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The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK has unveiled its keynote speakers for the forthcoming Research and Innovation conference, scheduled to be held at the University of Manchester on the 20th–21st March.

A multitude of experts are poised to impart fresh insights, expertise, and perspectives on the profound implications of AI across diverse sectors in Italy. This enlightening discourse extends beyond Italy’s borders, encompassing Spain, Bulgaria, and Turkey in a select quadrilateral of knowledge. This collaborative endeavour is facilitated by the synergy between Search On Media Group, the innovative engine driving WMF – We Make Future, and Prophets of AI, a preeminent authority in AI research and the advocacy of expert speakers.

According to new research conducted by Pleo, a foremost spend management platform in Europe, optimism among UK businesses for 2024 is growing.

This year’s edition of theWorkspace Design Show(27-28 February 2024, Business Design Centre,London),presents an impressive array of features. These bring together some of the industry’sleading designers, architects and built environment partners and range from an immersive foreststage to an interactive lighting installation. Altogether,2024’s features represent an incrediblespectacle for attendees of the Show, which has become a must-visit event for office interiorsprofessionals since its inception in 2021.

Automation, AI, and e-commerce have emerged as the leading technological priorities for the UK’s 1.4 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024, with a projected investment of £60.3 billion in new technology, as per a recent report by Beaming, a business internet service provider.

SemiQon from Finland and CMC Microsystems in Canada have entered into a partnership to further the development of silicon-based quantum processor technology.

Data from Indeed, a global hiring and matching platform, indicates that job postings in the UK have dipped below pre-pandemic levels.

SME concerns about a potential recession have decreased by a third (32%) since the fourth quarter of 2022, though apprehensions about inflation persist, as highlighted in iwoca’s Q4 2023 SME Expert Index.

Forest has unveiled the UK’s most cost-effective dockless and shared Cycle to Work scheme, allowing users to cycle for 60 minutes daily at an approximate cost of £1 per day.

During ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood interviewed Matt Bryan, Channel Sales and Strategy Manager at MRMC, a UK-based company specialising in camera robotics and automation solutions.

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business and Columbia Engineering have announced a new programme on AI, the future of tech, and data science, designed for the next generation of unicorn companies who seek to use digital innovation to grow their businesses, make better decisions and create value for society.

Accra, Ghana Get ready to mark your calendars as the 9th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit- West Africa is set to take Accra, Ghana on February 21st, 2024. This highly anticipated summit promises two days of unprecedented insights, discussions, and networking opportunities, bringing together global executives, industry experts, and visionary leaders from the BFSI sector. The Connected Banking Summit has garnered a reputation for championing forward-thinking banking models, with a focus on accelerating digital transformation, ensuring impeccable customer experiences, upholding regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security.

Fyle, an expense management platform that seamlessly integrates with existing credit cards, unveiled a new collaboration with American Express.

Research institution, the Hurun Research Institute, has released the Hurun UK Under30s and Hurun UK Under35s 2023, showcasing the leading British young powerhouses pushing the UK economy to new heights.

In the race to achieve net zero by 2050, the role of businesses is crucial given their significant environmental footprint. Nonetheless, the journey towards sustainability is fraught with hurdles such as upfront costs, intricate supply chains, and resistance to change.

New research indicates that 66% of larger UK businesses are highly acquainted with open banking, with users noting a significant saving of approximately 150 hours annually on operational activities like invoice processing, financial data management, recurring payments, and refund processing.

The UK industry body for direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail, The Direct Selling Association, has launched a campaign calling for urgent and more widespread adoption of industry Codes of Conduct in the UK.

Dexory, a provider of cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions, has announced its strategic expansion into the North American market.

Tech PR agency AROUND PR Studio offers to put to an end one of the hottest marketing holidays in the world, St. Valentine’s Day in favour of Global Startups Day – a professional holiday to celebrate innovators and drivers of the world’s technical progress. 

With phone calls, email, chatbots, and social media all vying for attention, businesses must decide which channels to prioritise for customer service. New research from Gamma Communications, reveals the answer is quite simple: don’t underestimate the power of human connection.