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CONNECTED Conference Unites Over 2,000 Global Innovators to Conceptualize Humanity’s Future

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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The CONNECTED-2024 conference, held on October 18-19 in Astana, brought together over 2,000 participants from 27 countries, including leading futurists and experts who shared their insights on the future of humanity. The event focused on creating a synchronized vision grounded in harmony and synergy, addressing the rapid advancement of technology.

This international conference served as a unique platform for globally recognized thought leaders to present their perspectives on contemporary challenges and opportunities. By uniting global agents of change—including individuals, social movements, and organizations—the conference aimed to foster social transformation and elevate collective consciousness.

Notable attendees hailed from various nations, including the USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, Croatia, Finland, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, China, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, Turkey, the UAE, South Africa, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan.

Serik Tolukpayev, entrepreneur and founder of AITAS, the event’s general sponsor, highlighted the prevailing sense of uncertainty in today’s world. “We face significant global challenges and conflicts across geopolitics, religion, and ideology. Together, we sought to explore a fundamental question: what should we do with our ego? It is vital that we pave the way for these discussions,” Tolukpayev remarked.

“Our mission is to demonstrate that a community in Kazakhstan is proactively thinking about the future—20 to 30 years ahead. Understanding what world will succeed our current one is crucial, and I believe it should be governed by human values and harmony,” he added.

Serik Zhunussov, CEO of the AITAS Foundation and founder of CONNECTED, echoed these sentiments. “We aim to approach today’s pressing world issues through a broader worldview. In this time of uncertainty, is it possible to achieve global synchronization of our shared vision for the future? Nature provides us with examples of this, such as the synchronized movements of fireflies and metronomes. They illustrate an important truth: global narratives can find harmony.”

The CONNECTED conference embraced an Open Mind format, allowing participants to explore a range of perspectives across disciplines—from science and art to philosophy and social sciences. This approach fosters creative thinking, enhances empathy, and cultivates collaboration in an increasingly complex world.

“Responsibility towards the world, respect for humanity, societal benefits, environmental stewardship, and investment in future generations are integral to our mission. These principles are part of our organizational DNA,” stated Ruslan Zhemkov, Co-founder and General Producer of the conference. “We aim to unite talented thinkers from around the globe.”

A highlight of the conference was a keynote address by Yuval Noah Harari, historian and bestselling author, who discussed the implications of technology on humanity’s future. He cautioned against the potential dangers of Artificial Intelligence developing its own values, emphasizing the need for proactive discourse on this critical issue.

“Humans have always lived in a world crafted by human consciousness. However, as AI begins to generate new values, we must grapple with the ramifications for our political and financial systems,” Harari warned.

Another prominent speaker, Gerd Leonhard, a Swiss futurist and author, presented on the dichotomy of technology’s potential. He stressed the importance of balancing technological advancement with the preservation of human values, stating, “In an era dominated by AI, our worth will be measured not by our efficiency but by our unique human qualities.”

The conference also featured other distinguished speakers, including Rae Kwon Chung, a Nobel laureate in green economy; Tanya Schindler, President of the Association of Futurists; and Peter Frankopan, Professor at the University of Oxford.

In addition to discussions, the conference hosted a Startup Battle competition for EdTech startups from Central Asia and Eastern Europe, awarding a total prize fund of $50,000 to five innovative teams.

Looking ahead, CONNECTED aims to become a permanent global platform for discourse among agents of change, addressing major global narratives and their associated challenges.

The general sponsor of CONNECTED is AITAS, Kazakhstan’s leading agro-industrial holding, with strategic partnerships from the Foundation for Sustainable Development of Education and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Singapore’s Sodion Energy Secures MWh Supply of US Developed Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries from UNIGRID

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sodion Energy, a leading provider of sodium-ion batteries for e-mobility and integrated energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia, has secured a landmark agreement for an initial 10 MWh supply of advanced sodium-ion batteries developed by UNIGRID Inc., a California-based innovator in sodium-ion battery technology.

This collaboration strengthens Sodion Energy’s ability to address the region’s rising demand for affordable, eco-friendly, and high-performance battery solutions across mobility and energy storage sectors.

“Our collaboration with UNIGRID is a game-changer,” said Dr. CC Hang, Chairman of Sodion Energy. “These next-generation sodium-ion batteries will allow us to tackle key markets, starting with lead-acid battery replacements in e-mobility and extending into large-scale renewable energy projects and grid stabilization initiatives.”

Sodium-ion batteries offer distinct advantages, including cost-efficiency, enhanced safety, and the use of abundant raw materials, making them a sustainable choice for energy storage. With fast-charging capabilities and intrinsic non-flammability, they are exceptionally suited to Southeast Asia’s tropical climate and rapidly growing energy needs.

With a strategic focus on advanced battery technologies, Sodion Energy is poised to play a key role in driving Southeast Asia’s transition to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Website: https://sodione.com

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About Sodion Energy

Headquartered in Singapore, Sodion Energy is an applications engineering leader driving the commercialization of Sodium-ion batteries across Southeast Asia. SE’s sodium-ion pack solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries such as mobility and energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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AirCheck Australia & New Zealand Renamed as RCS MEDIA MONITORS

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SYDNEY, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AirCheck, a leading provider of broadcast monitoring services in Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce its renaming as RCS MEDIA MONITORS, effective immediately.

AirCheck monitors songs and commercials providing almost real time reporting tools for radio and television broadcasters, music media, record companies, advertising agencies and industry analysts.

This change reflects the company’s growth, expanded service offerings, and a strengthened focus on providing comprehensive media intelligence.

The new name, RCS MEDIA MONITORS, builds on the expertise of its parent company, RCS, to offer enhanced monitoring solutions. By integrating RCS’s global technology and resources, the company will provide clients with a broader range of tools for tracking and analysing media campaigns across a variety of platforms and markets.

“We’re excited to take this step forward,” said Philippe Generali, President and CEO of RCS Global. “The rebranding to RCS MEDIA MONITORS allows us to expand our reach and improve our services, giving clients access to deeper insights and a wider array of media monitoring tools. With RCS’s support, we can offer more robust data and solutions that cover not just broadcast, but also digital and emerging media channels.”

The name change signals the company’s commitment to evolving with the changing media landscape. With RCS MEDIA MONITORS, clients can expect the same reliable monitoring services they’ve trusted for over 20 years in Australia and 15 years in NZ.

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About RCS MEDIA MONITORS

RCS MEDIA MONITORS (formerly AirCheck) is a leading provider of broadcast monitoring and media intelligence solutions in Australia, New Zealand and India. The company helps clients across industries optimise media strategies, measure performance, and gain insights from a wide range of traditional and digital media. RCS MEDIA MONITORS is part of RCS, a global leader in broadcast automation and media technology.

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iM Global Partner mourns the passing of Philippe Uzan

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PARIS, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is with deep sadness that iM Global Partner (iMGP) announces the passing, one month ago, of our dear friend and colleague, Philippe Uzan.

 

 

Philippe’s exceptional career in asset management spanned more than 30 years and is marked by remarkable achievements in the organizations for which he worked and deep contributions to the industry as a whole. His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew and worked with him.

Philippe joined iM Global Partner in February 2020 as Deputy CEO and CIO Global Asset Management, responsible for overseeing our financial strategies and products and designing value-added investment solutions for our clients across Europe and the United States.

His expertise spanned all asset classes, and he had a deep understanding of markets and their impact on investors and their investment needs. He was an eloquent man who contributed a number of papers and articles to the media, always with the intention of educating and making financial concepts more relatable. He has left an indelible mark on our organization and on the broader industry.

Prior to joining iM Global Partner, Philippe was latterly Chief Investment Officer at Edmond De Rothschild Asset Management, where he worked for 11 years and where he led the portfolio management teams, optimizing the synergies between analysis and portfolio management. He previously spent three years as Research and Global Asset Allocation Director, where he developed the portfolio management and research teams and modernized investment processes and the product range.

Philippe began his career as an Equity Derivatives Trader at Société Générale and held roles at AGF Asset Management (now part of Allianz Global Investors) and Natixis AM.

Throughout his career, Philippe’s outstanding intelligence, humility, and collaborative spirit earned him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Philippe Couvrecelle, Founder and CEO of iM Global Partner, expressed his heartfelt condolences: “It was with infinite sadness and pain that I learned of Philippe’s passing from a devastating illness. I had known Philippe closely for almost 20 years, as we worked together for Natixis, Edmond de Rothschild and iMGP. I pay immense tribute to his humanity, his sense of humor, his brilliant intelligence and his presence, which I will deeply miss. We had shared so much and still had so much to do together. In his memory, we will continue our path forward with strength, success and intensity, always preserving our values and our company culture to which he was so attached.

We will all miss Philippe enormously at iM Global Partner. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his warmth, generosity, kindness and his unwavering dedication to his colleagues and community. Our thoughts are with his wife and three children, his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”

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