Summit

This Rare Disease Day, Feb. 29, CORD celebrates the launch of the Canadian Rare Disease Network - but patients still have no access to the promised $1.4 billion in federal funds for rare disease drugs

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The federal government promised a Rare Disease Drug Strategy five years ago and announced $1.4 billion in drug funding last March.

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  • The federal government promised a Rare Disease Drug Strategy five years ago and announced $1.4 billion in drug funding last March.
  • CORD is wildly optimistic with the milestone launch of the Canadian Rare Disease Network (CRDN) – a collaboration that brings into reality the vision and strategy that CORD first proposed in 2015.
  • While celebrating the birth of the CRDN, the rare disease community is marking Rare Disease Day with mounting impatience due to unconscionable delays in making available the committed federal government funding for rare disease medicines.
  • CORD has been holding a Rare Disease Day 2024 Summit in Ottawa February 28 and 29.

Huawei Launched White Papers to Accelerate Public Services' Intelligent Transformation

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei launched the Public Services Intelligent Transformation White Paper, the National Cloud 2.0 Solution, and the Tax Administration Digitalization White Paper during the summit themed "Leading Infrastructure to Accelerate Public Services Intelligence".

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei launched the Public Services Intelligent Transformation White Paper, the National Cloud 2.0 Solution, and the Tax Administration Digitalization White Paper during the summit themed "Leading Infrastructure to Accelerate Public Services Intelligence".
  • Huawei also discussed the digital & intelligent transformation trends and development strategies with customers and industry partners, and shared several transformation success stories.
  • Hong-Eng Koh, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist of Huawei, said, "The intelligent architecture of transformation consists of several layers, such as intelligent sensing, intelligent connectivity, intelligent foundation, intelligent platform, AI foundation model, AI large model, and intelligent application.
  • Huawei believes in the vision of "Accelerating Intelligent Transformation of Public Services to Drive Cognitive Society", and assists governments and public sectors worldwide in achieving digital & intelligent transformation, enabling everyone to benifit from the development dividends brought by the digital economy.

Leading Early Childhood Curriculum Provider Recognized Among Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning & Workforce Skills

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teaching Strategies, the country's leading developer of early childhood curriculum, assessment, professional learning, and family engagement solutions, has been named to the GSV 150, an annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills, for the fourth year in a row.

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  • Selected from over 2,000 private education technology companies, Teaching Strategies is one of just six early childhood education companies to receive the recognition.
  • "As the leading provider of early childhood education solutions, our goal is to help teachers, families, and young learners succeed today–and in the future.
  • Of the companies on the list, 3% are focused specifically on early childhood education; 29% focus on K-12 education; 24% focus on higher education; 34% focus on workforce learning; and 10% focus on adult consumer learning.
  • Teaching Strategies' CEO John Olsen will participate in a panel discussion at the Summit titled "Investing in Our Youngest Minds: The Future of Early Childhood Education."

The 6th Edition of The World Happiness Summit® comes to London Next Month Elevating Human Wellbeing: A Paradigm Shift in Focus

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

"We are championing the idea that wellbeing should be the ultimate goal in education, business, and government."

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  • "We are championing the idea that wellbeing should be the ultimate goal in education, business, and government."
  • The by-invitation World Wellbeing Policy Forum, a pro bono initiative of WOHASU in collaboration with the World Wellbeing Movement , will discuss the economics and policy of wellbeing and the price of unhappiness.
  • It will also have the live European launch of the World Happiness Report 2024, which will rank youth happiness for the first time in the report's 11-year history.
  • The expert speakers will provide a fresh perspective on the interconnectedness of human wellbeing, business success, environmental sustainability, and societal progress.

Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network Hosts 2024 National Summit: Promoting the Value of Adult Literacy

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network hosted its 2024 National Summit: Promoting the Value of Adult Literacy on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at American University in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network hosted its 2024 National Summit: Promoting the Value of Adult Literacy on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at American University in Washington, D.C.
  • Foundational adult literacy skills are clearly linked to sustained income growth, better healthcare access, improved job prospects for justice-involved and returning citizens, and stronger language and literacy skills among children.
  • The Summit also marked the public release of new research findings about perceptions of adult literacy at the national level.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation served as presenting sponsor for the ALL IN National Summit 2024, and provides generous support for ALL IN's ongoing work.

BLACK ENTERPRISE Returns to Las Vegas To Honor Extraordinary Business Trailblazers at the 2024 Women of Power Summit

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Monday, February 26, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, investment, and wealth-building resources for African Americans, announces the 18th annual Women of Power Summit, the leading professional development gathering that makes space for women executives of color to reflect, rise, and act. At the culmination of Women's History Month, the conference returns to the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to celebrate the achievements of remarkable women and mark a significant milestone with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) as the event's new title sponsor.

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  • This year's Summit promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring inspiring sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
  • "For almost two decades, the Women of Power Summit has represented a beacon of inspiration, resilience, and empowerment for women across the business industry," said Earl Butch Graves Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE.
  • Accenture's commitment to a culture of equality and shared success aligns seamlessly with the values of the Women of Power Summit.
  • The BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit, hosted by Accenture, will be held at The Bellagio Hotel & Casino from Wednesday, March 27, through Saturday, March 30.

Huawei Cloud: Infrastructure of Choice for AI with 10 Systematic Innovations Unveiled in MWC Barcelona 2024

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Huawei Cloud Summit demonstrates how Huawei Cloud is the infrastructure of choice for AI applications.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Huawei Cloud Summit demonstrates how Huawei Cloud is the infrastructure of choice for AI applications.
  • At the Summit, Huawei Cloud unveiled ten AI-oriented innovations that make it the cloud infrastructure of choice for AI.
  • Media infrastructure: In this AIGC and 3D Internet era, Huawei Cloud has built a media infrastructure of efficiency, experience, and evolution.
  • The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 is taking place in Barcelona from February 26 to 29.

Huawei Cloud: Infrastructure of Choice for AI with 10 Systematic Innovations Unveiled in MWC Barcelona 2024

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Huawei Cloud Summit demonstrates how Huawei Cloud is the infrastructure of choice for AI applications.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Huawei Cloud Summit demonstrates how Huawei Cloud is the infrastructure of choice for AI applications.
  • At the Summit, Huawei Cloud unveiled ten AI-oriented innovations that make it the cloud infrastructure of choice for AI.
  • Media infrastructure: In this AIGC and 3D Internet era, Huawei Cloud has built a media infrastructure of efficiency, experience, and evolution.
  • The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 is taking place in Barcelona from February 26 to 29.

New York Times bestselling author Eric Ries to give exclusive talk in Chattanooga at The Company Lab's CO.MOBILITY Summit in May 2024

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Friday, February 23, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is thrilled to announce that Eric Ries, acclaimed entrepreneur, author, and pioneer of the Lean Startup movement, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming CO.MOBILITY Summit on May 21st, 2024. The Summit is an annual event known for showcasing world-renowned leaders who specialize in sustainable movement of goods, people, energy, and data.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is thrilled to announce that Eric Ries , acclaimed entrepreneur, author, and pioneer of the Lean Startup movement, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming CO.MOBILITY Summit on May 21st, 2024.
  • The Summit is an annual event known for showcasing world-renowned leaders who specialize in sustainable movement of goods, people, energy, and data.
  • "The entrepreneur ecosystem in Chattanooga is one that shouldn't be overlooked," said Ries.
  • "We are honored to welcome Eric Ries to Chattanooga for the CO.MOBILITY Summit 2024," said CO.LAB CEO Tasia Malakasis.

U-Haul Operating at Former Storage Sense Location in Lee's Summit

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Friday, February 23, 2024

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® announced its purchase of the Storage Sense facility at 920 NE Deerbrook St. in Lee's Summit to better meet the moving and self-storage needs of its customers.

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  • LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® announced its purchase of the Storage Sense facility at 920 NE Deerbrook St. in Lee's Summit to better meet the moving and self-storage needs of its customers.
  • The 2.54-acre property, now U-Haul Storage of Lee's Summit, was acquired on Dec. 21.
  • It is the first U-Haul-owned and -operated facility in Lee's Summit.
  • U-Haul is also offering truck sharing, boxes, moving supplies and more at the Lee's Summit store.