event aims to bring together international entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders to connect the tech world in...
The Fukuoka Prefecture, in collaboration with EY Japan, is taking a significant stride towards establishing Fukuoka as a prominent financial hub in Japan. In a concerted effort to attract foreign asset management and fintech companies to the city, Fukuoka Prefecture and EY Japan are hosting...
As blockchain technology is set to boost global GDP to $1.76 trillion by 2030, here are the top 101 blockchain companies that are leading the way in this transformative journey. These top blockchain companies are at the forefront of the digital revolution, leveraging distributed ledger...
After the successful previous editions, the third edition of the Qatar Economic Forum, powered by Bloomberg, is set to take place from May 23 to 25, 2023. Established as a platform for global business leaders to exchange ideas and formulate actionable steps towards economic growth,...