ZAC GOLDSMITH TO KICK OFF FORUM AT HOUSE OF LORDS RECEPTION 27 OCTOBER

Lord Zac Goldsmith to host VIP reception in House of Lords October 27Other speakers and guests of honour include inter alia: Professor Jeffrey Sachs, US economist, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network; Dr. Stephen Melnik, United World Leaders Chairman; J. Bradley Hilton, Chairman Hilton Family Office; Lord Nat Wei of Shoreditch, Lord Tony Sewell CBE, HRIH Prince Sandor Habsburg -Lothringen, HRM Queen Diambi Kabatusula, Per Wimmer, Wimmer Family Office; Simon Littlewoods, Li Family Office Chairman; Dr. Gunter Pauli, Alicia Holley-Castillo, Chairwoman of Wealthing Family Office, and Dr. Karen Sumser-Lupson, 751 Earth Founder.Brainstorm session topics will include climate change, impact investing, geopolitics, AI and other emerging technologies, renewable energy, biofuels, ocean preservation, female empowerment, social impact, philanthropy and inclusionLudwig Nobel to officiate Gala dinner and awards ceremony 29 October; soloists from the Royal Opera House to performLaunch of CC Forum Foundation  

LONDON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CC Forum’s founder Max Studennikoff today announced the 14th CC Investment Forum will take place 27-30 October 2026 at the Mayfair Hotel in London.  The Rt Hon. The Lord (Zac) Goldsmith of Richmond Park will formerly launch CC Forum at a reception he will host at the House of Lords on Tuesday evening, 27th October. This is the second CC Forum to take place this year – the first was in May.  Max Studennikoff said, “I am delighted to be back in London where we will have an extraordinarily powerful line up of movers and shakers sharing their insights on the most pressing issues mankind is facing today.”

The CC (Climate Change) Investment Forum was founded by Max Studennikoff and the first event was held in London in 2018. The forum brings people of influence and affluence together: ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, investors, innovators, scientists and policymakers with the purpose of brainstorming on the biggest challenges facing humanity and to foster investment in sustainable solutions and development for climate change, geopolitical conflicts, poverty, inequality and mental health. Previous CC Forums have been held in Paris, Zurich, Monaco under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Bahrain, Dubai and Los Angeles.

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MAYFAIR HOTEL, LONDON 27-30 OCTOBER 2026 

For further information, press passes or to interview Max Studennikoff or any of the speakers please contact Alexandra Foley on alex@alexfoleyassociates.com

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As sustainability moves from a corporate commitment to a business imperative, the principles of the circular economy are becoming increasingly visible across both products and industry practices. This shift can also be observed at the 140th Canton Fair.

Designing Longer Lifecycles for Home Products

Among the home and lifestyle products featured at the fair, circular design remains a key theme. Sleep solutions are integrating bio-based and low-carbon materials with durable structures that improve product longevity while reducing resource consumption. Beyond comfort and support, manufacturers focus on repairability, recyclable components and internationally recognized environmental certifications. These features extend product life cycles and minimize waste.

Beyond sleep solutions, furniture exhibitors are also exploring new approaches to material reuse. Seating products made with recycled plastics recovered from discarded appliances and marine waste demonstrate how post-consumer materials can be transformed into high-value consumer goods. Combined with ergonomic design, modular construction and enhanced durability, these products help reduce dependence on virgin resources while maintaining performance and safety standards.

Another approach comes from furniture crafted from reclaimed wood, highlighting another pathway toward circularity. By giving previously used timber a second life, manufacturers preserve material value, reduce waste and create products that carry a distinctive sense of history and craftsmanship.

A Trade Fair Shaped by Circular Principles

The Canton Fair’s commitment to sustainability extends far beyond its exhibition halls. Over the past decade, it has served as a testing ground for greener exhibition practices, helping transform an industry once associated with large volumes of disposable construction materials and post-event waste.

Now the fair has achieved green booth adoption, replacing traditional one-time-use structures with modular, reusable systems. This shift significantly reduces construction waste while improving efficiency and safety. The experience gained through years of implementation later contributed to the development of national standards for green exhibition booths, exhibition operations and venue safety management, providing a framework that has since influenced other major exhibitions and venues across China.

Marking its 70th anniversary, the Canton Fair continues to champion a long-term approach to sustainable growth. Whether through circular product innovation or greener exhibition practices, these commitments remain central to the fair’s vision for the years ahead.

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https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16

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New Microsoft-first AI orchestration platform connects industrial systems, enterprise applications, and AI agents to automate operations and accelerate AI adoption.

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Verosoft, a Microsoft-first industrial technology company, today announced the general availability of Verovia, its AI orchestration and automation platform designed to help industrial organizations move beyond AI experimentation and put artificial intelligence to work across their operations.

Verovia connects industrial equipment, enterprise applications, and AI agents to automate processes across systems and departments. Built around the Microsoft ecosystem, the platform enables organizations to deploy AI without replacing their existing technology infrastructure.

“After more than 20 years developing enterprise asset management solutions within Microsoft Dynamics, we’re extending our expertise with The Asset Guardian (TAG) into AI orchestration and automation,” said Martin Turgeon, President of Verosoft. “We can now connect industrial data directly to AI, put information into business context, and automate processes across entire operations.”

Industrial AI Built for Results

Building on its IoT capabilities introduced in spring 2026, Verosoft brings together equipment monitoring, asset management, and AI-powered automation to help industrial organizations operate more efficiently.

In pilot projects across transportation, energy, construction, and manufacturing, Verosoft’s technologies are showing promising early results, particularly in reducing equipment downtime, accelerating data analysis, and eliminating manual data entry in specific workflows.

“AI’s real value isn’t measured by the number of agents deployed, but by the work they accomplish,” said Alexis Turgeon, Director of Innovation at Verosoft. “We’re seeing dramatic improvements in operational efficiency by connecting AI directly to business processes. Verovia makes these capabilities accessible and scalable across the industrial enterprise.”

Enterprise AI with Governance Built In

Verovia enables IT teams to manage how AI agents access information, interact with applications, and execute actions.

With Microsoft Entra ID integration, role-based permissions, approval workflows, and auditable activity records, organizations can expand automation while maintaining visibility and human oversight of critical decisions.

New Growth Opportunities for Microsoft Partners

Verovia creates opportunities for Microsoft partners to expand into industrial AI orchestration and automation.

By providing the infrastructure for connectivity, AI agents, application development, and governance, Verovia allows partners to focus on solving customer challenges rather than building an entire AI technology stack.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure partners can develop industry-specific solutions, accelerate implementations, and introduce recurring AI consulting and managed services.

See Industrial AI in Action at Convergence 2026

Verosoft will showcase real-world industrial AI use cases and measurable results at Convergence 2026, taking place December 8–11 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Availability

Verovia is available beginning October 26, 2026, with a free version that enables organizations and Microsoft partners to explore AI orchestration and automation.

About Verosoft: Propelling Industries

Verosoft is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications and a Microsoft-first operational technology company that builds software to help industrial enterprises prevent unplanned downtime and orchestrate governed AI across their sites and systems. Its two main product lines are TAG Mobi, an enterprise asset management platform deployed in more than 150 countries, and Verovia, an AI orchestration and automation platform. Both are built on Microsoft Dynamics 365. Verosoft serves organizations ranging from single-site operators to 2,000-user enterprise deployments through a global network of more than 60 certified Microsoft partners.

Media Contact: Louis-Philippe Tremblay, Verosoft, marketing@verosoftdesign.com; www.verosoftdesign.com

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