Strategic Acquisition Adds Virtual and Hybrid Capabilities to Events.com Platform, Broadens Geographic Reach, Expands Target Market into Meetings and More

LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Events.com (“the Company”), an industry-leading event technology platform, today announced the acquisition of key assets from Remo, a virtual technology product recognized for its immersive and interactive digital environments for events, webinars, conferences and perpetual online meeting spaces. This strategic move brings Remo’s technology and team into the Events.com ecosystem, significantly expanding its product suite and customer offerings, delivering enhanced options for digital engagement and broadening the Events.com platform’s reach to new regions, while further expanding its markets into hybrid events, online webinars, hybrid conferences, and even perpetual online meeting spaces. The acquisition marks a major milestone in Events.com’s growth strategy, enabling the company to expand into the rapidly growing virtual and hybrid events market.

The acquisition positions Events.com to offer event organizers an all-in-one platform for live, virtual, and hybrid experiences. Remo’s innovative technology creates customizable virtual spaces that foster authentic connections and engagement. With tens of thousands of events powered by Remo and with attendees worldwide, the product’s immersive environment fosters deeper connections, generating around 3.5 million meaningful interactions to date.

“Remo was created to break down the limitations of traditional virtual interactions, fostering genuine connections and a sense of community, no matter where participants are located,” said Hoyin Cheung, Founder and CEO of Remo. “By joining Events.com and integrating our technology into its robust event management platform and industry-leading capabilities, we will be able to scale this mission further, offering event organizers powerful, people-centered tools to engage audiences in meaningful ways.”

By integrating Remo’s capabilities into its platform, Events.com will empower event organizers to deliver seamless and engaging experiences across all event formats.

“This acquisition is a transformative step for Events.com,” said Stephen Partridge, President and Co-Founder of Events.com. “By uniting Remo’s interactive and customizable capabilities within the Events.com platform, we are expanding our reach into the $98 billion virtual events market while continuing to power innovation in live event management software. This positions us to provide unparalleled value to event creators seeking innovative solutions that save time and maximize revenue.”

A History of Strategic Growth Through Acquisitions

The acquisition of Remo builds on Events.com’s proven track record of strategic acquisitions designed to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. Since 2022, the company has acquired multiple complementary technologies across ticketing, sponsorship management, marketing automation, and event discovery. These acquisitions have allowed Events.com to create a unified platform that addresses multiple stages of the event lifecycle—from planning and promotion to execution and analysis.

“Our growth strategy is rooted in identifying opportunities where we can add value for event organizers and attendees alike,” Partridge added. “Each acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver innovative solutions that drive revenue growth while enhancing the attendee experience.”

Competing in a Rapidly Expanding Market

The global experience economy is projected to grow from $936 billion in 2024 to $1.8 trillion by 2029. Within this landscape, the virtual events market alone is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.0% from 2025 to 2030. The global virtual meeting software market size was valued at USD 19.04 billion in 2023. It is expected to reach USD 157.96 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 26.5% during the forecast period (2024–2032).

Events.com’s expansion into this space positions it as a key player in both live and digital events—a unique advantage in an increasingly hybrid world. Unlike competitors focused solely on video conferencing or ticketing solutions, Events.com offers an integrated platform that combines:

Digital Ticketing: Fully branded ticketing pages with advanced inventory management.Marketing Automation: Tools to launch campaigns across multiple channels in minutes.Sponsorship Management: Streamlined sponsor outreach and activation tools.Virtual Event Technology: Immersive environments for networking and engagement.

“By uniting live and virtual event capabilities under one roof,” Partridge said, “we are creating a platform that not only meets today’s demands but also anticipates how people will connect through events in the future.”

Momentum Ahead of Public Listing

This acquisition also comes at a critical juncture for Events.com as it prepares for its public debut following its announced business combination with Concord Acquisition Corp. II (OTCQX: CNDA), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. Expected to close in Q1 2025, this transaction will provide significant capital to fuel the company’s growth initiatives.

“Going public will enable us to accelerate our acquisition strategy while continuing to invest in innovation,” said Stephen Partridge, President of Events.com. “We see tremendous opportunities ahead as we expand into new markets and deliver value to our customers.”

Looking Ahead

As part of its commitment to innovation and growth through strategic acquisitions, Events.com plans to continue exploring opportunities that align with its vision of becoming the go-to platform for all event needs. The company remains focused on delivering exceptional value for event creators while enhancing the attendee experience through technology-driven solutions.

For more information about Events.com or its latest offerings, visit Events.com

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About Remo
Remo is a pioneering virtual event platform designed to create immersive, human-centered digital experiences that foster authentic connections and meaningful engagement. Known for its customizable and visually stunning virtual environments, Remo empowers event organizers to host a wide range of gatherings—from global conferences and networking sessions to remote work meetings and training workshops. With its innovative “walk-around” functionality, participants can move freely between virtual tables and spaces, facilitating organic conversations and dynamic interactions that replicate the feel of in-person events. Trusted by industry leaders, Remo has powered tens of thousands of events worldwide, connecting attendees and driving millions of meaningful interactions.

About Events.com
Events.com powers a two-sided marketplace and platform that helps passionate individuals create, promote, discover, and enjoy events. Events.com’s platform helps event organizers seamlessly execute their events and allows event goers to discover, interact, and transact with the events they love. The Company offers a robust ecosystem that supports millions of event creators worldwide, catering to various interests. From the prestigious All-In Summit, the world’s leading podcast for business, technology, and investing, to the vibrant 100,000-person Renaissance Festival in Florida, the exclusive Club Getaway featured on Bravo, the event calendar on NewYork.com, the transformative Archangel Summit, and movie experiences at the iconic Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa—Events.com technology is the driving force behind unforgettable moments worldwide.

For additional information, please visit events.com.

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Important Information for Investors and Shareholders
In connection with the Proposed Business Combination, CNDA intends to file with the SEC the Registration Statement, which will include a prospectus with respect to the combined company (“PubCo”)’s securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a proxy statement to be distributed to holders of CNDA’s common stock in connection with CNDA’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by CNDA’s stockholders with respect to the Proposed Business Combination and other matters to be described in the Registration Statement (the “Proxy Statement”). After the SEC declares the Registration Statement effective, CNDA plans to file the definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC and to mail copies to stockholders of CNDA as of a record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Proposed Business Combination and is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement or for any other document that PubCo or CNDA may file with the SEC. Before making any investment or voting decision, investors and security holders of CNDA and Events.com are urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, and any amendments or supplements thereto, as well as all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination as they become available because they will contain important information about, Events.com, CNDA, PubCo and the Proposed Business Combination.

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Deployment of Vynamic® Smart Vision I Shrink Reduction from Diebold Nixdorf follows successful pilot program at Intermarché store in La Farlède

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Faced with the growing challenges of the retail sector, Groupement Mousquetaires, a French retail group with brands like Intermarché, Netto and Bricomarché, plans to address fraud at its self-service checkouts with an AI-powered solution from Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD). After successfully piloting Vynamic® Smart Vision I Shrink Reduction, designed to tackle the most common causes of loss in retail store environments, Groupement Mousquetaires is preparing to implement the solution across the group’s store locations. This innovative project represents a significant step forward in the fight against shrinkage at self-service checkouts (SCOs), boosting operational efficiency and enhancing the customer experience.

Vynamic Smart Vision I Shrink Reduction uses technology to analyze customers’ behavior and activities in real-time, detecting if an item passes through without being scanned, items stacked on top of each other or if a customer leaves the checkout without paying. In the event of an error, the customer is alerted via an on-screen message, and store attendants also receive an alert on their mobile terminal.

Maxime Canu, member of Inno Lab at Groupement Mousquetaires, explains: “With this AI technology solution from our partner Diebold Nixdorf, we have designed an innovation that revolutionizes self-service checkout management. It benefits everyone: customers, staff members and our retailers. The ability to reduce losses, make transactions more fluid and remove friction for consumers marks a real turning point for our sector.”

Since its introduction at the Intermarché store in La Farlède in March 2024, the AI-powered solution has produced remarkable results:  

Erroneous transactions, a major concern for retailers, dropped from 3% to less than 1%. This significant improvement highlights the effectiveness of the Smart Vision technology to identify anomalies. This advancement enables shoppers to rectify a transaction on their own and helps retailers reinforce control processes, ultimately reducing financial losses.Thanks to this solution, cashier interventions fell nearly 15%, helping transactions in the self-service checkout area become smoother and require less manual intervention. This translates into reduced waiting times and an optimized shopping experience for customers, enabling staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks.

Laurent Hugou, owner of the Intermarché store in La Farlède and president of Stime, the Information System Department of Groupement Mousquetaires, said: “Thanks to this AI-powered solution from Diebold Nixdorf we have seen a significant reduction in errors, which eases the workload for our team and improves the experience for our customers. Interactions between staff and customers have become smoother and more pleasant. After just six months in use, this technology has already become indispensable to our day-to-day operations.”

Matt Redwood, vice president, Retail Technology Solutions at Diebold Nixdorf said: “We are excited to take the next step with Groupement Mousquetaires and prepare the rollout after achieving strong results during the test phase. Our combined solution out of hardware, software and service globally has been designed alongside retailers, keeping store staff, serviceability and customer experience in mind. It provides a range of actionable outputs that help the retailer combat shrink without alienating their customers.”

About Groupement Mousquetaires
Groupement Mousquetaires was created in 1969 and is based on a private initiative. It gathers together over 3,000 independent entrepreneurs, 150,000 employees and has over 4,000 stores that are part of 7 store brands Intermarché, Netto (food); Bricomarché, Brico Cash, Bricorama (home equipment); Roady and Rapid Pare-Brise (mobility). Groupement Mousquetaires has its own support services, logistics bases and 56 factories agri-food companies, all located in France. Groupement Mousquetaires also deploys its brands in Belgium, Poland and Portugal. To find out more: www.mousquetaires.com.

About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), Incorporated, automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, our integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of consumers each day. The company has a presence in more than 100 countries with approximately 21,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.dieboldnixdorf.com for more information.

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BJ’s aims to increase agility and support its growth plans

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future, has announced a multi-year partnership with BJ’s Wholesale Club (BJ’s), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs. The partnership aims to enhance BJ’s agility, drive innovation, and support its growth plans. Genpact is collaborating with BJ’s to provide expertise across finance and accounting, indirect procurement, HR, merchandising and other support functions.

“Across the retail industry, the demand for agility is driving smarter, more scalable operations,” said Rajnish Sinha, Global Business Unit Leader for Retail, Genpact. “Genpact is supporting BJ’s operations by applying its expertise in finance and accounting, digital adaptations, and data-driven process governance to position the company for long-term success through continuous innovation.”

The collaboration focuses on the company’s continued growth through strategic technology investments and optimized operations. ServiceNow is serving as the core platform for managing and integrating workflows.

“BJ’s is committed to driving automation and innovation to enhance productivity,” said Graham Luce, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “With Genpact’s proven operations expertise, we are focusing on growth while implementing operational improvements.”

Along with operational improvements, BJ’s is accessing top-tier talent and technology to support its growth plans.

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About Genpact

Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI.

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