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Bybit Brings Regulators and Global Payment Leaders Together in Georgia to Explore the Future of Crypto Payments

DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, convened regulators, global payment networks, banking leaders, and digital asset innovators in Tbilisi for a high-level forum exploring the future of crypto-powered payments. The event gathered stakeholders from across the financial ecosystem to discuss how digital assets can integrate with traditional payment infrastructure, expand real-world utility, and support the continued development of Georgia’s digital economy.

The forum also marked the introduction of the Bybit Card in Georgia, a step toward enabling everyday crypto payments. The card allows users to spend digital assets for daily purchases and is compatible with Apple Pay in Georgia, enabling secure contactless payments directly from users’ digital wallets.

Bybit’s expansion into the payments space follows the company securing a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license in Georgia in Q4 2025.  The license allows Bybit to issue Bybit cards in Georgia, strengthening local fiat payment rails and enabling closer integration between digital asset services and the country’s financial infrastructure.

Government representatives expressed appreciation for the launch of the Bybit Card in Georgia, recognizing it as an important step toward expanding real-world digital asset payments. With strong support from the government and regulators, the Bybit Card has already gained growing adoption locally. Bybit plans to further expand card issuance in Georgia and across neighboring markets, with the country serving as a regional hub for crypto-powered payment innovation.

The event featured keynote remarks from representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and the National Bank of Georgia, highlighting Georgia’s commitment to responsible financial innovation and modern payment infrastructure.

A central highlight of the program was a panel discussion titled “The Future of Payments,” which explored how collaboration between regulators, global payment networks, banks, and blockchain companies can accelerate the adoption of real-world crypto payments.

Panel participants included Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit; Shota Lomtadze, Director of Bybit Georgia; Natia Turnava, Governor of the National Bank of Georgia; David Zgudadze, Vice President for Georgia and Armenia at Mastercard; Salim Dhanani, Co-Founder and CEO of Pave Bank; Marco Dal Lago, VP of Global Expansion and Strategic Partnerships at Tether; and Tekla Iashagashvili, Regional Manager of Bybit Georgia.

Bybit executives highlighted the company’s long-term commitment to building payment infrastructure and supporting the local digital asset ecosystem.

“Georgia has emerged as one of the most promising environments for digital financial innovation,” said Shota Lomtadze, Director of Bybit Georgia. “With the launch of the Bybit Card and the foundation provided by our PSP license, we are strengthening the infrastructure that allows digital assets to move seamlessly between trading platforms and everyday payments. Together with regulators, global partners, and local financial institutions, we aim to support Georgia’s ambition to become a regional leader in next-generation financial services.”

“Bybit is here to stay,” said Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit. “We are committed to being the most reliable partner for the National Bank of Georgia and the most valuable ally for Georgia’s business community. We will continue to invest, hire, and bring our global capabilities to this local market. Together, let’s show the world what happens when a brave nation and a global platform build the future of finance together.”

Bybit currently offers users in Georgia access to a comprehensive digital asset platform, including over 600 spot trading pairs, one-click buy functionality, OTC services, and institutional-grade security infrastructure.

The event concluded with networking sessions among policymakers, financial institutions, fintech leaders, and blockchain innovators, reinforcing Georgia’s growing role as a hub for digital asset innovation and the future of global payments.

Bybit Brings Regulators and Global Payment Leaders Together in Georgia to Explore the Future of Crypto Payments
Bybit Brings Regulators and Global Payment Leaders Together in Georgia to Explore the Future of Crypto Payments

 

Bybit Brings Regulators and Global Payment Leaders Together in Georgia to Explore the Future of Crypto Payments
Bybit Brings Regulators and Global Payment Leaders Together in Georgia to Explore the Future of Crypto Payments

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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Major Partnerships and Investment Collaborations emerged from the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s annual CEO Summit at Hampton Court Palace, as Global Business Leaders accelerated action on the Sustainable Transition

  • Over 300 global CEOs, international delegations and innovators joined forces at the annual SMI Roundtables & Exhibition, attended by His Majesty King Charles III
  • European Space Agency announced the SMI’s Astra Carta seal would be carried on the ELSA-M spacecraft – the world’s first commercial end-of-life service to remove old satellites from space
  • Secretary John Kerry announced as Ocean Champion for Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Ocean Stewardship Initiative
  • Chinese delegation attended to build on cross-border collaborations established at SMI’s China Summit in 2025 and confirmed second China Council Forum, scheduled June 2026  

LONDON, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global CEOs, innovators, policymakers and investors gathered at Hampton Court Palace this week for the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Roundtables & Exhibition 2026, a leading private sector summit focused on accelerating real-world delivery of the sustainable transition.

The summit brought together hundreds of leaders from across industries and countries to move beyond ambition and advance meaningful partnerships, investments and collaborative action on areas such as clean energy, space, artificial intelligence, capital investment, sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing.

This included over 50 CEOs from Chinese companies, highlighting the growing engagement and leadership of the SMI China Council. Since its establishment in 2021, the Council has developed a strong and pragmatic sustainability agenda that reflects China’s development priorities and its expanding role in global economic and environmental governance.

The summit also reflected the global reach of the SMI, with CEOs and senior delegations also attending from Japan, Australia, the UAE, Brazil, and across Africa and the United States.

Founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020, the Sustainable Markets Initiative has become a unique platform for “private sector diplomacy”, mobilizing global business leaders to place sustainability at the centre of value creation and long-term economic growth.

Key announcements

  • The European Space Agency announced the ELSA-M mission (End-of-Life Services by Astroscale – Multiple) developed by Astroscale UK, Eutelsat/OneWeb and the UK Space Agency to remove space debris will carry the Astra Carta Seal for its first in-orbit demonstration, symbolising commitment to responsible stewardship of the space
  • Secretary John Kerry was announced as Ocean Champion for Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Ocean Stewardship Initiative (OSI) to support a clear purpose: bringing civil societies, governments, and the private sector to pull in the same direction, and help turn ocean commitments into practical, measurable progress.

SMI driven partnerships, collaboration and cross sector projects

A central aim of the SMI Roundtables & Exhibition is to catalyse action by enabling new partnerships, supporting collaboration and help launch new cross sector projects to accelerate deployment of sustainable solutions.

Among the recent initiatives facilitated and supported by the SMI include:

  • An energy tech pilot at Historic Royal Palaces to cut hot water energy use by up to 40%
    Since exhibiting at the 2025 SMI Terra Carta Roundtables, energy tech company Mixergy, part of the Barclays Climate Ventures portfolio, has begun working with Historic Royal Palaces to use its smart hot water cylinders to cut hot water energy use by up to 40% and ease peak demand through grid connectivity. Two units are now being trialled at Hampton Court Palace, with the potential to expand the partnership across Historic Royal Palaces’ wider estate.
  • Turbine technology supporting Fortescue’s Real Zero strategy. China’s Envision Energy has successfully grid-connected an EN182-7.8MW wind turbine prototype in China for testing. The unit is identical to the turbines that will be deployed at Fortescue’s Nullagine Wind Project in the Pilbara, marking a key milestone for Fortescue’s first operational wind development and advancing its Real Zero strategy. The Nullagine project will deploy 17 Envision EN182-7.8MW wind turbines, with units now under construction for installation in the Pilbara. Designed for Australia’s mining and desert environments, the turbines incorporate Nabrawind’s self-erecting base frame technology and a 188-metre hub height to maximise energy yield. Fortescue’s renewable energy management system will use AI to optimize and dispatch power across its integrated portfolio, including wind, solar and battery energy storage systems.
  • New renewable energy collaboration to accelerate sustainable hospitality in Asia. The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance highlighted a growing collaboration with renewable energy leaders in China, including JA Solar and China Photovoltaic Industry Association, to help expand the adoption of clean energy across the global hospitality sector. Facilitated through the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s convening power, the partnership aims to strengthen cooperation between the hospitality industry and renewable energy providers, supporting the sector’s transition toward Net Positive operations. The Alliance, which represents over 66,000 hotels across more than 300 brands worldwide, aims to accelerate the transition toward a Net Positive hospitality industry.
  • New AI partnership with Marylebone Cricket Club partner to accelerate decarbonisation
    Supported by the Sustainable Markets Initiative, ExpectAI and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have partnered to accelerate progress toward MCC’s Net Zero 2040 ambition by transforming how it tackles Scope 3 emissions, currently ~90% of its footprint -through verified, supplier-level data and AI-enabled action.
  • Barclays and ExpectAI collaboration to strengthen energy resilience for UK SMEs
    Facilitated by the SMI, ExpectAI are in live collaboration with Barclays to explore how AI-driven sustainability insights can help UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve profitability while strengthening energy resilience and reducing emissions.
  • British hydrogen innovator powers outdoor exhibition at Hampton Court Palace
    British hydrogen innovator, GeoPura, showcased its cutting-edge zero-emission hydrogen power units (HPUs) at the SMI Roundtables & Exhibition, with its HPUs powering the Summit’s outdoor marquee and exhibitions, cutting carbon and NOx emissions and significantly improving air quality compared with conventional diesel generators.

Inspiration from the Great Exhibition

The summit’s innovation exhibition also showcased pioneering technologies that reflect the spirit of the Great Exhibition of 1851, demonstrating how breakthrough innovation, from AI-enabled climate monitoring to next-generation clean energy solutions, are helping drive the next wave of sustainable economic growth.

Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of Sustainable Markets Initiative, said: “The Sustainable Markets Initiative was founded on the belief that the private sector has a critical role to play in accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. The SMI’s annual Roundtables & Exhibition brings together global leaders not just to discuss ambition, but to drive real-world action, forging partnerships, mobilizing investment and scaling the solutions needed to deliver sustainable growth.

“What makes the SMI unique is its ability to convene leaders across sectors and geographies to collaborate on the systemic challenges facing our planet. By working together, the private sector can unlock innovation, create economic opportunity and help build a resilient and sustainable global economy.”

Glenn Mandziuk, President & CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance said: “Our strong affiliation with the Sustainable Markets Initiative is the strategic catalyst that has transformed our ambitious vision into tangible, global action. It is through this unique brand of private sector diplomacy, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, that we have forged groundbreaking partnerships—first with a global leader like JA Solar, and now evolving into a deep, strategic alliance with the China Photovoltaic Industry Association. This powerful continuum of collaboration is a testament to the SMI’s unrivalled convening power, opening new opportunities to mobilize our industry’s $200 billion annual investment towards a renewable future. Together, we are not just adopting sustainable practices; we are engineering a systems-level shift, proving that the path to a Net Positive hospitality sector is the definitive growth story of our time”

With a focus on pragmatic commercially aligned transition, the SMI brings together leaders at the highest levels of decision making to tackle system-level and cross-industry challenges that no organisation or sector can solve alone.

The SMI Roundtables & Exhibition, took place on 11 and 12 March 2026

Notes to editors

About the Sustainable Markets Initiative

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is the world’s go-to private sector organization for sustainable transition; characterized by our unique brand of ‘private sector diplomacy’.

With the vision of our founder, His Majesty King Charles III, and our unique convening power, the SMI facilitates action between world leaders and CEOs to position sustainability at the heart of global value creation.

Together, we seek to mobilize the trillions of dollars required to achieve a sustainable future. Investment at this scale requires global systems-level change with a default sustainable orientation across markets, industries and supply chains. Here, our mandates, the Terra Carta and Astra Carta, provide practical private sector trajectories.

The SMI believes that with bold ambition and courageous leadership, we can seize a new era of global prosperity that will last for generations to come. We call this ‘The Growth Story of Our Time’. Read more: www.sustainable-markets.org

 

Major Partnerships and Investment Collaborations emerged from the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s annual CEO Summit at Hampton Court Palace, as Global Business Leaders accelerated action on the Sustainable Transition

  • Over 300 global CEOs, international delegations and innovators joined forces at the annual SMI Roundtables & Exhibition, attended by His Majesty King Charles III
  • European Space Agency announced the SMI’s Astra Carta seal would be carried on the ELSA-M spacecraft – the world’s first commercial end-of-life service to remove old satellites from space
  • Secretary John Kerry announced as Ocean Champion for Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Ocean Stewardship Initiative
  • Chinese delegation attended to build on cross-border collaborations established at SMI’s China Summit in 2025 and confirmed second China Council Forum, scheduled June 2026  

LONDON, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global CEOs, innovators, policymakers and investors gathered at Hampton Court Palace this week for the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Roundtables & Exhibition 2026, a leading private sector summit focused on accelerating real-world delivery of the sustainable transition.

The summit brought together hundreds of leaders from across industries and countries to move beyond ambition and advance meaningful partnerships, investments and collaborative action on areas such as clean energy, space, artificial intelligence, capital investment, sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing.

This included over 50 CEOs from Chinese companies, highlighting the growing engagement and leadership of the SMI China Council. Since its establishment in 2021, the Council has developed a strong and pragmatic sustainability agenda that reflects China’s development priorities and its expanding role in global economic and environmental governance.

The summit also reflected the global reach of the SMI, with CEOs and senior delegations also attending from Japan, Australia, the UAE, Brazil, and across Africa and the United States.

Founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020, the Sustainable Markets Initiative has become a unique platform for “private sector diplomacy”, mobilizing global business leaders to place sustainability at the centre of value creation and long-term economic growth.

Key announcements

  • The European Space Agency announced the ELSA-M mission (End-of-Life Services by Astroscale – Multiple) developed by Astroscale UK, Eutelsat/OneWeb and the UK Space Agency to remove space debris will carry the Astra Carta Seal for its first in-orbit demonstration, symbolising commitment to responsible stewardship of the space
  • Secretary John Kerry was announced as Ocean Champion for Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Ocean Stewardship Initiative (OSI) to support a clear purpose: bringing civil societies, governments, and the private sector to pull in the same direction, and help turn ocean commitments into practical, measurable progress.

SMI driven partnerships, collaboration and cross sector projects

A central aim of the SMI Roundtables & Exhibition is to catalyse action by enabling new partnerships, supporting collaboration and help launch new cross sector projects to accelerate deployment of sustainable solutions.

Among the recent initiatives facilitated and supported by the SMI include:

  • An energy tech pilot at Historic Royal Palaces to cut hot water energy use by up to 40%
    Since exhibiting at the 2025 SMI Terra Carta Roundtables, energy tech company Mixergy, part of the Barclays Climate Ventures portfolio, has begun working with Historic Royal Palaces to use its smart hot water cylinders to cut hot water energy use by up to 40% and ease peak demand through grid connectivity. Two units are now being trialled at Hampton Court Palace, with the potential to expand the partnership across Historic Royal Palaces’ wider estate.
  • Turbine technology supporting Fortescue’s Real Zero strategy. China’s Envision Energy has successfully grid-connected an EN182-7.8MW wind turbine prototype in China for testing. The unit is identical to the turbines that will be deployed at Fortescue’s Nullagine Wind Project in the Pilbara, marking a key milestone for Fortescue’s first operational wind development and advancing its Real Zero strategy. The Nullagine project will deploy 17 Envision EN182-7.8MW wind turbines, with units now under construction for installation in the Pilbara. Designed for Australia’s mining and desert environments, the turbines incorporate Nabrawind’s self-erecting base frame technology and a 188-metre hub height to maximise energy yield. Fortescue’s renewable energy management system will use AI to optimize and dispatch power across its integrated portfolio, including wind, solar and battery energy storage systems.
  • New renewable energy collaboration to accelerate sustainable hospitality in Asia. The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance highlighted a growing collaboration with renewable energy leaders in China, including JA Solar and China Photovoltaic Industry Association, to help expand the adoption of clean energy across the global hospitality sector. Facilitated through the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s convening power, the partnership aims to strengthen cooperation between the hospitality industry and renewable energy providers, supporting the sector’s transition toward Net Positive operations. The Alliance, which represents over 66,000 hotels across more than 300 brands worldwide, aims to accelerate the transition toward a Net Positive hospitality industry.
  • New AI partnership with Marylebone Cricket Club partner to accelerate decarbonisation
    Supported by the Sustainable Markets Initiative, ExpectAI and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have partnered to accelerate progress toward MCC’s Net Zero 2040 ambition by transforming how it tackles Scope 3 emissions, currently ~90% of its footprint -through verified, supplier-level data and AI-enabled action.
  • Barclays and ExpectAI collaboration to strengthen energy resilience for UK SMEs
    Facilitated by the SMI, ExpectAI are in live collaboration with Barclays to explore how AI-driven sustainability insights can help UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve profitability while strengthening energy resilience and reducing emissions.
  • British hydrogen innovator powers outdoor exhibition at Hampton Court Palace
    British hydrogen innovator, GeoPura, showcased its cutting-edge zero-emission hydrogen power units (HPUs) at the SMI Roundtables & Exhibition, with its HPUs powering the Summit’s outdoor marquee and exhibitions, cutting carbon and NOx emissions and significantly improving air quality compared with conventional diesel generators.

Inspiration from the Great Exhibition

The summit’s innovation exhibition also showcased pioneering technologies that reflect the spirit of the Great Exhibition of 1851, demonstrating how breakthrough innovation, from AI-enabled climate monitoring to next-generation clean energy solutions, are helping drive the next wave of sustainable economic growth.

Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of Sustainable Markets Initiative, said: “The Sustainable Markets Initiative was founded on the belief that the private sector has a critical role to play in accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. The SMI’s annual Roundtables & Exhibition brings together global leaders not just to discuss ambition, but to drive real-world action, forging partnerships, mobilizing investment and scaling the solutions needed to deliver sustainable growth.

“What makes the SMI unique is its ability to convene leaders across sectors and geographies to collaborate on the systemic challenges facing our planet. By working together, the private sector can unlock innovation, create economic opportunity and help build a resilient and sustainable global economy.”

Glenn Mandziuk, President & CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance said: “Our strong affiliation with the Sustainable Markets Initiative is the strategic catalyst that has transformed our ambitious vision into tangible, global action. It is through this unique brand of private sector diplomacy, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, that we have forged groundbreaking partnerships—first with a global leader like JA Solar, and now evolving into a deep, strategic alliance with the China Photovoltaic Industry Association. This powerful continuum of collaboration is a testament to the SMI’s unrivalled convening power, opening new opportunities to mobilize our industry’s $200 billion annual investment towards a renewable future. Together, we are not just adopting sustainable practices; we are engineering a systems-level shift, proving that the path to a Net Positive hospitality sector is the definitive growth story of our time”

With a focus on pragmatic commercially aligned transition, the SMI brings together leaders at the highest levels of decision making to tackle system-level and cross-industry challenges that no organisation or sector can solve alone.

The SMI Roundtables & Exhibition, took place on 11 and 12 March 2026

Notes to editors

About the Sustainable Markets Initiative

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is the world’s go-to private sector organization for sustainable transition; characterized by our unique brand of ‘private sector diplomacy’.

With the vision of our founder, His Majesty King Charles III, and our unique convening power, the SMI facilitates action between world leaders and CEOs to position sustainability at the heart of global value creation.

Together, we seek to mobilize the trillions of dollars required to achieve a sustainable future. Investment at this scale requires global systems-level change with a default sustainable orientation across markets, industries and supply chains. Here, our mandates, the Terra Carta and Astra Carta, provide practical private sector trajectories.

The SMI believes that with bold ambition and courageous leadership, we can seize a new era of global prosperity that will last for generations to come. We call this ‘The Growth Story of Our Time’. Read more: www.sustainable-markets.org

 

Compal Showcases “One Integrated Solution” Rack-Level AI Infrastructure Architecture and Cross-Domain Applications at NVIDIA GTC 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Compal Electronics (Compal; Stock Code: 2324) announced that it will participate in NVIDIA GTC 2026, taking place March 16–19 in San Jose, California (Booth 107). At the event, Compal will present its next-generation AI data center deployment architecture through a three-rack physical design. Centered on Compute, Power, and Liquid Cooling, the showcase underscores Compal’s “ONE Integrated Solution” — a unified, rack-level AI infrastructure architecture.

Compal Showcases “One Integrated Solution” Rack-Level AI Infrastructure Architecture and Cross-Domain Applications at NVIDIA GTC 2026
Compal Showcases “One Integrated Solution” Rack-Level AI Infrastructure Architecture and Cross-Domain Applications at NVIDIA GTC 2026

At the exhibition, Compal will demonstrate a complete deployment configuration composed of three physical rack units integrating high-density compute nodes, high-power electrical infrastructure, and liquid cooling systems. The Power Rack features an AcBel-designed power rack architecture, while the Liquid Cooling Rack integrates Rayonnant CDU Cabinet Rack systems and piping infrastructure to establish a coordinated power and thermal management environment. Together, these elements form a synergistic operating architecture that enables visitors to observe next-generation AI infrastructure logic and system relationships under near real-world data center conditions.

The exhibit includes high-density system designs based on NVIDIA HGX system and NVIDIA MGX architecture, featuring deployments built on NVIDIA HGX Rubin NVL8 and NVIDIA HGX B300 system. Presented at rack scale, the showcase illustrates practical build-out models for next-generation AI infrastructure. With the introduction of the NVIDIA Rubin GPUs and the rollout of NVIDIA HGX B300 and other new system architectures, compute density and power requirements continue to increase, raising the bar for data center power delivery capacity, energy efficiency, and thermal management.

Against this backdrop, data center construction is progressively shifting from node-centric design toward rack-level infrastructure planning. This change in deployment scale elevates platform selection and system integration capabilities as critical factors in long-term enterprise investment decisions.

The parallel evolution of NVIDIA HGX and NVIDIA MGX platforms reflects the continuity of NVIDIA’s technology roadmap. For system providers, the ability to stay aligned with this development cadence has become a key competitive differentiator. Compal’s presence at NVIDIA GTC 2026 underscores its integration capabilities and strategic positioning within this evolving industry landscape.

At GTC, Compal’s automotive electronics team will showcase an infrared perception system demonstrating real-time AI inference capabilities for next-generation vehicle applications. In the medical and life sciences domain, Compal will also present two technical poster sessions at GTC—”GPU Annealer Molecular Docking with Fast Screening and Accurate Ranking” and “Generative Antibody Factory: GPU-Accelerated Diffusion Model & Protein Language Model for Nanobody Discovery,” focusing on accelerated molecular docking and generative antibody design. These AI workloads can be deployed on Compal’s high-density GPU server platform (SX420-2A), demonstrating how rack-level compute architecture supports drug discovery and scientific AI research.

Alan Chang, Vice President of Compal’s Infrastructure Systems Business Group, commented, “The evolution of AI is driven not only by breakthroughs in silicon performance, but also by advancements in infrastructure-level collaboration. Through our long-standing collaboration with NVIDIA, we are positioned at the forefront of technology transitions, preparing for the next phase of deployment. As the industry advances toward higher compute density and larger-scale workloads, we aim to deliver sustained integration value across platform generations.”

Compal will also host a featured session on March 16 at 2:00 p.m., titled “Synergy at Scale: Unify Compute, Power and Cooling,” where it will share its planning philosophy for high-density AI environments.

As AI infrastructure upgrade cycles accelerate, competitive differentiation is shifting from standalone system performance to holistic architectural integration. At GTC 2026 (Booth 107), Compal will demonstrate tangible rack-level deployment achievements, offering the industry a practical perspective on how next-generation platforms are being realized within modern data centers.

About Compal

Founded in 1984, Compal is a leading manufacturer in the notebook and smart device industry, creating brand value in collaboration with various sectors. Its groundbreaking product designs have received numerous international awards. In 2025, Compal was recognized by CommonWealth Magazine as one of Taiwan’s top 7 manufacturers and has consistently ranked among the Forbes Global 2000 companies. In recent years, Compal has actively developed emerging businesses, including cloud servers, auto electronics, and smart medical, leveraging its integrated hardware and software R&D and manufacturing capabilities to create relevant solutions. More information, please visit https://www.compal.com

Compal Showcases “One Integrated Solution” Rack-Level AI Infrastructure Architecture and Cross-Domain Applications at NVIDIA GTC 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Compal Electronics (Compal; Stock Code: 2324) announced that it will participate in NVIDIA GTC 2026, taking place March 16–19 in San Jose, California (Booth 107). At the event, Compal will present its next-generation AI data center deployment architecture through a three-rack physical design. Centered on Compute, Power, and Liquid Cooling, the showcase underscores Compal’s “ONE Integrated Solution” — a unified, rack-level AI infrastructure architecture.

Compal Showcases “One Integrated Solution” Rack-Level AI Infrastructure Architecture and Cross-Domain Applications at NVIDIA GTC 2026
Compal Showcases “One Integrated Solution” Rack-Level AI Infrastructure Architecture and Cross-Domain Applications at NVIDIA GTC 2026

At the exhibition, Compal will demonstrate a complete deployment configuration composed of three physical rack units integrating high-density compute nodes, high-power electrical infrastructure, and liquid cooling systems. The Power Rack features an AcBel-designed power rack architecture, while the Liquid Cooling Rack integrates Rayonnant CDU Cabinet Rack systems and piping infrastructure to establish a coordinated power and thermal management environment. Together, these elements form a synergistic operating architecture that enables visitors to observe next-generation AI infrastructure logic and system relationships under near real-world data center conditions.

The exhibit includes high-density system designs based on NVIDIA HGX system and NVIDIA MGX architecture, featuring deployments built on NVIDIA HGX Rubin NVL8 and NVIDIA HGX B300 system. Presented at rack scale, the showcase illustrates practical build-out models for next-generation AI infrastructure. With the introduction of the NVIDIA Rubin GPUs and the rollout of NVIDIA HGX B300 and other new system architectures, compute density and power requirements continue to increase, raising the bar for data center power delivery capacity, energy efficiency, and thermal management.

Against this backdrop, data center construction is progressively shifting from node-centric design toward rack-level infrastructure planning. This change in deployment scale elevates platform selection and system integration capabilities as critical factors in long-term enterprise investment decisions.

The parallel evolution of NVIDIA HGX and NVIDIA MGX platforms reflects the continuity of NVIDIA’s technology roadmap. For system providers, the ability to stay aligned with this development cadence has become a key competitive differentiator. Compal’s presence at NVIDIA GTC 2026 underscores its integration capabilities and strategic positioning within this evolving industry landscape.

At GTC, Compal’s automotive electronics team will showcase an infrared perception system demonstrating real-time AI inference capabilities for next-generation vehicle applications. In the medical and life sciences domain, Compal will also present two technical poster sessions at GTC—”GPU Annealer Molecular Docking with Fast Screening and Accurate Ranking” and “Generative Antibody Factory: GPU-Accelerated Diffusion Model & Protein Language Model for Nanobody Discovery,” focusing on accelerated molecular docking and generative antibody design. These AI workloads can be deployed on Compal’s high-density GPU server platform (SX420-2A), demonstrating how rack-level compute architecture supports drug discovery and scientific AI research.

Alan Chang, Vice President of Compal’s Infrastructure Systems Business Group, commented, “The evolution of AI is driven not only by breakthroughs in silicon performance, but also by advancements in infrastructure-level collaboration. Through our long-standing collaboration with NVIDIA, we are positioned at the forefront of technology transitions, preparing for the next phase of deployment. As the industry advances toward higher compute density and larger-scale workloads, we aim to deliver sustained integration value across platform generations.”

Compal will also host a featured session on March 16 at 2:00 p.m., titled “Synergy at Scale: Unify Compute, Power and Cooling,” where it will share its planning philosophy for high-density AI environments.

As AI infrastructure upgrade cycles accelerate, competitive differentiation is shifting from standalone system performance to holistic architectural integration. At GTC 2026 (Booth 107), Compal will demonstrate tangible rack-level deployment achievements, offering the industry a practical perspective on how next-generation platforms are being realized within modern data centers.

About Compal

Founded in 1984, Compal is a leading manufacturer in the notebook and smart device industry, creating brand value in collaboration with various sectors. Its groundbreaking product designs have received numerous international awards. In 2025, Compal was recognized by CommonWealth Magazine as one of Taiwan’s top 7 manufacturers and has consistently ranked among the Forbes Global 2000 companies. In recent years, Compal has actively developed emerging businesses, including cloud servers, auto electronics, and smart medical, leveraging its integrated hardware and software R&D and manufacturing capabilities to create relevant solutions. More information, please visit https://www.compal.com

Biophytis-LynxKite Alliance Expands to Turbocharge AI-driven drug discovery for next generation longevity therapeutics

  • Biophytis and LynxKite launch new modalities beyond MASSIVE: AI-driven drug discovery for next-generation longevity therapies
  • This partnership will generate revenue through:
    • A computational longevity platform, including unique curated datasets and accelerated computation methods relevant for longevity research
    • Next-generation drug candidates against sarcopenia
    • Next generation drug candidates for dry age-related macular degeneration 

SINGAPORE, PARIS and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lynxkite is expanding its partnership with Biophytis SA (Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS) (“Biophytis”), starting with  the MASSIVE project (MAS Receptor Synthetic Innovation & Virtual Engineering for Sarcopenia therapy) and plans to expand the platform to other modalities. This strategic initiative, also supported by Singapore’s Enterprise Singapore, is aligned with priority target areas in Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030 plan.

LynxKite Technologies, a leader in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, known for its flagship open-source platform LynxKite, will integrate AI computational methods relevant for longevity research into its computational orchestration platform. With over a decade of experience, the founding team of LynxKite has supported more than 100 global enterprises — including major players such as Roche, AstraZeneca and Hummingbird Biosciences — in analyzing complex data using graph-based and generative AI approaches.

The first MASSIVE project aims to identify and develop Mas receptor (MasR) activator drug candidates targeting sarcopenia, a degenerative muscle disease associated with aging that affects millions of elderly people worldwide. Biophytis contributes its deep expertise in age-related diseases, its preclinical experience in MasR-linked indications, and its expertise in Mas receptor pharmacology. LynxKite brings state-of-the-art AI technologies, chemoinformatics, and software engineering coupled with scaling GPU computation on the latest generation of NVIDIA toolkits and neoclouds such as Nebius. Together, the partners strengthen Biophytis’ strategic drug discovery program, aligned with its longevity-focused strategy and positioning.

The project’s key objectives include:

  1. Modeling the Mas receptor for structure-based drug design using AI and protein prediction tools.
  2. Designing and prioritizing synthetic drug candidates through AI-guided molecule generation and predictive filtering.
  3. Synthesizing and testing promising MasR activators to assess biological activity, safety, and pharmacokinetics.
  4. Selecting and protecting the lead candidate through patent filings in preparation for preclinical development.
  5. Developing and validating the AI software via feedback loops from in vitro and in vivo validation of candidates.

“The launch of MASSIVE marks a decisive step in our longevity strategy, combining our clinical expertise with LynxKite’s innovative AI to accelerate the discovery of transformative therapies against sarcopenia,” said Stanislas Veillet, CEO of Biophytis.

Gyorgy Lajtai, CEO of LynxKite, added: “We are proud to collaborate with Biophytis on pioneering computational longevity through our LynxKite platfom, which demonstrates how LynxKite can revolutionize discovery by designing, integrating and orchestrating relevant computational tools in diverse modalities.”

About LynxKite

LynxKite Technologies Pte Ltd, headquartered in Singapore with offices in the United States, Switzerland The LynxKite platform combines graph analytics, biological language models, while directly managing, optimizing, and autoscaling GPU resources to efficiently run complex pipelines such as NVIDIA NIM Microservices. Building on more than a decade of experience in graph and enterprise AI, LynxKite collaborates with research institutions, technology partners, and industry leaders to accelerate scientific discovery and advanced analytics. For more information, please visit https://lynxkite.com.

About BIOPHYTIS

Biophytis SA is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing drug candidates for age-related diseases. BIO101 (20-hydroxyecdysone), our lead drug candidate, is a small molecule in development for muscular diseases (sarcopenia, Phase 3 ready to start) and metabolic disorders (obesity, Phase 2 ready to start). The company is headquartered in Paris, France, with subsidiaries in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and Brazil. The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on Euronext Growth Paris (ALBPS – FR001400OLP5) and its ADS (American Depositary Shares) are listed on the OTC market (BPTSY – US 09076G401). For more information, visit www.biophytis.com.

About Nebius
Nebius, the AI cloud company, is building the full-stack platform for developers and companies to take charge of their AI future — from data and model training to production deployment. Founded on deep in-house technological expertise and operating at scale with a rapidly expanding global footprint, Nebius serves startups and enterprises building AI products, agents, and services worldwide. Nebius is listed on Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam. For more information, please visit www.nebius.com.

Biophytis-LynxKite Alliance Expands to Turbocharge AI-driven drug discovery for next generation longevity therapeutics

  • Biophytis and LynxKite launch new modalities beyond MASSIVE: AI-driven drug discovery for next-generation longevity therapies
  • This partnership will generate revenue through:
    • A computational longevity platform, including unique curated datasets and accelerated computation methods relevant for longevity research
    • Next-generation drug candidates against sarcopenia
    • Next generation drug candidates for dry age-related macular degeneration 

SINGAPORE, PARIS and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lynxkite is expanding its partnership with Biophytis SA (Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS) (“Biophytis”), starting with  the MASSIVE project (MAS Receptor Synthetic Innovation & Virtual Engineering for Sarcopenia therapy) and plans to expand the platform to other modalities. This strategic initiative, also supported by Singapore’s Enterprise Singapore, is aligned with priority target areas in Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030 plan.

LynxKite Technologies, a leader in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, known for its flagship open-source platform LynxKite, will integrate AI computational methods relevant for longevity research into its computational orchestration platform. With over a decade of experience, the founding team of LynxKite has supported more than 100 global enterprises — including major players such as Roche, AstraZeneca and Hummingbird Biosciences — in analyzing complex data using graph-based and generative AI approaches.

The first MASSIVE project aims to identify and develop Mas receptor (MasR) activator drug candidates targeting sarcopenia, a degenerative muscle disease associated with aging that affects millions of elderly people worldwide. Biophytis contributes its deep expertise in age-related diseases, its preclinical experience in MasR-linked indications, and its expertise in Mas receptor pharmacology. LynxKite brings state-of-the-art AI technologies, chemoinformatics, and software engineering coupled with scaling GPU computation on the latest generation of NVIDIA toolkits and neoclouds such as Nebius. Together, the partners strengthen Biophytis’ strategic drug discovery program, aligned with its longevity-focused strategy and positioning.

The project’s key objectives include:

  1. Modeling the Mas receptor for structure-based drug design using AI and protein prediction tools.
  2. Designing and prioritizing synthetic drug candidates through AI-guided molecule generation and predictive filtering.
  3. Synthesizing and testing promising MasR activators to assess biological activity, safety, and pharmacokinetics.
  4. Selecting and protecting the lead candidate through patent filings in preparation for preclinical development.
  5. Developing and validating the AI software via feedback loops from in vitro and in vivo validation of candidates.

“The launch of MASSIVE marks a decisive step in our longevity strategy, combining our clinical expertise with LynxKite’s innovative AI to accelerate the discovery of transformative therapies against sarcopenia,” said Stanislas Veillet, CEO of Biophytis.

Gyorgy Lajtai, CEO of LynxKite, added: “We are proud to collaborate with Biophytis on pioneering computational longevity through our LynxKite platfom, which demonstrates how LynxKite can revolutionize discovery by designing, integrating and orchestrating relevant computational tools in diverse modalities.”

About LynxKite

LynxKite Technologies Pte Ltd, headquartered in Singapore with offices in the United States, Switzerland The LynxKite platform combines graph analytics, biological language models, while directly managing, optimizing, and autoscaling GPU resources to efficiently run complex pipelines such as NVIDIA NIM Microservices. Building on more than a decade of experience in graph and enterprise AI, LynxKite collaborates with research institutions, technology partners, and industry leaders to accelerate scientific discovery and advanced analytics. For more information, please visit https://lynxkite.com.

About BIOPHYTIS

Biophytis SA is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing drug candidates for age-related diseases. BIO101 (20-hydroxyecdysone), our lead drug candidate, is a small molecule in development for muscular diseases (sarcopenia, Phase 3 ready to start) and metabolic disorders (obesity, Phase 2 ready to start). The company is headquartered in Paris, France, with subsidiaries in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and Brazil. The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on Euronext Growth Paris (ALBPS – FR001400OLP5) and its ADS (American Depositary Shares) are listed on the OTC market (BPTSY – US 09076G401). For more information, visit www.biophytis.com.

About Nebius
Nebius, the AI cloud company, is building the full-stack platform for developers and companies to take charge of their AI future — from data and model training to production deployment. Founded on deep in-house technological expertise and operating at scale with a rapidly expanding global footprint, Nebius serves startups and enterprises building AI products, agents, and services worldwide. Nebius is listed on Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam. For more information, please visit www.nebius.com.

Showbiz Pros Gather at Shenzhen Festival

SHENZHEN, China, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — More than 2,000 film and TV companies and over 5,000 showbiz professionals are gathering at a heavyweight industry event that kicked off this morning in Shenzhen.


Founded in 2010, the China International New Media Short Film Festival (CSFF) is the country’s only nationally recognized international short film festival, held every year in Shenzhen. Shenzhen Media Group is one of the organizers of the festival. The city also hosts the China (Shenzhen) International TV Drama Trading Fair, which was initiated in December 2014.

Last year, the two events merged into one, with a conference added to the schedule for discussions on policies, directions, and trends for the industry.

During the opening ceremony this morning, the National Radio and Television Administration announced the establishment of a “Ju Hao Kan” (“Good Dramas”) Big Screen On-Demand Alliance. The alliance, which adopts blockchain technology, will ensure that high-quality content — including web series and short or medium-length dramas — can easily reach mainstream broadcasting platforms across the country. It also guarantees that content creators can view broadcast data and that revenue-sharing records are traceable.

Industry heavyweights, including iQiyi founder and CEO Gong Yu, gave speeches on topics such as the impact and empowerment of AI in film and drama production.

A report on the short drama industry, a study on its future growth, and a white paper on the overseas expansion of Chinese short dramas will be released during the conference.

Meanwhile, China’s State TV, Mango TV, Hunan Satellite TV, and premium video platforms like iQiyi, Youku, Tencent, and Hongguo Short Drama will announce their production plans for 2026.

In addition to the platforms, leading production firms, including Daylight Entertainment (“Nirvana in Fire”), Huace Film & TV, and Linmon Media (“A Little Reunion,” “Nothing But Thirty”), are participating alongside Hengdian World Studios and other shooting bases. More than 30 of these firms will release trailers for new shows. The event also pools resources from Crazy Maple Studio, the company behind ReelShort, and Jiuzhou Culture, operator of 99TV.

Nearly 200 companies and institutions have set up booths in a 3,000-square-meter space, including tech and media giants Google, Sony, and Amazon. Over 150 professional buyers and representatives from more than 80 investing firms are expected to attend.

Exhibition spaces devoted to companies from Hong Kong and Macao, as well as nine seminars focusing on the integration of the film and drama industry in the Greater Bay Area, aim to create synergy in the region’s showbiz revival.

An AIGC and Digital Technology Zone, covering over 1,000 square meters, will feature cutting-edge imaging solutions from major players including Volcengine, Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. Among the highlights is Seedance, an AI-powered motion capture system previously featured at China’s Spring Festival Gala.

This year, the CSFF has received more than 500 short films submitted by creators from all APEC economies. The festival’s prestigious KingBonn Director Supporting Program has selected 15 winners from a total of 4,306 submissions. This year will also see the addition of the Annual Premium Short Drama award and the APEC Economies Premium Short Films and Drama award.

Shenzhen, which produced the popular short TV series “Miracle” and the “Boonie Bears” films, is a leader in the film and drama industry. According to DataEye founder Wang Xiangbin, from January to October 2025, overseas in-app purchase revenue for short dramas exceeded US$1.847 billion, with Shenzhen enterprises contributing over 50% of China’s exports.