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WWF Germany and IBM are counting elephants. Yes, you read that right, they are using AI to identify and protect the endangered species, often referred to as the climate heroes (not all heroes wear capes, some wear tusks). Would this also be a solution for our bear problem in Romania? You tell me. Read more about IBM’s solution in the post bellow (if you speak German) and find out why elephants are ecosystem engineers here: https://lnkd.in/dKE2S_xk

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Decoding Dream Symbols: Why Dream Books Can't Tell You Everything. #TheDreamDecipherer #UnlockYourDreams #InnerJourney #ExploreYourMind #DreamerJourney #SelfDiscovery #DreamDeciphering #UnlockYourPotential #DreamInterpretation #DreamSymbols

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UN-POLLUTE will be part of the exhibition The Air We Share (Luft, Eine für alle), at Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, Dresden, Germany, Nov. 9, 2024 – Aug. 10, 2025. #TheAirWeShare #Air #LuftEinefüralle #Luft #UnPollute #ZlatkoCosic #DeutschesHygieneMuseum  https://lnkd.in/g6Sisx2a Invitation to hold your breath and take a deep breath Air is omnipresent and yet elusive. It is always in motion and connects living beings - across ecosystems and geological eras. We humans also live in and through the air: we breathe it in and out around 20,000 times a day. And yet we behave as if we are not dependent on it. Through our actions, we change the air and thus increasingly also our living conditions. The exhibition takes these changes as an opportunity to examine not only the physical properties of air but also its social impact - both locally and globally. Follow the movements of air through different ecosystems and geological eras and across national borders. At the beginning of the exhibition tour, an air archive brings together personal air and perceptions of air. Fog catchers, which are used to filter water out of the air in places with low precipitation, capture air movements and air phenomena for visitors in the exhibition. A giant air conditioning pipe tells of the attempts to bring the air under control. Numerous works of art and interactive stations are integrated into the exhibition, inviting visitors to discuss global environmental issues related to the state of the air. With an “emissions memory”, for example, the often abstract dimensions of CO2 emissions can be revealed.

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Last week I embarked on my journey as a professor at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® in Innsbruck, teaching AI-Driven Entrepreneurship. All the students are there because they feel that "AI is the future", and the most interesting part is that they are coming from very different backgrounds and Bachelor Studies - Mechatronics, Business, Tourism, Engineering and more. As we were discussing the topic of SWOT analysis of a business, I was struck by a discussion about Climate Change. Climate Change was put in the Threats quadrant for a business we were discussing, but some of the students argued that it can also be seen as an Opportunity. ...and from a logical perspective, I couldn't really go against this statement. But looking outside the window of the classroom and seeing the beautiful Alpine landscape... I really felt a punch in the stomach thinking about climate change as an opportunity. It made me wonder: should we continue teaching these "standard" methods of analyzing business opportunities, or should we pivot completely? Yes, there are tools like the Sustainable Business Model Canvas and the Regenerative Business Model Canvas. Yet, the KPIs for entrepreneurial success are often still centered on revenue, valuation, and IPOs. And can AI help changing this perspective? Or again are we just working with AI for cost-saving, short term ROI etc?

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🚁 The recently released Swiss Drone Industry Report 2024 provides a comprehensive look into the Swiss #drone ecosystem. We spoke with Nathanel Apter from the DIAS - Drone Industry Association Switzerland to learn more about its unique strengths. 💡 Here are the key takeaways: - 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Availability of top #talent, the "Swiss-made" label, a robust ecosystem & network, and high quality of life. - 𝐑&𝐃 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Strong research in #robotics and #AI has positioned Switzerland as the leader in drone market size per capita. - 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚: Home to some of the most innovative companies in the Swiss drone ecosystem, driving significant advancements. - 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: #Regulation and funding are key challenges. Ongoing dialogue to simplify regulations and maintaining a research-driven environment are crucial. - 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤: Nathanel Apter believes the Swiss drone industry will grow even more than identified in the report. 🔍 Want to dive deeper? Read the full interview & download the Swiss Drone Industry Report here: https://okt.to/8KEzgi. To learn more about drone technology in the #GreaterZurichArea, click here: https://okt.to/KTmrls.

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📣 Impressive wake-up call by former 🇫🇮Prime Minister Sanna Marin today at Industriellenvereinigung in Vienna against the background of the geopolitical challenges we face currently. Here are five critical lessons she shared: 1️⃣ 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗶𝘀” The expectation that things will stay the same is no longer tenable. Europe must prepare for disruption and adopt forward-thinking strategies to remain resilient. 2️⃣ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 While free trade remains essential, it cannot be naïve. The EU must map out its dependencies, especially in strategic sectors like AI, to ensure that it doesn’t rely on non-democratic nations for critical technologies. 3️⃣ 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 Europe can no longer assume the US or others will solve our problems. Achieving autonomy requires investment in technology, innovation, and a shared commitment to democratic principles. 4️⃣ 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 A new security framework for Europe and Ukraine’s integration into the EU are essential to counter ongoing threats. 5️⃣ 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 As Europeans, we need to get our act together. From climate change to technology and security, joint action is the way forward.

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This year’s #McKinseySwitzerland Summit “Making AI real” hosted by Michael Steinmann, Nina Probst and Andreas Ess provided ideas and solutions to make artificial intelligence more than a concept or an ambition. Watch our video recap with key takeaways now. There is indeed a great #AI opportunity to boost economies and competitiveness – but the reality is sometimes still very different, with only a small amount of enterprise AI applications ending up in production. How well do business and technology work together in an organization? Is digital trust established? The conference featured insightful keynote speeches by our experts Rodney W. Zemmel (Global Leader McKinsey Digital) and Alexander Sukharevsky (Global Leader QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey) who elaborated on why it’s #neverjusttech as well as on the fundamental organizational rewiring needed to build the capabilities to drive continuous innovation across enterprises. The rights strategy and responsibility are crucial to successfully shape digital transformations. 👉 Read more in our State of AI Report: https://lnkd.in/ejedNaY8 #AIbyMcKinsey

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Zum Thema Retention Management... fyi https://lnkd.in/e7r8gWYq

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Our future is digital 🚀 Lerne WTS Digital jetzt genauer kennen!

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❌ Your communication will fail, if you keep on focusing on channels and working in silos. 🔜 https://hubs.ly/Q02xd3Bl0 On May 28th, Ruth Wennemar and Ulrich Schlenker from Welthungerhilfe (WHH) will allow for a behind-the-scenes-look into the #newsroom of the globally operating private aid agency, while Christoph Moss (Mediamoss Newsroom) and Mirko Lange (Scompler) will explain how the #corporatenewsroom and the #contentcommandcenter together will transform communication for the better. Register and take part (or get the recording): https://hubs.ly/Q02xd3Bl0 Spoiler: 💡 Topics and stories first - only then formats and channels 🤝 Collaboration and transparency - tear down those silos 🔄 Clear roles and efficient workflows - getting off the hamster wheel 🧠 Visualize and operationalize strategy - don't let it rot in a PPT somewhere in the cloud To be honest: I'm quite excited to be the host for this webinar. Meaning: I'm already planning where to place all the silly puns. 😁 #contentstrategy #transformation #communication

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭 - 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐫 I'll be giving a masterclass on our experiences with the AI Act tomorrow at AI.Summit 2024 - I'm really looking forward to seeing you all again! :) AI.HAMBURG | AI.GROUP

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The Panel on x-industry collaboration in the culture and creative sector, is about to start. Thank you Kompetenzzentrum Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft des Bundes for hosting the 8th Creative Lab, this time focussing on Cross Innovation. In order to tackle the waste problem of today and resource scarcity of tomorrow, cross-industrial collaboration is a key approach. Because One persons waste is another persons treasure.

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#Germany, #Austria, and #Switzerland Shine in #MobileNetworkBenchmark – The Consumers Win. Congratulations to the winners delivering exceptional results. Swisscom with a stellar score of 977 points, under the leadership of CEO Christoph Aeschlimann and CTIO Mark Düsener. Magenta Telekom Austria achieved 975 points, led by CEO Rodrigo Diehl, CTIO Volker Libovsky, and SVP Athanasios ( Sakis ) Avgeridis). Deutsche Telekom achieved 970 points, led by CEO Srini Gopalan and CTO Abdu Mudesir. Sunrise maintained their "outstanding" status, led by CEO André Krause and CTO Elmar Grasser. These operators solidifying their leadership in the region. Vodafone Germany led by CEO Marcel de Groot and CTIO Tanja Richter. Telefonica Germany led by CEO Markus Haas and CTIO Mallikarjun Rao. Salt Mobile, led by CEO Massimiliano (Max) Nunziata and CTO Eric Wolff. Special commendations to A1 Telekom Austria AG, CEO Marcus Grausam and CTO Alexander Stock and Drei Österreich, CEO Rudolf Schrefl and CTO Matthias Baldermann, for remarkable progress and significant performance improvements this year. An exceptional achievement across the board, reaffirming these operators’ commitment to delivering top-tier network experiences to consumers. Read the full network test report here: https://lnkd.in/eBEPtwRF #networktest #benchmarkingseason

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The Danish Ministry of Transport recently calculated that every kilometer traveled in the country by bike instead of by car SAVES 🇩🇰 society and the economy 8.39 crowns or 1.12 euros. Every cyclist also makes a valuable contribution to socio-economic development through their mobility. This finding coincides with the statements of the former mayor of Copenhagen Morten Kabell. When asked how the city was able to afford these great bike paths, he replied: “I was often asked, how can you afford this? My answer: How can you not afford it? 25 years ago we were virtually bankrupt. So we invested in the cheapest infrastructure…the cycling infrastructure.” Other studies also show that every km of car travel means an economic loss, while every km per bike means an economic gain - provided that all negative effects that the car has on people, nature and the climate are taken into account in the calculation. Investing in a bicycle instead of a car, which should actually be in the interest of every municipality with a strained budget situation and in the interest of every finance minister who continues to insist on being in the black.

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Just one of the many highlights of the upcoming #CreativeDaysVienna with a focus on culture & technology. Check out the full programme on June 5 & 6 here:

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Journalists like to focus on things that are not going well. And rightly so. But at the same time, it's also valuable to highlight positive examples and recognize those who contribute to improving the world. That's exactly what Handelsblatt is doing with our current "Zukunftsausgabe" ("Future Edition"). Sebastian Matthes came up with the idea for a special issue that focus on "places of the future" – on companies, pioneers and communities that show what can be done if we stop complaining and start building. One sector that I find especially fascinating is #biotech. Nowhere else does technology improve our lives so directly. The oldest biotech company of the world is Genentech in South San Francisco, so right on my doorstep. It was exciting to visit the Roche subsidiaries' labs, to talk to CEO Ashley Magargee, lab chief Lluc Mosteiro and many others... The two founders (see picture below) could not have been more different: Robert Swanson was a venture capitalist; Herbert Boyer was a biochemist. In 1973, he was the first to show that #enzymes can be used as a kind of "scissors" to cut out and replace #DNA fragments: gene therapy was born. In the following decades, Genentech changed medicine with new procedures. And it has found a way to remain #innovative even after almost 50 years and with over 12,000 employees. How? Take a look at #Handelsblatt! And read the other stories of the "Future Edition", curated by Christian Rickens, too! Link in the comments.

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🚲 VELOWAYS - your partner for e-bike hire and sustainable mobility In order to promote mobility by bike and train, one million additional cycle parking spaces are to be created at Germany's railway stations by 2030. This is very beneficial for tourists and commuters. The aim of the strategy is to double the number of kilometers travelled by bike in Europe to more than 300 billion by 2030. The ‘European Declaration on Cycling’ contains measures in the following amendments and eight sub-items: 1.developing and strengthening cycling policy 2.promoting inclusive, affordable and healthy mobility 3.creating more and better cycling infrastructure 4.increasing investment and creating favourable conditions for cycling 5.improving road safety for cyclists 6.support green jobs and develop a leading European cycling industry 7.support mobility and cycle tourism 8.improving the collection of data on cycling We recommend that the municipality concentrates on developing the infrastructure and leaves the e-bike and bike hire systems to private partners. These can be supported by subsidies when setting up or expanding their business. For small towns, it is often enough to have a hire company that offers 10-20 bikes - precisely the business branch of VELOWAYS. VELOWAYS is the local solution for the neighbourhood and soft tourism. VELOWAYS offers a well thought-out concept of 4 to 20 e-bikes, which brings numerous advantages for municipalities. One of the biggest challenges many cities face is the problem of mass bike hire standing around. With VELOWAYS, the municipality does not have to worry about this, as the e-bikes are returned to our partners and at defined pick-up points. Our concept also ensures personalized customer service. We customize the bikes for customers and explain their functions. This leads to fewer accidents and greater safety, as users know exactly how to operate their e-Bike. VELOWAYS stands for the smooth integration of new green mobility in your community. This not only creates income opportunities for local businesses, but also helps to relieve the burden on urban infrastructure. With VELOWAYS, you are opting for a sustainable, safe and economically advantageous solution in the field of e-mobility. Invest in VELOWAYS: Become part of our success! 💡 Investment opportunities: -Invest in locations: Become part of our local success story and invest in individual VELOWAYS locations. -Participation in VELOWAYS: Benefit from our company's success in the long term and become a shareholder in VELOWAYS. 🌍 Why invest? -VELOWAYS is innovative in e-bike hire and offers sustainable mobility solutions for communities. -Your investment supports the promotion of environmentally friendly transport and local business and tourism. -Attractive returns and long-term growth opportunities. 📈 Contact us now to find out more about the investment opportunities at VELOWAYS and become part of our success! www.veloways.com #ebikes #Investment #tourism

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Our films for the BAG safer sex campaign shows you how to get properly “Ready” for a third date, a party or meeting your boyfriend's friend: With the Safer Sex Check! Client: BAG – Bundesamt für Gesundheit Agency: ROD Kommunikation Executive Producer: Stefan Bircher Senior Producer: Stefan Girtanner Line Producer: Nathalie Maibach Director: Ivan Stojilikovic Director of Photography: Aleksandar Kosutic Photographer: Markus Müller Editor: Branimir Zivkovic Colorist: Nikola Marinkovic Music: Massive Music Audio Postproduction: Jingle Jungle #shiningfilm #shining_film #shining

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