Events

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Chainguard has been authorized by the CVE Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), granting it the power to assign official vulnerability identifiers for qualifying open source flaws surfaced through its Athena coalition.

Chainguard gains authority to assign CVE identifiers for unclaimed open source flaws

The CNA scope covers cases where upstream maintainers have already fixed a flaw without issuing an identifier, where no maintainer remains to assign one, or where no more specific CNA covers the affected project. Chainguard's CVE Records will defer to maintainers and project-specific CNAs wherever they exist.

Doha – September 22, 2026 -- OxiWear Inc. has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine (AMNM) to bring its wearable physiological measurement technology into Qatar, marking the U.S. company's latest push into the Middle East.

OxiWear taps AMNM's local network to enter Qatar's healthcare technology market

Under the agreement, OxiWear and AMNM will jointly handle distribution, market development, and customer engagement for OxiWear's continuous physiological measurement products across Qatar. AMNM, a multi-specialty day-care surgery center based in Lusail and operated in affiliation with Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine, provides OxiWear with an established clinical network and regional expertise in outpatient care.

Pune, India – September 22, 2026 -- The global lupus nephritis market was valued at $1.96 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $4.08 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% through the forecast period, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

North America leads treatment adoption on strong pharmaceutical research capabilities

North America holds the leading position in the market, supported by advanced healthcare infrastructure and higher awareness of autoimmune diseases. The United States drives regional demand through its established pharmaceutical industry and strong clinical research activity, while Canada contributes through its developed healthcare system focused on autoimmune disease management.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Forge, the B2B events and media company backed by Apollo, has agreed to acquire Becker's Healthcare from Pamlico Capital, adding a platform that reaches more than 1.5 million healthcare leaders and executives.

Becker's Healthcare brings a 15,000-attendee live events network to the deal

Chicago-based Becker's Healthcare hosts more than 15,000 attendees annually across its live events, serving hospital, health system and healthcare executives through digital products, executive communities and conferences.

Toronto – September 22, 2026 -- The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation has secured a $100 million gift from an anonymous donor, the largest single donation in the foundation's history and the largest cancer-related gift ever recorded in Canada.

Foundation launches $2.5 billion campaign to fund cancer breakthroughs

The gift anchors the launch of "Carry The Fire," a $2.5 billion fundraising campaign aimed at accelerating cancer research, treatment and care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The donation, tied to the donor's personal experience with cancer, will be directed toward the Centre's highest-priority needs across research, education and patient care, giving administrators flexibility to fund breakthroughs as they emerge.

Burbank – – September 22, 2026 -- CJ 4DPLEX and Pathé Cinémas have signed a new agreement to install four SCREENX auditoriums across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with all locations set to open by the end of 2026.

Pathé adds two Belgian sites, one French and one Dutch location under the new deal

The rollout includes two SCREENX venues in Belgium, one in France, and one in the Netherlands, expanding the format's footprint in three of Europe's most active cinema markets. The agreement extends a partnership that began with the introduction of 4DX to European audiences and led to the launch of SCREENX at Pathé La Villette in Paris in 2018.

Atlanta – September 22, 2026 -- Siemba, a continuous offensive security provider, has launched Siemba Pride, a formal global partner program offering deal registration, co-sell support, tiered margins, and white-label delivery on its AI-driven continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) platform.

Three partner pillars target distinct channel roles

Siemba Pride organizes partners into three categories. Enablers are systems integrators that deploy and operationalize the platform inside enterprise environments. Amplifiers cover MSSPs, agencies, resellers, and procurement networks that bring Siemba to new customers through their own channels. Enhancers are ISVs and technology platforms that integrate with Siemba via APIs and co-engineered workflows.

Reston, Va. – September 22, 2026 -- Rafael Systems Global Sustainment, LLC (RSGS), a U.S.-based subsidiary of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has secured an agreement through the Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC) to advance U.S. qualification of the SPIKE SR shoulder-launched, EO-guided missile system.

RSGS to lead U.S. qualification and adaptation of SPIKE SR for American forces

Under the agreement, RSGS and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will handle adaptation, integration, and testing of the SPIKE SR to align the system with U.S. military requirements. The work targets a lightweight, man-portable precision missile capability for dismounted forces operating in contested environments.

St. Louis – September 22, 2026 -- Aflac Incorporated brought its My Special Aflac Duck robotic companion to pediatric cancer and sickle cell disease patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, part of a program that has distributed nearly 50,000 units free of charge since 2018 across the U.S., Japan and Northern Ireland.

Former MLB and NFL player Brian Jordan joined Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller to read his children's book at the event

Jordan, who played seven Major League Baseball seasons in St. Louis before founding the Brian Jordan Foundation, read his book "I Told You I Can Play" to patients and families, distributing copies alongside the duck deliveries.

Washington – September 22, 2026 -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) will hold its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET, the company confirmed.

Danaher to webcast hour-long Q3 results discussion on October 21

The call, lasting approximately one hour, will be webcast via the "Investors" section of Danaher's website under "Events & Presentations," alongside a slide presentation. Investors can dial in at 800-267-6316 within the U.S. or +1 203-518-9783 outside the U.S., using Conference ID DHRQ326.

Atlanta – September 22, 2026 -- Equifax has launched Healthcare Report Credential ID, an automated screening tool built to cut delays in verifying healthcare provider licenses and certifications during hiring.

Physician and nursing shortages drive demand for faster onboarding

The U.S. faces a projected shortfall of more than 106,000 physicians and 267,000 registered nurses by 2027, a gap expected to widen over the next decade. Manual credentialing processes currently place administrative strain on hospital staff and delay start dates for patient-facing hires, according to Equifax.

Houston – September 22, 2026 -- Shell Offshore Inc. has closed the sale of its 50% non-operated stake in the Na Kika platform and its wholly owned Coulomb tieback in the Gulf of America, collecting approximately $840 million in cash proceeds after adjustments tied to a July 1, 2025 effective date.

Talos Energy and Ridgewood Energy affiliates take over Gulf of America assets

A subsidiary of Talos Energy and an affiliate of Ridgewood Energy acquired the interests, which were originally valued at $1.7 billion in total consideration at signing before customary adjustments and contingent payments. BP, which operates Na Kika, retains the remaining 50% working interest in the platform.

Oakland, Calif. – September 22, 2026 -- The California Fire Foundation (CFF), backed by The PG&E Corporation Foundation, has distributed $1 million in wildfire safety grants to 75 fire departments, fire agencies and nonprofits across Northern and Central California.

PG&E Foundation adds $50,000 to expand ninth annual grant round

The PG&E Foundation committed an additional $50,000 this year to enhance the program, which marks the ninth consecutive year of partnership between CFF and the foundation. CFF reviewed more than 200 submissions during a month-long application window before selecting recipients in high wildfire-risk areas, with awards timed to National Preparedness Month.

Palo Alto – September 22, 2026 -- Aragon Research has published its second annual Globe report for Strategic Response Management (SRM), evaluating 14 technology providers as the market moves from reactive AI assistants to fully autonomous agentic systems.

Market expands beyond RFP automation to cover security questionnaires and complex sales bids

The 2026 Aragon Research Globe for SRM assesses vendors managing not just requests for proposals but also RFIs and security questionnaires, reflecting a broader shift in enterprise response management. Aragon Research CEO and Lead Analyst Jim Lundy stated that the industry is entering the age of the "AI coworker," where autonomous agents handle multi-step tasks without constant human oversight.

Washington, D.C. – – September 22, 2026 -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded eight recipients its 2026 National Preservation Awards before more than 500 industry leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., marking the organization's first National Preservation Summit.

San Diego completes seven-year renovation of 315,000-square-foot Depression-era civic landmark

The County of San Diego received a Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Award for rehabilitating its County Administration Center, a building dedicated in 1938 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's federal public works program. The project spanned more than twenty phases of fully occupied renovation to address seismic limitations and aging systems without demolition.

Singapore – September 22, 2026 -- Green Fuel Forward (GFF), the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demand-aggregation initiative launched by GenZero and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in May 2025, has expanded its Steering Committee and added Amazon, Bain & Company, and Temasek Trust as members, pushing total membership to 48 companies.

New Steering Committee members bring procurement and investment expertise

The Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) and the Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo) joined founding member GenZero on GFF's Steering Committee, announced during Green Markets Day at New York Climate Week. The expanded committee combines investment, demand-aggregation, procurement and market-development capabilities as GFF shifts from market awareness toward facilitating corporate SAF and SAF certificate (SAFc) transactions across Asia.

Montreal – September 22, 2026 -- PMET Resources Inc. has completed a Phase 2 bench-scale testwork program with Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) that demonstrates a simplified, more selective pathway to convert pollucite concentrate from its Shaakichiuwaanaan Project into high-purity caesium chemical products.

KTS process shows high selectivity, bypassing costly impurity-removal stages

The bench-scale program used approximately 6 kg of pollucite concentrate, assaying 12% Cs2O, produced via X-Ray Transmission ore sorting of drill core from the Vega Caesium Zone at the CV13 Pegmatite. Results confirmed the KTS proprietary flowsheet technology achieves high selectivity for caesium with a much-reduced impurity profile, potentially allowing much of the conventional impurity-removal stages to be skipped and lowering recovery costs into a final high-purity product.

Houston – September 22, 2026 -- Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) has secured approval to dual-list its common stock on Nasdaq Texas, with trading set to begin on or about Sept. 23, 2026.

Nutex Health keeps primary listing on Nasdaq Global Market while adding Texas venue

The company's shares will continue trading under the ticker "NUTX" on the Nasdaq Global Market. Shares will remain fully fungible across both venues, and the dual listing requires no action from existing stockholders.

Company operates 28 hospital facilities across 12 states under physician-led model

Nutex Health runs a healthcare services and operations business built around a primary care-centric, risk-bearing physician network. The Houston-based firm filed a registration statement on Form 8-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with the listing.

Brookville, N.Y. – September 22, 2026 -- New York Islanders Co-Owner Jon Ledecky addressed hundreds of Long Island University students on Sept. 22, 2026, as part of a five-year strategic partnership linking the university, the Islanders and UBS Arena.

LIU deepens ties with NHL franchise through campus visit

The session, part of LIU's Centennial CEO Speaker Series, was moderated by LIU alumnus and ESPN personality Alan Hahn and covered leadership and the business of professional sports. LIU President Kimberly R. Cline said the partnership with the Islanders and UBS Arena is generating opportunities for students. Following the talk, LIU hockey captains named Ledecky Honorary Captain of LIU Hockey for the 2026–27 season and presented him with a personalized jersey.

Tamarack, Idaho – September 22, 2026 -- Tamarack Resort is installing automated TechnoAlpin TT10 tower-mounted fan guns to expand permanent snowmaking coverage to more than twenty percent of its existing terrain, targeting the Waltz and Serenity trails ahead of the winter season.

Automated guns target short cold-weather windows before Thanksgiving

Tamarack typically records roughly 200 hours of snowmaking-suitable temperatures before Thanksgiving, but mobile snowguns require crews to manually transport, position, connect and operate equipment, limiting effectiveness during two- to four-hour cold spells. The new TT10 units can activate as soon as conditions allow, letting the resort capture windows previously too short to use with mobile equipment.