George Osborne: I got gig with Sam Altman by cold-calling OpenAI January 21, 2026 For most people, the hunt for a plum job is a torturous process involving cover letters, CVs and several rounds of interviews. But if you’re a former chancellor of the exchequer it seems all you need to do, is cold-call human resources and you can land a top role at one of the world’s fastest-growing [...]
iFIT and Huge Launch “Realms You Can’t Reach,” a New Category of Cinematic Fitness Experiences Built With AI January 21, 2026 Huge partnered with iFIT to design a scalable, long-form content system using generative AI to create premium fitness worlds that can’t be filmed in the real world.
Technology Innovation Institute and World Economic Forum Announce ‘Abu Dhabi Centre for Frontier Technologies’ at Davos January 21, 2026 Abu Dhabi becomes home to newest Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, focused on Quantum, Robotics, Space Tech and relate AI applications
WEF26: ‘Human Capital Is the Key Driver of Economic Competitiveness’ January 21, 2026 For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, told the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260120585206/en/ [...]
Quinbrook Sells Flexitricity to Drax January 21, 2026 Quinbrook, a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on delivering the infrastructure needed for the energy transition, today announced the sale of its Flexitricity energy optimisation business to Drax Smart Generation HoldCo Limited, a subsidiary of Drax Group plc (“Drax”). The agreed sale price generates expected total sale proceeds of c. £42 million which represents an [...]
Ageneau Group Chooses Generix WMS to Boost Growth January 21, 2026 Generix, a global business software company offering an expansive portfolio of SaaS solutions for supply chain, finance, commerce, and B2B integration, announces that Ageneau Group, a French transportation, logistics, and training company, has chosen Generix WMS and TradeXpress to modernize operational processes at its Angers (Trélazé) site, which has a covered area of 9,000 m² [...]
Finovate Announces Live Demo Companies and Industry-Leading Speakers for FinovateEurope 2026 January 21, 2026 Finovate, a research and events firm focused on innovation in financial and banking technology, today announced its list of demo companies and featured speakers for FinovateEurope 2026, taking place February 10-11 at the Intercontinental O2 in London. A premier event dedicated to shaping the digital future of the financial services industry, FinovateEurope is set to [...]
The Debate: Should the UK ban social media for under-16s? January 21, 2026 As the UK launches a consultation into a social media ban for under-16s, we hear the arguments for and against in this week's Debate.
SIRBAI Launches Middle East’s First AI-Powered Autonomous Drone Swarm Technology at UMEX 2026 January 20, 2026 New platform enables coordinated, autonomous drone operations designed for modern defense environments
Why We Gather: Hilton Reveals Behavioral, Emotional and Cultural Drivers Defining 2026 Meetings and Events January 20, 2026 Trends Report special section explores how the digital era is redefining in-person connection and the attendee motivations reshaping meetings and events According to new Hilton research, 84% of attendees say they love bringing their “authentic selves” to work events—highlighting the growing demand for genuine, in-person connection. Nearly half (49%) of respondents say meeting new people and bonding with their team will be the main reason they attend work events in 2026, underscoring the shift toward purpose-driven gatherings that fuel collaboration and career momentum. Two-thirds (67%) of attendees report feeling less engaged during events if they don’t get downtime, with 55% admitting they’ll skip sessions to decompress if breaks aren’t built in—making wellbeing a must-have in today’s event agendas. The report builds on Hilton’s World’s Most Welcoming Events initiative and last year’s Meetings Maximizer Report, which introduced new research and solutions to make meetings more welcoming across generations.