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Databricks Releases Keynote Lineup and Data Intelligence Programming for 2024 Data + AI Summit

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The Data Intelligence for All-themed event will feature keynotes from co-founders Ali Ghodsi, Matei Zaharia, Patrick Wendell, and Reynold Xin

Tens of thousands of attendees will hear from Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO, NVIDIA; Fei-Fei Li from Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute; Hannes Mühleisen, Founder and CEO, DuckDB; and Yejin Choi from Commonsense AI

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Databricks, the Data and AI company, revealed the full agenda and lineup of featured speakers for the upcoming Data + AI Summit, a global event for the data community. On June 10-13, tens of thousands of data leaders, open source enthusiasts, and Databricks customers and partners will come together in person in San Francisco and virtually from around the world to learn about the latest advances in generative AI, machine learning, analytics and data governance, plus Databricks’ latest product innovations and contributions to the open source community. Tickets are still available to join the data and AI community in San Francisco; register here to attend the live event.

This year’s Data Intelligence for All theme highlights how every organization can understand and democratize their unique data to build their own AI systems and next-generation analytics. Attendees can expect to hear from top experts, researchers, and open source contributors as they share actionable best practices and compelling insights about their data journey. Highlights include thought-provoking sessions from data leaders from pioneering companies like Adobe, Block, Estee Lauder, GM, Michelin, T-Mobile and the Texas Rangers.

Data + AI Summit will feature keynotes from Databricks co-founders — and the original creators of Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow — Ali Ghodsi, Matei Zaharia, Patrick Wendell, and Reynold Xin. Attendees will also hear from a broad lineup of data and AI luminaries, open source pioneers, and global thought leaders, including:

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO, NVIDIAFei-Fei Li, Professor, Stanford University and Co-Director, Stanford Human-Centered AI InstituteHannes Mühleisen, Creator of DuckDB, DuckDB LabsYejin Choi, Professor and MacArthur Fellow, University of Washington, Senior Research Director for Commonsense AI, AI2Jackie Brosamer, Head of AI and Data Platform, BlockBrian Ames, Senior Manager of Production AI and Data Products, General MotorsAlexander Booth, Assistant Director of R&D, Texas Rangers Baseball Club

The annual event will feature compelling technical training sessions, open source community meetups, networking opportunities, and industry-specific breakout events, including the following highlights:

500+ breakout sessions highlighting Generative AI, data sharing, data governance, and industry trends. Speakers will cover the latest innovations in Databricks SQL, Mosaic AI, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, Databricks Marketplace, and more in keynotes, lightning talks, and hands-on training. Attendees will also receive technical deep dives on leading open source projects and technologies like Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, MLflow, DBRX, DSPy, DuckDB, and more.Industry-specific content tracks that dive into the power of data intelligence within the Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Public Sector, Manufacturing, and Energy sectors. These breakout forums will highlight industry-specific data and AI use cases, customer panels, interactive demos, and opportunities to connect with peers and partners in the Industry Lounge.Sessions on how to build LLMs explain how Databricks makes it easy for you to develop and deploy custom LLMs. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about Databricks’ open source model, DBRX, and how Databricks Mosaic AI’s unified tooling helps customers rapidly build, deploy, and monitor production-quality generative AI applications that are safe, accurate, and governed without giving up control of their data and intellectual property.Training and certifications with 30+ hands-on, instructor-led courses, and certification options. Courses will cover everything in the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, from advanced data engineering to performance tuning on Apache Spark to scalable machine learning — all hosted by industry-leading technical experts.Networking events for attendees to interact and collaborate with other data pros. Events will kick off with the Welcome Reception on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:00 pm PT. There will be partner networking events, executive networking events and dozens of evening receptions, plus the annual party, Data After Hours at SFMoMA and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on Wednesday, June 12.Women in Data + AI celebration honoring women’s remarkable contributions and achievements in this field. Gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of data and AI as our esteemed panelists share their personal stories, illuminating their paths to success and pivotal roles in shaping the industry.

Data + AI Summit will showcase over 145 sponsors and partners, including leading companies from across data and AI, such as AWS, Accenture, Avanade, Cognizant, dbt Labs, Deloitte, EY, Fivetran, Google Cloud, Impetus, Informatica, Infosys, LTI/Mindtree, Microsoft, Monte Carlo, NVIDIA, Prophecy, Sigma Computing, and more.

Check out the Databricks blog and the event’s full agenda to learn more. Register here.

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Block, Comcast, Condé Nast, Rivian, Shell and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to take control of their data and put it to work with AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe, and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

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Hexagon Interim Report 1 January – 31 March 2026

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STOCKHOLM, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

First quarter 2026

Continuing operations

Operating net sales of 963.8 (961.5) resulting in organic growth of 8%Net sales including acquired deferred revenue amounted to 963.6 MEUR (961.5)Adjusted gross earnings of 606.3 (619.1) resulting in a 62.9% (64.4) gross marginAdjusted operating earnings (EBIT1) of 251.3 MEUR (248.7) resulting in a 26.1% (25.9) EBIT1 marginAdjusted earnings per share of 6.7 Euro cent (6.5)Earnings per share of 58.4 Euro cent (5.0)Cash conversion of 77% (60)Recurring revenue of 289.9 MEUR (308.0), 6% organic growthOctave reported operating net sales of 327.2 MEUR (361.3) and adjusted operating margin of 25.2% (26.6)Adjusted earnings per share including discontinued operations of 9.1 (9.4)Earnings per share including discontinued operations of 59.9 Euro cent (7.0)

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Dragonpass Empowers Financial Institutions with End-to-End Loyalty Solutions at Money20/20 Asia

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BANGKOK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dragonpass, a leading global travel and lifestyle platform, participated in Money20/20 Asia, showcasing its customer loyalty solutions for banks, payment providers, credit card issuers, and fintech companies across APAC and globally.

As one of the most influential fintech events worldwide, Money20/20 Asia gathers decision-makers across the financial ecosystem. At the event, Dragonpass demonstrated how financial institutions can enhance customer engagement and build long-term loyalty through integrated travel and lifestyle experiences.

Established in 2005, Dragonpass has evolved from a lounge provider into a loyalty solutions partner, serving more than 800 global clients and over 40 million members worldwide.

At the core of Dragonpass is a business structure that combines global supply aggregation, a technology-enabled engagement platform, and consumer-facing lifestyle services — providing a one-stop solution across the customer lifecycle.

Leveraging data-driven insights, Dragonpass enables partners to design and optimise loyalty programs, incorporating customer segmentation and tiered incentive structures, alongside curated campaigns and entitlement configuration — driving more effective customer activation, engagement, and retention.

Its offering includes a broad portfolio of travel and lifestyle benefits such as airport lounge access, fast-track, dining, airport transfers, and lifestyle experiences. These are supported by flexible delivery models, including API integration, white-label solutions, and ready-to-deploy digital platforms, enabling seamless integration into clients’ customer journeys.

As customer expectations evolve, the industry is shifting from standardized benefits to more personalized, experience-led loyalty models. Insights from Dragonpass’s Loyalty Index show that customers increasingly value trust, rewards, simplicity, recognition, and exclusivity, with preferences varying across markets.

“Financial institutions today are looking for more effective ways to engage customers beyond traditional rewards,” said Jane Zhu, Co-founder and CEO of Dragonpass. “User engagement is at the core of loyalty, and technology — especially AI — plays a key role in enabling deeper and more relevant customer connections.”

Dragonpass works with leading global brands including Mastercard, Visa, HSBC, and Revolut, supporting them deliver differentiated value propositions and enhance customer engagement through scalable, customizable solutions.

Through its participation at Money20/20 Asia, Dragonpass aims to strengthen its presence in the APAC market and build strategic partnerships with organizations seeking to elevate their customer engagement strategies.

About Dragonpass

Dragonpass is a global travel and lifestyle platform providing premium airport and travel experiences across 140+ countries. By integrating global supply and technology, Dragonpass enables partners to deliver seamless, personalized experiences and drive customer loyalty.

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SBI Life Insurance registers New Business Premium of ₹42,551 crores for the year ended on 31st March, 2026

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MUMBAI, India, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SBI Life Insurance, one of the leading life insurers in the country registered a New Business Premium of ₹42,551 crores for the year ended on 31st March, 2026 vis-a-vis ₹35,577 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2025. Single premium has increased by 28% over the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

Establishing a clear focus on protection, SBI Life’s protection new business premium stood at ₹4,622 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2026, marking a growth of 13%. Protection Individual new business premium registered a growth of 23% and stood at ₹973 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2026. Individual New Business Premium stands at ₹29,783 crores with 13% growth over the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

SBI Life’s profit after tax stands at ₹2,470 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2026 with a growth of 2% over the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

The company’s solvency ratio continues to remain robust at 1.90 as on 31st March, 2026 as against the regulatory requirement of 1.50.

SBI Life’s AUM also continued to grow at 9% to ₹4,87,163 crores as on 31st March, 2026 from ₹4,48,039 crores as on 31st March, 2025, with the debt-equity mix of 62:38. 94% of the debt investments are in AAA and Sovereign instruments.

The company has a diversified distribution network of 3,58,506 trained insurance professionals and wide presence with 1,230 offices across the country, comprising of strong bancassurance channel, agency channel and others comprising of corporate agents, brokers, Point of Sale Persons (POS), insurance marketing firms, web aggregators and direct business.

Performance for the year ended March 31, 2026

Private Market leadership in Individual New Business Premium and Individual Rated Premium with market share of 25.5% & 22.9% respectively.Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) stands at ₹ 24,266 crores with growth of 13%Individual New Business Sum Assured stands at ₹ 4,46,337 crores with 61% growthImprovement in 13M & 49M persistency by 53 bps & 107 bps respectivelyValue of New Business (VoNB) stands at ₹ 6,667 crores with growth of 12%VoNB Margin stands at 27.5%Indian Embedded value (IEV) stands at ₹ 80,791 crores with 15% growthProfit After Tax (PAT) stands at ₹ 2,470 crores with 2% growthOperating Return on Embedded Value stands at 19.7% Assets under Management stands at ₹ 4,87,163 crores with 9% growthRobust Solvency ratio of 1.90

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