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The gathering brought together more than 30 professionals across AI, energy, finance, mobility, sustainability, cybersecurity, design, and sports business for a high-level exchange on practical innovation.
DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARTRADER hosted the KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, bringing together 74 alumni of KTH Royal Institute of Technology, technology professionals, AI innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a curated evening focused on cross-sector dialogue, intelligent innovation, and real-world collaboration.
Founded in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden's largest technical university and one of Europe's most influential centres of innovation, ranked #74 globally and #37 in Engineering and Technology by QS World University Rankings 2025. It has spent nearly two centuries producing graduates who shape industries at the highest level.
Designed as more than a networking event, the gathering brought together technical expertise, business strategy, and future-focused thinking. With participants across AI, renewable energy, smart grids, cybersecurity, fintech, mobility, sustainability, blockchain, architectural lighting, and sports business, the evening showed how innovation grows when ideas move across industries.
The programme featured Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER, 30 years of C-level experience across AI, machine learning, and tech infrastructure, who framed the evening around turning ambitious technology into measurable business value. David Watts, Head of Middle East Strategy and Development at the NBA, added a sharp sports-business perspective on how global partnerships and community-led growth create lasting market relevance.
The evening also reflected a natural alignment between KTH's engineering legacy and STARTRADER's approach to financial technology. As a company at the intersection of markets, platforms, and client experience, STARTRADER sees gatherings like this as a direct pipeline from emerging technology to practical value, for its clients, partners, people, and the wider ecosystem it serves.
STARTRADER Hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, Connecting AI, Technology, and Innovation Leaders
The exchange was further enriched by founders, executives, researchers, and innovation leaders including Nuha Salem, Bahgat Ahmed, Farhan Mahmood, Vinay Nagendra, Vigneshwaran Ramesh, and Karthik Iyer. Their work across emerging technology, production AI, power systems, Industry 4.0, mobility strategy, blockchain, and deep tech helped turn the evening into a practical conversation on what is already being built across the region.
"KTH has spent nearly two centuries producing people who build things that matter. Bringing that community together in Dubai, alongside leaders from energy, finance, mobility, and beyond, reflects exactly the kind of cross-sector thinking that drives real progress. These are the conversations that move ideas forward."
— Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER
Those words carry particular weight in the context of financial services. The global AI trading platform market is projected to reach USD 33.45 billion by 2030, with agent and algorithmic trading already commanding nearly 40% of that market. For brokers operating at the frontier of this shift, conversations like the ones held that evening are strategic.
STARTRADER's role here extends beyond hosting. The relationships and perspectives that emerge from evenings like this inform how the company develops its platforms, supports its partners, and positions itself within the markets it serves.
About STARTRADER
STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY.
Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.
The gathering brought together more than 30 professionals across AI, energy, finance, mobility, sustainability, cybersecurity, design, and sports business for a high-level exchange on practical innovation.
DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARTRADER hosted the KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, bringing together 74 alumni of KTH Royal Institute of Technology, technology professionals, AI innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a curated evening focused on cross-sector dialogue, intelligent innovation, and real-world collaboration.
Founded in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden's largest technical university and one of Europe's most influential centres of innovation, ranked #74 globally and #37 in Engineering and Technology by QS World University Rankings 2025. It has spent nearly two centuries producing graduates who shape industries at the highest level.
Designed as more than a networking event, the gathering brought together technical expertise, business strategy, and future-focused thinking. With participants across AI, renewable energy, smart grids, cybersecurity, fintech, mobility, sustainability, blockchain, architectural lighting, and sports business, the evening showed how innovation grows when ideas move across industries.
The programme featured Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER, 30 years of C-level experience across AI, machine learning, and tech infrastructure, who framed the evening around turning ambitious technology into measurable business value. David Watts, Head of Middle East Strategy and Development at the NBA, added a sharp sports-business perspective on how global partnerships and community-led growth create lasting market relevance.
The evening also reflected a natural alignment between KTH's engineering legacy and STARTRADER's approach to financial technology. As a company at the intersection of markets, platforms, and client experience, STARTRADER sees gatherings like this as a direct pipeline from emerging technology to practical value, for its clients, partners, people, and the wider ecosystem it serves.
STARTRADER Hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, Connecting AI, Technology, and Innovation Leaders
The exchange was further enriched by founders, executives, researchers, and innovation leaders including Nuha Salem, Bahgat Ahmed, Farhan Mahmood, Vinay Nagendra, Vigneshwaran Ramesh, and Karthik Iyer. Their work across emerging technology, production AI, power systems, Industry 4.0, mobility strategy, blockchain, and deep tech helped turn the evening into a practical conversation on what is already being built across the region.
"KTH has spent nearly two centuries producing people who build things that matter. Bringing that community together in Dubai, alongside leaders from energy, finance, mobility, and beyond, reflects exactly the kind of cross-sector thinking that drives real progress. These are the conversations that move ideas forward."
— Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER
Those words carry particular weight in the context of financial services. The global AI trading platform market is projected to reach USD 33.45 billion by 2030, with agent and algorithmic trading already commanding nearly 40% of that market. For brokers operating at the frontier of this shift, conversations like the ones held that evening are strategic.
STARTRADER's role here extends beyond hosting. The relationships and perspectives that emerge from evenings like this inform how the company develops its platforms, supports its partners, and positions itself within the markets it serves.
About STARTRADER
STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY.
Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.
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STARTRADER Hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, Connecting AI, Technology, and Innovation Leaders
STARTRADER Hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, Connecting AI, Technology, and Innovation Leaders
STARTRADER Hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, Connecting AI, Technology, and Innovation Leaders
Gym Nano to Power Athlete Warm-Ups and Interactive Experiences at ATHX Glasgow, June 20–21
SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Speediance, a leader in smart fitness innovation, today announced a global partnership with ATHX, becoming its Official Smart Fitness Equipment Partner through December 2027. The exclusive category agreement covers 57 international events across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, marking an important step in Speediance's expansion into competitive functional fitness.
ATHX is a 2.5-hour continuous fitness competition across six zones, with one set challenge designed to test every aspect of fitness and push athletes to the next level. Central to the alliance is Speediance's all-new product, Gym Nano, a portable, precision-driven digital resistance engine that brings out peak performance anywhere.
Gym Nano will serve as the official smart fitness equipment deployed within ATHX warm-up and recovery zones throughout the partnership. Its strengths align perfectly with ATHX's high-intensity training demands:
- Pro-Grade Resistance, Full Range of Motion: Gym Nano delivers 220 lbs of precise digital resistance and a 5.1-meter rope for heavy-load, high-displacement competitive hybrid training — without the spatial confines and restricted trajectory of fixed cable machines.
- Precision Training, Assess-Train-Validate Full Cycle Tracking: Gym Nano builds a complete VBT assess-train-validate loop driven by real-time data feedback. By precisely tracking core metrics like velocity, power, and RFD, it makes every rep fully measurable and eliminates blind training.
- Anywhere & Anyone: Gym Nano enables rigorous S&C conditions in any environment, driven by a highly compact resistance engine and versatile mounting system.
Speediance will make its official on-site booth debut at the ATHX Glasgow on June 20-21, 2026, where Gym Nano will be available for athlete use in the official warm-up zone for the first time. Six Gym Nano units will be available on-site, with three located in athlete warm-up zone and three at the Speediance booth alongside the flagship product Gym Monster 2s. Athletes will have the opportunity to experience Speediance's ecosystem of intelligent strength training and real-time performance tracking firsthand.
"ATHX provides the ideal environment to demonstrate how Gym Nano supports high-performance training," said Tao Liu, Founder and CEO of Speediance. "This partnership allows us to showcase our technology in demanding performance environments while connecting directly with athletes who continually push the boundaries of what is possible."
The partnership reflects Speediance's broader commitment to expanding beyond traditional home fitness and into performance-driven training environments. By connecting intelligent resistance technology with competitive fitness communities, Speediance continues to advance its vision of a connected ecosystem that supports training, performance and long-term wellbeing.
About Speediance
Founded in 2020, Speediance is a cutting-edge fitness brand that is dedicated to providing intelligent products that revolutionize home gym workouts. By combining cutting-edge hardware, personalized AI guidance, dynamic content, and a supportive community, Speediance makes fitness safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Guided by the belief that fitness should be accessible and empowering, Speediance envisions a world where everyone can achieve their health and wellness goals from the comfort of home. For the latest products and updates, visit www.speediance.com or visit@speediance.official on Instagram or TikTok.
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Speediance Becomes Official Smart Fitness Equipment Partner of ATHX
