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Tech Week Singapore 2026: Charting the next phase of “The Infrastructure Era” across Asia
- Award-winning Tech Week Singapore returns in September with Guest of Honour, Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information
- Registration is open for Asia’s most transformative tech event, bringing together government officials and senior executives from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, Horizon Quantum, European Space Agency, Mercedes-Benz AG and more
- The 2026 edition is anticipated to host more than 30,000 participants across the two days, with Data Centre World Asia hosting the inaugural OCP Southeast Asia Tech Day
SINGAPORE, Sep 03, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Tech Week Singapore 2026 returns to the Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 29–30 September 2026. Organised by global events producer CloserStill Media, this year’s edition, themed “The Infrastructure Era”, will welcome Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, as Guest of Honour on the first day of the event.

Tech Week Singapore 2026 will see the return of its flagship co-located shows, including Cloud & AI Infrastructure, DevOps Live, Cyber Security World, Big Data & AI World, and Data Centre World. The 2026 edition is set to host over 600 regional and international speakers with special conference theatres.
“As AI moves from experimentation into enterprise operations, the question for technology leaders is no longer whether to adopt new systems, but whether the infrastructure beneath them is ready. Across Asia, that means focusing on the foundations required to scale responsibly, including resilient infrastructure, strong governance, sustainable usage of energy and the right technical capabilities,” said CloserStill Media’s Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Andy Kiwanuka. “Now in its 12th edition, Tech Week Singapore remains a major meeting point for the region’s technology ecosystem. With the launch of Tech Week Shanghai earlier this year, we are building on that foundation to extend these conversations across Asia, connecting government, enterprise leaders and the infrastructure ecosystem shaping the next phase of digital growth.”
What’s New at Tech Week Singapore 2026
- This year’s show marks the first time the Open Compute Project (OCP) will host OCP Southeast Asia Tech Day at Data Centre World Asia, as industry leaders convene to explore how open hardware and next-generation infrastructure are accelerating Asia’s digital infrastructure growth.
- For the first time, Cyber Security World Asia will introduce a Live Vehicle Cyber Hackathon. The competition challenges participants to test a vehicle’s cyber defences, driving innovation in AI-enabled vehicle security while bringing together future cybersecurity talent.
- Big Data & AI World will also host an AI Consultation Clinic by Beyondsoft, where enterprises can learn how to harness data and translate them into AI-driven business solutions.
These new additions reinforce Tech Week Singapore’s role as the region’s premier platform for technology decision-makers, as digital infrastructure and AI evolve hand-in-hand to unlock true enterprise transformation.
Insights from Global Industry Leaders
The wider programme will examine how organisations are applying AI, quantum computing and digital transformation strategies in practice. This year’s headliners will include senior leaders from Google DeepMind, Horizon Quantum, the European Space Agency, and AI Singapore, who will take the stage across keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions, alongside representatives from the National Assembly of Serbia and UNICEF.
The Main Stage will welcome the following industry leaders, and more:
- Dr Nicolas Heess, AI and Robotics Team Lead, Google DeepMind who will speak in a session titled Towards AGI for the Physical World: AI for General Purpose Robots
- Dr Joe Fitzsimons, Founder & CEO, Horizon Quantum, who will share insights on the quantum economy in an opening keynote titled When Computing History Repeats: The Quantum Era
- Andrea Vena, Chief Sustainability Officer, European Space Agency, who will participate in Day 1’s closing keynote titled ESA’s Space AI Frontier: Sustainability at Cosmic Scale
- Laurence Liew, AI Innovation Director, AI Singapore, who will speak on Day 2’s opening keynote titled Building Enterprise Readiness
- Marta A. Tomovska, Advisor to the President, National Assembly of Serbia, who will speak in a session titled Global AI Sprint: Unlocking Innovation in Governance & Business
- Kaan Cetinturk, Global CIO and Director, Digital Impact, UNICEF, who will participate in a fireside chat titled From Vision to Value
- Guillermo Veiga, Group Chief Information and Operations Officer, Standard Chartered, who will be participating in a fireside chat titled Mastering the Future of Banking: Innovation, Operations, and the New Rules of Leadership
In addition to the Tech Week Singapore main stage, each of the five co-located shows will also feature its own keynotes and theatres.
Some Headline Speakers across the shows include:
- Dr Said Mirza Pahlevi, Director of Artificial Intelligence and New Technology Ecosystems, Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, Republic of Indonesia, who will speak in a keynote titled Komdigi’s Role in Developing AI Talent Towards National AI Sovereignty
- Eugene Neo, Senior Assistant Director, MOHT, who will speak in a panel discussion titled Realising AI for Everyone: Human-Centred Innovation at Scale
- Saji PK, Director of Data Center Operations APJC & Global Services, AWS, who will present a session titled Is APAC Keeping Up with Global Data Centre Development and Innovation?
- Harmen Thys Nieuwenhuis, Senior Director – Customer Experience, Klook, who will speak in a keynote titled Architecting for the Real-World Chaos: Agentic CX & The AI-Agent Customer Moat
- Robert Bedington, CTO, SpeQtral, who will speak in a panel titled Preparing for Quantum Computing Threats and Protecting Cryptographic Security
- Frank Winkler, Director of Digital Transformation, Lotus’s, who will speak in a keynote titled Human-Centred Platform Design – Reduce Cognitive Load, Automate Documentation & Accelerate Onboarding
Attendees can participate in activities across all Tech Week Singapore 2026 events, with opportunities to earn accredited CPD and CPE points through selected sessions. Data Centre World Asia is also expected to welcome 25% more attendees this year, reflecting the increasingly critical role of digital infrastructure in enabling AI, cloud and enterprise transformation. Along with the four shows on Level 5, it brings together the different technologies that underpin modern enterprises, allowing technology leaders and attendees to explore these priorities in one place. Senior IT leaders are expected to be present, providing attendees with high-impact networking opportunities.
Key highlights from all the co-located events include:
Cloud & AI Infrastructure Asia
- Network with key industry leaders at Asia’s biggest and most influential cloud infrastructure and technology event that brings together the conversations shaping cloud strategy, AI deployment, data architecture and infrastructure resilience.
- Hear from key speakers in leading industries such as Standard Chartered, FedEx, China Unicom, China Mobile International and more.
DevOps Live
- Explore the latest DevOps and Cloud-Native trends at DevOps Live Asia, spotlighting the practices, tooling and culture shaping modern software delivery. From continuous integration and deployment to platform engineering and cloud-native architectures, the programme addresses the real-world challenges of operating at scale.
- Gain insights from DevOps leaders from Datadog, Morgan Stanley, AWS, Lotus’s, and more at the DevOps & Platform Engineering Theatre
Cyber Security World Asia
- Join industry leaders as they discuss emerging cybersecurity trends shaping the future of Asia Pacific. Bringing together the full enterprise technology ecosystem, the event addresses evolving threat landscapes, regulatory complexity and security architecture in an AI-driven world.
- Hear about cybersecurity from organisations such as Bank of Singapore, Centre for Quantum Technologies, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, and more.
Data Centre World Asia
- Engage with the full data centre ecosystem at the 12th edition of Data Centre World Asia, where five dynamic theatres will spotlight the industry’s most critical developments, bringing together thought leaders, innovators and decision-makers from across Asia.
- Hear how industry leaders are driving the future of digital infrastructure from organisations such as Samsung SDI, Bridge Data Centres, Siemens Energy, NTT Data Centres and more.
- The Live Data Centre will also feature guided tours and expert demonstrations, giving attendees a rare look into real-time operations and the latest infrastructure innovations.
- The Open Compute Project (OCP) will host OCP Southeast Asia Tech Day within Data Centre World Asia, bringing speakers from Meta, Google, Micron, NVIDIA and more.
Big Data & AI World Asia
- Real-world case studies from industry experts on practical applications, challenges and successes in leveraging AI technologies to drive business impact. From analytics and machine learning to governance and applied AI, discover how enterprises are turning innovation into operational scale.
- Learn from key speakers representing diverse sectors, including Klook, Microsoft, Grab, and more.
Award Winning Credentials and Industry Reputation
Building on its reputation as one of Asia’s leading technology events, Tech Week Singapore was recognised at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2026, where CloserStill Media clinched the Outstanding Event Organiser title. The event has also won Trade Show of the Year for the second consecutive year at Singapore MICE Awards 2026, while also being named a finalist for Event Marketing Campaign of the Year, Event Organising Team of the Year, as well as Marketing Campaign of the Year – International Trade Show at the prestigious Association of Event Organisers Excellence Awards 2026.
Tech Week Singapore 2026 has partnered with Singapore Airlines, Sentosa Development Corporation and Burnaby Solutions, giving participants access to exclusive offers that extend beyond the exhibition floor. Please find the full list of benefits and their respective terms and conditions can be found here.
- For the second consecutive year, Tech Week Singapore 2026 is partnering with Singapore Airlines to offer attendees, sponsors and partners travelling to Singapore an exclusive 13% discount across all cabin classes when they book using a dedicated promotional code.
- In partnership with Sentosa Development Corporation, delegates can enjoy exclusive perks, including 15% off the Sentosa Fun Discovery Pass and two complimentary island admissions, allowing them to experience more of Singapore beyond the event.
- Through Burnaby Solutions, attendees, sponsors and partners can access exclusive travel offers, including up to 20% off hotel bookings. Selected hotels will also provide complimentary one-way shuttle services to the Sands Expo & Convention Centre on event days.
Registration is now open. Technology professionals can register for a complimentary pass HERE.
About CloserStill Media
CloserStill Media specialises in producing high-value, content-driven events that foster professional communities across Business Technologies, Healthcare, and Future Transport and Infrastructure sectors. CloserStill Media’s portfolio includes the acclaimed Tech Week Singapore, featuring popular co-located events such as Cloud & AI Infrastructure and Data Centre World Asia.
Headquartered in London with 10 global offices, CloserStill Media operates with a robust team of 800 professionals across Singapore, the U.K., USA, Germany, and Spain. The company is recognised for its industry leadership, having won more exhibition awards than any other including accolades such as Best Exhibition, Best Event Launch, and Best Brand Expansion. For more information, visit www.closerstillmedia.com.
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Strativerse Ai Launches New AI Pine Script Generator for Faster Strategy Development
London, United Kingdom, 16th Sep 2026 – The increasing use of artificial intelligence in financial software is changing how traders approach the technical side of strategy development, particularly as market participants look for more efficient ways to translate trading concepts into testable code. Against this backdrop, Strativerse.Ai has launched a new AI Pine Script Generator designed to help users move from plain-language trading instructions to structured Pine Script code more efficiently. The launch expands the company’s broader strategy-development environment at a time when algorithmic trading tools are becoming accessible to a wider range of users beyond professional quantitative teams and experienced software developers. Traders who understand indicators, market conditions, entry rules, exit criteria, and risk controls may still encounter a technical barrier when attempting to express those ideas programmatically. Strativerse.Ai is addressing that gap by providing a natural-language workflow in which the user defines the intended strategy logic before artificial intelligence interprets those instructions and generates corresponding code. The technology is intended to support the development process rather than replace the testing, validation, and market judgment required before any algorithmic strategy is considered for practical use.

The new AI Pine Script Generator sits within a broader set of development capabilities offered by Strativerse.Ai, including its AI Trading Strategy Generator and support for Pine Script, Python, and C#. The workflow begins with the trader explaining how a strategy should operate in ordinary language. That description can include technical indicators, price conditions, trade direction, entry criteria, exit logic, stop-loss rules, or other parameters relevant to the strategy. The platform then translates those requirements into structured code that can be reviewed and refined. This approach can reduce the amount of time spent manually writing syntax while allowing users to concentrate more closely on the underlying logic of the strategy itself. For experienced programmers, AI-assisted generation can serve as a starting point for development and iteration. For users with limited programming backgrounds, it can provide a more accessible route into systematic strategy construction. In both cases, the generated code remains something that should be examined carefully, tested against appropriate data, and assessed for whether it accurately represents the original trading instructions.
The launch also reflects a wider shift in financial technology toward natural-language interfaces that can connect specialist knowledge with software implementation. A trader may have a clearly defined view of how a strategy should react to market conditions but lack the programming expertise needed to convert that framework into functioning code. Through its Trading Strategy Code Generator, Strativerse.Ai is designed to shorten that translation process. Instead of starting with programming syntax, users can begin with the rules they want the strategy to follow. A typical use case might involve defining a combination of technical indicators, establishing conditions under which a position should be opened, specifying when it should be closed, and incorporating risk-management parameters. The resulting code can then become the basis for further testing and refinement. This model is increasingly relevant as algorithmic trading expands beyond institutional desks and into broader segments of the market. The availability of programmable trading environments has created demand for tools that can make code development more understandable without removing the discipline required to evaluate how a strategy behaves across changing market conditions.
From a product-development perspective, the new capability also strengthens the relationship between the company’s AI Pine Script Generator and its Trading Bot From Text functionality. Strativerse.Ai allows users to begin with a written description of a trading idea rather than a blank coding environment, giving the system a defined set of rules to interpret. This text-first structure is particularly relevant to the broader adoption of generative AI, where natural-language instructions are increasingly being used to perform technical tasks that once required extensive manual coding. In trading, however, accuracy is especially important. Small differences in conditions, logical operators, timing assumptions, or execution rules can materially change how a strategy behaves. For that reason, AI-generated code should be treated as a development output that requires human review rather than as an automatically validated trading system. The platform’s role is to make strategy construction more efficient while keeping responsibility for analysis, testing, and risk decisions with the user. That distinction is important as financial software providers seek to apply AI capabilities without overstating what automated systems can reliably determine on behalf of traders.
The commercial and strategic relevance of the launch extends beyond Pine Script itself. As traders adopt increasingly systematic approaches to decision-making, demand is growing for tools that can support faster experimentation across different strategy concepts and programming environments. Strativerse.Ai is positioning the AI Trading Strategy Generator, AI Pine Script Generator, Trading Strategy Code Generator, and Trading Bot From Text as connected components of a broader development workflow rather than isolated features. The common principle is the conversion of clearly expressed trading logic into structured code that can then be tested and improved. This model aligns with the broader direction of AI-assisted software development, where artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to accelerate coding tasks while human users retain responsibility for defining objectives and evaluating outputs. For financial markets, where conditions can change quickly and historical results do not ensure future performance, that balance remains critical. Faster code creation may improve the efficiency of experimentation, but the quality of a trading strategy ultimately depends on its logic, testing methodology, assumptions, risk parameters, and suitability for the market environment in which it is used.
For Strativerse.Ai, the launch represents a continued focus on reducing the technical friction involved in moving from a trading concept to a programmable strategy. The AI Pine Script Generator provides a direct route for traders who want to work within Pine Script, while the platform’s wider architecture supports users whose development requirements involve Python or C#. The growing adoption of AI-assisted development tools suggests that traders will increasingly expect financial technology platforms to understand instructions expressed in natural language and convert them into technically useful outputs. At the same time, sophisticated users are likely to judge these platforms not simply by the speed of generation, but by how accurately they interpret instructions, how clearly the resulting code can be reviewed, and how effectively the workflow supports iteration. The long-term opportunity for platforms such as Strativerse.Ai therefore lies in making algorithmic strategy development more accessible while retaining the analytical discipline that serious trading systems require.
FAQ
What is the Strativerse.Ai AI Pine Script Generator?
The Strativerse.Ai AI Pine Script Generator is designed to convert trading ideas described in plain language into Pine Script code. Users can define strategy rules and then review, test, and refine the generated code.
How does Strativerse.Ai use its AI Trading Strategy Generator?
Strativerse.Ai uses its AI Trading Strategy Generator to interpret written trading instructions and translate them into structured strategy code. The process is intended to make early-stage strategy development more accessible and efficient.
Can Strativerse.Ai work as a Trading Strategy Code Generator?
Yes. Strativerse.Ai includes Trading Strategy Code Generator functionality that can convert defined trading rules into Pine Script, Python, or C# code for further review and development.
Can Strativerse.Ai create a Trading Bot From Text?
Strativerse.Ai supports a Trading Bot From Text workflow in which users describe intended trading logic using ordinary language before the platform converts those instructions into code.
Does Strativerse.Ai require advanced coding skills?
Strativerse.Ai is designed to reduce the amount of advanced programming knowledge required to begin developing a strategy. Users should still review generated code carefully and understand the trading logic they intend to implement.
Does Strativerse.Ai support Pine Script?
Yes. Strativerse.Ai supports Pine Script and provides an AI Pine Script Generator intended to help users translate strategy conditions into structured Pine Script code.
Can Strativerse.Ai generate Python or C# strategy code?
Yes. In addition to Pine Script, Strativerse.Ai supports the generation of strategy code in Python and C#, giving users options across different development environments.
Is Strativerse.Ai suitable for testing new trading ideas?
Strativerse.Ai can provide a starting point for translating a new trading concept into code that can subsequently be reviewed and tested. Users remain responsible for validating the strategy and assessing its suitability.
Does Strativerse.Ai guarantee that generated trading strategies will be profitable?
No. Strativerse.Ai generates code based on user-defined instructions, but it does not guarantee trading performance. Market conditions, risk management, strategy design, and testing methodology can all affect results.
Why might traders use Strativerse.Ai for strategy development?
Traders may use Strativerse.Ai to reduce some of the manual coding involved in turning clearly defined trading rules into programmable strategies. The platform is intended to support faster development and iteration while leaving testing and decision-making with the user.
About Strativerse.Ai
Strativerse.Ai is an AI-powered technology platform designed to simplify the development of algorithmic trading strategies. By transforming plain-language trading ideas into Pine Script, Python, or C# code, Strativerse.Ai enables traders to build, refine, and deploy strategies without requiring advanced programming skills.
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Adlerberg Capital LLC Unveils Integrated Cycle‑Driven Investment Framework
Boutique investment manager launches documented multi‑layer framework for institutional and professional capital focused on cross‑cycle research and dynamic risk architecture.
Golden, Colorado, United States, 16th Sep 2026 – Adlerberg Capital LLC, a boutique investment management firm serving institutional and professional capital, formalises its integrated investment framework that unites fundamental company research, market‑cycle analysis, global opportunity screening and structured risk oversight. The firm builds portfolio architecture around each client’s unique capital objectives rather than pre‑packaged investment products, delivering asset management, independent risk assessment, family office advisory and institutional mandate services for market participants seeking durable cross‑cycle outcomes.

Many investment portfolios demonstrate surface‑level diversification under benign market conditions yet remain exposed to common liquidity drivers, interest‑rate shifts and correlated growth assumptions. Adlerberg Capital implements a structured four‑phase workflow consisting of discovery, architecture, implementation and periodic review. Each engagement opens with clarification of investment objectives, liquidity requirements, time horizon, governance parameters, risk capacity and unacceptable downside scenarios. Portfolio design and allocation boundaries are defined subsequently. All key investment decisions are formally documented to allow reassessment amid evolving market regimes or changes in client circumstances.

The firm’s research methodology merges micro‑level business fundamentals with macro‑cycle awareness. Analysis connects corporate economics and industry competitive dynamics to external factors including liquidity trends, credit conditions, policy adjustments and broader market cycles. Andrew Lahde, Chief Investment Officer for Equity Investments and Strategic Investment Program Professor at Adlerberg Capital, leads case‑based research covering credit cycles, market structure, contrarian analysis and risk governance.
“Independent analysis carries meaningful weight only when supported by empirical evidence, thoughtful position sizing, liquidity evaluation and clear thesis‑invalidation criteria,” said Andrew Lahde, Chief Investment Officer Equity Investments at Adlerberg Capital. “Our analytical work does not aim to replicate historical successful trades. It seeks to identify how shifting financing environments and market regimes may alter the long‑term viability of investment assumptions.”
Adlerberg Capital’s research scope covers United States equities, global growth‑oriented businesses, exchange‑traded instruments, macro cycles and industry rotation themes. Structural research looks past short‑term market narratives and evaluates technology adoption curves, capital‑intensity profiles, competitive landscape shifts and policy frameworks that drive sustained value creation. Core research sectors span technology and digital infrastructure including software, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and platform business models; advanced manufacturing, automation and supply‑chain realignment; healthcare innovation alongside demographic and regulatory developments; plus energy and resources with focus on supply security, transition dynamics and commodity‑market sensitivity.
Risk oversight is treated as a continuously evolving condition instead of static portfolio settings. The firm conducts multi‑dimensional risk evaluation combining single‑security analysis with enterprise‑wide portfolio scenario testing. Review items include investment thesis milestones and failure triggers; position, sector, geographic, factor and counterparty concentration; credit standing and refinancing exposures; liquidity performance under stressed markets; correlation behaviour during adverse market episodes; portfolio recovery potential, rebalancing feasibility and governance response protocols.

The Atlas Investment Program represents the firm’s formal five‑layer documented framework for institutional and professional capital targeting global growth‑focused assets, with initial strategic emphasis on German‑market opportunities. The structure incorporates fundamental financial and industry supply‑demand analysis; structural trend research covering technology, manufacturing and policy‑led transformation; long‑horizon evaluation designed to filter short‑term speculative activity; geographically diversified allocation across the United States, Europe and selected cross‑border assets; and defined execution protocols paired with tiered risk controls and consistent research documentation standards.
Service offerings are constructed to align with individual client mandates. Portfolio construction remains tightly coupled to supporting research and risk assessment workflows. Service lines include research‑led asset management covering mandate definition, execution and ongoing monitoring; standalone risk management assessments covering concentration, credit, liquidity, correlation and cycle‑related exposures; family office advisory addressing governance, liquidity planning, asset allocation, reporting and multi‑generational investment aims; institutional services built to satisfy fiduciary requirements, internal constraints and oversight obligations; and a research platform organising corporate, industry, macro‑credit and portfolio‑level evidence to support traceable investment deliberations.
Initial consultations prioritise factual alignment before formal portfolio proposals are prepared. Early‑stage discussions explore organisational context, capital purpose, existing operational constraints and areas requiring enhanced research or governance oversight. Collaborative engagements commence by establishing what capital is intended to achieve, what stresses it must withstand and what level of documentation is appropriate for each set of investment decisions.
About Adlerberg Capital LLC
Adlerberg Capital LLC is a boutique investment manager delivering fundamental research, cycle analysis, global allocation and disciplined risk control for institutions and professional capital. Its streamlined team structure supports clear accountability, deep research work and deliberate global opportunity selection. The firm provides asset management, independent risk evaluation, family office advisory, institutional mandate support and structured research platform services. Further information can be accessed at https://adlerbergcapital.com/.
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Story Group Named 2026 IABE International Excellence Award Winner
Story Group has been named a 2026 IABE International Excellence Award Winner, receiving the highest level of recognition issued by the International Association for Business Excellence for exceptional strategic communications and high-stakes reputation expertise.
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 16th Sep 2026 — Story Group, the Charlottesville, Virginia-based strategic communications firm serving enterprise organizations, executives, public figures, and mission-driven organizations, has been named a 2026 IABE International Excellence Award Winner by the International Association for Business Excellence.

The International Excellence Award represents the highest level of recognition issued by the International Association for Business Excellence, recognizing organizations that demonstrate exceptional standards of professionalism, customer excellence, operational integrity, industry experience, and digital presence on an international scale.
View Story Group’s official 2026 IABE International Excellence Award recipient profile.
Story Group has established a distinguished reputation in strategic communications for high-stakes moments, with expertise spanning crisis communications, public relations, executive communications, reputation management, public affairs, strategic visibility, premium video production, litigation and regulatory communications, and major corporate launches and transitions.
The firm’s positioning is direct: Protect enterprise value. Shape the narrative.
Visit Story Group to learn more about its strategic communications capabilities and work with organizations operating in some of the most consequential environments in business and public life.
Story Group Recognized at IABE’s Highest International Level
The 2026 IABE International Excellence Award places Story Group at the highest recognition level within the International Association for Business Excellence’s award framework.
IABE’s recognition program evaluates organizations across five core Excellence Standards:
- Digital Presence
- Customer Reputation
- Operational Standing
- Industry Tenure
- Professional Integrity
Story Group met the requirements for the International Excellence distinction during the 2026 evaluation period.
The recognition reflects the firm’s established presence in the strategic communications industry and its ability to deliver sophisticated communications solutions for organizations and leaders facing complex, high-stakes circumstances.
The International Association for Business Excellence describes International Excellence as its highest level of recognition, representing organizations operating at an exceptional global standard.
Learn more about the International Association for Business Excellence.
A Strategic Communications Firm Built for High-Stakes Moments
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Story Group has developed a premium strategic communications model built around senior-level expertise, integrated strategy, creative execution, and measurable outcomes.
According to Story Group, the firm advises Fortune 500 companies, national nonprofits, high-profile individuals, and mission-critical causes.
Its team brings experience across media, corporate leadership, marketing, entertainment, public affairs, and strategic communications.
Story Group operates as a remote-first organization with senior professionals serving clients across major markets and time zones.
The firm’s philosophy is that consequential organizations need strategic partners rather than conventional vendors. That philosophy brings strategy, creativity, and execution together around the issues that matter most to an organization’s reputation and enterprise value.
Story Group’s capabilities include crisis communications, public relations, public affairs, executive communications, reputation management, strategic visibility, premium video production, brand development, media placement, and communications surrounding litigation, regulatory exposure, launches, transitions, and other high-stakes situations.
Crisis Communications and Reputation Protection
Story Group’s crisis communications practice is designed for organizations that need experienced strategic counsel when circumstances move quickly.
The firm’s crisis response capabilities include immediate crisis response, situation assessment, risk mapping, holding statements, real-time messaging, media inquiry management, spokesperson preparation, internal communications, and employee messaging.
Story Group states that its active crisis response operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a 15-minute response SLA.
The firm has positioned crisis communications as a discipline that goes far beyond responding to reporters. Its approach encompasses the strategic decisions that can influence an organization’s reputation, stakeholders, employees, customers, investors, and long-term enterprise value.
That expertise is complemented by Story Group’s reputation recovery capabilities, which address organizations seeking to rebuild trust, reshape narratives, strengthen digital reputation, re-engage stakeholders, and establish a new chapter following a major reputational event.
Executive Communications and Reputation
Story Group also specializes in communications for CEOs, founders, C-suite leaders, and other high-profile executives.
Its executive communications work includes thought leadership development, media training, personal brand strategy, executive communications, reputation defense, board and investor communications, media management, and proactive narrative development.
The firm’s work recognizes the growing connection between executive reputation and organizational reputation.
For highly visible leaders, communications can influence relationships with employees, customers, investors, boards, journalists, partners, and other stakeholders.
Story Group brings senior-level communications strategy to those environments, helping executives build authority proactively while preparing for moments of scrutiny when they arise.
Strategic Visibility and National Media
Story Group’s work also includes strategic visibility and media positioning.
The firm works with executives, founders, enterprise brands, authors, thought leaders, nonprofits, and organizations seeking greater recognition and authority.
Its capabilities include national media booking strategy, thought leadership, op-ed development and placement, book tour strategy, speaking engagement strategy, podcast and digital media opportunities, executive highlight reels, and recognition submissions.
The firm’s broader public relations capabilities include media relations, press releases, interview preparation, thought leadership, and national media booking.
Story Group’s website identifies media exposure across prominent U.S. and international outlets and positions the firm as a strategic partner for organizations seeking meaningful visibility rather than publicity for its own sake.
Strategic Communications With Measurable Business Outcomes
Story Group’s public portfolio demonstrates the breadth of situations in which the firm applies its strategic communications expertise.
Its published work includes communications campaigns involving healthcare organizations, Fortune 500 companies, technology companies, financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, nonprofits, manufacturers, energy organizations, professional services firms, private equity, defense technology, and high-profile individuals.
Examples published by Story Group include a federal policy and regulatory campaign associated with $12 billion in protected revenue and three bills passed; a cybersecurity SaaS launch generating 22 million impressions and an $18 million pipeline; a regional bank regulatory investigation associated with 97.2% customer retention; and a healthcare market-entry campaign reporting 22% first-year market share.
The firm’s case studies also highlight executive positioning, reputation recovery, national visibility, thought leadership, litigation communications, corporate transitions, and major launches.
Explore Story Group’s published work and case studies.
These examples demonstrate the firm’s broader philosophy: strategic communications should ultimately contribute to meaningful organizational outcomes.
A Senior-Only Approach
Story Group’s operating model is another defining feature of the firm.
The company describes itself as a senior-only strategic communications firm, emphasizing experienced professionals directly involved in high-value client relationships.
The firm reports that it was founded in 2011 and maintains its headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia, while operating remotely across multiple major markets.
Story Group also reports an average employee tenure of eight years and an 88% annual employee retention rate, reflecting an emphasis on continuity and long-term relationships.
Its leadership includes Founder and CEO Aaron Evans, who brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic messaging, crisis communications, and reputation management; Chief Operating Officer Brittnie Furuvald, whose background includes enterprise marketing experience with Fox Racing, Lids, and major retail brands; and Vice President Vincent Catalano, who oversees senior client relationships, strategic partnerships, and operational execution.
The result is a communications firm structured around experienced professionals and long-term strategic relationships.
Story Group’s Charlottesville Roots and Global Reach
Story Group’s headquarters are in Charlottesville, Virginia, but the firm’s reach extends well beyond its home market.
The company serves organizations across the United States and internationally, operating a remote-first model designed to support clients across multiple markets and time zones.
Its client profile includes Fortune 500 companies, national nonprofits, high-profile individuals, enterprise brands, executives, public figures, regulated industries, and mission-driven organizations.
That combination of Charlottesville roots and international reach is central to the firm’s identity.
Story Group represents a modern strategic communications organization capable of operating wherever high-stakes communications require senior expertise.
International Excellence for a Globally Oriented Firm
The 2026 IABE International Excellence Award is particularly meaningful because of the global scope of Story Group’s work.
Strategic communications today operates across borders.
A corporate announcement can reach international media within minutes. An executive reputation issue can move across markets instantly. A regulatory event can attract global attention. A product launch can require coordinated communications across multiple regions.
Story Group’s capabilities are designed for precisely this environment.
The firm brings together strategy, public relations, media relations, crisis response, executive communications, reputation management, public affairs, video production, and strategic visibility under one integrated communications model.
The International Excellence designation recognizes that level of professional capability at IABE’s highest recognition tier.
It is an acknowledgment of Story Group as an organization operating at an exceptional global standard within its field.
Story Group Earns a Prestigious 2026 Recognition
The International Association for Business Excellence congratulates Story Group on earning the 2026 IABE International Excellence Award.
The award recognizes a Charlottesville-based firm that has developed an international-caliber strategic communications platform serving organizations and leaders at some of the highest levels of business, media, public affairs, and public life.
Story Group’s expertise in high-stakes communications, crisis response, executive reputation, public relations, strategic visibility, premium video production, and reputation recovery reflects a sophisticated approach to protecting and strengthening organizational reputation.
The firm has built its reputation around situations where communications matter most.
Where enterprise value is at stake.
Where leadership reputation matters.
Where public perception can influence business outcomes.
Where timing matters.
Where strategy matters.
Where execution matters.
And where the quality of communications can have consequences far beyond a single news cycle.
The 2026 IABE International Excellence Award recognizes Story Group at the highest level of the International Association for Business Excellence’s recognition program and places the firm among organizations recognized for exceptional standards on a worldwide scale.
About Story Group
Story Group is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based strategic communications firm specializing in high-stakes communications for enterprise brands, executives, public figures, regulated industries, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.
Founded in 2011, Story Group provides crisis communications, public relations, public affairs, executive communications, reputation management, strategic visibility, premium video production, brand development, media placement, and communications strategy for major corporate events and sensitive situations.
Contact Story Group for a confidential conversation.
About the International Association for Business Excellence
The International Association for Business Excellence is a global business recognition organization evaluating organizations across five core Excellence Standards: Digital Presence, Customer Reputation, Operational Standing, Industry Tenure, and Professional Integrity.
Its recognition program includes City, Regional, National, and International levels, with International Excellence representing the highest level of recognition issued by the organization.
The International Association for Business Excellence recognizes organizations across industries and countries that demonstrate exceptional standards of business excellence.
Media Contact:
International Association for Business Excellence
2233 Dell Range Blvd., Suite 303
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009
United States
support@internationalbusinessexcellence.com
Award: 2026 IABE International Excellence Award
Recipient: Story Group
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Industry: Public Relations / Video Production
Recognition Level: International Excellence
Media Assets
Official award recognition and recipient information are available through Story Group’s IABE recipient profile.
Story Group — 2026 IABE International Excellence Award Winner
Media Contact
Organization: International Association for Business Excellence LLC
Contact Person: Charles McDonald
Website: https://internationalbusinessexcellence.com
Email: Send Email
Address: 2233 Dell Range Blvd Suite 303 1015 Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009
City: Cheyenne
State: Wyoming
Country: United States
Release id: 49196
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