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NAFC Presents Inaugural Forum to Showcase Urban Indigenous Social Economy Initiatives

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Social innovation, National Association, Indigenous peoples, Forum, Government, Organization, Movement, Social finance, NAFC

The Forum spotlights the diverse and invaluable work done by Friendship Centres and urban Indigenous social purpose organizations to foster economic and social prosperity for and by Indigenous peoples in urban communities.

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  • The Forum spotlights the diverse and invaluable work done by Friendship Centres and urban Indigenous social purpose organizations to foster economic and social prosperity for and by Indigenous peoples in urban communities.
  • As the national representative body of the largest urban Indigenous social purpose movement in Canada, the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) will provide a key platform to convene urban Indigenous perspectives within the Social Innovation and Social Finance (SI/SF) sector.
  • As an Investment Readiness Program funding partner, the NAFC has aimed to boost urban Indigenous participation in the social economy.
  • “We are delighted to host this inaugural event and spark a dialogue with key stakeholders for the strategic exploration of the actions needed to strengthen urban Indigenous economic and social prosperity,” says Jocelyn Formsma, NAFC Chief Executive Officer, “Urban Indigenous social purpose organizations are an important avenue contributing to collective intergenerational wealth and prosperity for urban Indigenous peoples and communities.

The Digital Government Forum 2024 and Cambodia-International Digital Government & Digital Technology Expo Opens

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Samdech, Digital technology, Digital, Sustainability, Forum, Government, Public sector, Communication, Conference, Fintech, Social, MPTC, Pentagon, Kingdom, Convention center, Video game

Sok Puthyvuth, Secretary of State, presided over the press conference on the Digital Government Forum 2024 and the Cambodia-International Digital Government and Digital Technology Expo, on 16 February 2024.

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  • Sok Puthyvuth, Secretary of State, presided over the press conference on the Digital Government Forum 2024 and the Cambodia-International Digital Government and Digital Technology Expo, on 16 February 2024.
  • The theme for Digital Government Forum 2024 is "Driving Sustainable and Inclusive Development through Digital Policy Implementation".
  • The Digital Government Forum 2024 aims to highlight the achievements of the digital government development in accordance with the Cambodia Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021-2035 and the Digital Government Policy 2022-235, especially the Pentagon V of the Pentagonal Strategy Phase I of Royal Government of Cambodia.
  • The Cambodia-International Digital Government and Digital Technology Expo will also showcase the digital government achievements, development of digital platforms, advantages of using the digital platforms, public service provision by ministries and institutions, as well as the use of digital platforms developed by ministries and institutions.

The Open Group Welcomes Shell as Its Latest Platinum Member

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Technology, Networks, Other Technology, Data Management, The Open Group, Architecture, Fujitsu, OpenText, Intel, Platinum, IBM, Forum, Consultant, Shell, Organization, Energy, Huawei, DXC Technology, Partnership

The Open Group , the vendor-neutral technology standards organization, has today announced that Shell Information Technology International, Inc. has become a Platinum Member of the organization.

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  • The Open Group , the vendor-neutral technology standards organization, has today announced that Shell Information Technology International, Inc. has become a Platinum Member of the organization.
  • Shell has been a Member of The Open Group since 1997, and has contributed to its numerous Forums which enable collaboration to develop open technology standards and certifications.
  • Shell also contributed to the inception of The Open Group Open Footprint™ Forum that focuses on creating an environmental footprint data model standard applicable to all industries.
  • "Shell has long had an instrumental role in the work of many Forums of The Open Group, and so we are thrilled that the company is becoming a Platinum Member as we strengthen our partnership.

Pacific Life to Host Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) 2024 Innovation Forum

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Senior, DEI, PRT, Life, Forum, Growth, Retirement, Wespath Benefits and Investments, Health, Safety, HSA, DCLI, Equity, Organization, Pacific Life, Inertia

Pacific Life will host the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) 2024 Innovation Forum on February 28 in Newport Beach, California.

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  • Pacific Life will host the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) 2024 Innovation Forum on February 28 in Newport Beach, California.
  • The Forum will feature dozens of industry experts who will explore the theme: Challenging Inertia – Moving Beyond Conflicts to Foster Innovation.
  • “Pacific Life is excited to host the 2024 DCIIA Innovation Forum and DEI celebration,” said Karen Neeley, vice president and head of Institutional Retirement Solutions Group.
  • “Pacific Life's Institutional Business is dedicated to delivering the innovative solutions our customers need , with the exceptional customer service that is synonymous with Pacific Life,” said Woolfolk.

Patch Joins the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Climate Change, Technology, Environmental Policy, Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Green Technology, Oil, Gas, Software, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, World Economic Forum, Forum, Carbon, Partnership, Renewable energy

Patch , the global climate platform supporting the scale of high-integrity carbon markets, has joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community.

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  • Patch , the global climate platform supporting the scale of high-integrity carbon markets, has joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community.
  • An invitation-only group, the Global Innovators Community brings together the world’s most promising growth-stage companies at the forefront of innovation in their industries.
  • “Global leaders are now recognizing that carbon removal will be an essential piece of achieving our climate goals,” said Brennan Spellacy, Patch CEO and co-founder.
  • “The World Economic Forum is happy to welcome Patch to join our Global Innovators community,” says Verena Kuhn, Head of the Global Innovators Community, World Economic Forum.

Canada to host the 2024 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum to bolster international ocean science collaboration

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
UNESCO, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Climate, Sustainability, Forum, Partnership, Biodiversity, Government, Food, Climate change, Risk, European, Health, Observation, United Nations, Recreation, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Sustainable development, Knowledge, Environment, Science, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Research, Whaling

The 2024 Forum will focus on opportunities for collaborative science including coordinating efforts on ocean observation and increasing our understanding of the relationship between ocean and climate.

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  • The 2024 Forum will focus on opportunities for collaborative science including coordinating efforts on ocean observation and increasing our understanding of the relationship between ocean and climate.
  • The report, prepared by Fisheries and Oceans Canada with contributions from Environment and Climate Change Canada, gives an overview of the state of Canada's Atlantic Ocean.
  • I am honoured that Canada will be hosting the 2024 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum.
  • It encourages partners from around the world to collaborate to advance ocean science to support sustainable development of our oceans.

Colombia Invites American Buyers to Explore Opportunities at the 100th Business Matchmaking Forum in Cartagena

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Ministry, ProColombia, Multimedia, Flower, Forum, Tourism, Country, Convention center, Business, Creativity, Coffee, Textile, Drug

This edition will host 2,000 exporters from all over Colombia, representing key sectors such as agri-business, textile and apparel, industries 4.0, and manufacturing.

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  • This edition will host 2,000 exporters from all over Colombia, representing key sectors such as agri-business, textile and apparel, industries 4.0, and manufacturing.
  • The nation is a hub of innovation and industrial strength, offering strategic advantages for American buyers seeking diverse sourcing opportunities", said Carmen Caballero, President of ProColombia.
  • The first Business Matchmaking Forum by ProColombia took place in 1997 in Cartagena, with the participation of 200 international buyers and 400 Colombian exporters.
  • This edition aims to showcase to the world the evolution of the regions and the business ecosystem of Colombia.

Canada concludes chairing the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity and continues participating as a member of its steering committee in 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024
G20, The Honourable, International trade, Forum, Economy, Economic development, Organization, Ministerial council, Trade, Chair, OECD

OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada took on an important leadership role as chair of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada took on an important leadership role as chair of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC).
  • Global excess steelmaking capacity is due to market-distorting policies in countries where government subsidies have enabled the non-market growth of steelmaking capacities.
  • Canada is honoured to participate as a member of the Forum and on its steering committee as we work toward collective solutions to the challenge of excess capacity.
  • The Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) is facilitated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which provides technical, analytical and meeting assistance to support the Global Forum, its steering committee and chairmanship.

U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES SONIA SOTOMAYOR AND AMY CONEY BARRETT, U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MIGUEL CARDONA AND ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES COLLEEN SHOGAN HEADLINE CIVIC LEARNING WEEK, MARCH 11-15, 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Civic, Honey, George Washington University, Supreme, A More Perfect Union, Inclusion, National Archives Foundation, Public broadcasting, Perfect, Research, Middlebury College, Teaching, National archives, Forum, Harvard University, University, Archivist, Corporation, Public service, Knowledge, Democracy, Movement, National Council, ICivics, Supreme court, Microsoft, National Forum, Social studies, Education, Student

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week, March 11–15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week , March 11–15, 2024.
  • Justices Sotomayor and Barrett will engage in a conversation for the Civic Learning Week National Forum at The George Washington University on Tuesday, March 12, at 1 p.m.
  • Secretary Cardona and Archivist Shogan will engage in a fireside chat at the forum's closing reception at The National Archives, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.
  • This year's theme, "2024 and Beyond: Civic Learning as a Unifying Force," focuses on the need to make civics a national priority and a means to combat polarization.

Open XR Optics Forum Releases 400G Optical Transceiver Form Factor and Optical Interface Specifications

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
SAN, Forum, Open, Web hosting service, MSA

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open XR Optics Forum announced today the availability of its initial MSA specifications for Open XR Optics-compliant 400G transceivers.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open XR Optics Forum announced today the availability of its initial MSA specifications for Open XR Optics-compliant 400G transceivers.
  • The newly released documents include the "Open XR Transceiver Optical and Client Interface Specification" and the "Open XR 400G Optical Module Form Factor Hardware Specifications."
  • Two additional documents on "Open XR Pluggable to Host Management Interface" and "Open XR Signal Format Specification" are under preparation to complete the full set of specifications for Open XR Optics-compliant transceivers.
  • The complete specifications, "Open XR Optics 400G Optical Module Form Factor Hardware Specifications" and "Open XR Optics Transceiver Optical and Client Interface Specification," can be downloaded from the Open XR Optics Forum website under "Documents" here .