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Global business events leader Trescon ropes in Naveen Bharadwaj as its Group CEO

January 10, 2023

Dubai/Bengaluru, Jan 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Global business events organizer and consulting firm Trescon has appointed renowned industry professional Naveen Bharadwaj as its Group CEO to lead Trescon and its associated business entities such as World Blockchain Summit (WBS) - the world's longest running blockchain summit series; IIFF - India's premier international furniture and interior fair; and Demandify ? a B2B demand generation and media vertical assisting in scaling marketing campaigns and strategies for technology companies globally. Naveen will focus on growing Trescon?s current business events in the emerging tech space such as blockchain, fintech, metaverse, AI, data and cybersecurity into new markets while also conceptualizing and launching new business lines on priority."It is my pleasure to welcome Naveen to the Trescon family. His successful experience and extensive knowledge from the tech and events industries will help accelerate our growth in international markets like the Middle East, Africa, APAC, Europe and the Americas. We will also work together on launching new business lines as part of Trescon?s Vision2025 which will be championed by Naveen and me, with the support of our management team," said Mohammed Saleem, Founding Chairman of Trescon.A computer science engineer by qualification with a passion for marketing, sales, partnerships, events and public speaking, Naveen joins Trescon with over 15 years of experience in strategy, divisional leadership, strategic partnerships, new market development, and full-cycle event management. He held various challenging roles during his career that includes serving as Chief Growth Officer at Spire Solutions - a leading cybersecurity company in the Middle East and Africa region; and Director of Events & Partnerships for French business Naseba where his events were endorsed by several National Leaders.Speaking about his appointment, Naveen said, "I am excited and honoured to be given the opportunity to lead a highly talented team of 250+ from Trescon, WBS, Demandify and IIFF. Our collective goal is to ensure the success of our Vision2025 by helping colleagues unleash their potential, elevating our brand, penetrating new markets, and building alternate revenue streams that supplement our existing set up and address prevalent challenges in the various markets/sectors we operate in." Trescon's Vision2025 challenges the events industry?s status quo and focuses on growing both brand and business by building internal capacity to launch new businesses outside of the events space. It's conceptualized by Chairman Mohammed Saleem and Group CEO Naveen Bharadwaj, and spearheaded by a special task force of Vice Chairman Mithun Shetty, Managing Director Swarnavo Roy, COO Anil Kumar, Group CMO Madhukar Dudda, Group CSO Sanjiv Singh, CPO Vijay Walter, and CMO Sharath Ravi.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in - we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients. For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniHead ? Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Riyadh to Host Global Fintech Experts as the Kingdom Ramps Up to Transform into a Truly Digital Economy

November 12, 2022

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After successfully managing DIFC Fintech Week, one of the largest fintech events in the Middle East, Trescon will host its World Fintech Show taking place on 5-6 December 2022 at the Intercontinental Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. World Fintech Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused event that deep dives into the latest challenges and technology trends in Saudi Arabia's financial services sector.The show will highlight Saudi Arabia's thriving fintech ecosystem and explore some of the core fintech areas. The discussion themes will include: future of fintech; sustainability; regtech; insurtech; decentralized finance; embedded finance; open banking; digital payments; Studios and corporate innovation; buy-now-pay-later (BNPL); wealth management; and metaverse. The Saudi edition of World Fintech Show will gather top minds in the global and regional fintech space under a single roof. Some of the experts speaking at the event include: Issam Abousleiman, CEO - Middle East, The World Bank Group; Osama Bokhari, Head of Banking Commission, International Chamber of Commerce - Saudi Arabia; Dr Bijna Dasani, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley; Jason Mikula, CEO & Founder, Fintech Business Weekly; Majed Alanazi, Head of Trade Finance, Alinma Bank; and Nabil Al Issa, Managing Partner, King & Spalding LLC, to name a few.According to Mohammed Saleem, Founding Chairman of Trescon, "We are excited to bring World Fintech Show to Saudi Arabia. The show will be a perfect platform for mainly three things: establishing thought leadership; explore latest technology innovations; and a fund-raising platform for local fintech startups."The event is organized by Performance Ryada Events Co, and managed by Trescon, a global business events and consulting firm specialized in hosting future tech events across the world.About World Fintech Show:World Fintech Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world.As part of the world tour, the Saudi edition of World Fintech Show aims to set the standard for financial innovation in the Kingdom by connecting global fintech experts, technology innovators and startups with pre-qualified CFOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Business Transformation, Chief Digital Officers, Heads of Innovation, government authorities, and fintech investors from Saudi Arabia. For more information visit: https://worldfintechshow.com/About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, road shows, expos, demand generation, investor connect and consulting services. To know more about Trescon visit: https://tresconglobal.com/For media enquiries, contact: Nupur Aswani, Head - Media, PR & Corporate Communications, Trescon | media@tresconglobal.com | WhatsApp Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Amber Lounge, the World’s Best Known F1 After Party, Partners with SO-COL to Launch NFT Memberships

September 26, 2022

Singapore, Sep 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Amber Lounge, the best-known F1 After Party in the world, is launching exclusive NFT-based VIP memberships with web3 company SO-COL. NFT holders can enjoy access and privileges at Amber Lounges at the F1 Grand Prix, FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and other destinations.The Amber Lounge NFTs represent an exclusive club with over 2,000 memberships-on-the-blockchain available for purchase, granting NFT holders lifetime access to a range of Amber Lounge international VIP and global Pop-Up events frequented by high net worth and influential individuals across the globe including billionaires, celebrities and other jet-setters.Amber Lounge is partnering with web3 NFT infrastructure company, SO-COL, founded by web3 key opinion leader Irene Zhao.VIP Access to the Most Exclusive Formula One and World Cup Parties and EventsSome celebrity guests who have attended past events of Amber Lounge have included Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Richard Branson, Gordan Ramsay, Pamela Anderson, Kylie Minogue and supermodels such as Naomi Campbell, Josephine Skirver, Petra Nĕmcová and Victoria Silvstedt. Joining them this year would be prominent web3 founders who are also visiting Singapore for Token2049, right before Amber Lounge at Singapore Grand Prix.Since its inception in 2003, Amber Lounge has been hosting exclusive and luxurious after-parties in many cities around the world, including their signature events following the Formula One circuit across key destinations such as Monaco, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Mexico City and Shanghai. Their post-race dusk-till-dawn events typically feature an all-night party with live world-renowned DJs. In 2018, it hosted Fernando Alonso's retirement farewell party; in 2016 Nico Rosberg celebrated his World Drivers' Championship win at the Amber Lounge in Abu Dhabi.2000 Lifetime Club Membership NFTs To Be Launched at Singapore Grand PrixShark Membership NFTs will be available for minting during the Singapore Grand Prix that will grant NFT owners lifetime access to all Amber Lounge events globally. Whale Membership NFTs that include more privileges will be released in the following months.Prominent web2 and web3 KOLs have been invited to join Amber Lounge's NFT membership program, and a series of drops to these KOLs will be progressively unveiled leading to Singapore F1.Amber shareholders include the principals behind prominent global investment group Catcha Group, CEO Cher Ng who co-founded ZOUK Kuala Lumpur, and Managing Director, Jeanette Tan, who brought the renowned "The Box" to Asia. It also includes former Parliamentarian of Singapore, Calvin Cheng, who recently established an NFT and fan token investment company that was granted a virtual asset licence from Dubai alongside Binance, FTX and Crypto.com. Calvin Cheng said, "Web3 opens a whole new world of possibilities for membership programs. The better the events are, the more the memberships are worth. More importantly, there is an instant and global market for the trade of these memberships-on-the-blockchain. Imagine turning up to Amber Lounge at the World Cup knowing football stars and celebrities are inside. Tables and tickets are sold out. Only Members are guaranteed access. One quickly goes to an NFT marketplace to buy an Amber Lounge membership!"Crypto-savvy clients will be pleased to know that the Amber Lounge NFTs work with standard Web3 wallets. Designed with a user-friendly interface and features, Web2 account login with Google and Facebook, and credit card payment will make the NFTs accessible for everyone.Irene Zhao, co-founder of SO-COL, generated S$7.5 million of NFT sales of her own photos in 10 days earlier this year. She commented, "We are very honoured to partner with Amber Lounge. We hope to bring our NFT experience to one of the best known party brands in the world."About Amber LoungeAmber Lounge is a VIP luxury party host that holds events in key cities across the globe, including the world's most exclusive luxe lifestyle events following key Grand Prix destinations. Founded in 2003, Amber Lounge has become a world-renowned organisation for exceptional experiences from extravagant fashion shows and exhilarating dusk-till-dawn parties around the globe. Amber Lounge events are commonly frequented by billionaires, celebrities and other jet-setters.In 2022, Catcha Group acquired Amber Lounge and launched the Amber Lounge NFT memberships initiative. Each NFT represents a lifetime membership granting the holder global access to Amber Lounge events, along with other perks. Representing Amber Lounge's first foray into an expanding Metaverse initiative, Amber Lounge NFTs are the world's first high-profile NFT-based memberships to be launched by a global luxe lifestyle events company.Amber Lounge Official ChannelsWebsite: https://amber-lounge.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberloungeltd Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmberLoungeLtdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmberLoungeLtd/Last event video from 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZGEhVyz0AIFor media enquiries on Amber Lounge NFT, reach out to Vanessa@socol.io Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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ESI Singapore agenda and speakers revealed including PSG, Crypto.com Capital, ONE Esports and Mineski Global

June 21, 2022

Singapore, June 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - B2B esports events and media company Esports Insider is excited to reveal the agenda and full lineup of speakers for our international two-day esports business conference - ESI Singapore.The event, which is co-hosted with Singapore-based Esports marketing agency, REDD+E, takes place on 6-7th July. As ESI’S first in-person event in the APAC region, the conference will provide delegates with two days of world leading sessions from industry leaders both within the region and from around the world, and valuable face to face networking opportunities.Speakers from the likes of AFC Ajax, MOONTON, PSG, Crypto.com Capital, Mineski, GRID, Galaxy Racer, EVOS, Bayes, Ampverse and more will grace #ESISG with their presence and ensure the stage is chokablok with knowledge and insight across the two days. “With more and more activities ramping up and more professional esports events taking place, the industry sentiment is certainly looking positive for Asia’s esport”, said Yip Ren Kai, Managing Director & Co-founder of Redd+E . “As the co-host of this industry showcase, we’re really excited to be able to see top industry leaders coming together to share on the outlook of esports in Asia, and bring world-class actions to the growing vibrant esports community.” Held at Singapore’s historic CHIJMES Hall, ESI Singapore will include a unique programme of content with over 40 biggest names in esports including C-Levels and executives who will be joining the panels to discuss a number of topics, on everything from commercialisation and partnerships, to esports’ unique place in the South East Asian ecosystem, crossover industries including blockchain and Web3; and many more. The agenda, which can be viewed in full here, includes:Day 1 - 6th JulyProfessional Esports Games In The Global Arena – A Successful Blueprint For The Future Of Events In AsiaSpeakersMr Hung Do Viet - General Secretary - VIRESA (Vietnam National Esports Federation)Mr Yip Renkai - MD and Co-founder - Redd+EThe Rise Of Mobile Esports In AsiaSpeakersDylan Chia - Head of MPL Indonesia - MOONTON GamesCarlos Alimurung - CEO - ONE EsportsStefan Chong - Business Development Manager - EVOS EsportsMoritz Maurer - CEO - GRIDNick Vanzetti- MD - ESL Asia Pacific JapanDigital Brand Exposure Meets Ai - The Importance Of Data Analytics For Brand PartnershipsSpeakersArwin Fallah Shirazi - CEO - ShikensoMasashi Yamazaki - COO & Head of Business Development - GamingDEngaging With The SEA AudienceSpeakersFrank Sliwka - COO - EpulzeAllan Phang - CMO - Galaxy RacerEsports & Sponsorship In Times Of Pre And Post CovidSpeakersKalvin Chung - CEO - MnM GamingRingo Lung - Head of Partnerships - Talon EsportsFootball Clubs In Esports: From Messi To MirageSpeakersTim Slot - Esports Lead - AFC AjaxYassine Jaada - Chief Gaming Officer - PSG EsportsMark Chew - Managing Director & Co-Founder - Redd+EDay 2 - 7th JulyEsports Teams And Revenue Streams - The Importance Of DiversificationFrom Web2 To Web3 - How Blockchain Games Changes The Landscape Of EsportsSpeakersCholo Maputol - CEO - Play It Forward DAOCharlie Baillie - Chief Strategy Officer - AmpverseMartin Dachselt - CEO - BayesNathan N - Co-Founder - Ancient8Investing In Web3, Gaming And Esports In 2022SpeakersHong Qi Yu - CEO - Tokenize ExchangeBen Wee - Vice President - Crypto.com CapitalThe event is supported by Silver Sponsors Bayes Esports and Ampverse, Stage Sponsors GRID; sponsors Shikenso, SPORTFIVE and media and strategic partners ACN Newswire, Swipe Right PR and 80LV.Alongside ESI Singapore, Esports Insider’s pitch investment competition The Clutch will also make its return in a physical format on 7th July, with applications still open, and closing on June 28th.Sam Cooke, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Esports Insider, added: “We are delighted to bring back the physical format of The Clutch in 2022. This year we will host its fifth edition and showcase the most ground-breaking startups and first-rate pitches from small businesses based in and around Southeast Asia.“Since its inception in 2019 at ESI London, we have continued to see more and more startups enter the esports space and here at Esports Insider, we are proud to continue providing a platform for those companies looking to stand out, and push boundaries.”Singapore is ESI’s second Major conference in 2022, with the schedule including three Major global events; the 2022 events brochure is viewable here.Next on the agenda, ESI will head back to London, for its biggest yet event taking place at BOXPARK Wembley over 5-7th September. Early Bird tickets are now available to purchase until 15th July. ESI Singapore - Press Kit- Logos | Graphics | WebsiteAbout Esports InsiderBased in London and founded in 2016, Esports Insider is an industry-focused esports news platform, B2B agency, media and events company.ESI runs a world-leading and international esports industry news site, operates The Esports Journal magazine and has run more industry events than any other company globally, from London to Los Angeles. Other arms of the company include ESI Media, as well as ESI Connect, its agency arm which offers services across Brokerage, Consultancy and Campaign Activation.General Enquiries:-info@esportsinsider.comPRs & pitches:- news@esportsinsider.comWebsite // Twitter // Facebook // Linkedin // Instagram // YouTube // DiscordAbout Redd+ERedd+E, through its parent company Reddentes Sports is a marketing agency that delivers smart and impactful solutions in the areas of sport and esports. Our services include media rights consulting, commercialisation development, event consulting, project management, organisational consultancy for sports associations, athlete management and marketing consultancy. Our goal is to provide services and value to transform organisations, businesses and communities by achieving their objectives through esports.Facebook // Linkedin // Instagram Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)