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ADIPEC Global Energy Report 2026: Power Shift

Commissioned by ADIPEC and conducted by Kekst CNC, the ADIPEC Global Energy Report 2026 draws on the views of more than 1,800 senior business and energy leaders worldwide. It examines how these shifts are reshaping investment decisions and what they mean for businesses navigating the changing global energy landscape.

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Relevance Over Visibility: What IPEM Global Tells Us About Private Capital Communications

The conversations at IPEM Global revealed a clear communications lesson for private capital firms: visibility alone is not enough. This article examines the industry's key themes and explains how focused, relevant communications can strengthen positioning, credibility and stakeholder trust.

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From Ideas to Execution: What Will Define Sweden's Next Innovation Chapter?

At VivaTech Insights Stockholm, leaders from business, technology, policy and academia came together to reflect on the key themes emerging from VivaTech Paris and discuss the forces shaping Europe's and Sweden’s innovation landscape.

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Mis- and Disinformation: Trust Under Attack

Each episode of Above the Noise features insights from our experts and industry leaders on the trends transforming how organizations communicate, engage, and build trust. In this episode of Above the Noise, Kekst CNC Partner Mikey Hoare and Director Michael White discuss how the rise of generative AI is changing the misinformation and disinformation landscape. They explore why false narratives have become a growing business risk and share practical approaches for identifying threats, protecting reputation and strengthening organisational resilience.

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The Rising Risk of Digital Sovereignty Washing

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an active participant in proxy contests. No longer solely a tool for information-gathering, AI is now influencing how institutional as well as retail investors interpret arguments, assess credibility, and ultimately cast votes. For boards, management teams, and activists, this shift introduces a new variable into already complex, high-stakes situations.

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How Leaders Can Protect Trust During a Cyber Crisis

Each episode of Above the Noise features insights from our experts and industry leaders on the trends transforming how organizations communicate, engage, and build trust. In this episode of Above the Noise, Kekst CNC Co-CEO Lyndsey Estin and Partner Callum Laidlaw discuss how the cyber threat landscape is evolving and why organisations need to rethink their approach to crisis response and communications.

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