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China Matters’ Feature: How Does A Smart Greenhouse Make a Difference in Xinjiang

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URUMQI, China, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In Xinjiang, there is a smart greenhouse that covers an area of 9,000 square meters. Built in 2008, it was once the largest standalone facility of its kind in the region. Today, it has been divided into three parts. The 3,000-square-meter tropical plant zone houses hundreds of tropical plant species that were moved from the south to the north. It serves as the only Class-A practice education base in Xinjiang, receiving over 50,000 visits of students annually for science education and research activities.


China Matters’ Feature: How Does A Smart Greenhouse Make a Difference in Xinjiang

Another zone functions as both a flower cultivation center and a live-streaming base for selling various types of Clivia and hundreds of other floral varieties, with monthly sales topping 100,000 yuan. In 2021, under the local government coordination, the Swan Hometown Tourism Cooperative was established to transform more than 50 greenhouses into a flower-growing base. By shifting from low-value leafy vegetables to flowers, the annual income of each greenhouse has multiplied, significantly improving livelyhood of workers and employment for local residents. The transformation enables local families to be locally employed without having to leave their hometown with growth of income. Besides, it helps these greenhouses become the bases for science education.

This transformation goes far beyond economic interests. It represents a model of sustainable development that integrates ecological awareness with community prosperity. By combining knowledge spreading, technological application, and market innovation, the project has injected new vitality into local development. It shows how forward-looking planning and targeted industrial upgrading can build economic resilience, empower communities, and create a more sustainable future for the region.

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Zylox-Tonbridge to Acquire Equity Interest in A European Medical Device Company to Accelerate Expansion in the Global MedTech Market

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Marks a major milestone in Zylox-Tonbridge’s long-term commitment to global expansion

Builds an integrated global commercialization platform to accelerate Zylox-Tonbridge’s adoption of innovative vascular solutions worldwide

Delivers Zylox-Tonbridge’s manufacturing and operational synergies across Germany and China

Fully unlocks Zylox-Tonbridge’s high-efficiency R&D capabilities

HANGZHOU, China and BERLIN, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zylox-Tonbridge (HKEX:2190), a Hong Kong-listed medical technology company focused on neuro-and peripheral vascular interventional products and solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a Germany-based medical technology company, Optimed Medizinische Instrumente GmbH (“Optimed”), specializing in research and development, production and distribution of medical devices for minimally invasive therapy worldwide, in multiple steps. Under the terms of the agreement, Zylox-Tonbridge has the option to acquire the entire equity interest in Optimed from its existing shareholders.

Optimed is a leading medical technology company specializing in minimally invasive vascular and endourology devices. Over nearly three decades, Optimed has developed an extensive sales and service network spanning more than 70 countries worldwide and has developed long-standing relationships with physicians and key opinion leaders in Europe and other key markets. Optimed has one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the peripheral venous stenting market, including specialized devices for the iliofemoral veins, the iliac bifurcation and the vena cava. Optimed’s dedicated venous stents are supported by high-evidence clinical trials such as the sinus-Venous, is supported by robust clinical evidence from STEVECO, the first prospective, randomized, multicenter trial in this chronic deep venous obstruction setting, which demonstrated significant improvements in quality of life and clinical severity compared with conservative treatment.

The acquisition of Optimed accelerates Zylox-Tonbridge’s global expansion by establishing a unified platform spanning research and development, manufacturing, and commercialization. By integrating both companies’ sales networks and leveraging Optimed’s long-standing relationships with European clinical experts, Zylox-Tonbridge will be positioned to bring products to market more efficiently and expand its global reach. Furthermore, this partnership is also expected to generate significant operational synergies, supported by an expanded manufacturing base in Germany to ensure a high-quality, reliable supply of innovative medical solutions for European and global markets. Following the closing of the transaction, Zylox-Tonbridge will integrate its sales, marketing, and customer service teams with those of Optimed to create one unified global commercial organization. Rüdiger Hausherr will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Optimed and will report to Jonathon Zhong Zhao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zylox-Tonbridge.

Dr. Jonathon Zhong Zhao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zylox-Tonbridge, said, “This acquisition marks an important milestone in Zylox-Tonbridge’s global strategy, enabling the Company to leverage a broader European-based platform to accelerate its global expansion. We are very pleased to welcome Optimed to the Zylox-Tonbridge Group and look forward to combining our complementary product portfolios and manufacturing platforms to bring high-quality, innovative and affordable solutions to more patients and physicians worldwide, while driving the Company’s next phase of growth.”

Rüdiger Hausherr, Chief Executive Officer of Optimed, said, “For nearly three decades, Optimed has worked closely with physicians to build a trusted brand in vascular and endourology care. While Optimed has established a strong global position, rapidly evolving customer needs and healthcare dynamics mean that maintaining the status quo is no longer sufficient. Over the past months, we have established a clear and aligned strategic vision with Zylox-Tonbridge. By combining Zylox-Tonbridge’s strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities with our global footprint, we are creating a solid platform to accelerate the next phase of growth and deliver even greater value to clinicians and patients worldwide.”

Hans-Henning von Oertzen, Founder and Managing Partner of Westlake Partners, said, “Since investing in Optimed, we have worked closely with the team to broaden its product portfolio, strengthen its clinical relationships and expand its international footprint, helping it become a leader in minimally invasive vascular and endourology solutions. Zylox-Tonbridge is a fast-growing multinational medical technology company with deep roots in China and highly regarded R&D, manufacturing and global commercialization capabilities. We look forward to seeing the two companies unlock new opportunities and shape an even stronger future together for physicians and patients worldwide.”

Transaction Benefits

  • Marks a major milestone in the Zylox-Tonbridge’s long-term commitment to global expansion:
    The transaction marks a defining milestone in the Company’s long-term commitment to European and global markets. By integrating these assets, Zylox-Tonbridge is expected to accelerate its international strategy, diversify its product portfolio and scale its global distribution network—significantly elevating its competitive position and global presence.
  • Builds an integrated global commercialization platform to accelerate Zylox-Tonbridge’s adoption of innovative vascular solutions worldwide:
    The combined strengths of the Company’s and Optimed’s sales networks are expected to accelerate the global adoption of its innovative vascular solutions. With a broader and more diverse product portfolio, the Company is well-positioned to expand its footprint beyond mainland China. In addition, Optimed’s deep-rooted relationships with European clinical experts will be a critical component of this strategy to accelerate clinical development and support more efficient product launches.
  • Delivers manufacturing and operational synergies across Germany and China:
    The transaction is expected to generate significant manufacturing and operational synergies between Germany and China. By integrating advanced production capabilities, the Group will continuously enhance overall product quality and operational efficiency. In addition, the Group will continue to leverage Optimed’s strong brand recognition in Europe while strategically expanding its production capacity in Germany to ensure a robust, reliable and efficient supply to European and other key international markets.
  • Fully unlocks Zylox-Tonbridge‘s high-efficiency R&D capabilities：
    Our integrated global commercialization platform allows the Group to fully leverage its high-efficiency R&D capabilities. By further scaling its innovation from a domestic to a global level, Zylox-Tonbridge is committed to delivering a sustained pipeline of cutting-edge, high-quality medical solutions to patients and healthcare professionals worldwide.

About Zylox-Tonbridge

Zylox-Tonbridge Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zylox-Tonbridge”, HKEX: 2190) is a medical technology company dedicated to the innovative research and development, manufacturing and commercialization of medical devices in the field of vascular intervention. Founded in 2012, the Company is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

As an integrated medical device company supported by in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities, proprietary technology platforms and strong commercialization capabilities, Zylox-Tonbridge adheres to the brand philosophy of “Innovation for Quality Life”. The Company is committed to providing patients with high-quality, affordable medical devices and services, enabling more people to benefit from the improved quality of life brought by advanced medical technology.

For more information, please visit our official website at https://www.zyloxtb.com/.

About Optimed Medizinische Instrumente GmbH

Optimed, based in Ettlingen, Germany, has been dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and global distribution of high-quality medical devices for minimally invasive therapy since 1996. Backed by a strong track record of innovation, Optimed is widely recognized as a global leader in venous stenting. With a dedicated team of approximately 200 professionals across its headquarters, production sites, and international sales organization, the Company ensures seamless operations and delivers exceptional service to its global customers. With an extensive sales and service network spanning more than 70 countries, Optimed delivers reliable solutions that help advance patient care worldwide.

About E-Med Solutions and Westlake Partners

E-Med Solutions is held by a group of investors led by Westlake Partners, an entrepreneurial investors company. Together with a group of international and experienced entrepreneurs and corporate executives, Westlake Partners focuses on the investment in successful German mid-cap companies. One of the objectives is to establish them permanently not only in Germany and Europe but also in the biggest growing economies, such as China and North America.

Kerry Launches 2026 Supplements Taste Charts: Defining the Next Era of Flavour in Supplements and Sports Nutrition

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has released its 2026 Supplements Taste Charts for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, highlighting the region’s evolving taste preferences and the rise of flavour‑forward, lifestyle‑led supplements and sports nutrition.

Consumers are moving away from traditional pills toward more flavour-forward formats such as gummies.
Consumers are moving away from traditional pills toward more flavour-forward formats such as gummies.

Across Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), supplements are increasingly viewed as part of daily wellbeing rather than an occasional health support. Consumers are focused on benefits such as sleep, immunity, digestion, stress management, energy and emotional balance, with taste and texture now strongly influencing continued purchase and long term use. 

The global supplements market is projected to reach US$107 billion by 2029 with APMEA continuing to show strong momentum. China, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East are driving adoption, supported by rising health awareness, busier lifestyles and growing interest in personalised nutrition.

Flavour‑Forward Trends Redefining Supplements

Consumers are moving away from traditional pills toward more flavour-forward formats such as gummies, chews, drink mixes, dissolving strips and powder blends. Here, flavour plays a critical role in masking functional bitterness, reinforcing emotional cues and signalling naturality or efficacy. Three major flavour movements stand out across Asia Pacific and the Middle East:

Simplicity Amplified

Consumers are gravitating toward transparency and ingredient authenticity. Flavours inspired by whole foods, botanicals, fermented notes, and lightly‑sweet or sour profiles signal purity and nutrient‑dense simplicity. Popular flavours include citrus, yuzu, ginger, turmeric, matcha, elderflower, cultured dairy, and yogurt. These pair naturally with today’s lifestyle-friendly formats where the flavours enhance a product’s perceived health benefits.

Category Crashers

As mealtimes blur and routines shift, consumers aren’t sticking to traditional food, beverage, or supplement boundaries. Category Crashers spotlights the emergence of hybrid products that break the mould: savoury energy bars, confectionery-inspired supplement formats, coffee‑infused condiments and more. These hybrids are about creative formats and unexpected pairings that reflect how people eat today.

Maximalist Flavour

Maximalism takes centre stage in 2026, spurred by younger consumers who want bold, layered flavours that deliver high sensory impact. Dessert‑style profiles, sour intensities, spicy‑accented formats, and flavour stacks such as tiramisu passionfruit or brownie chocolate create memorable, intense taste experiences. This trend reinforces supplements as lifestyle treats rather than functional obligations.

Within these trends, sports nutrition continues to broaden beyond athletes to active consumers who expect flavour to match function. Simplicity Amplified is seen in refreshing citrus hydration blends, botanically‑infused recovery options, and natural dairy flavours in high‑protein systems; Category Crashers bring café‑style profiles, soda‑inspired electrolytes and fruity energy shots; and Maximalist Flavour is evident in extreme sour or spicy pre‑workouts, and multi‑layered profiles in protein shakes.

“Consumers across APMEA are demanding more from their proactive health products, not only clinically supported benefits, but also flavours that excite,” said Olivier De Salmiech, Vice President, Health & Therapies, Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa. “When products taste great, has science-backed benefits, and integrate naturally into everyday life, they become wellness rituals consumers look forward to.”

P.O.P. and Life Enlightenment Foundation Team Up to Bring Hope and Support to Hualien Through Spring Service Initiative

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TAIPEI, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Pop Institute Taiwan (P.O.P.), a personal development organization dedicated to helping individuals realize their potential, partnered with its philanthropic arm, the Life Enlightenment Education Foundation, this spring for a series of corporate-sponsored community service programs under the Youth Dream Initiative.

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POP Institute Pte Ltd

On April 3rd, volunteers gathered to support indigenous communities in Hualien’s Xiulin Township – one of the areas hardest hit by last year’s devastating 0403 earthquake. The date, which coincided with Children’s Day and the disaster’s first anniversary, added meaning to the day’s service.

Students and teachers from Tongxin Waldorf Experimental School in Taipei joined local businesses including Xuyue Steel Co., Ltd. (Chairman Wu Jun-Liang, GM Lin Ya-Fang), Weijie Design Co., Ltd. (Wang Cong-Sheng), and Youray Trading Co., Ltd. (Liu Yi-Cheng), along with children from the Presbyterian Church’s Children’s Home, led by Director Du Zhen-Xi. Volunteers cleaned and painted homes in remote villages, transforming them with colorful murals and handprints signifying hope and renewal.

“The true meaning of this project lies in everyone coming together to support those in need within our communities.,” said Chairman Huang Zhen-Hui of the Life Enlightenment Education Foundation. “I sincerely thank all the participating companies and volunteers, as well as the P.O.P. students whose continued encouragement and support empower them to give back meaningfully to society.”

The experience left a lasting impression on many students, who said spending Children’s Day helping others gave the holiday a more profound significance. Many expressed their hopes to continue serving their communities as they grow.

“Giving back is our duty. Working alongside the youth reminded me of my younger days. Our work in public service will continue,” shared Chairman Wu Jun-Liang of Xuyue Steel Co., Ltd.

“It’s heartwarming to see adults and children overcome barriers and work together. We’re honored to support this community,” added donor Lu Xiu-Jin.

Teacher Tsai Meng-Hung, who accompanied the student volunteers, remarked, “This project helps students see that many people are working hard to improve the world. We hope they feel their efforts contribute to that mission.”

Beyond the service project, the Life Enlightenment Foundation donated essential household goods to the Presbyterian Church’s Children’s Home and local needy families. Past charitable efforts include rebuilding post-earthquake kitchens and classrooms, and a “100 Pairs of Shoes” donation drive for eight youth shelters.

Since its founding in 1990, P.O.P. has continued to provide personal-growth programs that help individuals discover their potential and achieve life goals. Through the charitable work of the Enlightenment Education Foundation, P.O.P. remains committed to creating meaningful opportunities for disadvantaged children and promoting a spirit of service.

For more information about P.O.P., please visit: https://poptw.site/.

 

The AKG and Ca-AKG of Xin Tianhe have passed the US Self-GRAS certification

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SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On January 7, 2026, the AKG and Ca-AKG of Xin Tianhe Biotechnology successfully completed the Self-GRAS scientific evaluation in accordance with the US FDA GRAS standards and were approved and became the first domestic fermentation products that obtain the GRAS authoritative certification, and obtained the qualification for entering the US market, marking a crucial step to enter the global nutrition and health market.

Core Breakthrough: The First Domestic Certification of Fermentation Method is Officially Implemented

The alpha-ketoglutaric acid known as AKG is the “core gear” of the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and is crucial for the body’s energy metabolism and has been listed in the US “old dietary ingredients”. It can be legally used as a dietary raw material. Meanwhile, unlike traditional synthetic products (used only for food flavoring), Xin Tianhe adopts the biological fermentation process, and the product can be directly used as a “food raw material”, highlighting its core advantages.

Technological Excellence: Green Processes Build the Quality Barrier

Compared to traditional methods, CynbioX™AKG adopts the full-cell catalytic method, using internationally recognized food-grade Corynebacterium glutamicum as the carrier. Through the dual-enzyme expression system to ensure the green and safe quality of the product from the source, and effectively reducing impurities while improving purity.

As a pioneer in the global innovative application of AKG, Xin Tianhe takes innovation technology and green manufacturing as its core competitiveness. Relying on the R&D technical strength of its parent company, it has built an internationally advanced synthetic biology technology platform, and has successively obtained KOSHER, FSSC 22000, HALAL, etc., and its technology and quality control levels are in line with international standards. At the same time, the company conducts in-depth research on domestic and foreign literature and has verified the efficacy of AKG in anti-aging, muscle building, and improving athletic performance through multi-dimensional experiments on mice. Some of the results have been published in international authoritative SCI journals, providing scientific support for product innovation and development.

Demonstrate international standards and accelerate global market expansion

The successful acquisition of the US Self-GRAS certification not only demonstrates the company’s international strength in product research and development and quality control, but also lays a solid foundation to further expand the global nutrition and health market, marking a crucial step in the international strategic layout. Currently, the demand for AKG is surging in anti-aging, beauty, sports nutrition, and weight management. In the future, relying on its certification advantages and technological accumulation, Xin Tianhe is expected to seize the initiative in the global AKG market competition and continuously promote innovative development in nutrition and health field.

Coda and Unity to enable out-of-app monetization for game developers globally

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coda, a global leader in digital content monetization, today announced that it is integrating Unity‘s In‑App Purchasing (IAP) SDK with Coda’s global web store platforms. This collaboration offers developers a single place to manage and optimize their entire digital catalog across mobile, web, and PC – directly through Unity’s existing IAP workflow. 

Coda and Unity to enable out-of-app monetization for game developers globally
Coda and Unity to enable out-of-app monetization for game developers globally

With just a few lines of code, developers can launch secure, branded web stores powered by Coda – offering players more ways to purchase securely while improving their margins.

The integration is powered by Coda’s Merchant of Record (MoR) solution, which is already trusted by leading publishers and fast-growing studios worldwide. As the legal seller in each market, Coda manages payments, fraud prevention, tax remittance, invoicing, and compliance across more than 70 markets and over 400 payment methods. This gives developers more time to focus on the game and the player experience.

“As the games industry moves beyond closed ecosystems, developers of every size want more flexibility and control over how they grow,” said Shane Happach, CEO of Coda. “Our integration with Unity’s IAP SDK gives creators more choice in how they launch and operate their own stores, wherever their players are, minus the complexity of managing global payments or compliance. This reflects Coda’s commitment to democratizing game development and helping every studio, large or small, succeed on their own terms.”

As web-based purchasing becomes a more practical part of developers’ business mix, interest in direct-to-consumer web stores continues to grow. Today, these channels already account for roughly 26% of mobile gaming revenue in East and Southeast Asia, according to research from Niko Partners and Coda.

First-party web stores give developers greater control over pricing, promotions, and player communication, but introduce operational complexity across payments, compliance, fraud, and support. Coda removes these barriers with a scalable payments and risk platform, integrated directly into Unity’s workflow.

Coda’s integration with Unity’s IAP sets a new D2C standard by bringing out-of-app monetization into developers’ existing workflows, removing operational complexity, and making it easier to run web stores at a global scale.

Learn more at coda.co.

About Coda

Coda is a global leader in digital content monetization and distribution. We’re trusted by 300+ publishers—including Activision, Electronic Arts, and Riot Games—to grow their audiences and revenue worldwide. Our out-of-app solutions include Custom Commerce, a fully customizable web store; Codapay, which enables seamless direct payments through a single API integration on publishers’ websites; Codashop, the go-to marketplace for millions of gamers to purchase in-game content; and Distribution, which extends content reach through a network of trusted commerce partners. Founded in 2011, Coda is headquartered in Singapore with a team of 550+ Codans around the globe. Coda recently acquired Recharge, Europe’s leading prepaid payments platform.  Coda is backed by Apis Partners, Insight Partners, and Smash Capital, and has been named an APAC High Growth Company (2023) by Financial Times, one of Granite Asia’s NextGenTech 30 (2024), a payments leader on Fortune’s Fintech Innovation Asia list (2024), and listed among The Straits Times Fastest Growing Fintechs (2024). For more on Coda, visit coda.co.

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NSF Launches Retail Food Safety Audits Program in ASEAN and Australia

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New tiered services empower restaurants and food retailers to strengthen hygiene, compliance and customer trust

BANGKOK, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, today announced the launch of its Retail Food Safety Audits program throughout the ASEAN region and Australia. The program introduces three services: NSF Food Safety Essentials, NSF Food Safety Plus and NSF Food Safety Advanced — designed to help food businesses of all sizes elevate food safety performance, reduce operational risks and build consumer confidence.


“The rapid economic growth and advancing urbanization in the ASEAN region have fueled significant expansion in the food industry. In Australia, the sector continues to demonstrate steady growth driven by strong consumer spending habits. By introducing these services in the ASEAN and Australian markets, we’re demonstrating our commitment to supporting food businesses with effective and scalable solutions that address regional compliance challenges,” said Sutida Ketudut, Managing Director of APAC at NSF. “From small restaurants to multinational chains, our programs provide the tools and expertise needed to raise food safety standards, reduce risk and build lasting consumer confidence.”

The program provides a clear, practical framework for the food service, hospitality and retail food sectors, addressing challenges from day-to-day food operations to complex supply chains. Each audit program is designed to meet the unique needs of businesses at different stages of growth:

NSF Food Safety Essentials: This foundational program evaluates four core areas: food safety, cleanliness, repair and maintenance, and brand standards—providing small to medium-sized food retailers and restaurants with actionable insights, a detailed audit report and the optional NSF Food Safety Essentials badge for display.

NSF Food Safety Plus: Designed for growing brands, this service incorporates regular audits using the NSF Food Safety Checklist and provides additional valuable insights through NSF Connect, a cloud-based audit platform. It helps businesses drive consistent standards across multiple sites, benchmark their performance and manage corrective actions.

NSF Food Safety Advanced: Created for large, multinational brands and master franchisees, this service delivers customized, globally consistent and data-driven audits that integrate expert insights from NSF with local regulatory knowledge, enabling businesses to proactively manage risks, manage compliance, and strengthen customer trust.

Businesses that successfully meet audit requirements can opt in to display the relevant NSF Food Safety badge, signaling their commitment to safety and quality. Customers can scan the badge’s QR code to learn more about the program and the standards achieved.

With the introduction of these new services, NSF aims to help empower ASEAN and Australian food businesses implement best practices, strengthen compliance and enhance customer trust across diverse markets.

Learn more about the NSF Retail Food Safety Audits Program.

About NSF

NSF is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human health for more than 80 years by developing public health standards and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, water and wellness products industries. NSF has 40,000 clients in 110 countries and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Medical Device Safety.

 

CIOs Face an Accelerating Gap as Adaptive IT Leadership in the Spotlight at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane

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As AI adoption accelerates and technology change cycles continue to compress, many CIOs are finding that traditional leadership models can no longer keep pace with the demands of a technology-first enterprise. While organisations invest heavily in new tools and platforms, leadership capability has emerged as a critical constraint on execution, decision-making, and team performance. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will focus its Adaptive IT Leadership sessions on helping IT leaders evolve how they lead, develop talent, and make decisions in an exponential era.

SYDNEY, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Info-Tech Research Group, a leader in IT research and advisory, has announced that Adaptive IT Leadership will be a core focus at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane. Returning to Brisbane for its second consecutive year, the APAC edition of Info-Tech LIVE brings together CIOs, senior IT executives, and technology leaders for a hands-on, research-driven conference designed to help leaders translate strategy into execution.

At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will focus its Adaptive IT Leadership sessions on helping IT leaders evolve how they lead, develop talent, and make decisions in an exponential era.
At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will focus its Adaptive IT Leadership sessions on helping IT leaders evolve how they lead, develop talent, and make decisions in an exponential era.

The Adaptive IT Leadership track addresses the growing reality that leadership itself must evolve at the same speed as technology. With AI reshaping how work gets done and expectations of IT continuing to rise, CIOs are increasingly expected to lead organisational change, develop talent continuously, and make high-impact decisions in real time. These sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane focus on building leadership capabilities that extend beyond traditional people management to include financial command, workforce adaptability, and the orchestration of human and machine capability.

“Technology is advancing faster than leadership practices are evolving, and that gap is becoming a serious risk for organisations,” says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. “Adaptive IT Leadership is about equipping CIOs to lead at the pace of change by developing their teams faster, making decisions with confidence, and operating as true organisational leaders in an AI-shaped world.”

Featured Sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
The Adaptive IT Leadership sessions translate strategic research into applied leadership practices, giving CIOs and senior IT leaders concrete models, frameworks, and approaches they can apply in their organisations. Sessions are designed to address leadership execution across talent development, decision-making, financial discipline, and workforce adaptability. These featured sessions include:

  • The Race to Develop Talent: The Hidden Speed Limit on IT’s Ambition
    This session introduces the AI-Human Flywheel, a practical model for scaling capability across automation, augmentation, agent integration, and human adaptability. The session reframes the talent challenge as a race to develop skills continuously across both people and machines.
  • Adaptive IT Leadership in Action: Redefine Leadership Strategies for Rapid Change
    Focusing on the limitations of traditional leadership models, this session explores the leadership shifts required to navigate complexity, advise the organisation effectively, and lead through constant technological evolution.
  • Run IT by the Numbers: How to Inject Real Meaning Into the Decisions You Make
    Emphasising financial and data discipline, this session highlights the role of IT financial management in strengthening the credibility of decisions and organisational trust.
  • IT Learning and Development: Build an Adaptive Training Plan for Your Team
    Centred on targeted upskilling and continuous learning, this session explores how organisations can strengthen functional capability and sustain workforce adaptability over time.

Designed for CIOs and senior IT executives, Info-Tech LIVE events emphasise applied learning through research-backed frameworks, peer discussion, and direct engagement with Info-Tech analysts. The 2026 Brisbane event delivers a region-specific experience for APAC leaders while drawing on global research and best practices.

Additional agenda tracks, sessions, and speaker announcements will be released in the coming weeks. For more information about the event, please visit the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane page.

Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
Media professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders and analysts for their audiences. 

Media professionals can apply for complimentary in-person passes by contacting pr@infotech.com.

About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world’s leading and fastest-growing research and advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing professionals around the globe. As a trusted product and service leader, the company delivers unbiased, highly relevant research and industry-leading advisory support to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to expert guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organisations.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.  

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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