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As AI moves from experimentation to cultural, economic, and organisational force, CIOs are being challenged to understand not just the technology, but its real-world impact on power, creativity, and decision-making. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, March 17 – 18, 2026, global AI leader and advisor Mark Adams will deliver a keynote designed to help IT leaders cut through hype and translate AI disruption into strategic advantage.
SYDNEY, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries far beyond the technology sector, influencing culture, politics, media, and leadership at unprecedented speed. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 – 18, 2026, at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will welcome global AI leader and advisor Mark Adams as a featured keynote speaker for the event's second annual APAC edition.
Widely known as "Hollywood's AI Insider," Adams brings a rare perspective shaped by decades of operating at the intersection of Silicon Valley, global media, and the Fortune 500. He has advised more than 150 global icons and institutions, guiding leaders across entertainment, business, and government to understand and harness AI during moments of high-stakes transformation. Drawing on firsthand experience behind some of the most defining cultural and commercial moments of the modern era, Adams' keynote will explore how AI is already reshaping power, creativity, and organisational relevance, and what that means for today's CIOs.
"CIOs today are facing a very different kind of AI-driven disruption, one that now shapes culture, influence, and decision-making," says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. "We're excited to have Mark Adams at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane because he offers a perspective few technology leaders ever get access to. He's worked in environments where AI decisions already carry real influence, from global brands to cultural institutions, making his insights highly relevant for today's IT leaders."
A serial entrepreneur, Adams is a co-founder of VICE, which he helped scale from a counterculture publication into a multi-billion-dollar global media organisation spanning television, film, digital platforms, and creative services. He currently advises and serves on the boards of globally recognised brands, including Gymshark, Headspace, and Ocean Bottle, and continues to work with executive teams on AI-driven transformation through his "Match Point" methodology, a framework that simplifies complexity and accelerates impact.
Now in its second year in the APAC region, Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane will bring together IT leaders from across Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Asia-Pacific to engage with Info-Tech's latest research, practical frameworks, and peer insights. Hosted at W Brisbane, the event delivers a hands-on strategy conference that translates theory into execution across AI, leadership, data, and core IT capabilities.
Additional 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.
Media Contact: Sufyan Al-Hassan, PR Director, Info-Tech Research Group, salhassan@infotech.com, +1 (888) 670-8889 x2418
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As AI moves from experimentation to cultural, economic, and organisational force, CIOs are being challenged to understand not just the technology, but its real-world impact on power, creativity, and decision-making. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, March 17 – 18, 2026, global AI leader and advisor Mark Adams will deliver a keynote designed to help IT leaders cut through hype and translate AI disruption into strategic advantage.
SYDNEY, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries far beyond the technology sector, influencing culture, politics, media, and leadership at unprecedented speed. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 – 18, 2026, at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will welcome global AI leader and advisor Mark Adams as a featured keynote speaker for the event's second annual APAC edition.
Widely known as "Hollywood's AI Insider," Adams brings a rare perspective shaped by decades of operating at the intersection of Silicon Valley, global media, and the Fortune 500. He has advised more than 150 global icons and institutions, guiding leaders across entertainment, business, and government to understand and harness AI during moments of high-stakes transformation. Drawing on firsthand experience behind some of the most defining cultural and commercial moments of the modern era, Adams' keynote will explore how AI is already reshaping power, creativity, and organisational relevance, and what that means for today's CIOs.
"CIOs today are facing a very different kind of AI-driven disruption, one that now shapes culture, influence, and decision-making," says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. "We're excited to have Mark Adams at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane because he offers a perspective few technology leaders ever get access to. He's worked in environments where AI decisions already carry real influence, from global brands to cultural institutions, making his insights highly relevant for today's IT leaders."
A serial entrepreneur, Adams is a co-founder of VICE, which he helped scale from a counterculture publication into a multi-billion-dollar global media organisation spanning television, film, digital platforms, and creative services. He currently advises and serves on the boards of globally recognised brands, including Gymshark, Headspace, and Ocean Bottle, and continues to work with executive teams on AI-driven transformation through his "Match Point" methodology, a framework that simplifies complexity and accelerates impact.
Now in its second year in the APAC region, Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane will bring together IT leaders from across Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Asia-Pacific to engage with Info-Tech's latest research, practical frameworks, and peer insights. Hosted at W Brisbane, the event delivers a hands-on strategy conference that translates theory into execution across AI, leadership, data, and core IT capabilities.
Additional 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.
Media Contact: Sufyan Al-Hassan, PR Director, Info-Tech Research Group, salhassan@infotech.com, +1 (888) 670-8889 x2418
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Global AI Leader Mark Adams to Keynote Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
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- Held February 18–20 in Chiba, Japan, with approximately 2,200 exhibitors and over 70,000 expected visitors
- Showcasing flagship products including Jongga Ilpum Kimchi and O'food Gochujang, alongside four tasting menus reflecting local food trends
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Daesang Corporation, a leading Korean food company, announced on February 11 that it will participate for the first time in Supermarket Trade Show 2026 (SMTS 2026), Japan's largest food and distribution exhibition, to be held from February 18 to 20 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
Marking its 60th anniversary this year, SMTS (Supermarket Trade Show) has been hosted annually by the National Supermarket Association of Japan since 1967 and is widely recognized as the country's premier distribution trade fair. The 2026 edition is expected to feature approximately 2,200 companies from 16 countries, attracting more than 70,000 visitors, including Japanese and global retail buyers.
Widely regarded as Korea's representative comprehensive food company, Daesang has built a broad product portfolio over the past 70 years, spanning seasonings, fermented sauces, kimchi, sauces, and processed foods, steadily expanding its presence in global markets. Through its inaugural participation at SMTS 2026, Daesang plans to showcase its differentiated competitiveness by highlighting fermented sauces and kimchi products rooted in its fermentation technology, while further strengthening its foothold in the Japanese market.
At the Daesang booth, the company will showcase flagship products from Jongga, Korea's No.1* kimchi brand, and O'food, its global food brand, drawing on its expertise as one of the world's leading fermentation specialists. Key products include Jongga Ilpum Kimchi, crafted through Jongga's proprietary traditional process and matured with five specially selected seafood ingredients to deliver the rich umami flavor of authentic Korean kimchi. The company will also feature Jongga Mildly Fermented Kimchi, designed to offer a lighter, more approachable taste for Japanese consumers who are new to kimchi. In addition, Daesang will introduce O'food Gochujang, made using traditional methods inherited from Sunchang, Korea's renowned gochujang-producing region, highlighting the appeal of K-food through differentiated, heritage-driven products.
* Source: NIELSEN KOREA, 2007–2024 Kimchi Sales Volume & Value
To help Japanese consumers experience the flavors of authentic fermented foods in a more familiar way, Daesang will operate an ongoing tasting program inspired by local food culture trends. Under the concept of "Delica menus", which have gained popularity in Japanese supermarkets, the program will present creative recipes incorporating kimchi and gochujang. The four tasting items include trendy Korean-style dishes such as Stir-fried Kimchi Egg Gimbap and Water Dropwort Gochujang Shrimp Gangjeong, as well as "Neo-Japanese" menu items that blend Korean fermented flavors into everyday Japanese cuisine, including Kimchi Tuna Mayo Sando and Gochujang Nikujaga (Japanese-style simmered beef and potatoes).
The booth design has also been carefully curated. Inspired by Daesang's corporate identity, the booth features a horizontal "Big Tree" structure symbolizing the company's vision of continuous growth and expansion, expressed through the imagery of expanding tree rings. Large LED screens and a layout modeled after an actual supermarket display allow visiting buyers to intuitively experience product shelving and in-store merchandising concepts. Notably, traditional Korean mother-of-pearl craftsmanship—representing Korea's spirit of kodawari (こだわり), or meticulous dedication to quality—has been incorporated across the booth, including product brochures and tasting containers, to convey Daesang's craftsmanship and quality philosophy.
"Participation in SMTS 2026 marks a meaningful opportunity to introduce Daesang's uniquely differentiated products, which encapsulate our fermentation technology and expertise, to the Japanese food and distribution market," said Lim Jung-bae, CEO of Daesang Corporation. "We hope visitors will enjoy the diverse appeal of K-food through our fermented sauces and kimchi products, which offer new and exciting taste experiences while reflecting local Japanese food culture trends."
About Daesang Corporation
Founded in 1956, Daesang Corporation has been one of the world's largest producers of fermented food products for 70 years, and has grown to be the global leading Korean based food company by operating global brands such as Jongga, and O'food which provides kimchi, sauce, ready-to-eat meals, and many more products. Headquartered in South Korea, the company has also manufacturing subsidiaries in United States, Poland, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Visit www.daesang.com/en for more information.
- Held February 18–20 in Chiba, Japan, with approximately 2,200 exhibitors and over 70,000 expected visitors
- Showcasing flagship products including Jongga Ilpum Kimchi and O'food Gochujang, alongside four tasting menus reflecting local food trends
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Daesang Corporation, a leading Korean food company, announced on February 11 that it will participate for the first time in Supermarket Trade Show 2026 (SMTS 2026), Japan's largest food and distribution exhibition, to be held from February 18 to 20 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
Marking its 60th anniversary this year, SMTS (Supermarket Trade Show) has been hosted annually by the National Supermarket Association of Japan since 1967 and is widely recognized as the country's premier distribution trade fair. The 2026 edition is expected to feature approximately 2,200 companies from 16 countries, attracting more than 70,000 visitors, including Japanese and global retail buyers.
Widely regarded as Korea's representative comprehensive food company, Daesang has built a broad product portfolio over the past 70 years, spanning seasonings, fermented sauces, kimchi, sauces, and processed foods, steadily expanding its presence in global markets. Through its inaugural participation at SMTS 2026, Daesang plans to showcase its differentiated competitiveness by highlighting fermented sauces and kimchi products rooted in its fermentation technology, while further strengthening its foothold in the Japanese market.
At the Daesang booth, the company will showcase flagship products from Jongga, Korea's No.1* kimchi brand, and O'food, its global food brand, drawing on its expertise as one of the world's leading fermentation specialists. Key products include Jongga Ilpum Kimchi, crafted through Jongga's proprietary traditional process and matured with five specially selected seafood ingredients to deliver the rich umami flavor of authentic Korean kimchi. The company will also feature Jongga Mildly Fermented Kimchi, designed to offer a lighter, more approachable taste for Japanese consumers who are new to kimchi. In addition, Daesang will introduce O'food Gochujang, made using traditional methods inherited from Sunchang, Korea's renowned gochujang-producing region, highlighting the appeal of K-food through differentiated, heritage-driven products.
* Source: NIELSEN KOREA, 2007–2024 Kimchi Sales Volume & Value
To help Japanese consumers experience the flavors of authentic fermented foods in a more familiar way, Daesang will operate an ongoing tasting program inspired by local food culture trends. Under the concept of "Delica menus", which have gained popularity in Japanese supermarkets, the program will present creative recipes incorporating kimchi and gochujang. The four tasting items include trendy Korean-style dishes such as Stir-fried Kimchi Egg Gimbap and Water Dropwort Gochujang Shrimp Gangjeong, as well as "Neo-Japanese" menu items that blend Korean fermented flavors into everyday Japanese cuisine, including Kimchi Tuna Mayo Sando and Gochujang Nikujaga (Japanese-style simmered beef and potatoes).
The booth design has also been carefully curated. Inspired by Daesang's corporate identity, the booth features a horizontal "Big Tree" structure symbolizing the company's vision of continuous growth and expansion, expressed through the imagery of expanding tree rings. Large LED screens and a layout modeled after an actual supermarket display allow visiting buyers to intuitively experience product shelving and in-store merchandising concepts. Notably, traditional Korean mother-of-pearl craftsmanship—representing Korea's spirit of kodawari (こだわり), or meticulous dedication to quality—has been incorporated across the booth, including product brochures and tasting containers, to convey Daesang's craftsmanship and quality philosophy.
"Participation in SMTS 2026 marks a meaningful opportunity to introduce Daesang's uniquely differentiated products, which encapsulate our fermentation technology and expertise, to the Japanese food and distribution market," said Lim Jung-bae, CEO of Daesang Corporation. "We hope visitors will enjoy the diverse appeal of K-food through our fermented sauces and kimchi products, which offer new and exciting taste experiences while reflecting local Japanese food culture trends."
About Daesang Corporation
Founded in 1956, Daesang Corporation has been one of the world's largest producers of fermented food products for 70 years, and has grown to be the global leading Korean based food company by operating global brands such as Jongga, and O'food which provides kimchi, sauce, ready-to-eat meals, and many more products. Headquartered in South Korea, the company has also manufacturing subsidiaries in United States, Poland, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Visit www.daesang.com/en for more information.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Daesang Makes First Appearance at Japan's Largest Food & Distribution Trade Show, SMTS 2026, Signaling Full-Scale Entry into the Japanese Market
