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Listen to article(2 minutes)Media and technology titans are gathering this week in an Idaho ski town to discuss the future of their industry as it faces a potential global economic meltdown.Business leaders and politicians will convene at the Sun Valley Lodge in Idaho for investment bank Allen & Co.’s annual conference, often called the “summer camp for billionaires.” Listen to article(2 minutes)Media and technology titans are gathering this week in an Idaho ski town to discuss the future of their industry as it…

The mood was ebullient at the trade convention in Sacramento, Calif., as industry players reunited last month for the meet’s first full-scale convening since 2019—and with such good news about the current state of their market.Yes, mermaiding is back. “People are definitely making up for lost time,” said Raina Norman from the California Mermaid Convention, where mermaiding experts gave workshops, mermaids and mermen flipped their tails in a giant pool, and booths sold costumes and ocean-themed earrings.…

In an unprecedented turn of events, President Zelensky of Ukraine appeared as a surprise guest at four of Europe’s major tech conferences taking place simultaneously on June 15th, 2022. Attendees at TNW Conference in Amsterdam, Vivatech in Paris, Brilliant Minds in Stockholm, and Founders Forum in London all had a chance to hear Zelensky speak and take questions live from the audience. And how you may ask? Why, via hologram of course. When we think of a hologram, most of us recall that grainy,…

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA—For years, President Vladimir Putin used an annual economic conference here to champion Russia’s economic appeal to the world.In 2010, then-French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke alongside Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s president at the time. Past attendees included Citigroup Inc.’s Vikram Pandit, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jamie Dimon…

Compared to summers past, this year's E3--er, Not-E3--has been a lot less intense. However, that doesn't mean there's not plenty to be excited about. After a stellar Summer Game Fest Live and a jam-packed Saturday, two conferences are scheduled for Sunday, June 12--and you can expect some big announcements to come out of them.Luckily, GameSpot will be hosting streams for both the Xbox-Bethesda Gaming Showcase and the PC Gaming Show. Here's some information on how to watch them, as well as a few things we…

Tom Merritt recommends his picks for the five tech conferences to attend this year. Image: Anton Gvozdikov/Adobe Stock Conferences are back, and there are lots to choose from. Whether you’re attending virtually, or excited to hang out in person, there’s a place for you to network, learn and more. While the right conference is often a niche for your specialty, there are several that almost anyone can benefit from. Here are my personal picks for the top five conferences coming in 2022. Apple’s…