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“Start Before the Smoke Clears”: Shoughi Darakhshan Urges Communities to Act Faster in Fire Recovery

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911 BoardUp Founder Raises Awareness Around Immediate Post-Disaster Support and Personal Preparedness

Virginia, US, 19th May 2025, ZEX PR WIREShoughi Darakhshan, founder and CEO of 911 BoardUp, is calling for greater awareness and community involvement in the critical first 72 hours following a residential fire. Drawing from over a decade of experience helping families recover from disasters, Darakhshan is encouraging local leaders, individuals, and homeowners to act early—before waiting for insurance, inspections, or outside help.

“Too often, we arrive to a scene and the family is standing in the street, unsure what comes next,” said Darakhshan. “That’s where the real damage begins—not the fire, but the delay. The emotional and financial impact multiplies if people don’t get help right away.”

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a home fire is reported every 88 seconds in the United States. In 2023 alone, fires caused over $15 billion in property damage and displaced thousands of families. But the hours immediately after a fire often lack structured response beyond emergency services.

911 BoardUp was created to fill that void—boarding up homes, preventing further damage, and offering guidance on what to do next. But Darakhshan believes everyday people have a role to play too.

“You don’t need to be a firefighter to support someone who just lost their home,” he said. “Bring a blanket, a phone charger, or just stay with them while they make calls. That support matters more than people realise.”

Darakhshan, who came to the U.S. as a refugee from Iran at age three, says his experience shaped his views on responsibility and resilience. By age 20, he was already working in restoration. Today, he leads a company known for its rapid disaster response across Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.

But his message isn’t about business. It’s about being ready—physically, mentally, and practically.

“Success isn’t about money. It’s about helping as many people as you can without losing yourself or your family,” said Darakhshan. “It starts with small habits—keeping a go-bag, reviewing your home insurance, knowing who to call. These things don’t take long but make all the difference.”

He also calls on local governments and neighbourhood associations to create more immediate support networks for disaster victims. “We have emergency response down to a science. What we need is emotional and logistical support in those next few hours and days.”

When asked what drives him, Darakhshan is clear:

“Every mistake is a learning moment. Every time someone said I couldn’t do it, it pushed me harder. But at the end of the day, it’s about showing up when others can’t.”

What You Can Do

Darakhshan urges individuals and families to take three small but powerful steps:

  1. Create a simple disaster plan – Write down who to call, where to go, and what to grab.

  2. Get involved locally – Volunteer or join a neighbourhood support group focused on crisis response.

  3. Be present when disaster strikes – If someone on your street experiences a fire or flood, check in. Your presence alone can make a difference.

“You don’t need to be perfect,” says Darakhshan. “You just need to be there.”

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World AI Show – Indonesia Begins Tomorrow: Jakarta to Host the Region’s Most Anticipated AI Event

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Jakarta, Indonesia ,7th July 2025, ZEX PR WIREThe wait is almost over. Starting tomorrow, World AI Show – Indonesia, hosted by Trescon, will open its doors for a two-day powerhouse gathering of global AI leaders, innovators, policymakers, and startups at the JW Marriott, Jakarta.

Taking place on 8–9 July 2025, this 45th global edition of World AI Show comes at a pivotal moment for Indonesia’s digital transformation. As the country advances its Vision 2045 and national AI roadmap Stranas KA , the summit is set to become a strategic catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and investment.

We are honoured to welcome the Ministry of Industry, Republic of Indonesia, as the Strategic Partner for World AI Show – Indonesia 2025. Their involvement reinforces Indonesia’s commitment to advancing a robust and inclusive AI ecosystem. As the nation accelerates towards its Vision 2045 goals, this partnership ensures the summit drives meaningful public–private dialogue and aligns closely with national digital priorities.

The stage is set for high-impact conversations led by some of the most influential names across government and enterprise. Key speakers include:

  • Hammam Riza, President, KORIKA
  • Eng. Ayu Purwarianti, S.T., M.T, Member of the Indonesia National Task Force for AI Talent Development, Lecturer at Bandung Institute of Technology
  • Arif Ilham Adnan, Co-Chairman, APDI / KADIN Jakarta
  • Eryk Budi Pratama, Vice Chairman for Artificial Intelligence and Personal Data Protection, KADIN
  • Dito Eka Cahya, Ph.D , Head of AIoT & Robotics Lab, Co-Founder BRIN, Forumsatria.ai
  • Ian Tong , Global AI Innovation Officer, Tencent Cloud
  • Alvin Teo, Chief Commercial Officer, ASIX
  • Cornelius Hertadi , VP Cloud Services, Indonet
  • Xiaohui Wang, Global AI Engineering Director, UCloud
  • Ananda Budi Prasetya, VP of Big Data & AI, Alibaba Cloud Indonesia
  • Danny Crayton, Advisor, Loyalytics
  • Ekki Rinaldi , AI Consultant, Ministry of Communications & Digital Affairs, Republic of Indonesia
  • Vincent Henry Iswara, CEO, DANA Indonesia
  • Wilbertus Darmadi, CIO, Toyota Astra Motor
  • Yudhistira Nugraha, Head of Centre for Data & IT, Ministry of Education and Culture

Leaders from Tiket.com, PT Semen Indonesia, ID Food, Sinar Mas Land, Meratus, and more will also contribute to key sessions—ensuring deep cross-sector engagement.

The agenda will cover urgent themes such as ethical AI adoption, GenAI in enterprises, AI for financial services, smart cities, cybersecurity, and the future of the AI-powered workforce.

A major highlight of Day 2 will be the FutureTech World Cup, taking place on 9 July. This high-stakes pitch competition features 15 top startups from across Asia in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, UrbanTech, and Climate Tech. The winning team will receive a direct entry to the Grand Finale at Dubai AI Festival 2026.

With top sponsors like Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, UCLOUD Global, Blue Power Technology, ASIX, and IDStar, this edition delivers a unique mix of strategic insights and practical use cases across sectors.

Whether you’re a policymaker, startup founder, investor, or enterprise leader, World AI Show – Indonesia offers an unmissable opportunity to plug into Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving AI ecosystem.

From real-time case studies and investor matchmaking to on-site product showcases and cross-sector collaborations—this is where Indonesia’s AI future takes shape.

For sponsorship opportunities, speaking slots, or delegate passes  please contact: 

 Shrikanth Prabhu
Commercial Director
prabhu@tresconglobal.com
+91 86601 15892 

About Trescon

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, expos, investor connect and consulting services. For more information, visit: www.tresconglobal.com 

Media Contact

Reeha Haris
PR Executive
reeha@tresconglobal.com
+91 8848655312 

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Trescon’s CARE series launches in Riyadh, powering Saudi Arabia’s $266 billion vision for a sustainable future

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 7th July 2025, ZEX PR WIREIn response to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious clean energy and sustainability vision and the global urgency for climate solutions, Trescon proudly unveils the KSA edition of CARE – the Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo, debuting in Riyadh on 8–9 December 2025. As a cornerstone of the global CARE series — alongside editions in India and Dubai — the KSA edition is dedicated to advancing climate action, clean energy adoption, and sustainable finance through meaningful public-private collaboration. With 10,000+ attendees, 950 investors, 225 sponsors, and 200+ global speakers expected across the series, CARE is built for action, driving transformative dialogue, deal-making, and cross-border partnerships across more than 100 countries. 

The series opened with the CARE Dialogues on 24 June 2025 – an exclusive, invite-only session, held in Dubai under the theme “Green Finance and Beyond: Driving ESG Across Sectors.” Powered by Emtribe, the event convened senior leaders from finance, policy, and technology to explore practical strategies for embedding ESG into core business models.  

 “As a partner of CARE, we’re proud to back a platform that focuses on what really matters — getting the right people in the room and driving honest, outcome-focused conversations,” said Mohammed Saleem, Founder of Emtribe. He continued, “There’s a lot of talk in this space. CARE stands out by pushing for action that’s practical, collaborative, and needed.” 

As the first official prelude to CARE, the session set the tone for cross-sector collaboration and is helping shape a summit agenda grounded in real-world priorities and regional relevance. 

Saudi Arabia is driving a transformative energy shift. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom has committed over $266 billion to renewable energy and sustainable development, aiming for 50% renewable electricity by 2030 (Reuters). From green hydrogen initiatives to expansive solar parks and giga-projects like NEOM, these efforts are redefining the region’s energy and economic future. CARE KSA emerges as a vital platform to amplify this progress, uniting key public and private sector players, accelerating project momentum, and showcasing global innovations aligned with Saudi Arabia’s sustainability ambitions.  

Speaking about the series, Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO of Trescon, said: “CARE KSA will bring together global innovators and Saudi stakeholders to accelerate tangible outcomes in renewables, climate tech, and green finance. Our goal is to help turn the Kingdom’s bold vision into implemented, bankable projects.” 

Each CARE edition features keynotes, panel discussions, policy roundtables and workshops, dialogues, and a dynamic exhibition floor showcasing next-gen solutions in solar, wind, green hydrogen, water, climate finance, and carbon markets. CARE KSA will also host the ClimateTech World Cup, a global pitch competition spotlighting early-stage innovations in climate adaptation, energy storage, carbon capture, and circular economy. Finalists will pitch live to international investors and corporates, accelerating the deployment of scalable, high-impact solutions. 

CARE is guided by the Global CARE Alliance, a high-level advisory board featuring sustainability leaders including: 

  • Dr. Waleed Alkalash, Former Deputy Minister for Labor Policies / CEO Ministry of Labour / Business Consulting & Services, KSA 
  • Adnan Bin Abdulrahman Alalyani, Director General Environmental Technologies, National Center of Environmental Compliance, KSA 
  • Nizar Kammourie, CEO SAWACO Water & Board Member – ESG Committee at The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia (Amcham), KSA 
  • Julie Newman, Director of Sustainability, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA 
  • Erik Solheim, Former Minister of Environment, & Former Under Secretary General, UNEP, Norway 
  • Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Former Minister of Environment UAE, and others 

Their combined experience grounds CARE in global best practice and helps shape meaningful outcomes for each host region. 

As Saudi Arabia doubles down on its net-zero commitment and climate financing mechanisms, CARE KSA arrives at a pivotal moment — offering a focused platform to turn vision into execution, capital into projects, and ideas into large-scale impact. 

For more information, visit www.careforsustainability.com 

For further enquiries, contact:  

Shadi Dawi 

Global Director 

PR, Corporate Comms. & Media Relations 

M: +971 55 498 4989 | E: shadi@tresconglobal.com 

About CARE 

CARE (Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo) is a global initiative by Trescon focused on delivering tangible outcomes in climate and clean energy. It is a high-impact marketplace for ideas, capital, and partnerships, bringing together key stakeholders to accelerate sustainable infrastructure, scale climate technologies, and mobilise climate finance. By aligning public and private sector agendas, CARE drives the projects, policies, and investments that power real progress on global climate goals. 

About Trescon 

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that builds influential forums connecting governments, business leaders, investors, and innovators across FinTech, AI, sustainability, and emerging technologies. With a portfolio of flagship summits including the Dubai FinTech Summit, Dubai AI Festival, DATEwithTech, HODL, and the World FinTech Show, Trescon is known for catalysing bold ideas, strategic alliances, and real-world outcomes in high-growth markets. 

Key themes at CARE 

  • Climate action & decarbonisation 
  • Renewable energy & CleanTech 
  • Sustainable finance & ESG 
  • Cities & infrastructure 
  • Water & oceans 
  • Circular economy 
  • Mobility & transport 
  • Food security & agriculture 

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Landlord Launches First Fully On-Chain Competitive Season

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7 July 2025 – Landlord, the first fully on-chain business strategy game built on opBNB, is proud to announce the official launch of Season One, marking a major milestone in the evolution of on-chain gaming.

Inspired by the classic Monopoly-style gameplay and supercharged with blockchain technology, Landlord redefines what it means to play, earn, and own in the Web3 era. With every move, trade, and transaction executed directly on-chain, players experience unprecedented transparency, security, and true digital ownership — no servers, no compromises.

What’s New in Season One:

  • Competitive Leaderboards: Players will compete in a dynamic, season-based environment. Rankings are transparent, on-chain, and updated in real time.
  • New Assets: Unlock powerful cards, functional avatars, and themed lands to boost your in-game advantage.
  • Player-to-Player Economy: Trade land, rent space, and build your empire in an open and decentralized market.
  • Seasonal Structure for Sustainability: A continuous season system ensures long-term value for both casual and competitive players, while enabling fresh economic cycles.

 Why We Chose to Build Landlord as a Fully On-Chain Game

From the beginning, our mission was clear: to build a game that is fair, transparent, unstoppable — and truly belongs to its players. The only way to realize that vision was to go fully on-chain.

Unlike traditional Web2 games or even hybrid Web3 games (where only assets like NFTs or currencies are stored on-chain), a fully on-chain game puts the entire gameplay logic — movement, dice rolls, rent calculations, trades, economic rules — directly onto the blockchain.

Why this matters:

  • Transparency & Fairness: Players can verify every rule and action, eliminating hidden algorithms or manipulation.
  • Trustless by Design: There’s no central authority controlling game outcomes — only code and consensus.
  • True Digital Ownership: Lands, avatars, and cards are not just assets — they are on-chain entities under full player control.
  • Composable and Permissionless: Third-party developers can build on top of Landlord’s open logic, expanding the ecosystem naturally.
  • Immutable and Autonomous: Once deployed, the game cannot be changed or shut down by a central server.

For a competitive strategy game where fairness and value matter, this was the only path forward. Landlord isn’t just a game you play — it’s a system you participate in, a world you help shape.

“Landlord Season One represents a major step forward for fully on-chain games,” said the Landlord team. “We’re proving that on-chain doesn’t have to mean boring — it can be fun, strategic, fast, and rewarding. This season, players aren’t just playing a game — they’re shaping an economy.”

Whether you’re a GameFi veteran, a Web3 explorer, or a board game nostalgic, Landlord offers a new way to play and earn — with full ownership, full transparency, and zero limits.

Game is live now on opBNB:

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