The Oil and Gas Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA 2024) will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany on 14-16 October 2024. The Congress assembles leading companies from the oil and gas industry to explore the latest trends in automating and digitising processes, shaping the future of the whole value chain.

Gathr, formerly known as London Tech Drinks and London Private Equity Drinks, has stepped into the spotlight as one of the UK’s most active high-growth communities. With a trusted network of nearly 10,000 founders, operators, investors, and service providers, Gathr’s mission is to facilitate connections, foster learning, and drive growth through a range of distinct offerings, including its new Gathr to Find B2B marketplace.

Health Innovation East, the innovation branch of the NHS in the East of England, and 42 Technology (42T), a product design and innovation consultancy, are teaming up to host a free webinar focused on advancing the NHS's net zero ambitions.

Aerospace Xelerated (AX), the Boeing-supported startup accelerator, announced its sponsorship of the Vista East-West Startup Hub at the upcoming Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi on 25th-26th September.

Imperial College London announces its first physical presence in the US, with a new hub located in San Francisco.

Nick Armstrong, a seasoned entrepreneur and blockchain pioneer, has returned to his startup roots. At 40, he's already experienced a dynamic career – he made the 2011 BRW Young Rich List at just 28, led a public company by 37, and ventured into blockchain before Bitcoin was even on the radar. Now, he's leveraging his extensive experience in sales with his latest startup, aiming to simplify the lives of salespeople.

Careology, a global digital cancer care company, has partnered with the Ella Dawson Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting young people with cancer, to provide holistic care for this growing demographic.

A new startup support programme has been launched, targeting businesses in Cambridgeshire. The programme will award £25,000 worth of legal advice to the business deemed to have the most significant impact.

ŌURA, the startup behind the Oura Ring, a smart ring offering personalised health insights and daily guidance, has revealed plans to acquire Veri, a Finnish startup specialising in personalised metabolic health.

In early 2025, Luxembourg-based startup Mission Space is set to make a historic leap with the launch of the first commercial payload dedicated to space weather monitoring.

The world’s largest business show returns to LA in 2024. It is taking place on the 9th & 10th of October 2024 at The LA Convention Center and running alongside The B2B Marketing Expo. This edition of The Business Show will host an audience of 8,000 SMEs and startups, providing all the help and guidance you need to start or grow your business.

Digital Catapult has unveiled the eight companies selected for its High Growth AI Accelerator, part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, in collaboration with creative industry leaders such as LADbible Group, Merlin Entertainments, Bauer Media Group, and Music Technology UK.

In its ongoing mission to decarbonise the built environment, lightweight solar energy innovator Solivus recently completed a large-scale solar installation for Astute Electronics at its UK headquarters in Hertfordshire. Astute, a global leader in electronics distribution and supply chain management for industries like defence, aerospace, and energy, sought to harness clean energy from the 1,524 square metre rooftop of its warehouse as part of its sustainability goals.

Hundreds of independent vape stores across the UK are set to benefit from a pioneering AI app that provides automated and highly accurate facial age estimation, removing guesswork from age checks and mitigating the risk of fines that can exceed £1,500.

Moth, a startup in quantum algorithms for generative AI in the creative sector, has announced the appointment of James Wootton as its new Chief Scientific Officer.

London-based AI company, Engine, has officially introduced Bid Writer, an AI-driven tool aimed at reshaping the way businesses handle proposal writing.

BITS Pilani is launching IGNITE 2024, its flagship startup pitching competition, on November 9th-10th at the BITS School of Management (BITSOM), Mumbai. Aimed at early-stage startups, this event offers an unparalleled chance to pitch to over 70 of India’s leading venture capitalists and angel investors, including Anthill Ventures, Acumen, and Unicorn India Ventures.

The past year has seen a rapid acceleration in the rate of adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) solutions.

Discovery Park, a science and innovation hub in Sandwich, Kent, has opened applications for the third round of its business growth programme, ‘Discovery Spark’.

A recent survey conducted by CommsCo PR has shed light on the shifting attitudes of AI experts, marketers, and influencers toward artificial intelligence and major tech companies. The findings indicate a growing distrust of big tech firms and a strong demand for tighter regulations, alongside cautious expectations for AI’s potential impact over the next five years.