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Advanced Therapies Europe 2026 Barcelona | 7 – 9 Sept | Accelerating the Next Era of Healthcare Innovation

Returning to Barcelona in September 2026, Advanced Therapies Europe will bring together global healthcare leaders to address the challenges shaping the future of cell, gene and regenerative medicine.

Chemelex and Ivalua Power Procurement Transformation

Chemelex has successfully deployed Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract platform across eight global markets, strengthening procurement governance, supplier collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to support long-term operational growth.

How ABB and Syre are Exploring Technologies to Scale Textile-To-Textile Recycling

ABB and Swedish textile impact company Syre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore how automation, electrification and digital technologies could support the development of Syre's first industrial-scale textile-to-textile polyester recycling plant in Vietnam. The collaboration aims to help advance circular polyester production while improving resource efficiency and reducing textile waste.

GXO Logistics Report Highlights the Growing Role of Outsourcing in Supply Chain Resilience

A new GXO Logistics report argues that logistics outsourcing is becoming a strategic tool for improving supply chain resilience, operational flexibility and long-term growth. As businesses face rising complexity, disruption and customer expectations, the report suggests that outsourcing is evolving beyond cost reduction to help organisations build more scalable and resilient operations.

OLIX Powers Ahead with $312m Raise

AI infrastructure specialist OLIX has secured $312 million in Series B funding, strengthened its leadership team, and advanced plans to commercialise its next-generation AI inference platform.

Siemens and HD Hyundai Set Course for the Digital Shipyard

Siemens and HD Hyundai have strengthened their strategic partnership to develop a blueprint for the digital shipyard, combining industrial software, automation, and artificial intelligence to help modernise global shipbuilding and meet growing international demand.

Linux Foundation and NVIDIA Champion Open AI Security

The Linux Foundation has joined NVIDIA and leading technology companies to launch the Open Secure AI Alliance, advancing open tools, transparent governance, and stronger security for AI systems worldwide.

DHL and Vinted Grow Second-Hand Market in Germany

Where an extensive reach meets a dense service network, DHL and Vinted are working in tandem to strengthen out-of-home services and ease parcel shipping between private individuals across Germany.

Compass Group Invests in New UK Cuisine Centre to Expand Sustainable Food Production

Compass Group UK & Ireland is investing in a new 10,000 square metre Cuisine Centre in Derbyshire that will produce more than 70 million meals annually, supporting food manufacturing capacity, supply chain resilience and sustainability.

“Today, AI is not a nice-to-have; it’s an essential for everyday life”: Revolut and OpenAI Launch ChatGPT Go

Revolut has partnered with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT Go to millions of customers, expanding its premium subscription offering with AI-powered productivity tools for everyday life and work.

“Building resilience through better forecasting, diversified supplier networks, and stronger risk management”: Accenture Maps a Resilient Supply Chain

Accenture’s latest Pulse of Change research reveals supply chain disruption remains the defining operational challenge, driving organisations to prioritise diversification, forecasting, and AI-enabled resilience over reshoring.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Delivers Electric Tipper Tractors with 400 Mechanical Power Take-Off to AVG Köln

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable urban transport, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered three innovative battery-electric eActros 400 models to AVG Köln. As the first trucks in the line-up equipped with a factory-integrated mechanical power take-off, these electric tipper tractor units are set to revolutionise waste management operations, driving efficiency and eco-friendliness in municipal services.