Connect with us

Technology

AGC to Exhibit at CES 2025: Showcasing Cutting-edge Materials and Solutions, Including World Premieres

Published

1 year ago

on

TOKYO, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AGC Inc., a Tokyo-based world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials, will be exhibiting at CES 2025, one of the world’s largest technology trade shows, to be held in Las Vegas, USA, from January 7 to January 10, 2025.

Under the theme “Behind Every Breakthrough,” the AGC Group will showcase cutting-edge materials and solutions in three areas: “Next-Gen Mobility,” “Next-Gen Semiconductor,” and “Next-Gen Energy.” This marks the third consecutive year for the Group to participate in CES.

Image1:
https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108477/202411280794/_prw_PI1fl_yEDKz162.jpg 

Since its founding in 1907, AGC has grown from producing flat glass to providing a wide range of materials and solutions, including glass, electronics, chemicals, life sciences and ceramics, to meet society’s evolving needs. At this exhibition, AGC will showcase its materials and solutions that support future breakthroughs. In particular, AGC’s M100/200 Series glass substrates for AR/MR glasses have won the CES 2025 Innovation Awards (R)*. For more information, please see
( https://www.agc.com/en/news/detail/1207806_2814.html ).

“We are excited to announce that AGC will be exhibiting at CES 2025,” said Yoshinori Hirai, CEO. “At the foundation of innovation lies superior materials, which continuously evolve to support and accelerate breakthroughs. The AGC Group, under our brand statement ‘Your Dreams, Our Challenge,’ aims to be an excellent company that supports and grows alongside those who strive to make the world a better place. We invite you to visit our booth and experience the materials and solutions of the future.”

AGC Group’s Exhibition Overview
– Exhibition Location: Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), West Hall, Booth #6466
– Exhibition Period: January 7 (Tue.) to January 10 (Fri.), 2025, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (local time)

Main Exhibits
– Next-Gen Mobility
Image2: Cockpit Demonstrator (scheduled to be showcased at CES 2025)
https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108477/202411280794/_prw_PI2fl_10llZ5m3.jpg 

To achieve safer and more comfortable mobility, the cockpit serves as a crucial interface, requiring advancements in UI and UX. Experience the future cockpit where the texture, aesthetics, and functionality of glass are seamlessly integrated. Key exhibits include the “Next-Gen HUD,” which contributes to safety and advanced design, and the “Curved Dual Displays with thin and narrow bezel,” which offers superior design and cohesive integration with displays. 

– Next-Gen Semiconductor
Image3: Through Glass Vias
https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108477/202411280794/_prw_PI3fl_M5Ua6kuS.jpg 

The AGC Group develops, produces, and sells essential materials for cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing, including EUV photomask blanks and ceria slurry for semiconductor CMP process. Its glass core substrates for next-generation semiconductor packages are expected to contribute to the realization of even higher integration and performance in semiconductors due to the excellent rigidity, flatness and micro-processability of glass.

– Next-Gen Energy
Image4: FORBLUE (TM) S-SERIES
https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108477/202411280794/_prw_PI4fl_Lpc2N8P5.jpg 

The AGC Group is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout society by developing environmentally friendly products and technologies. “FORBLUE (TM) S-SERIES” is a fluorinated ion exchange membrane suitable for the production of green hydrogen using renewable, albeit volatile, energy sources such as solar power.

For more information about all exhibited materials & solutions:
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202411280794-O1-7SP0RDSj.pdf 

AGC booth (image for illustrative purposes only):
https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108477/202411280794/_prw_PI5fl_qbh0E8kH.jpg 

Note
*The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) (R) did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.

Reference
CES – The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World: https://www.ces.tech/
CES Innovation Awards Program: https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/innovation-awards/ 

About AGC

AGC Inc. is the parent company of the AGC Group, a world-leading glass solution provider and supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals, ceramics and other high-tech materials and components. Based on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed a wide range of cutting-edge products. The AGC Group employs some 56,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 2.0 trillion Japanese yen through business in about 30 countries.

For more information, please visit https://www.agc.com/en/index.html 

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/agc-to-exhibit-at-ces-2025-showcasing-cutting-edge-materials-and-solutions-including-world-premieres-302325727.html

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Technology

AFP Launches No Code AI for Finance Certificate to Upskill Finance Teams

Published

3 hours ago

on

April 29, 2026

By

New certificate empowers financial professionals with real-world AI skills that don’t require programming expertise

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced the launch of its No Code AI for Finance Certificate Program. Taught by an AI expert with a background in finance and operations, the virtual on-demand program goes beyond theory, providing practical applications of AI in finance.

Key takeaways

Practical curriculum: The certificate course, developed through feedback from finance practitioners, provides hands-on exercises and lessons on building a data foundation, training and interpreting machine learning models, generating insights with generative AI and embedding ethics in AI adoptionSelf-paced learning: Once registered for the certificate, eight hours of on-demand content across four modules are available in AFP Learn.Professional recognition: The certificate course is eligible for 9.6 CTP, FPAC and CCM Credits and provides a Digital Badge and printable certificate upon successful completion.

Why it matters
The finance function is at a critical turning point. Data volumes are growing while finance professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less. The No Code AI for Finance Certificate equips teams to scale their impact by automating labor-intensive workflows and speeding up processes while maintaining accuracy.

Comprehensive curriculum
The certificate program includes four modules that are tailored to the specific needs of finance professionals:

Data Foundations for Trustworthy Finance Analytics: Learn about decision cycles AI can shorten, mitigation tactics for AI hallucinations, and the difference between supervised, unsupervised and generative tasks.Understanding the Full Machine Learning Process and Its Results: Learn to frame finance machine learning problems correctly, choose and defend the right success metrics for each task and translate model results into business-ready insights.Generative AI for Finance: Smarter Questions, Faster Insights: Learn to write prompts for GenAI, generate and refine GenAI-supported data-prep code, pressure test insights with GenAI and apply guardrails for GenAI.From AI Capability to Adoption & Ethics by Design: Learn to select and prioritize a first AI pilot, design an operating cadence, draft an ethics and risk control sheet, and define ROI and adoption KPIs.

Each module includes downloadable assets to help learners apply the lessons to their day-to-day work.

Key quote
“At AFP, we recognized a clear need for training that addresses finance-specific applications of AI. This certificate acts as a bridge to connect financial professionals to the transformative power of AI, ensuring they remain the indispensable strategic partners their organizations require,” said Pat Culkin, President & CEO of AFP.

Ready to lead AI adoption in your finance team?
Enroll in the certificate program and begin working toward the No Code AI for Finance Certificate.

FAQs
Who should enroll in this certificate program?
The program is designed for financial professionals at all levels looking to integrate AI into their workflows.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is accessible to professionals of all technical backgrounds. No coding knowledge is required.

How is the course delivered?
The course consists of eight hours of on-demand content across four modules, which can be completed at the learner’s own pace.

How much does it cost to enroll in the certificate program?
The certificate program is $295 for AFP members and $495 for non-members.

About AFP®
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance. Each year, AFP hosts the largest networking conference worldwide for about 7,000 corporate financial professionals.

Media contact
Joe Hodanich
Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Content
Association for Financial Professionals
Email: jhodanich@financialprofessionals.org

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/afp-launches-no-code-ai-for-finance-certificate-to-upskill-finance-teams-302753219.html

SOURCE Association for Financial Professionals

Continue Reading

Technology

KT Corp. Files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F

Published

3 hours ago

on

April 29, 2026

By

SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corporation (NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest integrated telecom and digital platform service provider, announced that it has filed its Form 20- F Annual Report on April 29th, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. The report can be accessed on KT’s English website at https://corp.kt.com/eng in the Investors section under Business Report as well as the SEC’s Edgar database at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the Form 20-F Annual Report that includes audited financial statements of 2025, free of charge, by sending an e-mail to the Company’s IR department at ktir@kt.com.

About KT Corporation (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT)

KT Corporation is the leading integrated telecommunications and platform service provider based in South Korea. Principal services include mobile, Broadband, IPTV, B2B communications, and fixed-line telephony. The Company has industry-leading market presence in Broadband, media services, and fixed-line telephony by maintaining the No.1 market share positions. Also, the Company is the No.1 player in B2B communications and offers a wide range of digital transformation services (DC, Cloud, AI, etc.). Additionally, the Company possesses a well-balanced portfolio of diverse subsidiaries focusing on media/content, financial services, real estate developments, and commerce industries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and the industries in which we operate. The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “should,” and similar expressions. Those statements include, among other things, the discussions of our business strategy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources. We caution you that reliance on any forward-looking statement involves risks and uncertainties, and that although we believe that the assumptions on which our forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions could be incorrect. The uncertainties in this regard include, but are not limited to, those identified in the risk factors discussed above. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not conclude that we will necessarily achieve any plans and objectives or projected financial results referred to in any of the forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to release the results of any revisions of these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

IR department:
+82-70-4193-4036
ktir@kt.com

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kt-corp-files-2025-annual-report-on-form-20-f-302757200.html

SOURCE KT Corp.

Continue Reading

Technology

SK TELECOM CO. LTD. FILES ITS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F

Published

3 hours ago

on

April 29, 2026

By

SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F can be viewed on www.sktelecom.com, as well as from the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Printed copies of SK Telecom’s complete audited financial statements (including footnotes) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 can be requested, free of charge, by written request to skt.ir@sk.com.

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sk-telecom-co-ltd-files-its-annual-report-on-form-20-f-302757201.html

SOURCE SK Telecom Co., Ltd

Continue Reading

Trending