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Cure© Hosts Power of X Summit to Drive Investment and Solutions in Untapped Trillion-Dollar Market Addressing Health of Women

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Event’s Impact Challenge to Award One Early-Stage Company Up to $100K for Innovative Women’s Health Solutions

NEW YORK, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cure, a premier healthcare innovation ecosystem headquartered in New York City, is set to host the Power of X Summit: Solutions for an Untapped Market, March 24 to 25, 2025, at Cure’s conference center located at 345 Park Avenue South. The flagship, in-person event will bring together thought leaders sharing insights and resources to help healthcare innovators build their investment case and business strategies to progress their solutions for the health of women from ideas to the marketplace.

“Cure’s mission is to accelerate cures by providing expert insights, resources and mentoring to help healthcare innovators develop their groundbreaking products and services from concept to commercialization,” said Seema Kumar, CEO of Cure. “Our goal is to be a go-to hub for entrepreneurs across the healthcare spectrum. The Power of X Summit and Impact Challenge are powerful examples of how Cure lives into our mission.”

KPMG is a lead sponsor of the Summit. Cure is hosting the Power of X Summit in collaboration with Cancer Vaccine Coalition, CIF, and Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM).

The Impact Challenge at the Power of X Summit, is a competition that will award an equity investment prize to one startup or early-stage company ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 to support innovative projects that target significant societal needs for the health of women. The Catalytic Impact Foundation (CIF) and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe sponsor the competition, which will also award $10,000 of in-kind legal services.

The Power of X Summit agenda is designed to raise awareness and encourage investment in the health of women, a market that could boost global economies by $1 trillion by 2040. Every dollar invested in this market is projected to lead to triple its value in economic growth. Just 2.3 percent of the $49.95 billion in venture funding for health or healthcare in 2024 went to the women’s health companies. Cure addressed the market in its December 2024 benchmark report, Unlocking the Opportunity: What’s Needed to Innovate, Invest and Impact the Health of Women

Power of X Summit Offers Opportunity to Connect with Industry Trailblazers

The conference offers opportunities to hear from and network with a diverse array of more than 40 speakers, ranging from healthcare CEOs and investors to R&D leaders and public health experts to media personalities. They will discuss healthcare trends, the investment landscape, new business models, research and product development activities, regulatory and compliance engagement, and business development planning.

Kumar will open the Power of X Summit with a welcome and State of the Industry remarks. Carolee Lee, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WHAM, will then discuss “The WHAM Report: The Business Case for Accelerating Women’s Health Investment.”

The Power of X Summit will also feature a Fireside Chat on March 24 with Margaret Hamburg, MD, President and Co-Chair, InterAcademy Partnership and former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The conference includes panel discussions on innovative technology and therapies, care delivery, healthcare coverage and services. Sessions will also address key therapeutic areas impacting women only, differently or disproportionately including Alzheimer’s disease, autoimmune conditions, brain health, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and menopause, as well as  healthcare challenges for women of color.

Among experts from the financial sector planning to speak at the Power of X Summit will be: Katherine Andersen, Head of U.S. Life Science & Healthcare, HSBC Innovation Banking; Rachel Butler, President, Catalytic Impact Fund; Scott Donohue, Senior Director, Market Access, Deerfield Management; Howard Levin, MD, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, Deerfield Catalyst; Richard Lipkin, Founder & Co-Chair, Catalytic Impact Foundation; Viq Pervaaz, Senior Vice President of Life Sciences & Healthcare, New York City Economic Development Corporation; Stacey Seltzer, Managing Partner and Founder, Pontiva Healthcare Partners and Cameron Wheeler, PhD, Partner, Deerfield Management.

Impact Challenge to Award Up to $100K for Innovative Women’s Health Solutions
The Impact Challenge, supported by CIF, will award between $50,000 and $100,000 in equity investment funding to one startup or early-stage company working to develop scalable, high-impact innovative solutions designed to address diseases or conditions predominantly, differently, or exclusively affecting women.

In addition, winners will receive legal counsel valued up to $10,000 from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and strategic mentorship and access to Cure’s extensive network of industry leaders and investors.

Finalists, selected March 6 from more than 100 applicants, will receive coaching for live pitching sessions to take place during the Summit on March 25 to a panel of expert judges.

Agenda and Registration

The full Power of X Summit  agenda, speakers list, Impact Challenge information and registration are available at the Power of X Summit. Registration for the Power of X Summit is required. Qualified Investors receive complimentary registration.

About Cure.®
Cure is a premier healthcare innovation ecosystem headquartered in New York City, with a mission to accelerate cures by helping health innovators develop their groundbreaking products and services from concept to commercialization. Cure’s thriving NYC campus includes state-of-the-art research and business facilities, and its digital ecosystem serves as the go-to resource for health innovators. Its dedicated content hub offers expert-driven insights, resources, mentoring, networking, and business services. The on-campus Cure Collaboration Residency companies include startups and established enterprises. Cure also hosts and convenes flagship events and conferences, bringing together thought leaders from across sectors in its premium venues, including an education center, conference center, and iconic rooftop. For more information, please visit wewillcure.com.

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139th Canton Fair Phase 3 Advances Toward a Better Life with New and Strengthened Product Zones

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GUANGZHOU, China, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has rolled out nine newly established product zones. Phase 3 features an expanded and upgraded Intelligent Healthcare zone and the inaugural presentation of a Functional & Technical Fabrics zone.

The upgraded Intelligent Healthcare zone brings together 50 companies presenting a full spectrum of intelligent medical solutions, spanning AI-powered diagnostics, surgical robotics, and next‑generation eldercare technologies. Exhibits highlight how medical devices are becoming smaller, more precise, and increasingly non‑invasive. Capsule endoscopy systems demonstrate how gastrointestinal screening can be completed without discomfort, while AI‑enabled traditional Chinese medicine analyzers compress the inspection and inquiry process into minutes. Wearable glucose monitors make chronic disease management easier and more convenient.

Robotic technologies play a prominent role as well. Endoscopic and orthopedic surgical robots showcase enhanced precision through integrated human‑machine coordination, while bionic prosthetic hands use non‑invasive myoelectric sensing to independently control each finger. Intelligent rehabilitation systems, including lower‑limb exoskeletons and hand‑training devices, provide consistent support for patients recovering mobility. Companion‑style eldercare robots, equipped with monitoring and telemedicine functions, signal the rise of integrated home‑based health services.

The debuting Functional & Technical Fabrics zone highlights how the traditional textile industry is moving toward higher-end and smarter products. Exhibitors present materials that combine multi‑layered performance with intelligent responsiveness. Textiles featuring temperature‑regulating fibers, phase‑change materials, and light‑ or heat‑sensitive color‑shifting effects illustrate how fabrics are evolving into adaptive platforms capable of responding to environmental conditions.

Sustainability emerges as a defining theme. Bio‑based fibers, degradable films, recycled polyester, and organic cotton reflect a shift from isolated eco‑products toward full‑chain green manufacturing. High‑performance outdoor and protective applications further shape the narrative. Materials engineered for waterproof breathability, UV resistance, flame retardancy, and long‑term durability address rising demand across sportswear, professional protection, and medical environments. Smart textiles with embedded health‑monitoring modules demonstrate how apparel is beginning to function as a continuous wellness interface.

Both technology‑driven healthcare and advanced textiles are converging around a shared pursuit of a better life. As these advancements continue to evolve, they reflect a manufacturing landscape increasingly shaped by innovation, resilience, and a commitment to improving everyday living.

For pre-registration, please click: https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16

 

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CupidFeel Insights Show How Shared Interests Affect Initial Connection Outcomes

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New behavioral insights from CupidFeel offer a carefully considered look at how shared interests influence whether an initial connection on a dating platform is sustained or abandoned in those first critical exchanges.

GIBRALTAR, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The findings by CupidFeel are not dramatic, but they are telling. People who referenced a shared interest — whether a genre of music, a type of cuisine, a sport, a creative practice, or even a shared discomfort with small talk — within the first few exchanges of a new conversation were found to be measurably more likely to continue that conversation beyond the initial contact window. The effect was not uniform across all interest categories; certain types of shared interest appeared to carry more relational weight than others.

It was also observed by CupidFeel that the timing of when shared interests entered a conversation mattered. Connections where common ground was discovered organically — through the natural flow of exchange rather than prompted by a profile field or a direct question — showed stronger indicators of sustained interest. The discovery, in other words, carried more meaning when it felt like something found rather than something declared.

Among the most quietly striking findings in the CupidFeel data was the role of specificity. Broad shared categories — “we both like travel,” “we both enjoy cooking” — were associated with polite, often brief exchanges that rarely extended past pleasantries. But when specificity entered the picture — when one person mentioned a particular documentary that had stayed with them, or a city they had visited and could not stop thinking about — the conversational energy shifted. Something opened up.

In a CupidFeel review of trends in profile engagements, those whose profiles reflected specific, idiosyncratic interests — rather than broadly appealing ones — also showed higher rates of receiving first messages, a finding that runs gently counter to the instinct many people have to present themselves in the most universally appealing terms possible.

What seemed to matter most was not the quantity of overlap but whether the overlap that existed was felt — whether it produced a sense of being seen in some particular, non-generic way. A CupidFeel review of early conversation patterns suggests that a single deeply resonant shared interest may be more generative for early connection than a long list of surface-level commonalities that, taken together, feel more like a demographic profile than a person.

About CupidFeel

CupidFeel is an online dating platform built around the belief that meaningful connections begin with emotional honesty and the willingness to let a conversation go somewhere real. It came into being for people who are less interested in the mechanics of dating and more drawn to the possibility of something that feels grounded — exchanges that move at their own pace, guided by genuine curiosity rather than performance.

A CupidFeel review of its own design principles returns consistently to the same question: what does it take for a first message to feel like it might be worth the journey? The platform makes room for the kind of interaction that doesn’t always have a clear destination but feels, from the first exchange, like something real. CupidFeel is a place where the unexpected is not something to be managed, but something to be welcomed.

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Timothy Albers, CupidFeel, 1 14845691657, smm@cupidfeel.com, https://cupidfeel.com/

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Las Vegas Review-Journal Launches VegasBusiness, a New Multiplatform Business Brand Serving Southern Nevada Leaders

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LAS VEGAS, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ –The Las Vegas Review Journal today announced the launch of VegasBusiness, a new multiplatform brand designed to deliver authoritative reporting, analysis, and insight to Southern Nevada’s business leaders and decisionmakers.

VegasBusiness debuts with a biweekly print section distributed in the Sunday Las Vegas Review Journal, a new digital hub at VegasBusiness.com, a weekday business email newsletter, and a bi monthly podcast. Together, the platforms create the most comprehensive local business news and intelligence offerings in the Las Vegas market.

Vegas Business, powered by the state’s largest and most experienced business reporting team, focuses on the people, companies, and forces shaping Southern Nevada’s economy, including gaming and hospitality, real estate development, technology, finance, logistics, and small business.

“Las Vegas is one of the fastest evolving business markets in the country, and its leaders need timely, trustworthy intelligence to compete and grow,” Keith Moyer, publisher and editor of the Las Vegas Review Journal, said. “VegasBusiness expands our business journalism across platforms and delivers deeper insight, greater frequency, and broader reach for Southern Nevada’s decision makers.”

Expanded Business Coverage Across Platforms

VegasBusiness features business coverage designed for how executives consume news today—through print, digital, email, audio, video, and social channels.

Editorial franchises include CSuite Insider, featuring executive interviews; Building Las Vegas, with in depth reporting on major projects and deals; Innovation, spotlighting people and ideas driving change; Price Points, examining data and consumer trends; Small Business, highlighting enterprising local companies; and a curated Calendar of business events and conferences.

“We created this section to provide Las Vegas business leaders with practical, locally grounded intelligence so t hey can make faster, more informed decisions on growth, talent, and regulation,” Erin Edgemon, business editor of the Review Journal, said. “VegasBusiness is designed to help business leaders understand what’s happening in the economy, why it matters, and how it impacts their organizations and communities.”

A Premium Environment for Advertisers

In addition to expanded editorial coverage, VegasBusiness provides a new advertising and sponsorship platform for brands seeking to reach business decision makers in Southern Nevada. The brand offers integrated opportunities across print, digital, newsletters, podcasts, video, social media, and events, supported by advanced audience targeting and measurement.

“VegasBusiness gives advertisers access to the largest concentration of local business decision- makers in the market,” Michael LaBonia, senior vice president of sales for the Las Vegas Review Journal, said. “It’s a high impact, data driven platform that connects brands with influence, intent, and measurable results.”

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VegasBusiness Magazine: Biweekly, Sundays in the Las Vegas Review JournalDigital: 24/7 at VegasBusiness.com**Newscast:** Weekday segment mornings on 7@7 a.m.**Newsletter:** Featured in the weekday Business Brief

Additional information is available at VegasBusiness.com.

Since 1909, the Las Vegas Review-Journal has been Nevada’s comprehensive media leader. Over the years, it has transformed from an award-winning newspaper that delivers local and community news and spans the globe with far-reaching topics and coverage. The Review-Journal has forged into multimedia and digital platforms through its website, Reviewjournal.com, which includes a network of niche publications, breaking news, e-newsletters, customized content, custom printing, a production studio, and more to meet the specific needs of readers and advertisers alike.

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Wanda English Blair, Vice President of Marketing
(702) 383-0223
wblair@reviewjournal.com

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