The organisers of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) have announced that Sanlam Investments will once again be the title sponsor of the event for the upcoming edition taking place from 19 –21 February 2025 in Cape Town.

Travel agencies and tour operators live immersed in an environment where their adaptation to an increasingly digitised market and their ability to offer personalised and environmentally friendly experiences are essential for their future. To overcome these challenges, it is necessary to adopt technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data or 'mobile-first' strategies, among others, to help them overcome these challenges. The new edition of Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 (TIS), which will take place from October 23 to 25 in Seville, Spain, will bring together executives from Trip.com, TripAdvisor, TUI, Civitatis, Intrepid Travel, Tuzmo, Reinvención Viajera, Local Secrets, Wheel the World, Julià Tours, Sasane Sisterhood, among others, to analyse the tools and strategies needed to successfully navigate this new scenario, maintaining their competitiveness and relevance in an ever-changing global market.

The adoption of AI in corporate finance is advancing rapidly, with 68% of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) now considering it essential for financial reporting.

Lemon announces the launch of its new financing product, in collaboration with Shawbrook Bank. The product is designed to unlock new deals and improve cash flow for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) vendors, whilst also saving small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) a significant amount of money on their SaaS spending. 

FinTech Scotland has revealed the winners of its “Shaping the Future of ESG in Financial Services” initiative, with GaiaLens, a sustainability analytics firm from London, standing out among the successful applicants.

About:Energy, an innovator in battery development software, has announced the opening of its new headquarters featuring a state-of-the-art test facility in Southwark, just a few hundred metres from the Thames and the City of London.

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven security for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced a collaboration with Attopsemi Technology, a provider of One-Time Programmable (OTP) intellectual property based in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Zoom has unveiled new AI-first work platform innovations for Zoom Workplace and Zoom Business Services that will transform team communication, collaboration, and productivity and help customers get more done. 

Simplyhealth, the Health Plan provider, has teamed up with Spectrum.Life to offer its customers their new Digital Mental Health service to address the current mental health crisis facing the nation.  All Simplyhealth customers will have access as part of their Health Plan.

NEC X, the Silicon Valley-based venture studio powered by NEC’s advanced tech, has unveiled the seven promising startups selected for its Elev X! Ignite Batch 12 cohort. Since 2018, NEC X has played a key role in launching over 130 tech startups, transforming innovative concepts into scalable ventures.

AI Transform, the UK AI conference specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is being held at The Slate in Coventry on 23rd October 2024. The event will bring together industry leaders, AI experts, and forward-thinking SME decision-makers to explore the transformative potential of AI for small businesses.

UK-based sponsorship insights platform, Luscid, has entered into a partnership with Canadian sponsorship and experiential marketing firm XMC to help brands in the region make more informed and impactful partnership decisions. This collaboration builds on Luscid's earlier expansion into the APAC region.

New research from Mendix has found that low-code tools are no longer simply a tactical solution for departmental fixes, but a strategic enterprise enabler that supports digital transformation at an organisational level. 54% of respondents rank digital transformation as their leading low-code use case.

Growth Studio has announced the launch of its newest accelerator programme, SELECT by Growth Studio aimed at supporting startups tackling the triple planetary crisis.

Manchester-based data and marketing specialist, Go Live Data, has announced its acquisition of MIB, a prominent player in fleet and automotive data in the UK. Effective from 4th October, MIB will become part of Go Live Data's portfolio, which already boasts clients such as AXA Health, Premier Line, and Amazon Business.

London Sport, a charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Londoners through increased access to sport and physical activity, has announced a strategic partnership with Satisfi Labs, an AI-driven conversational experience platform. Through this collaboration, Satisfi Labs will serve as the official conversational AI partner for London Sport, supporting over 3,000 organisations in making sport and physical activity more accessible to the public.

At the Beyond_ event, Spain’s PLD Space revealed its strategic roadmap, commemorating the first anniversary of its MIURA 1 launch success. The company provided updates on its MIURA 5 programme, highlighting notable advancements. PLD Space confirmed it is on track to hit major milestones and aims to kick off its launch campaign by late 2025.

Heronic Technologies, an AI accelerator architecture specialist and spinout from Imperial College London, has been selected for commercial and technical discussions with ROHM Semiconductor, one of Japan’s leading electronics firms.

Tracxn, a SaaS-driven global market intelligence platform, has published its latest Geo Quarterly Report: UAE Tech Q3 2024. Drawing from its extensive database, the report offers a snapshot of the tech funding landscape in the UAE.

Registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the annual event for the audiovisual and systems integration industry. Set to take place from 4th to 7th February at Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, ISE 2025 promises an exhilarating showcase with new features, enhanced accessibility, and a fresh focus on innovative content. A highlight of this year’s event is the debut of Hall 8.1, easily accessed via the North Entrance, designed to streamline the attendee experience.