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Konglomerato Andoliano Estrattioni (Common: Andolian Conglomerate of Mining) Industry: Resource Extraction Country of Origin: Giovanniland Description: Konglomerato Andoliano Estrattioni is a group of mining companies operating in Giovandolia, each specializing into a specific resource. The conglomerate's history dates back to the mid-9th century with the discovery of valuable minerals including gold and silver, and the imperial government's establishment of state offices to use these resources in favor of national development, consolidating the economic growth of the Giovannian Empire's Golden Era (824-1057). Over time, these offices changed hands to private ownership, diversifying their mining operations towards other resources, and making pivotal contributions to the industrialization of Giovanniland in the 13th century. In the year of 1261, several of these major mining companies were brought under the name of the Andoliavilla-based Konglomerato Andoliano Estrattioni, founded by mining magnate Nikolo Veturio-Amorino. His successors maintained the conglomerate's status as one of the major companies in Giovanniland, and in the 14th century, the tenure of CEO Debora Lukiano-Pelkarma started the focus on mining of useful resources for Giovanniland's scientific and technological revolution that has been a key focus of the conglomerate ever since. Of course, since the rise of environmental policies in Giovanniland during the 14th century, one of the Konglomerato Andoliano Estrattioni's major challenges has been to adapt to these regulations and reduce the impact of its mining in the environment, for example adopting reclamation plans to restore mined areas and seeking possible reuses of tailings. More recently, extensive studies have been made on bioleaching, the extraction of metals from ore with living organisms such as bacteria, which relies upon the fact that some bacteria are able to break down the minerals chemically. Another interesting concept in regards to green mining is the use of enzymes to selectively dissolve metals from ore. Current CEO Violetta Onofrio has placed these goals at a high level of importance.

Avvento Industry: Energy Country of Origin: Giovanniland Description: Avvento is a key player in the current push to make windpower more prevalent in Giovanniland and the world. The company works extensively with the concept of offshore wind farms, avoiding disadvantages of doing it inland such as disturbing people and wildlife, while also benefitting from the fact wind speed is often higher at the sea. Based on the fifth largest city in the country, Abrentopole, the company was founded in 1364 by Vespasio Tuditano-Lartidio and its current CEO is Gabriella Giustiniano. Currently, windpower accounts for just over a fifth of the national energy production (21%), being above solar power (10%) but below hydropower (55%). Despite hydroelectricity's pivotal role in Giovanniland's transition away from fossil fuels to renewable sources in the 14th century, the government also recognizes its disadvantages such as loss of arable land, population displacement, and disruption of ecosystems, and has moved to phase it out as the main contributor by the year of 1450. This is a golden opportunity for companies like Avvento to bring out their best efforts towards the transition to generation of even cleaner energy. As the late founder Vespasio used to say, wind is the future — vento è l'avvento in Giovannese, a slogan that explains the company's name and its core belief. Through the Esferos Economic Expo, Avvento is committed to its goal of expanding windpower as an energy source across the world. Already the company has acted significantly in Giovanniland, building many offshore wind farms across the nation's vast coasts on the Darkesian Sea, and now it hopes to encourage change abroad too.

Speaker Series Day 3 Working With Nature In Manufacturing Moderator: Veleri Velevirivich Nemtsov, Minister of State for the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra Key Points “Most of what we use first originates from nature,” Veleri Nemtsov said. “Rubber tires from rubber trees, steel from iron ore, and leather from the hide of slaughtered livestock. Much of economic history is extractive, we take one thing and transform it into something new without leaving much of anything behind. Now, with new technologies and rediscovering older production methods, additive or minimally destructive manufacturing is possible where we can be neutral or even work with nature to make things new for us.” “This is basically farming, right?” Ursus Balearis said. He is a researcher and engineer from the Principality of Saint Mark. “There’s even a funny thing in that, farming is destructive too in a certain way. Land is cleared to make way for crops, at least in strict industrialized farming. But neutral manufacturing is when someone really works with nature, such as gaining something or creating something with little damage to the environment. The first efforts like this have been in hunting or fishing, controlling catches to ensure there’s still nature to extract from.” “Nature provides so much, that if we think about how we do things, the way nature does things, we realize we don’t have to just rob it in order to get things done.” Árnur Ouli, CEO of BGA, the sole automobile and public transportation manufacturer of Ageros. For context, BGA has transitioned away from ICEs to battery-electric vehicles. “Even something as complex as a car, crafted with minimalist design, powered by electricity, fueled by wind, solar, or wavewake, can have an incredibly low impact on Esferos. Water, sun, wind, all transfer energy seamlessly. Animals move in great herds for protection and efficiency. And when they move, only using what is necessary to accomplish their goals. Nature designed and made all of that and it works beautifully. Why don’t we take some cues from that designer, huh?” “At some level what we’re doing is more aspirational than practical,” said Janice Xeno, COO of Société Métallurgique Pavus, an industrial manufacturer in the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. “We make lithium batteries from finite lithium deposits, plastic products that aren’t scalably recyclable, or chemicals which are feasibly used once. It is a worthwhile goal, but if we place our benchmark for success on perfection, we end up falling short and seeing ourselves as failing at something, even if what we’ve done up until then is good.” “This is definitely an area that will grow in the future,” Veleri Nemtsov said. “Any worthwhile business leader has to see the potential in self growing shoes, like the ones I have on right now.” Nemtsov stood up and showed his brown dress shoes to the audience. “I never knew mushrooms could be this comfortable to walk on.” Shoutout to @Gloibria for the character of Árnur Ouli for this segment.

Industry: Professional Services (Architecture) Country of Origin: Nalibia We at Brehan Worldwide Inc. are committed to providing you professional architectural, planning and urban design. Our process combines multiple disciplines in a rich composition of functional, thoroughly connected spaces designed to unite the experience of indoors and out. We have been designing places for people for more than 60 years, from hotels and workplaces to schools and universities, from libraries to laboratories, restaurants, bars and retail to multifamily and mixed-use. We love what we do and we love working together, from concept to completion, with our clients. Our mission is to create inspiring spaces that enhance lives, enrich communities, and leave a lasting legacy. With a passion for design excellence and a commitment to sustainable practices, we strive to transform ideas into innovative, functional, and engaging architectural solutions. In the more than 60 years our firm has been in business, we've learned that change is one of life's only constants. Since 1362, we've gone from rotary dials and snail mail to smartphones, and have harnessed the power of design technology to complement hand-drawn renderings. The problems we solve through design have evolved over time, but our commitment to client service is unwavering.

Industry: Financial Services Country of Origin: Nalibia Paragon Financial is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small business, commercial banking, financial transactions processing and asset management. Founded in 1048 we have a rich proven history as trusted financial stewards, perceptive investing and fiscal responsibility and reliability. We provide both national and international services such as mortgage banking, equipment leasing, insurance agency, and brokerage, securities brokerage and investment banking, trust services, computer and data processing, investment advisory, mortgage-backed securities servicing, and venture capital investment. Aviram Chikelu is an Nalibian billionaire banker and business executive. He has been the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Paragon Financial since 1402. In 1406 he was a Class A board member of the PGN Reserve System. Under Aviram Chikelu's leadership Paragon Financial has become the leading Nalibian bank in domestic assets under management, market capitalization value, and publicly traded stock value. Lastly but not least, we are one of three other Nalibian banks which make up the PGN Reserve System or PGN for short, which is the central bank of Nalibia, created by the Priesthood and enacted into law by all Provincial Rulers in 1311 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. The core responsibilities of the PGN include setting interest rates, managing the money supply, and regulating financial markets.

Welcome to Day Four of the Esferos Economic Expo, 1424. I'm Hal Van Halenbaum, Mayor of the city of Gué. I’m glad you could make it. Day 4 of the exposition will feature healthcare, financial services, professional services, technology and financial technology, and security companies. Tonight’s panel discussion will focus on AI decision-making in smart service networks.

Industry: Energy Country of Origin: Nalibia Armoni Energy is one of Nalibia's seven state owned energy companies, and is under the control and ownership of House Armoni. The mission of our family is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse communities by providing safe and reliable energy to our province as good stewards of the environment. Armoni Energy is committed to empowering our citizens with the latest renewable energy solutions. Our Solar program is designed to provide you with access to sustainable and cost-effective solar energy options. We believe that by harnessing the power of the sun, you can take control of your energy consumption and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. Today solar makes up 23% of our energy production, and it's believe this number will increase with new innovative technologies such as our new solar roof shingles. Though the technology is in its infancy it has shown promise to one day replace current roof tiles and shingles. Made up of shingles, not panels or heavy tiles. These shingles are water-shedding, strong and able to withstand winds up to 130 mph. We can ship and install our kits on site at competitive market price, and work with our customers to create affordable payment plans. Be the first in your nation to own a piece of the future with our Solar Shingles. We at Armoni Energy are also proud to be Nalibia's only nuclear energy provider. Since 1361 we have provided safe and clean power to our citizens. Since our power plant only emits steam into the atmosphere we boast being the cleanest energy provider in the empire. We are dedicated to maintaining our existing reactor, while developing new advanced reactor technologies, and improving the nuclear fuel cycle to increase the sustainability of our energy supply and strengthen the economy with little impact on the environment.

Industry: Food Manufacturing Country of Origin: Nalibia The Blistic Company started its humble beginnings as a carbonated soft drink manufacturer. Today it owns more than 20 other food manufacturing brands generating more than 1 billion in revenue each. An Nalibian multinational company, Blistic Co. encompasses all aspects of the food, snack, and beverage market. Today our carbonated, sweetened soft drink is one of Esferos' best-selling soda. Blistic Co's mission is "To bring Esferos joy and peace from a bottle," sticking to this mission Blistic has partnered with local farmers around the globe to provide jobs and stability to the forgotten providers of Esferos, and operate many outreach programs to train workers and build factories in economically challenged regions of our world. Today the Blistic Company's own current four year CEO Georg Ryncha is one such person. Born to a humble Farmer in Santo village of Lzecov Islands. Georg Ryncha got his first job at the Blistic Co. bottle factory as he attended Holly Grove High School which to this day is funded by Blistic Co. under its economic relief program. Through hard work and long nights of study Mr. Ryncha earned a scholarship from Blistic Co. to attend University in Nalibia, and worked his way up the corporate ladder to be where he is today. Georg Ryncha is now living a dream he and his peers only imagined, yet has not forgotten his once humble village. Even before becoming CEO, Georg convinced the Blistic Co. executives to invest heavily in Santo village, making it "the Santa Claus residency" it is known for today, with the "Santa Hut" attraction pulling in new tourist yearly, and a new factory that produces holiday-themed goods which are shipped throughout Esferos; Santo village is booming today and Mr. Ryncha is honored as a local hero. This is one mere story of the thousands helped by Blistic Co. and one of millions whom enjoy a little joy and peace from our bottle.

Société Métallurgique Pavus [SMP] Industry: Manufacturing Country: Nouveauterra SMP is a developer, manufacturer, rental manager, and servicer of industrial tools and systems, headquartered in Pavus, Mare de Sang. The company formed in 1325, and reformed in 1371 with the acquisition of a few smaller manufacturers. The tools in their itinerary include vacuum machines, air compressors, air pumps, automotive manufacturing tools, heavy metal presses, and metal forging equipment. A few brands under SMP management include: Hector which makes specialty drills and stamps, Montvert which services and produces metal testing equipment, and Feu heavy and super-heavy metal presses. Its latest area of expansion is in creating overhaul packages for its current customer base, so that customers of their products can buy a full array of machines and tools which can meld seamlessly into current production processes. SMP’s current CEO Marcus Darrien of 4 years has emphasized longevity in product lifespans.

Société Électrique Rex [Rex Electric in Common] Industry: Energy Country: Nouveauterra Rex Électrique is the largest energy company by customer base in Nouveauterra, and the second largest member of the Système Énergétique National. Rex Électrique formed in 1301, and has provided electricity and natural gas to the nation’s capital Pointe-d’Espoir, as well as many communities around the capital ever since. Rex Électrique also has a large workforce of emergency technicians who can respond to power outages and gas leaks directly. Rex Électrique buys electricity through interconnections, including its latest large-scale interconnection with Montagnes Électrique’s solar farm system in the northwestern desert. Under the leadership of current 8th year CEO Gerard Paschen, Rex Électrique has expanded power production through off-shore wind farms, solar farms, and small scale hydrogen power generation. The company provides natural gas services to the same areas, however this consumer base has been decreasing since the 1410s. Rex Électrique’s headquarters building has been the Verdure Building in the heart of Pointe-d’Espoir since 1330.

Industry: Resource Extraction Country: International (Lzecov Islands tax resident) The U92 takes part in 3E is one of the sponsors for the Lezcov exibition! Yes, it is the very U92, or Union 92, one of the largest mining conglomerates in the world. U92 specialises on uranium ore extraction but also holds several deposits of bauxite, spodumene, nepheline and other minerals. If you never heard of these minerals, let's just say that components for computers come from them. Why, haven't you heard of U92 as well? Now you did. And you should treat its employees with awe and utmost respect, like everyone at Lcezov Islands do. It was U92 that generously invested into Lezkov nuclear plant after their uranium mines got depleted. It was U92 that helped the government of Zelcov Islands establish banking institutions to turn the nation into a renowned financial hub. U92 invests into the tourism of Kezlov Islands as well. Moreso, U92 takes part into global environmental initiatives. Remember that time when a family of whales was trapped in ice and then got released? Yes, it was us. Well, there were other people involved like the military, the commies and a crazy hippie girl, but it was our personnel and our money first and foremost. This is why U92 is the important power in Whateverkov Islands and the real gem of this exposition. Speaking of gems, take a look at this cool rock. This is where uranium comes from! Watch out for the radiation though, don't touch it and don't breath in its direction, please.

Mynás Corporation Industry: Resource Extraction Country of Origin: Ryxtylopia Description: The Mynás Corporation, also known as "CM" is a company in Ryxtylopia that operates in the mining industry, founded originally in 1319 in the the town of Mynás and currently being based in Kil'nicá in the state of Cantríxa, more specifically in the inland, mountainous part of Cantríxa, where for the past century they have been one of the main mining companies in Ryxtylopia. The company, as stated before was founded in 1319, in Mynás, originally being just a small player in the industry, but over time through smart management and growth, being able to outgrow and outcompete most of their rivals in the area, eventually growing to be the largest mining company in Ryxtylopia by 1450, just in time for the Ryxtylopian mining boom in the 50's. The company has operations in over 50 mines mainly in Cantríxa, and their mines mainly produce: copper, zinc, lead, sulfur, and other minerals. Whilst in recent years growth has slowed down, the company still remains a massive, profitable entity in Ryxtylopia, and it has shown interest in expanding to other countries with low labor costs. However the company has its fair share of controversies, employee saftey regulations are avarage by ryxtylopian standards but accidents still happen at a higher rate than in developed countries, most controversies involving CM are either due to corruption, in which the company has been accused of taking part in, or in more recent decades, shady enviromental practices, and enviromental safetey violations. However under the management of current CEO: Rauíl Fiandé Xilva, the company is working mainly on not only expanding internationally, but also on (literally) cleaning up, and being more enviromentally friendly, as well as improving employee morale and safetey.

Welcome to Day Three of the Esferos Economic Expo, 1424. My name is Veleri Velevirivich Nemtsov, Minister of State for the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. Day 3 of the exposition will feature companies in the resource extraction, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Tonight’s panel discussion will focus on working with nature in the manufacturing process.

Speaker Series Day 1 Automation and Logistics Moderator: Alan Villers, Chair of the Committee of the Expositioners Key Points “The robots are here to stay,” said Alan Villers. He started the night listing many industries where semi-autonomous machines are already operating: “Vehicle manufacturing, food delivery, customer service, even some search and rescue. Industry leaders and entrepreneurs have found innovative ways to integrate autonomous machines into the business cycle. Now we have to contend with what automation will mean for the backbone of the economy, logistics.” “Logistics can be broad, and that is what is making it such a touchstone for people,” said Carla Montecarlo, a researcher from Fuentana. “This means longshoremen unloading and loading cargo ships, people who drive and drop packages off at your doorstep, warehouse stockers. There are millions of jobs in this industry which may be massively affected by implementing autonomous machines.” “There’s incredible opportunity for increased efficiency,” said Shigeru Mite, an entrepreneur from Min-su. “Some of the most dangerous logistical work can be handled by machines, who can be more easily repaired or replaced. And jobs that would seriously hurt workers overtime, like small item sorting causing tennis elbow, can be made safer with a semi-autonomous machine supervised by a human. Just from the number of truckers who lose their lives to tiredness while on the road should show what good we can do.” “That does come with some drawbacks right?” said Bruce Hastings, a podcaster and labor author from Hertfordshire and Jammbo. “These are millions of people who might be pushed by industry to reach machine-like efficiency. Other people have tried that before with serious negative health consequences. If workers are replaced outright, that’s millions of workers whose economies will have to either absorb them, subsidize them in some way, or allow them to fall by the wayside. “Although it’s hard to come to one concrete answer, I can say this,” said Alan Villers. “Many industries have had automation in some fashion or another, and for the most part they’ve been better for it, ever since the letter sorter machines of the 1330s. If mankind has been able to integrate machines with good overall results before, then there’s a chance lightning can hit the same place again.”