PHILADELPHIA, PA, Apr 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The global AI compute shortage has forced enterprises outside the hyperscaler customer set to wait extended periods for high-performance GPU capacity. Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset ("RWA") tokenization technologies, today announced that the first sites of its new quantum-ready high-performance computing ("HPC") GPU network are now live in New York and Philadelphia, with commercial availability of the full 48,000-GPU fleet beginning in Q3 2026.The fleet will be distributed across 1,000 urban micro-edge neocloud sites in more than 100 U.S. cities by the end of 2026. Each site supports up to 48 GPUs configured for low-latency AI inference and HPC workloads. Equivalent market value of the dedicated 48,000-GPU capacity is estimated at $1.44 billion to $1.92 billion based on current Hopper- and Blackwell-class pricing.¹The network is built outside the hyperscaler supply chain, which has absorbed the majority of current Hopper- and Blackwell-class GPU capacity and left many enterprises facing extended lead times and limited on-demand availability from major cloud providers.² Available Infrastructure's SanQtum AI platform provides cyber-secure, zero-trust, quantum-resistant architecture with post-quantum cryptography, which Available Infrastructure describes as "AI-powered, quantum-ready edge computing." Datavault AI's DataValue®, DataScore®, and Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) platform runs directly on the SanQtum-secured GPU infrastructure, powering real-time data tokenization, monetization, and edge AI workloads at scale."The GPU supply crisis has created a two-tier market - hyperscalers with capacity and enterprises waiting in a year-long queue. Our quantum-ready fleet, built on SanQtum AI's cyber-secure edge architecture, gives enterprises a path to secure AI compute, data scoring, and tokenized monetization without waiting for hyperscaler allocations," said Nathaniel T. Bradley, Founder & CEO, Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT).Approximately 30 additional city activations are targeted by early July 2026, with full commercial availability of the 48,000-GPU fleet beginning Q3 2026 and the nationwide network scheduled to be revenue-generating by the end of 2026. The air-cooled, lower-power design is engineered to bypass the power-grid and coolant constraints that have limited hyperscale expansion, positioning the fleet as an alternative source of secure enterprise AI compute capacity in a market in which a small number of hyperscale cloud providers have absorbed the majority of current Hopper- and Blackwell-class capacity.IDE® Yield Management and Branded Data AssetsThe Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) will incorporate AI-powered yield management and branded data asset scoring, with data assets valued for quality, completeness, and quantum encryption. IDE®, DataValue®, and DataScore® will run natively on the SanQtum-secured fleet, enabling Datavault AI's real-time data tokenization and monetization capabilities to operate at the network edge rather than in centralized cloud regions.Sources¹ Current NVIDIA H100 80GB PCIe and SXM pricing ranges from approximately $25,000 to $40,000 per GPU, and full HGX H100 8-GPU systems routinely exceed $350,000, according to published 2026 pricing analyses. At a blended $30,000 to $40,000 per-GPU range, a 48,000-GPU fleet corresponds to an equivalent market value of $1.44 billion to $1.92 billion. Sources: IntuitionLabs, "NVIDIA AI GPU Prices: H100 ($27K-$40K) & H200 ($315K/8-GPU) Cost Guide," December 2025 - intuitionlabs.ai/articles/nvidia-ai-gpu-pricing-guide; Northflank, "How much does an NVIDIA H100 GPU cost?" 2026 - northflank.com/blog/how-much-does-an-nvidia-h100-gpu-cost.² Hyperscaler reservation activity has consumed the majority of NVIDIA's near-term Hopper- and Blackwell-class allocation, leaving on-demand H100 availability on major cloud platforms "genuinely unreliable" for teams without pre-existing reserved capacity. Combined 2026 hyperscaler capital expenditures are projected at approximately $660-690 billion, driving sustained pressure on GPU, memory, and data-center supply chains. Sources: Spheron Network, "GPU Shortage 2026: How to Secure AI Compute When GPUs Are Sold Out," April 2026 - spheron.network/blog/gpu-shortage-2026; Introl, "Hyperscaler CapEx Hits $690B in 2026," February 2026 - introl.com/blog/hyperscaler-capex-690-billion-microsoft-azure-power-bottleneck-2026.About Datavault AIDatavault AI™ (NASDAQ:DVLT) is leading the way in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions.Datavault AI's Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission technologies with intellectual property covering audio timing, synchronization, and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization.Datavault AI's platform serves multiple industries, including high-performance computing software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy, and more. The Information Data Exchange® enables Digital Twins and the licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI with integrity. The Company's technology suite is fully customizable and offers AI- and machine-learning-based automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring.The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.dvlt.ai.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI," the "Company," "us," "our," or "we") and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as "may," "might," "will," "shall," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "goal," "objective," "seeks," "likely" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, the anticipated Q3 2026 commercial availability of the Company's 48,000-GPU quantum-ready high-performance computing fleet; the estimated equivalent market value of the fleet of $1.44 billion to $1.92 billion; the planned deployment and activation of 1,000 urban micro-edge neocloud sites across more than 100 U.S. cities by the end of 2026, including the approximately 30 additional city activations targeted by early July 2026 and the scheduled revenue-generating status of the nationwide network by year-end 2026; the expected deployment of Available Infrastructure's SanQtum AI platform; the anticipated capabilities and commercialization of the Company's DataValue®, DataScore®, and Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) technologies, including AI-powered yield management, branded data asset scoring, real-time data tokenization, and edge-based monetization; the Company's ability to deliver low-latency AI inference, HPC capacity, zero-trust security, and quantum-resistant architecture at the network edge; the expected positioning of the fleet as an alternative to hyperscaler-supplied GPU capacity; and the expected operational, technical, and commercial outcomes of the Company's commercial strategy, and the projected direction and market impacts of regulatory changes with respect to digital assets, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain.Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's ability to develop, deploy, and scale its GPU fleet, micro-edge neocloud sites, and SanQtum-based infrastructure on the anticipated timelines; the Company's ability to secure sufficient Hopper- and Blackwell-class or equivalent GPU supply and to maintain its strategic relationship with Available Infrastructure; risks relating to site activation, permitting, regulatory approvals, power availability, supply chain conditions, and technological integration; the successful implementation of quantum-resistant encryption, zero-trust architecture, and AI-powered yield management; the Company's ability to generate anticipated tokenization fees, transaction revenues, and other monetization from the GPU network and data assets; competition from hyperscale and other providers of AI and HPC capacity; changes in market demand for Datavault AI's services and products; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets, digital assets, and cross-border token distribution; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. 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These and other factors could cause our future performance to differ materially from our assumptions and estimates. As a result, you should be aware that market, ranking and other similar industry data included in this press release, and estimates and beliefs based on that data, may not be reliable.Trademarks, Trade Names, Service Marks and CopyrightsWe own or have rights to use various trademarks, tradenames, service marks and copyrights, which are protected under applicable intellectual property laws. This press release also contains trademarks, tradenames, service marks and copyrights of other companies, which are, to our knowledge, the property of their respective owners. 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宾夕法尼亚州费城, 2026年4月16日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球AI计算资源短缺迫使超大规模云服务商客户群以外的企业不得不长时间等待高性能GPU算力。Datavault AI Inc.（“Datavault AI”或“公司”） （纳斯达克代码：DVLT）是一家专注于数据变现、凭证认证、数字互动及现实世界资产（“RWA”）通证化技术的供应商，今日宣布其全新量子就绪型高性能计算（“HPC”）GPU网络的首批站点已在纽约和费城投入运营，整个48,000台GPU机群将于2026年第三季度开始正式投入商业运营。到2026年底，该集群将分布于美国100多个城市的1,000个城市微边缘新云站点。每个站点最多支持48个GPU，专为低延迟AI推理和HPC工作负载配置。根据当前Hopper和Blackwell级别的定价，这48,000块专用GPU的等效市场价值估计在14.4亿美元至19.2亿美元之间。¹该网络的建设独立于超大规模云服务商的供应链体系。目前，该供应链已吸纳了绝大多数Hopper和Blackwell级GPU产能，导致许多企业面临主要云服务商交货周期延长及按需供应受限的问题。² Available Infrastructure的SanQtum AI平台提供具备后量子密码学的网络安全、零信任、抗量子架构，该公司将其描述为“AI驱动、量子就绪的边缘计算”。Datavault AI的DataValue®、DataScore®及Information Data Exchange®（IDE®）平台直接运行于SanQtum安全防护的GPU基础设施之上，支持大规模的实时数据代币化、货币化及边缘AI工作负载。“GPU供应危机催生了双轨市场——超大规模云服务商坐拥充足产能，而企业却需在长达一年的等待名单中排队。Datavault AI Inc.（纳斯达克代码：DVLT）创始人兼首席执行官纳撒尼尔·T·布拉德利（Nathaniel T. Bradley）表示：“我们基于SanQtum AI网络安全边缘架构构建的量子就绪机群，为企业提供了一条通往安全AI计算、数据评分及代币化变现的途径，无需等待超大规模云服务商的配额分配。”计划到2026年7月初新增约30个城市部署点，4.8万块GPU的机群将于2026年第三季度全面投入商业运营，全国网络预计在2026年底前实现营收。该风冷、低功耗设计旨在突破曾限制超大规模扩展的电网和冷却液约束，使该集群成为企业安全AI计算能力的替代来源。当前市场中，少数超大规模云服务提供商已占据了绝大多数Hopper和Blackwell级别的计算能力。IDE®收益管理与品牌数据资产信息数据交换®（IDE®）将整合基于AI的收益管理与品牌数据资产评分机制，依据数据资产的质量、完整性及量子加密水平进行估值。IDE®、DataValue®和DataScore®将原生运行于SanQtum安全保障的机群之上，使Datavault AI的实时数据代币化与货币化能力得以在网络边缘而非集中式云区域中运行。来源¹ 根据已发布的 2026 年定价分析，当前 NVIDIA H100 80GB PCIe 和 SXM 的单张 GPU 价格约为 25,000 至 40,000 美元，而完整的 HGX H100 8-GPU 系统通常超过 350,000 美元。按每块GPU 30,000 至 40,000 美元的综合价格范围计算，48,000 块 GPU 的机群对应的市场价值相当于 14.4 亿至 19.2 亿美元。来源：IntuitionLabs，《NVIDIA AI GPU价格：H100（2.7万至4万美元）与H200（31.5万美元/8 GPU）成本指南》，2025年12月 - intuitionlabs.ai/articles/nvidia-ai-gpu-pricing-guide； Northflank，《NVIDIA H100 GPU 价格是多少？》，2026年 - northflank.com/blog/how-much-does-an-nvidia-h100-gpu-cost。² 超大规模云服务商的预订活动已消耗了英伟达大部分短期内的Hopper和Blackwell级产品配额，导致对于没有预先预留容量的团队而言，主要云平台上的H100按需供应“确实难以保障”。预计2026年超大规模云服务商的资本支出总额约为6600亿至6900亿美元，这将持续给GPU、内存和数据中心供应链带来压力。来源：Spheron Network，《2026年GPU短缺：当GPU售罄时如何确保AI计算资源》，2026年4月 - spheron.network/blog/gpu-shortage-2026； Introl，《2026年超大规模企业资本支出达6900亿美元》，2026年2月 - introl.com/blog/hyperscaler-capex-690-billion-microsoft-azure-power-bottleneck-2026。关于 Datavault AIDatavault AI™（纳斯达克股票代码：DVLT）在 Web 3.0 环境中引领人工智能驱动的数据体验、资产估值及变现领域。公司基于云的平台提供全面解决方案，其声学科学和数据科学部门致力于协作创新。Datavault AI的声学科学部门拥有WiSA®、ADIO®和Sumerian®等专利技术，以及业界首创的基础性空间和多通道无线高清音频传输技术，其知识产权涵盖音频时序、同步及多通道干扰消除等领域。数据科学部门则利用Web 3.0和高性能计算的强大能力，提供体验式数据感知、估值及安全变现的解决方案。Datavault AI的平台服务于多个行业，包括为体育与娱乐、活动与场馆、生物技术、教育、金融科技、房地产、医疗保健、能源等领域提供高性能计算软件授权。Information Data Exchange®通过将物理实体安全地关联至不可篡改的元数据，支持数字孪生以及姓名、形象和肖像的授权，从而促进具有诚信的负责任人工智能发展。该公司的技术套件完全可定制，提供基于人工智能和机器学习的自动化、第三方集成、详细分析与数据、营销自动化以及广告监测。公司总部位于宾夕法尼亚州费城。如需了解更多关于 Datavault AI 的信息，请访问 www.dvlt.ai 。前瞻性陈述本新闻稿包含关于 Datavault AI Inc.（“Datavault AI”、“本公司”、“我们”或“我们的”）及其所处行业的“前瞻性陈述”（定义见经修订的《1995 年私人证券诉讼改革法案》及其他证券法律），其中涉及风险和不确定性。在某些情况下，您可以通过以下词语识别前瞻性陈述，例如“可能”、“或许”、“将”、“应”、“应当”、“预期”、“计划”、“预料”、“能够”、“意图”、“目标”、 “预计”、“考虑”、“相信”、“估计”、“预测”、“潜在”、“目标”、“宗旨”、“寻求”、“可能”或“继续”等词语，或这些词语的否定形式，或其他涉及本公司预期、战略、计划或意图的类似术语或表述。未使用这些词语并不意味着相关陈述不属于前瞻性陈述。此类前瞻性陈述包括但不限于：关于未来事件的陈述；关于公司计划于2026年第三季度实现48,000个GPU的量子就绪高性能计算集群商业化；该集群的估算等值市场价值为14.4亿至19.2亿美元； 计划于2026年底前在美国100多个城市部署并启用1,000个城市微边缘新云站点，包括计划于2026年7月初前新增约30个城市的启用，以及该全国性网络计划于2026年底前实现创收；Available Infrastructure公司SanQtum AI平台的预期部署； 公司DataValue®、DataScore®及Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) 技术的预期功能与商业化进程，包括基于AI的收益管理、品牌数据资产评分、实时数据通证化及基于边缘的变现能力；公司提供网络边缘低延迟AI推理、高性能计算（HPC）能力、零信任安全及抗量子架构的能力； 该机群作为超大规模云服务商提供的 GPU 容量的替代方案的预期定位；以及本公司商业战略的预期运营、技术和商业成果，以及数字资产相关监管变化的预期方向和市场影响，必然基于某些估计和假设。尽管本公司及其管理层认为这些估计和假设是合理的，但它们本质上存在不确定性。谨此提醒读者，切勿过度依赖本文所载的这些及其他前瞻性陈述。由于存在各种风险和不确定性，包括但不限于以下方面，实际结果可能与这些前瞻性陈述所指明的结果存在重大差异：本公司能否按预期时间表开发、部署和扩展其GPU机群、微边缘Neocloud站点以及基于SanQtum的基础设施； 本公司能否确保获得充足的Hopper和Blackwell级或同等性能的GPU供应，并维持与Available Infrastructure的战略合作关系；与站点启用、许可、监管审批、电力供应、供应链状况及技术集成相关的风险；能否成功实施抗量子加密、零信任架构及AI驱动的收益管理； 公司能否从GPU网络和数据资产中产生预期的代币化费用、交易收入及其他变现收益；来自超大规模及其他AI和HPC算力提供商的竞争；市场对Datavault AI服务和产品的需求变化；经济、市场或监管环境的变化；与代币化资产、数字资产及跨境代币分发相关的不断演变的监管框架风险； 与技术开发及整合相关的风险；以及 Datavault AI 向美国证券交易委员会（SEC）提交的文件中更详细描述的其他风险和不确定性，包括截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日的 10-K 年度报告以及 Datavault AI 不时向 SEC 提交的其他文件，这些文件可在 SEC 网站 www.sec.gov 上查阅，且可能导致实际结果与预期存在差异。本新闻稿中的前瞻性陈述仅涉及陈述作出之日的事件。Datavault AI 无义务更新本新闻稿中的任何前瞻性陈述，以反映本新闻稿发布日之后的事件或情况，或反映新信息或意外事件的发生，除非法律另有要求。Datavault AI 可能无法实际实现其前瞻性陈述中披露的计划、意图或预期，您不应过度依赖此类前瞻性陈述。Datavault AI 的前瞻性陈述未反映其未来可能进行的任何收购、合并、处置、合资或投资的潜在影响。行业与市场数据在本新闻稿中，我们引用了关于本公司产品市场的信息和统计数据。其中部分信息和统计数据来源于各类独立第三方来源，包括独立行业出版物、市场研究公司的报告及其他独立来源。本新闻稿中包含的某些数据及其他信息亦基于管理层的估算和计算，这些估算和计算源于我们对内部调查及独立来源的审查和解读。关于我们所处行业、以及我们在这些行业中的市场地位和市场份额的数据，本质上存在不精确性，且受制于我们无法控制的重大商业、经济和竞争不确定性，但我们认为这些数据总体上反映了该行业的规模、地位及市场份额。尽管我们认为此类信息可靠，但我们并未对任何第三方信息进行独立核实。虽然我们相信公司的内部研究和估算可靠，但此类研究和估算尚未经过任何独立来源的验证。此外，由于多种因素的影响，关于本公司及所处行业未来表现的假设和估计必然存在高度的不确定性和风险。这些及其他因素可能导致我们的未来表现与假设和估计存在重大差异。因此，您应知悉，本新闻稿中包含的市场、排名及其他类似行业数据，以及基于该数据的估计和判断，可能并不可靠。商标、商号、服务标记及版权我们拥有或有权使用各种商标、商号、服务标记和版权，这些均受适用知识产权法律的保护。本新闻稿还包含其他公司的商标、商号、服务标记和版权，据我们所知，这些均为其各自所有者的财产。仅为方便起见，本新闻稿中提及的某些商标、商号、服务标记和版权可能未标注 ©、® 和 ™ 符号，但此类表述绝不意味着我们将不会在适用法律允许的最大范围内，主张我们或相关许可方对这些商标、商号、服务标记和版权所享有的权利。我们使用或展示其他方的商标、商号、服务标记或版权，并非意在暗示，且此类使用或展示不应被解释为暗示与这些其他方存在关系，或暗示我们获得了这些其他方的认可或赞助。媒体联系marketing@dvlt.ai  投资者联系Edward Barger投资者关系副总裁ebarger@dvlt.ai | ir@dvlt.ai 来源：Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. 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HONG KONG, Apr 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - InnoEX, jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the HKTDC’s Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE), both concluded today. The four-day exhibitions were a resounding success, attracting over 88,000 buyers from 155 countries and regions for connection building and business matching. Buyers from outside Hong Kong mainly came from the Chinese Mainland, Japan, India, the United States, and Korea, among others.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "InnoEX and EFSE bring together elites from the global innovation, technology, and electronics industries, and leverage Hong Kong's unique advantage of connecting the Chinese Mainland and the world. The HKTDC provides a crucial platform connecting global innovation and technology by assisting Chinese Mainland enterprises in expanding overseas and seizing global business opportunities and also offering global enterprises a springboard to enter the Asian and Chinese Mainland markets. The HKTDC helps enterprises from various regions master cutting-edge technologies, promotes in-depth cross-industry and cross-sectoral exchanges and application transformation, and also promotes Hong Kong's development as an international innovation and technology hub."Both exhibitions align with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the innovation and technology policies in the Hong Kong Government’s latest Budget, which focus on cutting-edge technologies and market applications driven by AI. The newly launched RoboPark brought together technology companies from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas. RoboPark featured over 100 robots in a variety of application scenarios. Among the exhibitors at the RoboPark, UBTECH is the world’s first humanoid robot company listed in Hong Kong. As one of the top five global humanoid robot vendors by sales[1], UBTECH engaged with potential buyers from the Chinese Mainland, the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia during the fair. The company reported that its participation delivered results well beyond expectations, underscoring the exhibition’s strong international reach.Global buyers gather and enterprises expand into overseas markets via exhibitionsInnoEX focused on five key areas: AI+, Robotics, the Low-altitude Economy, Property Technology and Retail Technology, presenting a comprehensive showcase of innovation and cutting‑edge technology solutions. The fair brought together exhibitors from 21 countries and regions. Both the UK Pavilion and the Macao Pavilion welcomed the strong turnout of high‑quality buyers, with exhibitors from the Macao Pavilion alone holding more than 280 business meetings during the first three days of the exhibition.In addition, the exhibition featured participation from universities, research institutes and leading technology enterprises, including Huawei, China Mobile Hong Kong, HKT and Lenovo. Beyond exhibiting, Huawei organised Huawei Hong Kong Tech Week 2026 concurrently with InnoEX. Through 12 themed events and industry‑specific forums, Huawei explored innovative applications and real‑world practices of Artificial Intelligence+ across various sectors, generating strong synergy with InnoEX and further enriching the exhibition’s thought‑leadership programme.The Chinese Mainland pavilions comprised from 17 provinces and municipalities. Among them, Zhongguancun Beijing Hong Kong-Macao Youth Innovation Center which has been bringing delegations to the fair since its inaugural edition, said that the 10 high‑quality technology enterprises in this year’s delegation span a wide range of frontier technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, intelligent robotics, the low altitude economy and application‑specific chips. On the first day of the exhibition alone, the delegation attracted strong interest from relevant institutions and enterprises from Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and the Middle East.EFSE showcased smart living electronics and new products attracting buyers' attentionThe EFSE presented three major areas, including Smart Home & Solutions, Health Tech & Gadgets, and Pet Intelligence, with around 60 products being launched for the first time. Among them, local company HelloBaby, which specialises in the research, development and sales of baby monitor products, showcased its latest product at the fair. Qin Zhihui, Sales Director at HelloBaby, said: “The exhibition is highly international in character, and we participate every year. Our buyers mainly come from Japan, Korea, Singapore and other Asian markets.”Buyers noted that EFSE is a strong brand‑focused platform, enabling companies to connect successfully with Chinese Mainland and global markets through Hong Kong’s international platform. Carmate Electronics Pty Ltd, an Australian manufacturer of automotive electronics, said it had successfully engaged with a number of high‑quality buyers from markets, including Brazil, Mexico, Belgium and Indonesia, through EFSE. The company recorded potential transactions of around US$200,000 on the first day and expects follow‑up orders to reach US$400,000 to US$500,000. Michael Lin, General Manager of the company, noted that amid heightened China‑US tensions, Hong Kong’s unique role as an international platform has positioned the city as an important bridge between overseas and Chinese Mainland enterprises, generating valuable business opportunities. He described the exhibition as highly fruitful and confirmed the company’s participation again next year.In addition to one‑stop sourcing, buyers also gained valuable insights into industry trends. Pari Jazz, a buyer from Germany‑based P.J Global Way Management Ltd, said that the exhibition not only enabled her to place orders, but also helped her stay abreast of the latest market trends and technological developments. Overall, she found the experience highly rewarding. During the fair, she arranged around 12 business meetings, engaging with exhibitors from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and Denmark, meeting approximately 10 to 13 contacts in total, and identifying two to three potential partners with good prospects for collaboration.Over 100 events with 260+ speakers decoding new industry trendsInnoEX and EFSE invited many well-known technology companies, industry experts and scholars to share the latest industry trends, technological innovations and practical experiences with buyers, promoting in-depth exchange and cooperation. This year, more than 260 speakers shared their insights across the fair’s five major thematic areas.In the area of AI+, the Hong Kong Computer Society co-organised the session ‘From +AI to AI+: Enhancing Workplace Performance’ during the exhibition, where representatives from HKT Limited, Lenovo and CLP joined other industry leaders to exchange insights and foster greater innovation collaboration. InnoEX, for the first time, co-organised the ‘Low-altitude Economy Development Conference’ with the Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy and the Greater Bay Area Low-altitude Economy Alliance. Distinguished guests included Michael Wong, Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR; Liu Chun-san, JP, Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics, HKSAR Government; Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan; and Professor Zhang Qingxin of the Liaoning General Aviation Academy, who shared insights on the development opportunities of the low-altitude economy across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, ASEAN and Central Asia.Another highlight was the thematic seminar ‘Embodied AI in Robotics: The Dawn of Autonomy,’ which explored the rise of embodied artificial intelligence in robotics, marking a new era where autonomous systems are capable of independent decision-making and executing complex tasks. Distinguished speakers included Prof Xuguang Lan from the School of Artificial Intelligence at Xi’an Jiaotong University and Kristine Mo, Vice President of Global Market and Ecosystem at AI² Robotics,  who shared how AI-driven robotics are transforming industries such as education, entertainment and services, while delving into technological breakthroughs, ethical considerations and future applications.Some 80% of respondents have explored or adopted generative AI technologiesTo further understand the development trends of the innovation and technology as well as the electronics industry, an independent institution was appointed to conduct surveys during the fairs, interviewing 347 exhibitors and buyers at InnoEX and 648 exhibitors and buyers at EFSE. Key findings are as follows:InnoEX and EFSE81% of respondents expressed interest in expanding into emerging markets, including Europe, ASEAN, the Chinese Mainland, and Latin America.78% of respondents indicated that their companies have already explored or adopted generative AI technologies.InnoEXIn terms of applications of generative AI, 42% of respondents said they have applied or are planning to apply it to sales and customer communications, 40% to data analysis and reporting, while 39% plan to deploy it in product design and research and development.EFSE59% of respondents expect their overall sales revenue to increase in the next one to two years.33% of respondents believe that, compared with traditional electronic products and appliances, consumers are willing to pay a premium of 11% to 20% for products that support smart home or artificial intelligence applications.[1]Source: Omdia Market Radar: General-purpose Embodied Intelligent Robots, 2026, published on 8 January 2026.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3Qt7Fd3InnoEX, jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the HKTDC’s Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE), successfully concluded today, attracting over 88,000 buyers from 155 countries and regions for connection building and business matchingThe newly launched RoboPark brings together technology companies from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, featuring over 100 robots and hosting approximately 40 eventsInnoEX brings together exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, including 18 Chinese Mainland delegations from 17 provinces and cities. The photo is Guangdong delegationInnoEX partnered with the Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy for the first time to set up a Low‑Altitude Economy Zone, showcasing low altitude technology applications and promoting industry cooperationInnoEX and EFSE invited many well-known technology companies, industry experts, and scholars to share the latest industry trends. More than 260 speakers shared their insights across the fair’s five major thematic areas. The photo is the Hong Kong Computer Society co-organised the session ‘From +AI to AI+: Enhancing Workplace Performance’ during the exhibitionMany leading technology companies made a strong presence at InnoEX, engaging in in‑depth exchanges with global buyers and industry partners.During the exhibition, Dean Ward, representative of UK Pavilion exhibitor PropSmarts, successfully concluded a partnership and licensed distribution agreement with a geographic information system (GIS) software companyThe Retail 4.0: Reshaping Consumer Experiences seminar invited many industry leaders, including representatives from the Hong Kong Retail Management Association, DECATHLON Hong Kong, Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited, Adyen, Visa, and Tencent Cloud, to discuss the innovative trends and future direction of the retail industryInnoEX, for the first time, co-organised the “Low-altitude Economy Development Conference” with the Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy and the Greater Bay Area Low-altitude Economy Alliance. Distinguished guests included Michael Wong, Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR and Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan, who shared insights on the development opportunities of the low-altitude economyHong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE) features an Immersive Experience Zone, where local innovation and technology companies present immersive interactive games using VR, AR and XR technologies.WebsitesInnoEX: innoex.hktdc.com/enHong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition): hkelectronicsfairse.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Salina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hkTiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So Tel: (852) 2584 4049 Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgNavin Law Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgSerena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

General Wayne Eyre to Strengthen Focus Graphite's Engagement with Defence and Allied Partners Across Critical Supply ChainsOttawa, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 16, 2026) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of General (Retired) Wayne Eyre, former Chief of the Defence Staff ("CDS") of the Canadian Armed Forces ("CAF"), to its Advisory Board.This appointment comes at a time when global security priorities are increasingly shaped by access to secure, reliable supply chains for critical minerals essential to defence systems, energy storage, and advanced technologies.General Eyre served more than forty (40) years in the CAF, culminating as CDS from 2021 to 2024, where he led Canada's military through a period of rapidly evolving geopolitical and security challenges. Throughout his career, he commanded at all levels, including the Canadian Army and Military Personnel Command. He served on numerous overseas missions including in the Former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, and as Deputy Commander of United Nations Command in Korea, where he was the most senior Canadian officer ever permanently stationed in the Asia Pacific region.He brings extensive operational and institutional experience across U.S. and allied defence systems, including completion of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course, the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, the U.S. Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting, and the U.S. Army War College. General Eyre holds a Bachelor of Science and three master's degrees in Military Studies, Operational Studies, and Strategic Studies.His decorations include the Commander of the Order of Military Merit, the Meritorious Service Cross, and multiple international honours from allied nations, recognizing his leadership and service across the globe. He is currently a Visiting Professor and Senior Fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and continues to advise on global security, defence transformation, and strategic leadership.In his role with Focus, General Eyre will provide strategic guidance on defence-related applications of graphite, support engagement with allied and NATO-aligned partners, and advise on positioning the Company within evolving North American and allied critical minerals frameworks."Our high-quality material and thermal purification process lends itself to defence and advanced systems," said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. "General Eyre's leadership at the highest levels of the Canadian Armed Forces, combined with his deep experience across NATO and allied operations, brings critical insight to our strategy. His perspective will help position Focus Graphite as a trusted supplier supporting defence, energy, and advanced material systems across allied nations.""The character of modern security is changing, with supply chains becoming as critical as the systems they support," said General Wayne Eyre. "Materials like graphite are foundational to energy storage, advanced technologies, and defence readiness. Focus Graphite is well positioned to contribute to strengthening secure, sovereign supply chains, and I look forward to supporting the Company as it advances its role within Canada and across NATO partners."This appointment further strengthens Focus Graphite's positioning at the intersection of critical minerals, defence readiness, and advanced materials development. The Company continues to advance its Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca projects, alongside downstream processing initiatives, to support a secure and resilient North American supply chain.About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced materials industries.Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.Our commitment to innovation ensures an eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/X: https://x.com/focusgraphiteInvestors Contact:Dean HanischCEO, Focus Graphite Inc.dhanisch@focusgraphite.com+1 (613) 612-6060Jason LatkowcerVP Corporate Developmentjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.comCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated contributions of General Wayne Eyre in his role as an advisor to the Company; the Company's ability to leverage his experience to support engagement with defence stakeholders, NATO-aligned partners, and allied supply chain initiatives; the growing importance of secure, North American sources of graphite for defence, energy storage, and advanced technologies; and the Company's plans and objectives for advancing its Lac Knife and Lac Tétépisca projects, downstream processing capabilities, and broader critical minerals strategy.Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/292837 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com