SHANGHAI, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ENGAGE Asia Conference 2026 brought together 600 business, finance and technology leaders from across Asia and around the world to explore the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the future of organisations and the accounting and finance profession.

Under the theme The Next Wave – Transformative Innovation, discussions covered the impact of AI on finance; business and leadership; the future of talent and workforce transformation; long-term value creation; China’s global ambition; and the growing importance of trust in an increasingly complex world.

Throughout the two-day conference, speakers and delegates also examined how organisations can harness technology while strengthening human judgment, adaptability and ethical leadership, reinforcing the critical role accounting and finance professionals play in driving innovation, resilience and sustainable growth in a rapidly changing global economy.

Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, President & CEO of AICPA & CIMA said, “The ENGAGE Asia Conference 2026 has demonstrated the tremendous energy, innovation and leadership emerging from China and Asia’s business community. The conversations, together with the insights from our RISE2040 initiative, reinforce that the future of accounting and finance will be defined not only by technological advancement, but by our ability to combine AI with trust, talent and human judgment. Accounting and Finance professionals have a vital role to play in creating sustainable value and helping businesses thrive. The ideas and connections sparked here in Shanghai will help shape the next wave of leadership and progress.”

Vicky Li, Vice President, North Asia, AICPA & CIMA, said, “Hosting the ENGAGE Asia Conference in Shanghai for the first time, in conjunction with CIMA China’s 20th anniversary, reflects both the growing importance of both China and Asia in the global economy and the region’s commitment to innovation and talent development. Over the past two days, we have brought together diverse perspectives from business, accounting, finance, technology and academia to explore how organisations can thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are proud to provide a platform that equips professionals with the insights, skills and connections needed to lead with confidence in the future.”

In August 2027, the Engage Asia Conference moves to Malaysia.

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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — “As an elevator mechanic, I wanted to create an improved door stop tool that can be applied without crouching down, kneeling, or potentially falling,” said an inventor, from East Meadow, N.Y., “so I invented the ELEVATOR DOOR STOP. My design eliminates serious safety issues while working.”

The invention provides an effective way to secure an elevator door in the open state without any kneeling by an elevator mechanic. In doing so, it enables the user to stand in a safe and comfortable position. As a result, it increases safety and convenience. It also reduces fall hazards. The invention features a durable and user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for professional elevator repairers and large elevator manufacturing companies.

The original design was submitted to the Long Island sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 25-LJD-600, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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ISO 13485 certification validates the quality management system of the women’s health app against the global standard for medical devices

LONDON, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flo Health, the #1 women’s health app used by more than 500 million people worldwide, has achieved ISO 13485 certification, following an independent audit of its quality management system conducted by Scarlet, a government-accredited certification body specialized in AI medical devices. This means an independent third-party auditor has verified the integrity of our quality management system (QMS) behind how we would design, build and maintain medical device software.

ISO 13485 is the internationally recognized standard for QMS in the medical device industry. It requires organizations to demonstrate consistent control over design, risk management, supplier oversight, traceability, and preventative and corrective action.

Flo’s QMS runs on Ketryx, an intelligent lifecycle platform for regulated product development, which provides continuous compliance and end-to-end traceability from requirements through risk, verification and release.

As healthcare organizations and patients increasingly rely on digital health tools and connected devices, independent verification of quality practices is essential to trust and provides users with assurance that products are developed and maintained to the highest standards.

Quality, safety, and privacy are cornerstone to how Flo operates. Flo also holds ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for its information security and privacy management systems. Flo’s latest ISO 13485 certification came back with no major findings.

Achieving ISO 13485 marks the next step in Flo’s development, as independently verifying each innovation is designed with quality and safety in mind. Unlike a one-time assessment, maintaining ISO 13485 requires ongoing independent oversight, including annual surveillance audits and full recertification every three years.

“Rigorous quality for the benefit of our users is paramount to how Flo operates,” said Tauseef Mehrali, VP of Regulatory Affairs for Flo. “ISO 13485 certification is independent validation that our processes are built to meet the standards regulators and customers hold us to. It gives us a stronger foundation to keep improving the value and caliber of our infrastructure and policies.”

Certification is only one part of how Flo earns and keeps customer trust. We build quality and risk management principles directly into product development, where privacy and security are seen as foundational business drivers.

A certified QMS is the foundation for developing software as a medical device. It demonstrates disciplined design controls and risk management, underpins the conformity assessment route for CE and UKCA marking, and closely aligns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Quality Management System Regulation, which incorporates ISO 13485 by reference. It gives Flo the foundation to extend the same rigor to the regulated digital health products in the future.

About Flo Health
Flo Health is the #1 Health and Fitness app worldwide and the #1 OB-GYN-recommended platform for period and cycle tracking. In 2024, Flo became the first European femtech unicorn following an investment from General Atlantic and now supports 80 million monthly active users (MAUs) worldwide. Powered by a network of over 100+ medical experts, Flo guides women through every stage of their health journey – from menstruation to conception, pregnancy, and menopause – offering curated cycle and ovulation tracking, personalized health insights, daily educational content, and a private community for users to share questions or concerns. Through its Pass it on Project, Flo has donated more than 29M Flo Premium subscriptions to improve health literacy to women in need, aiming to reach up to one billion. A leader in privacy and security, Flo Health’s Anonymous Mode feature was recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions 2023 and also named a finalist for Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards as part of the company’s commitment to privacy.

For more information, please visit https://flo.health.

PR contact 
Samantha Wannemacher
Flo Health
s_wannemacher@flo.health 

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