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Allianz Stadium of Twickenham, home of English rugby, has announced overtime, a new summer incentive package tailored for corporate event planners looking to combine business with memorable summer socials. Overtime offers early afternoon meetings in one of the stadium’s premium event spaces before moving towards drink receptions and a relaxed barbecue that extends into summer evenings. The culinary highlight, The Grill BBQ, features feasts in a variety of settings, including the pitchside and the fun and lively Rose Garden at British Airways, adding a unique and memorable background to the occasion. “We’re committed to providing a great opportunity to help…
Conference News is currently accepting applications for CN Agency100 2025–26, an annual membership program that recognizes senior leaders at full-service event institutions. Launched in 2024, CN Agency100 was created to promote collaboration, encourage best practices and highlight excellence in the agency sector. Each year, the program offers an exclusive space to bring together, connect, share ideas, and raise the profile of your work with 100 influential professionals working at live and corporate events. Membership is free and only available through the application. Includes access to member networking events, thought leadership opportunities, and editorial support from conference news. With the new…
VisitBritain’s The Business Events Growth Program officially resumed on 25/26. VisitBritain Business Events Growth Program is a strategic initiative that supports the appeal and development of international business events in the UK. The programme includes support for candidates’ city bidding for potential new association parliaments working in collaboration with UK cities, and growth funding for international representatives for B2B exhibitions working with confirmed parliaments and cities and organizers. The event will be in the national priority sectors of healthcare and life sciences, technology, creative services, advanced manufacturing, energy transition and education. Between 2018 and 2023, the program supported 62 potential…
May 20, 2025Ravi LakshmananLinux/Cryptojacking Cybersecurity researchers are turning their attention to a new Linux Cryptojacking campaign targeting publicly accessible Redis servers. Malicious activity is called Redisraider and codename by DataDog Security Labs. “Redisraider aggressively scans the randomized portion of IPv4 space and uses legitimate Redis configuration commands to run malicious Cron jobs on vulnerable systems,” said security researchers Matt Muir and Frederic Baguerin. The ultimate goal of the campaign is to drop the GO-based primary payload, which is responsible for unlocking XMRIG miners on compromised systems. This activity involves using a bespoke scanner to identify public Redis servers on the…
Quantum computing promises the potential for industrial and social transformation by solving complex problems more efficiently than classical computers. However, challenges such as scalability, high error rates, cost, and skill gaps hamper the commercial realization of quantum computing. Milestones like IBM’s Flamingo Machines and Microsoft’s topological Qubits show progress. These advancements, along with initiatives like the Quantum Benchmark Initiative, pave the way for practical applications and greater adoption. This article covers this journey of commercialising the cutting edge of technology. What is quantum computing? Quantum computing represents a transformative approach to processing information, leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to…
As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy and advanced technology, key minerals such as lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements are emerging as essential enablers. These minerals power electric vehicles batteries, enable renewable energy systems, and form the backbone of high-tech and defense applications. In this evolving global landscape, Australia is strategically poised to become a key player in meeting the growing demand for these resources. With abundant reserves, a stable regulatory environment and increased government and private investment, Australia is building the foundation to become a major long-term supplier of key global mineral supply chains. That position…
A dynamic new opportunity is to combine Canada with European innovators to shape the future of digital, industrial and space technology. The global innovation landscape is set to expand as Canadian and European innovators gather at Connexion Canada: Online Matchmaking/Brokerage Event. The event, hosted by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Services in Spain, promises to spark new research and innovation partnerships across borders. Scheduled on May 21 at 3:30pm (9:30am EDT), the event will begin with a live webinar featuring professional voices from Canada, Spain and the wider European research community. These speakers explore evolving digital and industrial ecosystems within the…
A small town in western France has set a new world record for the largest gathering of people who dressed the Smurfs, organizers say, and over 3,000 participants were counted over the weekend. Landerneau, a 16,000 town in western Brittany, has made two attempts to request records from Rauchlingen, the German town of 2019 that gathered 2,762 Smurfs. However, on Saturday, French enthusiasts finally broke through, gathering 3,076 people in blue costumes, sang “Song of Smurphy” with faces painted and white hats. The Smurfs were created in 1958 by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo and known in French as “schtroumpfs” -…
Venezuela’s Aviation Authority said flights will resume the day after Sunday’s parliamentary elections.Venezuela has suspended flights from nearby Colombia after authorities detained more than 30 people who are allegedly planning to work to destabilise the country before Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Venezuela’s Home Minister Diosdado Cabello announced on state television on Monday that the flight ban would be “immediate” and last for a week. The arrests were released in the same way as an independent panel of experts who released a report documenting serious human rights abuses in Venezuela in the aftermath of the July 28, 2024 presidential election. Cabello said…
Monzo, the UK’s largest digital bank, is synonymous with neon debit cards, extensive use of emojis, and free spending abroad. But it’s just not trying to be cool anymore. It is about to become a major financial institution. That shift could be a turning point for the year, from emerging fintech, beloved by millennials, to mature, sustainable businesses. Last week in a sit-in with the editor, Monzo CEO TS Anil did not confirm that Monzo is listed this year, along with signs that Monzo is preparing to be released and new reports that something is in work. However, he suggested…