International Mountain Day 2024
Mountains have long captivated the human imagination with their majestic beauty and vastness. However, beyond their aesthetics, mountains play a crucial role in our planet's well-being, impacting global ecosystems, climate, and communities. Every December 11th, International Mountain Day is observed to recognize the significance of mountains and the need to conserve them.
Why Mountains Matter
World Maritime Day 2024
The vast oceans have always been a source of wonder, sustenance, and vital passage for human civilization. Connecting continents and cultures, the maritime sector plays a pivotal role in global trade, security, and sustainability. Recognizing its significance, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) observes World Maritime Day every year. This day not only celebrates the maritime industry but also emphasizes its importance in ensuring a sustainable future.
Why the Maritime Sector is Vital
September 2023
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WE Empower Pitch Night, hosted by Diane von Furstenberg, will be a dynamic evening event bringing together top business leaders, the media and other key influencers to participate in an innovative pitch competition with five impressive WE Empower Awardees from around the world. Each awardee will present her business to a panel of high-level experts for the opportunity to receive a $10,000 grant. The Pitch Night will run from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. EDT and be livestreamed on the Vital Voices homepage: https://www.vitalvoices.org/
The 10th annual HPCC Systems Community Virtual Summit will kick off the week on October 2 with an exciting line up of speakers, sessions and engaging workshops. This is a free event and open to all academia, industry and technologists. The purpose of the Summit is to gather engineers, data scientists and technology professionals to share knowledge and future roadmap plans for the open source HPCC Systems platform.
