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FINN Partners and Humble Ventures Expanded ‘Future of Education and Health’ Returns to Austin on Thursday, March 6 – Friday, March 7 at Atelier 1205

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Two immersive future-focused days of programming in education and health, bringing together leading innovators, VCs, policymakers, researchers and entrepreneurs for panel discussions, partnerships,
media, networking & live entertainment.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FINN Partners, a global independent marketing and communications agency, and Humble Ventures, a venture capital and private equity firm focused on diverse founders, entrepreneurs, start-ups and organizations, are joining forces for the third year to host the 2025 Future of Education and Health Summit at the FINNxHumble House in Austin. Expect inspired ideas and provocative conversations in an unparalleled event that brings together a global community of innovators, visionaries and activists, forging connections and exploring solutions about how to manage a shifting landscape and prepare for an uncertain future in two of America’s most vital concerns—education and health.

“Education is THE building block of the American Dream. It is fundamental to democracy and in 2025 we find ourselves at a crossroads not only in how we will educate our children, but in what the future of the great American experiment will be and for whom. The speakers we’ve brought together and the topics we will all discuss will help us chart that future,” said Marina Stenos, Managing Partner, FINN Partners.

Day 1–The Future of Education: Event Overview
WHO: Open to educators, innovators, business leaders, VCs, start-ups, policymakers & journalists
WHAT: The Future of Education at the FINNxHumble House
WHEN: Thursday March 6, 2025, from 9 am6 pm CST
WHERE: Atelier 1205, 1205 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
REGISTER TO RESERVE A SPOT: https://lu.ma/2b5rkxxv

On Thursday, March 6, FINNxHumble House will bring together the boldest minds, the biggest disruptors, and the true pioneers in education design to talk about our future workforce, rethink how we educate, foster resilience, and spark innovation with dynamic future-proof tools and ideas.

Highlights include:

Equipping the Workforce of Tomorrow with Resilience, Hope, and Belonging with Batelle for KidsLeveraging Technology for the Future of Education with the American Public University SystemThe State of K12 Cybersecurity in 2025 with the Center for Internet SecurityEmpowering Learning to Collaborate with AI with the Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering Guardians of Democracy: Libraries Ensure Information Access with CMO/OverdriveHow Teacher PD Shapes the Future STEM Workforce with the National Math and Science InitiativeThe Future of Education with the Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers, education design pioneer Doreen Gehry-Nelson, The Hechinger Report, and the National Black Child Development Institute

“SXSW provides fertile ground for the convergence of thinkers and doers. FINNxHumble House offers a space for connection and collaboration among education changemakers,” said Emily Embury, Senior Partner, FINN Partners. “Attendees will hear from researchers and educators working on the front lines of education policy and practice, and the leaders of organizations providing institutions with the innovative tools classrooms need to be globally relevant and successful in 2025.”

Day 2–The Future of Health: Event Overview
WHO: Open to health innovators, business leaders, VCs, start-ups, policymakers & journalists
WHAT: The Future of Health at the FINNxHumble House
WHEN: Friday, March 7, from 10am7pm
WHERE: Atelier 1205, 1205 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
REGISTER TO RESERVE A SPOT: https://lu.ma/o3r89474

On Friday, March 7, FINNxHumble House is ground zero for health innovation. A cross-section of preeminent health industry leaders and experts from around the globe with insight and experience will convene to share pioneering ideas about fixing the broken health ecosystem, improving patient care and exploring exciting new horizons.

Highlights include:

Off-Planet Healthcare – Shaping the Future of Space Medicine with the co-founder and CEO of BioAstraGenerative AI and Health Systems with Deloitte’s Center for Health Solutions & Health Equity InstituteBioengineering to Solve the U.S. Organ Shortage with the Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering and the Transplant Center at the Mayo ClinicThe Power of Local Ecosystems and Public-Private Partnerships with Catalyst by Wellstar, Venture Atlanta, VECKTA and MixEatUpAI and the Future of Pharma Marketing with Doceree and PfizerDecentralizing Public Health with the CDC, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Zorya Foundation, and the Valley Health SystemThe Brain-Healthy City: Longevity and Urban Design with the executive director of the Aging Institute, American Society on Aging.

Both days will finish with live music and cocktails.

Said Ritesh Patel, Chief Growth Officer at Doceree, “This year we are proud to be a partner and to bring together healthcare visionaries, innovators, and industry leaders for a day of groundbreaking discussions that will shape the future of medicine. From pioneering space healthcare to 3D bioprinting organs, our curated event brings together the brightest minds in healthcare innovation. Join us.”

Spots are limited for the FINNxHumble Future of Education and Health Summit. Register now: https://www.finnpartners.com/campaign/finn-at-sxsw/

About FINN Partners
Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from $24 million in fees to almost $200 million in fees during the past 14 years, becoming one of the fastest-growing independent agencies in the world. Last year, FINN was named to Fast Co Most Innovative Companies list and was recognized as a PRovoke Media 2022 Agency of the Year. The full-service marketing and communications company’s record-setting pace results from organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 34 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, FINN provides its clients with access to top-tier agencies worldwide through its membership in the global network PROI. Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Bangalore, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madison, Wisc., Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Vancouver and Washington D.C. Find us at finnpartners.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram at @finnpartners.

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InfoComm Asia Returns to Bangkok as the Region’s Pro AV Super Connector Event from 15-17 July 2026

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Exclusive 15th May Sneak Peek: Smart Workplace & Education Environments Event to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BANGKOK, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Now in its 6th edition, InfoComm Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, 15-17 July at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). As the region’s Professional Audiovisual (Pro AV) industry super connector event, InfoComm Asia brings together exhibition, conference, and high-level networking into one powerful platform for the Pro AV and technology solutions ecosystem.

Designed as the central meeting point for solution providers, manufacturers, system integrators, consultants, and Pro AV and technology end users, InfoComm Asia enables meaningful connections across the entire value chain while providing an immersive stage to showcase fully integrated, real-world Pro AV applications.

Over 200 global brands are expected to participate in this year’s event, with prominent audio giants such as Yamaha, Soundking, SHURE, Audio Technica and leading visual, display and lighting brands including COLORLIGHT, LUMENS, VITEC, Fabulux, to networking and Pro AV integration stalwarts NETGEAR, Extron, AVCIT, and many more. New to join this year include Hemona (N-Labs) from India, Transtech from China, Yo-Tronics Technology, and Aimiciot Electronics, to name a few.  

InfoComm Asia also serves as the annual flagship gathering for AVIXA–the global Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association–chapters in Asia. The event hosts additional comprehensive AVIXA-led activities, including industry presentations, roundtables, AVIXA Xchange Live, experiential technology tours, networking sessions, mixers, and fireside chats. Combined with InfoComm Asia’s main stage summit conference hosting renowned Pro AV innovators and experts, networking events, and experiential activities, the InfoComm Asia experience fosters professional development, thought leadership, and peer-to-peer engagement, positioning it as the region’s most influential knowledge and relationship-building platform for Pro AV professionals.

Past testimonials and visitors to InfoComm Asia note:

“InfoComm Asia is the place to be! If you are in the AV industry, you must be here, and you cannot afford to miss it. We met with many consultants and integrators who help guide their end-user customers to make the right decisions on the choice of products, and lots of end-user customers who came with ready budgets.” 

Anand Hariharan, Director, Solutions Engineer from Cisco

“We see a good influx of visitors at InfoComm Asia. We met with buyers from the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and even those from China. We also attended to customers from Australia, South Korea and about ten times more customers from Japan.” 

Marthesh Nagendra, Senior Director, Enterprise APAC from Netgear

“InfoComm Asia has a unique regional flavor you don’t get elsewhere. It’s a great place to reconnect with familiar faces and explore what’s ahead for the Pro AV industry.”

Mitera Tsuyoshi, Director, Cerevo Inc.

“We came to check new products and new technologies that we can incorporate to our system and bring back to our projects and distribution in the Philippines. The technology we see here is advanced, such as the ultra-thin LED screens that can be installed on glass. That’s one of the many advanced technologies we are looking for at the show.”

Jeffrey Beloro, AV Technical Manager from AV Beyond Innovations, The Philippines

“This is a great place to see what the new technologies are and learn about them. I was pleasantly surprised by how expansive and well-represented the show was. It’s a fantastic platform to explore the latest AV technologies relevant to our projects in the region.”

Bruce Crompton, Director, Crompton Manufacturing Consultants Vietnam

“As creative technologists, we rely on both our artistic instincts and technology. Things are evolving at bullet-train speed — that’s why events like InfoComm Asia are so important. They help us keep up, connect, and stay ahead.”

Linda Lim, CEO & Co-Founder, Studio X Beyond Thailand

“I came here for better ideas and to source for devices. I was lucky to find at least seven matching products, and that has already exceeded my expectations.”

Tuan Khoi Nguyen, Founder and Director of AK Technologies, Vietnam

Regional Momentum: Sneak Peek in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Pro AV professionals can get a sneak peek of what is to come by attending the 15th May 2026 InfoComm Asia Pro AV Connect: Malaysia event. This roadshow themed “Rearchitecting Smart Workplace and Education Environments for the Next Decade” will present keynotes on Designing Intelligent Workplace and Learning Ecosystems, From Classrooms to Campuses and Offices: Converged Platforms in Action, and a panel discussion on AI, Data, and the Future of Collaboration and Learning Experiences. Participating Pro AV market leaders include Crestron.

Event Date: Friday, 15 May 2026

Time: 1:30pm – 5:30pm

Venue: Ballroom A, Level 2, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral  

Address: 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470, Kuala Lumpur

Complimentary Registration Details

By uniting innovation, collaboration, and strategic business development, InfoComm Asia empowers participants to demonstrate impact, discover opportunities, and accelerate growth across the region’s diverse industries.

Online pre-registration is now open via the InfoComm Asia’s Online Registration System

Remaining stand and sponsorship opportunities are available via our opportunities page

Inquiry and application to our invited guest program can be found here

About InfoCommAsia
InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd. extends its influence through three marquee shows: InfoComm Asia; InfoComm China, Beijing; and InfoComm India. Each show features an exhibition that showcases the world’s most cutting-edge and in-demand professional audiovisual and integrated experience technology solutions and a summit that presents learning opportunities. The shows bring together professional audiovisual industry players and top-level decision-makers from across different markets to tap into the vast potential presented by pro AV solutions.

For more information, visit:

infocomm-asia.com | infocomm-china.com | infocomm-india.com 

Global Media Enquiries:

Angie Eng
Director, Marketing, InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd
T: +65 8163 2109
E: media@infocommasia.comangieeng@infocommasia.com

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Bonree Retains No.1 Position in China’s APMO Market Share, IDC Reports

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HONG KONG, SINGAPORE and BEIJING, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, International Data Corporation (IDC) released its China IT Intelligent Operations Software Market Tracking Report, H2 2025 (the “Report”). According to the report, Bonree Data Technology Co., Ltd. (stock code: 688229) ranked first in China’s Application Performance Management and Observability (APMO) market, with a 17.6% market share in the second half of 2025. For the full year, the company achieved a 19.8% market share, further strengthening its position in the market. This performance reflects strong market recognition of Bonree’s product capabilities, technological innovation, and service quality, as well as sustained demand for intelligent observability and operations solutions across industries. It also underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the observability and intelligent operations space, built over more than 18 years of continuous innovation and customer-focused development.

As the first publicly listed company in China’s Application Performance Management (APM) and observability market, Bonree is advancing its globalisation strategy with established operations in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and Malaysia. The company has already secured multi-million deals across Hong Kong SAR and Malaysia. Bonree complies with internationally recognised standards, including SOC 2 Type II and CMMI Level 5. Its self-developed LLM-powered observability platform has been selected for Huawei Cloud’s international baseline solution library, reflecting recognition from global cloud ecosystems and supporting its expansion with a “global deployment, local compliance” approach.

Bonree serves over 1,000 leading clients worldwide with system monitoring, performance optimisation, and intelligent operations solutions. Leveraging proprietary unsupervised knowledge graph root cause analysis technology and AI-driven intelligent analytics, Bonree delivers plug-and-play monitoring and fully managed adaptive alerting systems that detect anomalies quickly and accurately with minimal noise. Bonree holds 56 authorised invention patents and 135 software copyrights, and reports an NPS of 79 and a client satisfaction rate of 95%, reflecting strong customer trust across global markets. With these core strengths, Bonree continues to lead in global fintech and digital operations, helping clients ensure business continuity and digital transformation while striving to become a leading global player in APM and observability.

CONTACT: Xiaohan Yao, yaoxiaohan@bonree.com, +8618210189324

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KuCoin and Lightnet Explore Collaboration to Advance Digital Asset and Payment Infrastructure Across Southeast Asia

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, announced it is exploring potential collaboration with Southeast Asia-based fintech company Lightnet. By combining KuCoin’s global digital asset trading ecosystem with Lightnet’s cross-border payment infrastructure and fintech expertise, the two parties aim to explore long-term opportunities in the digital asset space across Southeast Asia.

The collaboration is dedicated to exploring potential synergies in the region. It is designed to integrate both parties’ capabilities to establish a forward-looking ecosystem for digital financial services, and to enhance digital asset infrastructure development across the region. It also reflects a shared vision to support the broader adoption of blockchain-based solutions in emerging markets.

Lightnet is a fintech company operating a licensed global settlement network and global payment infrastructure, leveraging blockchain technology to improve the efficiency and transparency of cross-border transactions.

BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, commented:

“Southeast Asia represents one of the most dynamic regions for digital financial innovation. Through our collaboration with Lightnet, we aim to combine our respective strengths in digital asset trading and cross-border payments to explore more efficient and sustainable financial solutions. This partnership reflects KuCoin’s continued commitment to advancing trusted and compliant infrastructure on a global scale.”

Tridbodi Arunanondchai, Group CEO, Lightnet, added:

“We see strong synergies between Lightnet’s cross-border payment infrastructure and KuCoin’s global ecosystem. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to expanding access to efficient financial solutions across Southeast Asia. We look forward to exploring opportunities together within appropriate regulatory frameworks.”

Both parties stated that they will continue to explore collaboration opportunities within appropriate regulatory frameworks, contributing to the development of a more accessible, efficient, and inclusive digital financial ecosystem in the regions.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust, serving over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certifications. In recent years, we have built a strong global compliance foundation, marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets.

Learn more at www.kucoin.com.

About Lightnet

Lightnet is a Southeast Asia-based fintech company operating under a multi-jurisdiction regulatory framework. It has operations across over 150 countries with deep local partnerships throughout Asia and expanding globally. Lightnet provides fast cross-border settlement, on/off ramps and liquidity services for both fiats and digital assets to banks, fintechs and web 3 businesses.

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