The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Siemens announce Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, will deliver a keynote at CES 2026, the world’s most powerful tech event. Roland Busch will showcase how Siemens is developing AI, digital twin and automation technology to drive real-world impact and usher in a new era of AI-ready manufacturing, infrastructure and transportation – where the real and digital worlds are combined to transform the everyday.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announces Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner at McKinsey and Company and Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, will join Jason Calcanis, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and Co-Host of the  All-In podcast for a CES keynote. This live taping of the world’s most influential business podcast will explore how AI is redefining global strategy, investment, and innovation, offering real-world insights from three of the sharpest minds in business.

A record-breaking number of submissions showcases global innovation across 36 product categories, including 32% growth in the robotics category.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) welcomes Dr Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, as a keynote speaker at CES 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world. Dr Su will return to the CES keynote stage to highlight the AMD vision for delivering future AI solutions – from cloud to enterprise, edge and devices. AI is transforming every aspect of our lives, and AMD is uniquely positioned to deliver the performance and flexibility required to drive this transformation.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announces Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo, as a keynote speaker at CES 2026. Lenovo will take its flagship event, Tech World, to CES, where global business gets done. Having Lenovo Tech World at CES puts decision-makers, partners, and media all in one place. For the past decade, Tech World has been Lenovo’s platform to unveil new technologies, products, and solutions.

Global Work AI, the AI-native job-search platform focused exclusively on job seekers, has secured a $2.4 million follow-on investment from existing backers Pre-Seed to Succeed, Yellow Rocks, Smart Partnership Capital, AltaIR Capital, and TMT Investments. The new round brings the company’s total funding to $3.7 million.

Founders get early traction through pure hustle, personal networks, charisma, and tenacity, but at some point, relying on the hustle inhibits growth.

Across the GCC, sustainability has become a strategic imperative, yet many organizations struggle to move beyond commitments to concrete action. The challenge is not conviction, it is execution. Fragmented ESG data, complex reporting requirements, and the difficulty of embedding sustainability into operations create barriers that leave businesses spinning their wheels. emtribe was founded to eliminate these obstacles. Founded in Dubai for the realities of the GCC market, the company transforms ESG data into a strategic asset, enabling businesses to operationalise sustainability into their day-to-day decision-making.

A new whitepaper released by Europe’s leading tech, startup and digital investment event, GITEX AI EUROPE, in partnership with research firm - LUE, maps out the foundations for Europe’s digital sovereignty; identifying the imperatives that could define the continent’s next decade of technological leadership.

When I started my business from my bedroom in 2013, I didn’t have investment, a five-year plan, or even a proper desk. What I did have was a belief that I could do things differently.

The upcoming Autumn Budget has been sparking debate across the UK economy for several weeks, largely due to leaks. The rumoured measures, from a possible exit tax (which thankfully now looks to have been abandoned) to changes to capital gains tax and pension rules, could reshape the landscape for investors, fund managers, and entrepreneurs alike. With the government looking to balance competitiveness with fairness, overburdening businesses and investors in private markets could ultimately backfire, hindering the UK’s position as a leading home for private capital.

CIQ, the US-based leader in enterprise-grade open-source software infrastructure focusing on security and high performance computing (HPC) including artificial intelligence (AI), has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in the Gulf region.

As enterprises race to deploy AI, a startling trend is taking shape: the majority of initiatives never evolve into long-term investments because big businesses pull the plug before results can materialise.

If you had met me in first year of university, you would have found a completely normal student. I showed up to lectures half awake, clinging to a coffee, and hoping the problem set I “remembered” submitting had not just been a dream. Nothing hinted that a year later I would be sitting in the entrepreneurship hub, convincing myself I was building the next big thing. All I lacked was a turtleneck and a slide with a graph going neatly upwards.

The critical climate negotiations at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, are underscoring the urgent need to translate global ambition into tangible investment and action. This imperative resonates directly with the upcoming fourth edition of the Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), scheduled for 24–27 February 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. Africa’s transition to a climate-resilient, low-carbon future will take centre stage at the event—powered by lead partner Sanlam Investments. This year’s edition underscores a shared commitment to accelerating investment into Africa’s green and blue economies at a defining moment for global climate action.

UK businesses are adopting AI at a rapid pace, but poor implementation is exacerbating “AI workslop”. The rise of low-quality, AI-generated material flooding workplaces is frustrating workers and undermining the £2.9 billion that the UK’s AI sector attracted in 2024.

The upcoming Autumn Budget is a vital moment for the government with all eyes on the Chancellor’s efforts to drive sustainable growth and encourage UK investment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged for a ‘budget for growth with fairness at its heart’. But the question remains: what will that actually look like?

New research from Xeinadin shows small businesses are adjusting their plans ahead of the Autumn Budget. With many expecting further tax pressure, a large number are reviewing pricing strategies or reducing costs in 2026. The findings reflect how SMEs are being proactive and taking early action in response to an uncertain policy outlook.

The global fintech Revolut has announced the completion of a share sale, which values the company at $75 billion.

For many founders, raising funding can be something of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, capital unlocks growth, on the other, funding can come with strings attached, and in some cases, a loss of strategic control.