SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SNS Journalist Federation (Chairman Yong-doo Kim) announced that it will host the "ICAE 2024 International Conference in Action for the Earth Environment" on October 29th at 5:00 PM (KST) in the National Assembly Member's Hall of South Korea.
The ICAE (The International Conference in Action for the Earth Environment) is an annual event organized by SNS Journalist Federation (SNS Press Broadcasting Foundation) to explore practical strategies for implementing the UN SDGs and restoring the global environment.
This year, the conference is co-hosted and organized by the Office of National Assembly So-hee Kim, SNS Journalist Federation, International Youth Cultural Exchange Federation, the ICAE Organizing Committee, and TSN KOREA Co.,Ltd.
The UN SDGs set human rights, climate change, and socio-economic issues to be solved by 2030, with 17 goals and 169 targets as global objectives. SNS Journalist Federation and partner organizations host the annual ICAE Conference to promote action on these targets and foster environmental sustainability and global leadership.
Under the theme of "ESG Together," the event will focus on identifying global leaders from various fields who can help address environmental(E), social(S), and governance(G) challenges and contribute to building a sustainable future. The following topics will be presented:
Yong-doo Kim, Co-Chairman of the conference, will deliver a keynote speech on "Social Value Management and ESG Management by Global Leaders," alongside presentations by Lee J. Ernst, Adjunct Professor of Business at Hanyang University ; John Gleasure, Founder of DAZN and Chairman of TSN (Sporting News Holdings) ; Colin Meagle, Founding Partner of Continuous Ventures ; and Kong-young Park, Chairman of Uriseed Co.,Ltd. They will present on "ESG Management and Financial Investment Practices." The session will be chaired by Yong-ha Jeon, Chairman of the Global Marketing Association (GMA).
TSN KOREA(The Sporting News Korea, Chairman Yong-doo Kim) will present its ESG vision for the sports industry as well as the inauguration ceremony for the ESG Expert Committee. Co-chairman of the conference, John Gleasure, Chairman of TSN, will deliver a congratulatory message for the launch of TSN KOREA, followed by congratulatory video messages from international associates.
Prominent figures from global companies and institutions will attend which include Colm Piercy, Chairman of Continuous Ventures, Colin Meagle, Founding Partner of Continuous Ventures, Paul Wallis, Director of Epsilon (Publicis Groupe), Member of Parliament So-hee Kim, and Young-jin Kim, former Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Jang-seop Oh, former Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
The ICAE also serves as a platform for International Youth Cultural Exchange Federation(Chairman Jae-Hwan Sim) to nurture future global leaders. Since January 2024, students from seven countries have engaged in online and offline exchanges to promote the UN SDGs and their results will be presented.
Yong-doo Kim, Chairman of SNS Journalist Federation & TSN KOREA has committed to raising awareness of social issues like injustice and inequality and promoting practical solutions. Kim emphasized that "The beginning of restoring the global environment starts with a change in mindset and action. Only through unified and proper action can we stop the destruction of our planet."
Regarding this event, Chairman Kim expressed his aspirations: "The importance of ESG management is growing year by year. By continuously hosting the International Conference on the Earth Environment and the Awards Ceremony, we aim to recognize individuals and companies that are leading social contributions and ESG practices, and we will present concrete strategies for mutual growth."
- Conference Website : https://snspbf.com/ICAE
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ICAE 2024 'ESG Together' The International Conference in Action for the Earth Environment and Awards Ceremony, 10/29/2024, National Assembly Member's Hall of Korea
HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, is pleased to announce the launch of Data Center Interconnect (DCI) clusters in key mature and emerging data hubs across Asia. This strategic initiative aims to elevate exceptional in-country and inter-country connectivity, providing enterprise solutions specifically designed to meet the evolving demands of the globe digital landscape.
HGC as the Leading Operator in Establishing In-Country DCI Clusters Across Asia
HGC's expertise in navigating the criteria shaping the digital transformation of emerging hubs in Southeast Asia has enabled the successful launch of DCI in key locations such as Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. Coupled with mature hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore, this initiative forms an extensive DCI infrastructure that connects major data centers across Asia. HGC fully manages well-established infrastructure and local expertise in each location within DCI cluster, ensuring low latency and a swift mean time to recovery (MTTR). With over 30 years of experience, the HGC team in Hong Kong headquarters will provide comprehensive support to regional operations while enhancing local services. The DCI clusters will be offered to our carriers partners, combining to their networks enhancing its strength and integration to their DCI infrastructure. By combining experienced headquarters support with local expertise, HGC is dedicated to further elevating and uplifting its service offerings.
Expanding Inter-Country Connectivity: HGC's Unique Proposition in Regional DCI Clusters
Building on HGC's In-Country DCI clusters, the company presents a unique proposition within the regional DCI landscape across Asia. This strategic advantage allows HGC to deliver diverse and flexible cross-country DCI services, facilitating seamless access for customers from Africa, Americas, Europe and the Middle East who are looking to enter the region.
With extensive experience in expanding international markets, HGC's well-trained team excels at managing unexpected incidents. In such situations, HGC is equipped to provide alternative services for affected clients, utilizing its extensive global connections.
HGC's Connectivity Solutions: Navigating the Digital Transformation
In response to increasing demand of AI and other emerging applications in the digital era, there is a heightened need for robust connectivity. Leveraging HGC's strengths in both In-Country and inter-country presences, the company is ideally positioned to provide a variety of customized low-latency cross-border connectivity, ICT services, and cybersecurity solutions, all built on a robust regional DCI fabric. These connectivity services include Eyeball-as-a-Service, IP-related services, and AMS-IX - the internet exchange solution.
Ravindran Mahalingam, Senior Vice President, International Business of HGC said: "We are eager to showcase HGC's DCI clusters which we believe will perfectly meet the digital transformation needs of enterprises. Our unique strengths in Asia, combined with our global reputation and network, position this solution to effectively address the challenges of shifting the emerging economies to modernize inclusively in the rapidly digitalising era."
About HGC Global Communications Limited
HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a leading Hong Kong and international telecom operator and ICT solution provider. The company owns an extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and provides various kinds of services. HGC has 21 global offices and staff presence in 33 cities worldwide. It provides telecom infrastructure service to other operators and serves as a service provider to corporate and households. The company provides full-fledged telecom, data centre services, ICT solutions and broadband services for local, overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fibreoptic network, five cross-border telecom routes integrated into tier-one telecom operators in mainland China and connects with hundreds of world-class international telecom operators. The company is committed to further investing and enriching its current infrastructure and, in parallel, adding on top the latest technologies and developing its infrastructure services and solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology solution and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview further accelerates HGC Group's digital transformation path and positioning as a pioneering ICT and digital services leader. HGC is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities, transport, social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and environmental infrastructure in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
To learn more, please visit HGC's website at: www.hgc.com.hk
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HGC Global Communications Launches Data Center Interconnect Clusters to Transform Connectivity Across Asia
