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ACTIVATE APPOINTS SCOTT SHULTZ AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

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WINNIPEG, MB, June 15, 2026 /CNW/ — Activate, the world’s leading active gaming company and North America’s fastest-growing entertainment experience, today announced the appointment of Scott Shultz as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Shultz joins Activate as a seasoned technology executive and AI strategist with more than 30 years of experience leading technology innovation and growth for some of North America’s leading organizations, including Exeter Finance, Topgolf, and Main Event Entertainment. His proven track record of leveraging emerging technologies to accelerate growth and enhance customer experiences will help support Activate’s continued global expansion and innovation leadership.

“Scott is a transformational leader who understands how to harness technology not only to solve complex challenges, but to create meaningful business value,” said Adam Schmidt, Founder and CEO of Activate. “Scott’s expertise in technology, innovation, and scaling high-growth organizations will help Activate continue to push the boundaries of active gaming, elevate the guest experience, and support our rapid global expansion.”

Throughout his career, Shultz has led large-scale technology organizations and helped businesses leverage emerging technologies to improve operations, drive growth, and enhance customer experiences. His perspectives focus on helping organizations navigate rapid technological change while maintaining a strong commitment to people, governance, business value, and long-term strategic success.

“Activate has built an entirely new category of entertainment by combining physical activity, immersive gameplay, and proprietary technology,” said Scott Shultz. “What excites me most is the company’s relentless focus on innovation and its willingness to challenge conventional thinking. Technology has always been a strategic enabler of growth and differentiation, and I look forward to working alongside the talented team at Activate to shape the future of active gaming and deliver extraordinary experiences for players around the world.”

Shultz holds a Master of Business Administration from Texas Christian University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the University of Texas at Austin.

As Activate continues expanding around the world, Shultz will help accelerate the company’s investment in the technology, systems, and game innovation that power its uniquely immersive player experience.

To book a visit or learn more, visit playactivate.com or follow @activategames on Instagram and TikTok.                             

ABOUT ACTIVATE
The games await. Behind every door, you’ll need your reflexes, your wits, and your friends to beat them. Play against the room or against each other–it’s easy to play but hard to beat. Welcome to Activate. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, Activate is North America’s fastest-growing entertainment experience, growing to more than 75 locations across Canada, the U.S., Denmark, France, Finland, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, the U.K., and the U.A.E.

Visit Activate and follow us on social media:

Facebook: @activategames
Instagram: @activategames
TikTok: @activategames
LinkedIn: @activategames

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Capturing the Beauty of Anhui through Images–2026 Anhui Photography Season Concludes

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HUANGSHAN, China, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Crionline.

Spanning summer and autumn across three successive photography tours, the “Picturesque Anhui • Imaging Anhui” 2026 Anhui Photography Season officially wrapped up on November 4. Co-hosted by the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), the Anhui Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Foreign Affairs Office of Anhui Provincial People’s Government, the event drew 116 photographers from 38 countries and regions. They visited 46 distinctive cultural and tourism attractions across five cities: Hefei, Chizhou, Anqing, Huangshan and Xuancheng. Through their lenses, they presented Anhui’s landscapes, cultural heritage and vibrant everyday life to the world.

Looking back on the three sessions: The first session kicked off in Hefei. Photographers documented the city’s innovation-driven urban landscape as well as the picturesque scenery and intangible cultural heritage of Chizhou’s ancient villages. The second session took them deep into Huangshan and Anqing. They explored time-honored Huizhou villages, magnificent mountains and Huangmei Opera culture, immersing themselves in Huizhou traditions and the cultural charm of the Yangtze River region in western Anhui. The concluding third session was held in Huangshan and Xuancheng, focusing on brilliant autumn hues, Huizhou‑style ancient architecture, and the traditional craftsmanship behind the Four Treasures of the Study.

From lush summer greens to rich autumn colours, the photographers produced more than 11,000 high‑resolution photographs. Reflecting the unique perspectives of international participants, these images will be disseminated globally in diverse forms. They will help tell compelling stories of Anhui’s cultural tourism and further boost the province’s international profile.

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JOYEE N01 Global Mass Production Launch and First Batch Delivery of 2,000 Overseas Orders Kicks Off

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YANCHENG, China, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On October 28, the ceremony for the global mass production launch of the JOYEE N01 and the first batch delivery of 2,000 overseas orders was grandly held at the Yancheng Branch of China FAW. At the event, FAW Bestune delivered the first batch of 500 vehicles to African customers, marking the official entry of the JOYEE N01 into the global market.

As a flagship product, the BESTUNE XIAOMA has earned recognition from nearly 300,000 users since its launch in 2024. Built upon this blockbuster model and refined with a user-centric philosophy, the JOYEE N01 is an upgraded masterpiece — a solid step forward in elevating the user experience with a global vision.

The JOYEE N01 carries forward the adorable design language: rounded body lines paired with a rich array of exterior color options, winning over young families at first glance. All trims come standard with CATL batteries, delivering a maximum range of over 300KM. The four-door design ensures convenient access to the rear seats. In terms of safety, drawing on FAW’s 70-plus years of automotive manufacturing heritage, the vehicle is fully equipped with a high-strength steel body, dual front airbags, and an electronic stability control system. The product is scheduled to roll out in overseas markets one after another in the fourth quarter of 2026.

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7th World Media Summit opens in Beijing

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BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 7th World Media Summit held its opening ceremony in Beijing on Saturday under the theme “Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action.”

Xinhua News Agency and the Beijing municipal government jointly organized this year’s summit, which runs from Thursday to Monday.

It drew nearly 500 representatives from nearly 330 mainstream media outlets, think tanks and government bodies from 112 countries and regions, as well as the United Nations and other international organizations.

Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.

The World Media Summit was initiated in 2009 and is now a major global platform for media exchange and cooperation. The last summit was held in Urumqi, the capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in 2024.

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