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HUB.ID Summit returns, recalibrating Indonesia's Tech Investment

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Friday, September 22, 2023

More than 500 people attended the HUB.ID Summit 2023 event, which consisted of panel discussions, 1-on-1 business matchmaking, and a Networking Gala Dinner.

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More than 500 people attended the HUB.ID Summit 2023 event, which consisted of panel discussions, 1-on-1 business matchmaking, and a Networking Gala Dinner.
Over 1.500 business meetings were scheduled during the 2-day event, demonstrating a positive trend in investment potential for digital startups in Indonesia.
This year, HUB.ID Summit collaborated with the Nexticorn Foundation to facilitate more business meetings between startups and venture capital firms.
The ministry continues to support startups to grow and access funding, including through events like HUB.ID Summit."

Kevin Higgins, Former CIA Chief of Staff, Joins Sayari Advisory Board

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Sayari, a counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence company, announced today the appointment of Kevin Higgins as an Advisory Board Member.

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Sayari, a counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence company, announced today the appointment of Kevin Higgins as an Advisory Board Member.
“There is no better time for me to join Sayari than at this urgent inflection point in the nation’s nuanced strategic technological de-risking from China,” Mr. Higgins said.
He served in several senior executive leadership roles in the foreign field and at CIA Headquarters and retired as Chief of Staff to CIA Director William J. Burns.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin to the Sayari team,” said Farley Mesko, Sayari CEO and co-founder.

Andrew Hartsog Joins Constellis as Vice President of Special Projects

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Friday, September 8, 2023

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HERNDON, Va., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellis, a leading provider of essential risk management and mission support services to government and commercial customers worldwide, announced today that Andrew Hartsog has joined the Company as Vice President of Special Projects, National Security Programs.

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HERNDON, Va., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellis, a leading provider of essential risk management and mission support services to government and commercial customers worldwide, announced today that Andrew Hartsog has joined the Company as Vice President of Special Projects, National Security Programs.
"We are pleased to welcome Andy as Vice President," said Terry Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Constellis.
Mr. Hartsog joined Constellis earlier this year after a distinguished career at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and previously served with the U.S. Army Special Forces.
"After nearly 30 years of military and civilian government service, I am delighted to join the team at Constellis," said Hartsog.

Excella Extends Support for U.S. Office of Personnel Management

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Excella, a pioneer in Agile data solutions, today announced that the company has secured a series of agreements to extend support at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through the joint venture partnership with the National Technical Information Service (NTIS).

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Excella, a pioneer in Agile data solutions, today announced that the company has secured a series of agreements to extend support at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through the joint venture partnership with the National Technical Information Service (NTIS).
These 12-month period of performance agreements total more than $13M representing a continuation and expansion of Excella’s 18 years of support across OPM’s programs.
Excella will continue providing support for:
OPM’s Data Governance Board and the Human Capital Data Management and Modernization (HCDMM) Directorate – Excella will assist the agency in maturing its data visualization, infrastructure, skills, standards, and stewardship programs supporting OPM Data Governance Board initiatives.
OPM’s HRS and Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) – Excella will provide business analysis, UX design, program management, change management, and subject matter expertise in Agile management to the USAJOBS program.

The Chinese Lion City Cangzhou Makes Debut at Venice Film Festival

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

The 80th Venice Film Festival (VFF) kicked off on the evening of Aug. 30, with filmmakers from all over the world competing for the Golden Lion Award, while Cangzhou, the Chinese “Lion City”, made a special debut in the "Beautiful Shooting Places" section of the “Focus on China” event at the festival held on the 31st.

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The 80th Venice Film Festival (VFF) kicked off on the evening of Aug. 30, with filmmakers from all over the world competing for the Golden Lion Award, while Cangzhou, the Chinese “Lion City”, made a special debut in the "Beautiful Shooting Places" section of the “Focus on China” event at the festival held on the 31st.
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The famous Chinese Lion City Cangzhou made its debut in the "Beautiful Shooting Places" section of "Focus on China" unit at Venice Film Festival on 31st August 2023 in Venice.
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Established in 953, the Iron Lion of Cangzhou is the largest known and oldest surviving iron-cast artwork in China.
"Cangzhou, like Venice, is also a city nourished by canals.

Adani Group: Allegations by OCCRP Mischievous, Misleading

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Friday, September 1, 2023

The Adani Group, India’s leading integrated business conglomerate, issued a media statement today in response to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project ( OCCRP ) Report that alleged the Adani Group violated certain laws.

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The Adani Group, India’s leading integrated business conglomerate, issued a media statement today in response to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project ( OCCRP ) Report that alleged the Adani Group violated certain laws.
The present report is the second instance of an international organization to make meritless allegations against the conglomerate.
Earlier, Hindenburg Research, a New York-based short-seller, had issued a report making similar allegations.
Adani Group issued the following statement in response to the OCCRP Report:
“We categorically reject these recycled allegations.

World AI Show: Raising the Bar of Innovation

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

With leading thought leaders, industry experts, and policy makers in attendance exploring the impact of AI on Indonesia's digital transformation journey.

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With leading thought leaders, industry experts, and policy makers in attendance exploring the impact of AI on Indonesia's digital transformation journey.
At the World AI Show, Trescon's Group CEO, Naveen Bharadwaj announced the Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo (DATE), an upcoming event that will feature 10 co-located events and attract over 5,000 business visitors.
As the world continues to deliberate over the upcoming trends that can have a transformative impact in optimising business and government operations, the World AI Show has become an essential and important platform for knowledge sharing, collaborations and business growth for the AI space.
The 40th Global edition of the World AI Show was sponsored and supported by:

A Bigger InfoComm Asia 2023 Set to Inspire Digital Transformation

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BANGKOK, May 24, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - InfoComm Asia 2023 opens its doors at the newly-built Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) on Wednesday morning, to a louder buzz than before.

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BANGKOK, May 24, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - InfoComm Asia 2023 opens its doors at the newly-built Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) on Wednesday morning, to a louder buzz than before.
This and the presence of heavyweights among all stakeholder categories attest to InfoComm Asia's success in bringing together Professional AudioVisual (AV) solution providers, solution-seekers and key industry experts, and in helping organizations achieve their digital transformation goals.
InfoComm Asia continues to inspire and invigorate visionary leaders and organizational decision-makers at its signature learning platforms - InfoComm Asia Summit and NIXT Summit.
InfoComm Asia 2023 runs for another two days at Halls 3 and 4 of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).

Indonesia Construction Industry Report 2023: Industry Poised for 4.5% Growth in 2024 and 6.4% for 2025-2027 - Focus on EV and Infrastructure Projects - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

This report provides detailed historical (2018-2022) and forecast (2023-2027) valuations of the construction industry in Indonesia, featuring details of key growth drivers.

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This report provides detailed historical (2018-2022) and forecast (2023-2027) valuations of the construction industry in Indonesia, featuring details of key growth drivers.
The industry's output in 2023 will, however, be supported by the government's focus on infrastructure development.
As part of the 2023 State Budget, the government increased its allocation to infrastructure development by 7.8% to IDR392 trillion ($25.3 billion).
The industry's growth in 2023 will also be supported by investment to develop the National Capital City of the Archipelago (IKN) - Nusantara.

Virtual News Conference to Discuss the Generative Red Team Challenge at DEF CON 31: The Largest Public Testing for Bias, Potential Harms, and Security Vulnerabilities in Leading AI Systems

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Generative Red Team (GRT) Challenge:

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Generative Red Team (GRT) Challenge:
The organizing founders of the Generative Red Team (GRT) Challenge: Seed AI, AI Village, Humane Intelligence, the Wilson Center Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP), as well as coalition companies and organizations
Michael Sellitto, head of policy and societal impacts, Anthropic
Jinyoung Englund, deputy chief digital and AI officer, Directorate for Digital Services (Acting)
Daniel Rohrer, vice president of product security architecture and research, NVIDIA
2 p.m.
The goal of the GRT Challenge, which was announced by the White House in May, is to advance AI and better understand the risks and limitations of this technology at scale, because open and extensive evaluation and testing bring us closer to inclusive development.
At the GRT Challenge, thousands of people - including hundreds of students and others from organizations traditionally left out of the early stages of technological change - will come together to test generative LLMs (large language models) for bias, potential harms, and security vulnerabilities.
The GRT Challenge will take place in the AI Village at DEF CON 31, which runs from August 10-13, 2023, at Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas, Nev.
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