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EmTech AI, the longest-running AI business conference, kicks off today to a sold-out crowd

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Featuring visionary speakers, breakthrough sessions, and strategies for business-critical AI decision-making

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This week, the world’s leading minds in AI will gather on MIT’s iconic campus for EmTech AI (formerly EmTech Digital), MIT Technology Review’s signature conference on the future of artificial intelligence.

For over a decade, EmTech AI has brought together leaders, innovators, and rising stars at the forefront of breakthrough technologies to share what’s next. This year’s conference, taking place May 5–7, 2025, arrives at a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI technology. As AI advances at an unprecedented pace, the demand for trustworthy, strategic, and actionable insights has never been greater. 

Attendees will explore the technologies shaping the next chapter of AI, from the rise of multimodal models and quantum-powered intelligence to next-gen robotics and the urgent questions of ethics, regulation, and how to find value in AI right now.

This year’s speaker lineup brings together leading voices shaping the future of AI, curated by the journalists of MIT Technology Review who report on these breakthroughs every day. Visionary thinkers like Azeem Azhar, founder of Exponential View, will share how to harness AI’s growth to drive innovation, optimize operations, and gain a competitive advantage. Peter Lee, President at Microsoft Research, will dive into how AI is transforming scientific research and reshaping innovation pipelines. Plus, Asha Sharma, Corporate VP, AI Platform, Microsoft, will share firsthand insights on applying AI to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency at scale. These are just a few of the boundary-pushing sessions on the agenda, covering everything from quantum-powered AI and responsible deployment to business strategy and next-gen robotics.

While the in-person seats are officially sold out, the event remains open to everyone, everywhere—thanks to a powerful livestream experience designed to bring the insights, strategies, and inspiration to audiences wherever they are.

The livestream experience puts you inside the room where the most important AI conversations are happening. With high-definition video, real-time speaker Q&A, live polls, and interactive chat with fellow attendees, the EmTech AI event hub is designed to keep you connected, curious, and part of the conversation. You’ll also get access to post-event session recordings, bonus materials, and continued learning long after the event ends.

Livestream tickets are available until May 7, 2025.

Members of the media may obtain additional information by emailing press@technologyreview.com.

EmTech AI Partners

The EmTech AI Platinum Sponsor is KPMG, your guide for AI strategies that drive value and spark innovation. Presenting Partners include AutogenAI, Deloitte, and EDB. For additional partnership opportunities, contact Andrew Hendler at andrew.hendler@technologyreview.com.

About MIT Technology Review

MIT Technology Review is an independent media company owned by MIT. Established in 1899, it was the first-ever technology magazine; today, MIT Technology Review publishes in multiple digital formats every day, including on our site, in email newsletters, and across all major social channels. We also produce a multi-award-winning, bi-monthly print magazine and run one of the industry’s most highly regarded events brands, EmTech.

Our goal is to become the destination for those seeking to understand how technology is shaping our world. Subscribe. Attend. Follow: LinkedIn, Reddit, Facebook, Instagram.

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Adira Finance & AI Rudder Successfully Reduce Operational Costs Through AI Implementation

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Adira Finance has significantly reduced its operational costs by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology from AI Rudder to deliver a better customer experience. This partnership, which has spanned more than three years, not only strengthens Adira Finance’s position as one of the leading digital innovators in Indonesia’s financial services industry, but also demonstrates how AI technology can generate measurable business value through cost efficiency and enhanced customer experience.

AI technology has become one of the key pillars supporting Adira Finance’s digital transformation strategy. By adopting AI Rudder’s voice AI technology for customer interactions, Adira Finance has introduced a more effective and consistent way to engage customers across Indonesia. The solution automates loan payment reminder calls through an AI Voice Agent capable of interacting directly with customers. Through natural, two-way conversations, customers are encouraged to fulfill their financial obligations more consistently while helping the company reduce the risk of late payments.

AI Voice Agent technology enables businesses to communicate directly with customers through natural, human-like conversations in their preferred language. Powered by natural language processing (NLP), speech recognition, and machine learning, the solution can understand, interpret, and respond to customer inquiries in a highly natural and conversational manner.

As a provider of AI Voice Agent technology, AI Rudder delivers more than automation. The company continuously invests in research and development to create innovative AI solutions that address evolving industry needs. With the capability to process millions of calls every day, AI Rudder helps businesses deliver customer interactions that are natural, personalized, and highly efficient.

Adira Finance’s commitment to innovation and continuous exploration of emerging technologies is reflected in its collaboration with AI Rudder to enhance customer experience. Looking ahead, Adira Finance plans to continue its digital transformation by adopting AI solutions powered by large language models (LLMs), enabling even more natural and personalized conversations. This initiative further reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering superior customer experiences while strengthening its competitiveness in the digital era.

“Innovation, technology, and continuous improvement must always move forward. The synergy between Adira Finance, particularly our Collections function, and AI Rudder is extremely important, as AI technology will continue to play a key role in enhancing our customer experience,” said Nyoman Riyanto, SE., MM, Head of Desk Collection at Adira Finance.

“Moving forward, AI Rudder and Adira Finance must continue to innovate together to create a more effective and efficient customer experience that meets the evolving demands of digital transformation,” he added.

AI Rudder believes that the successful implementation of AI in Indonesia’s financial services industry is built upon long-term strategic partnerships.

“The key to successfully delivering AI solutions that reduce operational costs and enhance customer experience lies in one core principle: AI should empower people and improve human performance—not replace people,” said Michael Ignetius Kauw, Country Manager of AI Rudder Indonesia.

This collaboration demonstrates how continuous innovation can deliver two key business outcomes: greater operational efficiency and higher customer satisfaction. Together, Adira Finance and AI Rudder reaffirm that AI implementation is not merely a technology trend, but a long-term transformation strategy that strengthens business competitiveness in the digital era.

About AI Rudder

AI Rudder combines advanced AI technology with the power of voice communication to help businesses build stronger relationships with their customers. By leveraging AI-driven automation to enhance customer experiences, AI Rudder has helped hundreds of organizations improve the scale, speed, and quality of their customer interactions. Headquartered in Singapore, AI Rudder also operates across China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Mexico, and Brazil. For more information, visit www.airudder.com.

About Adira Finance

PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance Tbk (Adira Finance) was established in 1990, initially focusing on automotive financing before expanding into motorcycle financing in 1997. In 2004, Adira Finance was listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (now the Indonesia Stock Exchange) and later became part of PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk. Today, Bank Danamon holds a 92.07% ownership stake in the company, making Adira Finance a member of the MUFG Group.

As one of Indonesia’s leading financing companies, Adira Finance continues to innovate by offering Sharia-compliant financing for consumer durable goods and automotive financing through its Sharia Business Unit. The company has also expanded its digital ecosystem through dicicilaja.com, a multi-purpose financing e-commerce platform, momobil.id, a vehicle marketplace, momotor.id, and the adiraku mobile application, launched in 2020 to further enhance its digital services.

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Fintech Rising Star QTGM Launches Brand Identity: Redefining FX and CFD Trading Through Quantum Thinking

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HONG KONG, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QuantumTrade Global Markets (QTGM) today officially unveiled its brand identity, introducing a structured decision-making approach centered on “quantum thinking” to redefine online trading.

Rather than focusing on market prediction, QTGM applies structured frameworks and probabilistic thinking to enable traders to make clearer, more consistent, and disciplined decisions in uncertain market conditions.

From Prediction to Structured Decision-Making

As market environments become increasingly complex and volatile, traditional prediction-driven trading approaches are being challenged. QTGM introduces a shift from prediction to structure, positioning trading as a system of disciplined decision-making rather than isolated judgment.

By combining probabilistic reasoning with structured processes, QTGM provides multi-assets trading, including but not limited to Forex, Commodities and indices.

Supporting traders and partners globally

With the official brand launch, QTGM aims to advance trading technology through its in-house infrastructure and risk management systems, delivering a structured and efficient trading environment with low latency and efficient execution.

Leadership Perspective

Adil Baig, General Manager of QTGM, commented:

“Markets are not predicted — they are managed. Our goal is not to eliminate uncertainty, but to operate within it by building structured systems that support disciplined decision-making.”

Design Philosophy: Structure, Safety, and Balance

QTGM’s brand identity reflects its core principles:

Structure — The hexagonal geometric form represents a stable and systematic decision frameworkProbability — Internal nodes symbolize a probabilistic understanding of market behaviorProgression — Extension elements represent continuous learning and disciplined executionBalance — The “Quantum Blue” color system balances financial stability with technological innovation

About QuantumTrade Global Markets (QTGM)

QuantumTrade Global Markets Limited is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Commission in Republic of Mauritius with registration number 212104 GBC and license number GB24203431.

QTGM is a structured fintech platform for traders who seek a disciplined and systematic approach to navigating financial markets. By integrating quantum thinking with practical trading frameworks, QTGM offers the tools, systems, and learning environments necessary to support consistent and disciplined decision-making in uncertain market conditions.

Risk Disclaimer

Trading foreign exchange (FX) and contracts for differences (CFDs) on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed deposits. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Please consider your investment objectives and risk tolerance carefully before trading.

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QuantumTrade Global Markets (QTGM)
Communications Team
Email: press@quantumtradeglobal.com
Website: www.quantumtradeglobal.com

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XAILIENT ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT VALIDATION OF CASINO EYE-D BY GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL (GLI)

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LAS VEGAS, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Xailient, a leader in Edge AI-powered Facial Recognition (FR) solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has conducted a successful independent validation of the company’s ground breaking Casino Eye-D FR platform.

 

GLI’s evaluation confirms the functional and technical specifications of Casino Eye-D, which integrates with the industry’s leading casino management systems (CMS) to revolutionize patron identification, loyalty engagement, and AML monitoring across gaming floors.

“GLI’s validation represents an important milestone for Xailient and the broader gaming industry,” said Lars Oleson, CEO of Xailient. “As casinos adopt AI-driven technologies to improve guest experiences and operational efficiency, independent validation provides operators, regulators, and technology partners with full transparency and confidence in these technologies’ functionality.”

Key capabilities reviewed during the evaluation included:

Patron identification and recognition integrated with casino management systemsAutomated enrollment and image quality assessmentEnterprise-scale biometric processing and identity managementSupport for loyalty engagement and player recognition workflowsExcluded patron identification and security alertingSecure API-based integration with existing CMS platformsScalable deployment architecture designed for casino environmentsConfirmed exclusive functionality with CMS and no engagement with any game functionality

Doug Beavers, Sr. Director of Business Development said, “GLI’s validation provides another step to market deployment of our ‘AI with an ROI’ facial recognition technology to the gaming floor. We are excited by the support from regulators, our CMS partners, and casino operators as we launch the transformative Casino Eye-D technology to the gaming floor.”

Xailient has previously announced integrations with Konami Gaming’s SYNK Vision™, Light & Wonder CMS and is coordinated with operators, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advance the adoption of AI-powered guest recognition solutions throughout the gaming industry. In February 2026, in Australia, The Hon. David Harris, New South Wales Minister for Racing and Gaming, announced his approval of trial deployment in that state.

Mr. Beavers added, “G2E in Las Vegas this October will be a vital opportunity for casino operators to assess Xailient’s innovative AI-powered technology, preview emerging facial recognition capabilities, and update on market availability.”

About Xailient
Xailient is the global leader in privacy-safe Edge AI-powered facial recognition (FR) technology, delivering high-performance biometric solutions for gaming, security, and enterprise environments. The company’s Casino Eye-D platform enables casinos to enhance guest recognition, loyalty engagement, security operations, and operational efficiency through seamless integration with existing casino management systems.

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