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Epoch Times
15 hours ago
- Business
- Epoch Times
Betamax, VHS, and the Launch of the Format War
The first Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was scheduled for June 1967 in Chicago at the original McCormick Place. McCormick Place was then a 500,000-plus-square-foot exhibition center with restaurants, banquet rooms, and a theater—the perfect spot for the inaugural exhibit that would eventually become the world's largest annual trade show. In January 1967, a fire consumed the building, leaving the organizers of the CES scrambling for a new location. They chose the Hilton and Americana hotels in New York City. The original McCormick Place, completed in 1960, seen in 1966 from Lake Michigan before its destruction by fire in 1967. Future CES shows were held here from 1978 until 1994.
Skift
2 days ago
- Business
- Skift
Events Under Pressure: How Planners Are Designing for Uncertainty
ECEF 2025 underscored that the events industry is no longer reacting to disruption; it's reengineering itself in response. Events are evolving to address this instability head-on. Growing geopolitical instability, trade tensions, and unpredictable policy shifts are forcing event organizers to rethink everything from show formats to sponsorship models, according to leaders gathered at the Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) on May 28. 'This is a quasi-crisis for the world,' said Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro in his opening keynote, warning that visa delays, global safety concerns, and political volatility are threatening international attendance at major events like CES, one of the world's largest tech gatherings. More than 40% of CES's 142,465 attendees in January came from outside the U.S., Shapiro said. 'I am paranoid about what we can do differently to make our international attendees feel comfortable coming to our show.' To address the challenge, CES will launch a new European edition — CES Unveiled Europe — in Amsterdam in October 2025. It's also retooling its 2026 Las Vegas event, adding a dedicated zone focused on AI, blockchain, and quantum tech. Hervé Sedky, president and CEO of Emerald, an events company, said international attendance patterns are already shifting. While participation from China and Canada is down, growth is coming from Brazil, Turkey, and the Middle East, requiring new regional strategies. Healthcare Events Feeling the Strain Few sectors are feeling the disruption more acutely than healthcare. Richard Scarfo, president of HLTH, said a tangle of regulations, executive orders, and travel restrictions has added complexity to planning. 'We don't know from one month to the next what's coming,' Scarfo said. 'Many of the leaders we rely on to drive critical conversations are unable to attend industry events.' In response, HLTH is repositioning itself. It's expanding its programming, launching a Latin American Summit, and building deeper focus areas across diagnostics, pharma, and food. It's also rethinking sponsorship, shifting toward long-term, cost-effective partnerships. One key shift: co-developing custom exhibit assets with flagship sponsors that can be reused across a four-show arc. 'This helps reduce upfront costs and allows us to deliver high-impact experiences that would otherwise be out of reach,' Scarfo said. The assets are modular by design — easily rebranded and reused depending on the event and sponsor objectives. HLTH is also experimenting with more experiential show floor features, including an art gallery and a speakeasy. 'It's more cost-effective than a restaurant and more creative than a meeting room,' Scarfo noted. To stay connected between events, HLTH has launched Entree, a division focused on curated, year-round experiences. The organization also hosts 'Jeffersonian dinners' around the world to sustain executive engagement beyond the show floor. 'In today's climate, we're not just adapting — we're collaborating more creatively and closely with our sponsors and partners than ever before,' said Scarfo. 'It's reshaping how we do business.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mitsubishi Electric's FLEXConnect™ Joins the Safety Cloud® Network
CHICAGO & NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HAAS Alert, a company with the largest commercially deployed vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety network powered by its Safety Cloud digital alerting platform, and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. ("MEAA"), a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world, are thrilled to announce their collaboration on a strategic partnership that will lead the way in the next generation of in-vehicle experience. MEAA announced its latest in-cabin monitoring system, FLEXConnect™, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing its ability to leverage real-time vehicle data to enhance driver safety and personalization. FLEXConnect™ now integrates with Safety Cloud to provide an extra level of protection for drivers using MEAA in-vehicle monitoring systems. "Safety is at the core of FLEXConnect™," said Mohammad Horani, Director of Advanced Development at MEAA. "That makes Safety Cloud digital alerting a natural fit to the FLEXConnect™ experience." Safety Cloud delivers real-time safety notifications from emergency vehicles, work zones, tow trucks, and other active road hazards to millions of drivers every day. This technology, which is embedded in compatible Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Volkswagen vehicles, as well as Apple Maps and Waze navigation apps, improves roadway safety by instantly alerting drivers to approaching and nearby emergency and public works vehicles, making it easier and safer to perform public and emergency services. The integration between Safety Cloud and FLEXConnect™ will allow drivers to receive alerts through an in-vehicle information system of nearby roadway hazards. This joint solution will even go a step beyond digital alerting. When the vehicle is alerted that the driver is in an emergency situation, FLEXConnect™ will notify and inform other nearby drivers via Safety Cloud that there is a disabled vehicle ahead. "HAAS Alert is thrilled to enter into this partnership with Mitsubishi Electric," said Hussein Zaarour, Vice President of Business Development - Connected Vehicles at HAAS Alert. "Mitsubishi Electric's focus on automotive innovation and safety is in perfect lockstep with HAAS Alert's mission to make vehicles and roads safer and smarter." About HAAS Alert HAAS Alert's mission is to build lifesaving mobility solutions that make vehicles and roads safer and smarter. Their vision is a connected, collision-free world where everyone gets home safely. HAAS Alert makes roads and communities safer by delivering digital alerts from emergency response, municipal and private fleets, work zones, and connected infrastructure to nearby drivers through its vehicle communication platform. For more information, visit About Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America MEAA is a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world. Known for our innovative components, we leverage our deep technology expertise to deliver autonomous-ready and ADAS solutions, premium audio systems, high-definition displays, and powertrain electronics for standard, EV, and hybrid vehicles. Our innovation culture and operational excellence, which extends far beyond automotive, makes us uniquely poised to help automakers navigate the future of mobility. MEAA has had a North American presence since 1979 and currently operates in 50 locations. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contacts: HAAS Alert Brock Aunbrock@ (833) 433-4227 MEAA John Tewsjtews@ (248) 320-3814 (cell) Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mitsubishi Electric's FLEXConnect™ Joins the Safety Cloud® Network
CHICAGO & NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HAAS Alert, a company with the largest commercially deployed vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety network powered by its Safety Cloud digital alerting platform, and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. ("MEAA"), a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world, are thrilled to announce their collaboration on a strategic partnership that will lead the way in the next generation of in-vehicle experience. MEAA announced its latest in-cabin monitoring system, FLEXConnect™, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing its ability to leverage real-time vehicle data to enhance driver safety and personalization. FLEXConnect™ now integrates with Safety Cloud to provide an extra level of protection for drivers using MEAA in-vehicle monitoring systems. "Safety is at the core of FLEXConnect™," said Mohammad Horani, Director of Advanced Development at MEAA. "That makes Safety Cloud digital alerting a natural fit to the FLEXConnect™ experience." Safety Cloud delivers real-time safety notifications from emergency vehicles, work zones, tow trucks, and other active road hazards to millions of drivers every day. This technology, which is embedded in compatible Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Volkswagen vehicles, as well as Apple Maps and Waze navigation apps, improves roadway safety by instantly alerting drivers to approaching and nearby emergency and public works vehicles, making it easier and safer to perform public and emergency services. The integration between Safety Cloud and FLEXConnect™ will allow drivers to receive alerts through an in-vehicle information system of nearby roadway hazards. This joint solution will even go a step beyond digital alerting. When the vehicle is alerted that the driver is in an emergency situation, FLEXConnect™ will notify and inform other nearby drivers via Safety Cloud that there is a disabled vehicle ahead. "HAAS Alert is thrilled to enter into this partnership with Mitsubishi Electric," said Hussein Zaarour, Vice President of Business Development - Connected Vehicles at HAAS Alert. "Mitsubishi Electric's focus on automotive innovation and safety is in perfect lockstep with HAAS Alert's mission to make vehicles and roads safer and smarter." About HAAS Alert HAAS Alert's mission is to build lifesaving mobility solutions that make vehicles and roads safer and smarter. Their vision is a connected, collision-free world where everyone gets home safely. HAAS Alert makes roads and communities safer by delivering digital alerts from emergency response, municipal and private fleets, work zones, and connected infrastructure to nearby drivers through its vehicle communication platform. For more information, visit About Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America MEAA is a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world. Known for our innovative components, we leverage our deep technology expertise to deliver autonomous-ready and ADAS solutions, premium audio systems, high-definition displays, and powertrain electronics for standard, EV, and hybrid vehicles. Our innovation culture and operational excellence, which extends far beyond automotive, makes us uniquely poised to help automakers navigate the future of mobility. MEAA has had a North American presence since 1979 and currently operates in 50 locations. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contacts: HAAS Alert Brock Aunbrock@ (833) 433-422 MEAA John Tewsjtews@ (248) 320-3814 (cell)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MySize Inc. Appointed Borja Cembrero Saralegui as Chief Growth Officer to Accelerate Global Expansion and Circular Fashion Strategy
CEO and Co-Founder of Naiz Fit to Lead Growth Strategy and Innovation Across AI-Powered Retail Solutions AIRPORT CITY, Israel, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MySize, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ), a global leader in AI-driven sizing solutions and omnichannel e-commerce platforms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Borja Cembrero Saralegui as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). As MySize enters its next phase of global growth and sustainability-driven innovation, the Company has appointed Borja Cembrero Saralegui who brings a proven track record in fashion-tech innovation, strategic growth, and AI deployment in retail. As co-founder and CEO of Naiz Fit—acquired by MySize in 2022—he played a pivotal role in scaling Naiz Fit's AI-powered sizing technology across more than 18 countries, helping global brands like Desigual and Canali reduce return rates, boost conversion, and deliver personalized shopping experiences. In his new role as CGO, Cembrero will spearhead MySize's international expansion strategy, oversee potential partnership and M&A opportunities, and strengthen the Company's position as a category leader in AI-powered fashion & retail solutions. "Borja is a proven innovator who has already demonstrated how AI and data can solve fashion's biggest challenges. With his leadership, we are doubling down on strategic growth, M&A, and scaling our circular fashion strategy with Percentil. I encourage investors to follow MySize closely — we're just getting started," said Ronen Luzon, Founder and CEO of MySize. "He has already proven the commercial value of AI in fashion retail. As CGO, we believe that he will be instrumental in driving accelerated growth, strategic innovation, and long-term shareholder value." Cembrero joins the executive team at a pivotal moment, supported by potentially breakthrough technologies in virtual try-on, size personalization, smart data platforms and the recent announcement on entering the circular fashion segment through MySize's acquisition of Percentil, a leading managed marketplace for second-hand fashion. Recent innovations include the Integrated Virtual Try-On solution and Naiz Fit's Generative AI strategy unveiled at CES and NRF 2025. "I'm honored to take on this role at such a transformative time for the company," said Borja Cembrero Saralegui. "MySize has unique technology, strong momentum, and a bold vision to redefine how fashion is experienced—online and offline. I look forward to building on this foundation to scale our impact worldwide." As part of his expanded remit, Cembrero will also lead the development of growth-focused initiatives across MySize's SaaS portfolio and digital retail platforms, ensuring continued innovation and agility in evolving markets. About MySize Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) is a global leader in AI-powered size recommendation and digital commerce platforms for the fashion industry. With solutions like MySizeID and Naiz Fit, and its expansion into circular fashion through Percentil, MySize helps retailers improve fit, reduce returns, and enhance the customer journey—online and offline. We routinely post information that may be important to investors in the Investor Relations section of our website. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter). 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