Articles by author: Ricardo Santiago
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive 360 in the way education was conducted, with learning shifting to a virtual format. Not only has the format of education shifted, but so has the funding; for the 2023 fiscal year, 88.3 billion dollars has been allotted to K-12 COVID-relief. The back-to-school American Rescue Plan released by the…
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Why Are Electric Utilities Warming Up to Energy Grid Climate Goals?
In a surprising change of tune, the larger electric utilities industry is having an “enemy of my enemy is my friend” moment with climate change goals. Utilities’ energy grid climate goals are evolving, en masse, away from being an operational nuisance and a public diversion (while electric utilities pump funds into law firms and attorney…
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What Does This Year’s G20 Summit Mean for the Markets?
A face-to-face meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden took place for the first time since 2017. They discussed their joint commitment to charting a new course towards a better bilateral relationship during a side event at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. Alex Doonanco, Director of Strategic Projects at…
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Why Congreso AVIXA Was the Perfect Place to Inspire Diverse AV Professionals
Earlier this November, AVIXA hosted its fifth edition of Congreso AVIXA, a virtual conference that pulled over 5,200 professionals interested in “updating their knowledge and connecting with other colleagues in the Latin America and Spain audiovisual industry.” Involving 60 expert speakers and engaging participants in a range of extensive programs, the event was a great…