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MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse set to return on 13 March

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2 years ago

March 4, 2024

Key players from across the world will discuss hot topics including AI, K-pop, national trends and sustainability

MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse will run on 13 March under the theme Envision the Next Level, offering a platform where participants and industry elites can exchange ideas and seize opportunitiesThe conferences will focus on discussing the hottest global topics such as AI marketing mastery, brand defining and purpose marketing, national trends, K-Pop for marketing, tactics and strategies for the Gen Alpha and silver markets, sustainability, sensory marketing as well as brands storytellingSpeakers includes Zack Kass, AI Futurist and former Head of Go To Market at OpenAI, Jungsuk Jay Lee, Recent Chief Ecosystem Officer of NAVER Z Corp, the metaverse unit of Korean internet giant NAVER, Ibby Abutarboush, former Brand Defining & Purpose Marketing Director of Nike and Brand Marketing Consultant of Arsenal Football Club and Enan Wang, senior marketing executive of Kweichow Moutai

HONG KONG, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will hold the parallel MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse conferences at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 13 March. With some 70 speakers from around the world, including chief marketing officers, retailers, brand representatives, agencies and e-commerce experts, this 2-in-1 event will feature discussions on marketing experiences, success stories, market strategies and trends.

Themed Envision the Next Level, the conferences will focus on topics from AI marketing mastery, brand defining and purpose marketing, national trends, K-Pop for marketing, tactics and strategies for the Gen Alpha and silver markets, sustainability, sensory marketing as well as brand storytelling. Participants can exchange insights with industry elites and seize opportunities.

Futurist shares views on AI development

Artificial intelligence has reshaped the advertising and digital marketing industries, creating a need to fully understand AI in order to formulate more efficient and creative strategies. This year’s conferences will feature heavyweight speakers, including AI Futurist Zack Kass, the former Head of Go To Market at OpenAI. He has been demystifying AI and making it accessible and understandable for everyone, helping leaders from different areas navigate the rapidly evolving environment. Visiting Hong Kong from the US, Kass will share insights on AI trends in marketing in the session Navigating the AI Future in the Global Marketing Arena.

Jungsuk Jay Lee, Recent Chief Ecosystem Officer of NAVER Z Corp, the metaverse unit of Korean internet giant NAVER, will address The Next Frontier of Marketing with K-pop and Cutting-Edge Technologies, exploring the convergence of K-pop and technology in marketing.

Ibby Abutarboush, former Brand Defining & Purpose Marketing Director (EMEA) of Nike, will discuss the process of creating a new brand-defining strategy at Nike. The strategy helped Nike shape and realise its goals, including innovatively collaborating with top athletes and boosting the displaced through sports. He will also share his experience as Brand Marketing Consultant for Arsenal Football Club and Marketing Director for Neymar Júnior and Cristiano Ronaldo, giving valuable insights into how top brands redefine their purpose and drive meaningful rebranding.

Enan Wang, Director of the Digital and Information Management Centre and iMoutai Department, Kweichow Moutai, will discuss the strategy of bringing Baijiu to the younger generation through brand crossover and product innovation. He will also discuss the characteristics, related developments, challenges and opportunities of the youth market in Mainland China.

Tech solutions and digital services provider CURIOSITYCHINA by FARFETCH implement omni-channel marketing. The firm’s Head of Partnerships APAC, John W Danzi, will address Next-Level Luxury Engagement: Harnessing Omni-Channel Strategies to Captivate Affluent Consumers on harnessing the power of multiple channels to create immersive brand experiences and forge deep connections with consumers.

Green marketing has become a hot topic. Giovanni Musillo, Managing Director (Hong Kong and Macao) of OnTheList, will speak on The Conscious Consumer: How Sustainability & the Circular Economy Drive Retail Success, discussing the popular concept of conscious consumption and the powerful synergy between sustainability, marketing and brand reputation.

Creating opportunities for start-ups and a new generation of entrepreneurs is a key area for the HKTDC. This year’s conferences, in line with the concept of youth entrepreneurship and talent development, will feature a Meet the Leaders’ dialogue series, with Tommie Lo, Founder & CEO of Preface, as a speaker. He founded a technology training company, offering personalised programming courses. He will share his views on entrepreneurship and his dynamic career, as well as explore the future application of AI in marketing and advertising. The founder & CEO of The Bees, KK Tsang, and industry young guns will offer tips on joining the advertising industry and starting your own businesses. Director Nick Cheuk, who won the 60th Golden Horse Awards Best New Director prize for the film Time Still Turns the Pages, will share share his journey in pursuing his dreams and his unique insights on creativity and creation.

Other renowned speakers include Dani Mariano, President of Razorfish from the United States, who will join Simon Barnett, Director of Brand Partnerships & Advertising of Moonbug Entertainment, which distributes intellectual property rights for children’s entertainment brands Blippi and Cocomelon, to share insights on the potential and marketing direction for Generation Alpha in Gen Alpha: Everything that Brands Need to Know. Bradley Horowitz, CEO of MALIN+GOETZ, skincare brand from New York, will participate in the Marketing Mastery: Malin+Goetz’s Journey from Boutique Beauty Brand to Global Genderless Beauty Icon, discussing the experience of developing his brand from a boutique skincare store to a globally renowned name. Patrick Garvey, Founding Partner of WE ARE Pi, a renowned advertising agency In the Netherlands, Yoji Minakuchi, Fellow & Chief Design Officer of Suntory Holdings from Japan, Johanna Monange, Founder and CEO of Maison 21G, a perfume brand from France, and Julie Nestor, Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing and Communications of Asia Pacific for Mastercard, will address Next Level Sensory Marketing: Engaging the Senses for Lasting Brand Impressions. Wenzhuo Wu, China Managing Editor of Jing Daily, will reveal the huge marketing opportunities in Mainland China’s silver market.

Workshops and networking for achieving practical outcomes

The conference will also feature some 40 local and Asia Pacific exhibitors such as EternityX, EventX, FirstPage and Omnichat, highlighting the latest digital marketing and e-commerce solutions. A series of digital marketing and e-commerce workshops will offer a chance to acquire practical marketing technology and e-commerce promotion skills. Participants can also join networking events or meet Hong Kong marketing service companies through the one-to-one business matching service to explore collaboration opportunities.
Please find the latest programme and speaker list at https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/conference/mp/en. For interviews with speakers, please email katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org and phyllis.km.tsang@hktdc.org and we will be in touch to follow up.

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MarketingPulse

Conference website: https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/conference/mp/en
Conference programme: https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/conference/mp/en/programme
Speaker list: https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/conference/mp/en/speaker

eTailingPulse: https://etailingpulse.hktdc.com/en/
EntertainmentPulse: https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/conference/hkfilmart/en/about-entertainmentpulse

Media enquiries

Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:

Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org
Phyllis Tsang Tel: (852) 2584 4288 Email: phyllis.km.tsang@hktdc.org

HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com

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

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Penetron Strengthens Global Research Collaboration at ICSHM 2026

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July 19, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Penetron participated in the 10th International Conference on Self-Healing Materials (ICSHM 2026), held July 8–10, 2026, at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The international event brought together leading researchers, engineers, and industry representatives to present and discuss the latest advances in self-healing materials and related technologies.

A global delegation of Penetron executives attended the conference, representing the United States, Greece, Italy, Brazil, India, Chile, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, and Singapore.

“For over 50 years, Penetron has provided self-healing concrete solutions to the industry that optimize concrete durability by sealing cracks and reducing concrete permeability to limit maintenance requirements, extend structural service life, and help protect infrastructure exposed to groundwater, chemicals, chlorides, and other aggressive conditions,” says Christopher Chen, Director of The Penetron Group. “Our participation at the ICSHM reinforces Penetron’s long-standing commitment to international research collaboration and allows us to better understand emerging research and develop leading-edge solutions for real-world construction challenges.”

Hosted at Drexel University’s Bossone Research Enterprise Center, ICSHM 2026 welcomed specialists from more than 18 countries across six continents and featured over 70 technical presentations, including keynote addresses, plenary sessions, research presentations, and an interactive poster program. The conference opened with remarks from Drexel University President Antonio Merlo and ICSHM Chair Dr. Nele De Belie. Finally, the conference provided valuable opportunities for researchers and industry specialists to strengthen cooperation between academia and the construction sector to further develop self-healing technologies.

“Extending the service life of concrete infrastructure requires cooperation between universities, materials specialists, engineers, and industry,” said Jozef Van Beeck, Director of International Sales and Marketing for The Penetron Group. “ICSHM 2026 provided an important forum for connecting scientific research with the practical requirements of the global construction industry.”

The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs, and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution channels.

For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.

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Singtel Receives Four Frost & Sullivan 2026 Recognitions for Leadership in Enterprise Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation

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July 19, 2026

The recognitions highlight Singtel’s leadership in secure connectivity, network transformation, IoT innovation, and cybersecurity, delivering customer value through intelligent digital infrastructure and AI-enabled enterprise services.

SAN ANTONIO, July 19, 2026 /CNW/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to honor Singtel with the 2026 Southeast Asia IoT Connectivity Service Provider Company of the Year, 2026 Singapore Network Transformation Customer Value Leadership, 2026 Singapore Cybersecurity Services Company of the Year, and 2026 Singapore SD-WAN and SASE Service Provider Company of the Year recognitions. These acknowledgements reflect Singtel’s outstanding achievements in delivering secure, intelligent, and scalable digital infrastructure that enables enterprises to modernize operations, simplify complexity, and accelerate digital transformation across Singapore and Southeast Asia. They underscore the company’s consistent leadership in strategy execution, customer value creation, and innovation across enterprise connectivity, cybersecurity, software-defined networking, and IoT connectivity services.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Singtel excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to anticipate evolving enterprise requirements while consistently translating long-term vision into measurable customer outcomes. Through platforms such as Singtel CUBΣ (CUBE) and its multidomestic IoT connectivity architecture, the company continues to unify networking, cybersecurity, automation, and AI-driven intelligence into integrated solutions that address the growing complexity of hybrid, multicloud, and connected environments. “Singtel has established itself as a benchmark for enterprise digital infrastructure by converging connectivity, cybersecurity, network intelligence, and IoT orchestration into a unified, customer-centric ecosystem. Its disciplined execution, platform-led innovation, and commitment to simplifying complex enterprise environments continue to strengthen operational resilience and deliver sustained value for organizations across the region,” said Kenny Yeo, Director at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term strategy focused on digital innovation, intelligent infrastructure, and customer-centric transformation, Singtel has moved well-beyond traditional telecommunications to a trusted technology partner for enterprises navigating increasingly connected and data-driven environments. Its strategic investments in AI-enabled operations, cloud-native platforms, secure connectivity, and ecosystem partnerships enable organizations to modernize critical infrastructure while maintaining the flexibility to support future business growth.

The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in integrated digital platforms have enabled it to scale innovative services across local, regional, and global enterprise environments. Innovation remains central to Singtel’s approach through solutions including the CUBΣ connected intelligence platform, multidomestic IoT connectivity powered by eSIM orchestration, managed cybersecurity services, AI-driven network automation, and network-as-a-service capabilities. These solutions simplify network and security management, strengthen cyber resilience, improve operational visibility, and provide enterprises with scalable, secure, and high-performing connectivity across cloud, edge, IoT, and hybrid infrastructures.

By streamlining service delivery through intelligent automation, centralized orchestration, proactive monitoring, and flexible managed and co-managed service models, Singtel continues to help organizations reduce operational complexity while improving service reliability and business agility. Its ability to integrate best-of-breed technologies in a unified operational framework, combined with strong regional network ownership and localized expertise, enables customers to confidently scale digital initiatives while maintaining security, governance, and operational excellence.

Frost & Sullivan commends Singtel for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and customer value across multiple technology domains. By combining intelligent networking, secure digital infrastructure, AI-enabled operations, and cross-border IoT capabilities in an integrated platform strategy, the company is shaping the future of enterprise connectivity while helping organizations build resilient, future-ready digital ecosystems.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents its Company of the Year and Customer Value Leadership recognitions to organizations that demonstrate outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, competitive positioning, and business performance. These recognitions honor forward-thinking companies that continuously raise industry standards through innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

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Emdoor Launches “Ailyn” AI Hub at WAIC 2026: Unifying Intelligence Across Every Device

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7 hours ago

July 19, 2026

SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emdoor, a leading provider of intelligent computing devices, unveiled its latest innovation — Ailyn, an integrated software-hardware AI hub — at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. Under the theme “Intelligence in All Things, Boundless Edge Intelligence”, Emdoor’s Booth X1B-804 showcases four immersive scenarios spanning personal, home, enterprise, and industrial use cases, demonstrating how AI can flow seamlessly across devices.

With decades of experience across cloud, edge, device, and wearable form factors, Emdoor has established one of the industry’s most comprehensive intelligent hardware portfolios. Yet the company recognized a critical gap: while individual devices grow smarter, they often operate in isolation.

Ailyn is Emdoor’s answer to this challenge. Introduced on the WAIC Magic Box stage, Ailyn serves as a unified intelligence layer that orchestrates storage, computing power, AI models, and data across PCs, NAS systems, computing boxes, and IoT devices. The result is a scalable, centrally managed intelligence platform that delivers seamless cross-device collaboration, data privacy, and AI capabilities that improve with use.

At its core, Ailyn follows a device-first, multi-device connected philosophy. By prioritizing on-device model deployment, it reduces costs while preserving privacy, minimizing latency, and enabling offline functionality. Key capabilities include unified data access, uninterrupted task handoff between devices, intelligent multi-model routing, and dynamic compute scaling — plus built-in features for knowledge accumulation, skill expansion, persona customization, and automated task execution.

Four Scenarios, One Intelligent Ecosystem

The enterprise lineup features high-performance AI workstations, AI servers, AI NAS, Mini PCs, and motherboards. Workstations support up to 96-core processors and four double-width GPUs with integrated BMC remote management. AI servers run dual Intel Xeon scalable processors with up to eight mainstream AI accelerators. The single-GPU workstation series offers dual-platform compatibility with both Intel and AMD, featuring a PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot and up to 128GB DDR5 memory. Available in two form factors — a 23.9L tower chassis and a 15.3L compact chassis with tempered glass side panel — it delivers balanced performance for both creative workloads and local AI inference. The AI NAS unifies storage and AI computing power in one device, with192GB of octa-channel LPDDR5X memory to support local large model deployment. Ailyn unifies these resources into a private computing backbone, intelligently offloading heavy workloads so users get instant on-device responsiveness with datacenter-grade power on demand.

For individual users, the showcase includes Mini PCs, AI PCs, AI tablets, and multimodal wearables. The AP16, powered by Intel’s 3rd Generation Core™ Ultra processor, delivers 180 TOPS of AI performance with sustained 54W output — capable of running large models locally. Multimodal wearable solutions built on Qualcomm and BES chips offer faster time-to-market for brand partners. Within the Ailyn ecosystem, PCs handle heavy computing while wearables provide continuous environmental awareness, each device strengthening the whole.

Industrial visitors will find AI BOX units, rugged AI notebooks, handheld terminals, and industrial PCs. AI BOX devices come preloaded with industry-specific models for production line visual inspection. Rugged notebooks deliver reliable performance for mobile field operations. Industrial PCs feature industrial-grade architecture for 24/7 uptime. Through Ailyn, these connected devices break down traditional data silos, enabling intelligent resource orchestration and a closed-loop perception-decision-execution system that accelerates industrial digital transformation.

At the center of the home scenario are AI tablets and home NAS, connected to a full-house AIoT network. The NAS acts as the family’s private data and computing hub, while the tablet serves as the primary interface for senior health reminders and children’s learning support. Ailyn weaves these devices into a cohesive system covering family memories, health care, companionship, and home security — bringing intelligence into daily life without intruding on it.

The launch of Ailyn marks a significant evolution for Emdoor — shifting from a hardware manufacturer to a builder of intelligent infrastructure. It represents the convergence of the company’s deep hardware heritage and its AI innovation roadmap. Moving forward, Emdoor will continue investing in edge AI technology and expanding the Ailyn ecosystem alongside partners, bringing distributed intelligence from the showroom into everyday life.

Company: Emdoor Digital Technology Co.,Ltd.
Contact Person: Yao Zhou
Email: marketing.digi@emdoor.com
Website: http://www.emdoordigi.com/
City: Shenzhen, China

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