Bolsters the Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare Team with the Addition of Ayla Ellison Editor-In-Chief

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today launches Fierce Health Payer Summit, the flagship Fierce Healthcare event that showcases leadership and innovation in the payer industry. Fierce Health Payer Summit launches through Questex’s established and successful Fierce content model to create a year-round engagement framework putting the audience at the center. The Summit will be produced by the Fierce content and events teams as well as Questex’s Event Performance team, the team that creates the highly successful Digital Pharma event series.

“The launch of the Fierce Health Payer event is a key milestone for Fierce’s Healthcare portfolio,” said Rebecca Willumson, SVP and Publisher of Fierce Healthcare. “As we go deeper into the Healthcare space, this event will serve as the cornerstone to build out a full portfolio serving the Healthcare market.”

Payers are redefining their role by investing in the provider space, leveraging data in new ways and exploring unique business models. As every corner of the healthcare industry navigates a plethora of challenges, including rising costs and trials tied to a multi-year pandemic, how will payers continue to evolve? The new Summit will discuss current trends and the innovative strategies that are transforming the health insurance space such as Medicare Advantage, cutting through the noise on digital health, employer’s evolving expectations and regulatory and policy update.
   
Questex also announces that it is bolstering the Fierce Life Sciences and Fierce Healthcare team with the addition of Ayla Ellison as Editor-In-Chief. Ellison is responsible for Fierce Biotech, Fierce Pharma and Fierce Healthcare. Prior, Ellison was vice president and editor-in-chief of Becker’s Healthcare where she reported on finance, legal & regulatory, compensation and transaction and valuation issues for Becker’s Hospital Review.

Willumson added, “We are delighted to welcome Ayla to the team. Her expertise in content and events will help to rapidly accelerate our growth and drive the Fierce brands forward.”

Ellison brings robust expertise in content, live events, webinars, virtual events and podcasting and is the lynchpin for Questex to launch the Fierce Health Payer Summit. Ellison is collaborating with Paige Minemyer, Senior Editor, Fierce Healthcare, to launch the new Summit. For the past three years, Minemyer oversaw the Fierce Health Payer virtual event, which drew key players such as UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna.

The Summit takes place November 2-3, 2023 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, TX. Join the mailing list here and stay connected on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Ontrak is a Summit sponsor. For Fierce Health Payer Summit sponsorship opportunities, contact Angelique Alcover at aalcover@questex.com.

Reach Ellison at aellison@questex.com and Minemyer at pminemyer@questex.com.        

About Questex  
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.  

Media Contact
Rebecca Willumson
SVP and Publisher of Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare
rwillumson@questex.com

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Conference will focus on driving electronics innovation into the era of sustainable living

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge, North America’s largest electronics event for design engineers opens registration for the 38th annual event that will take place June 20-22 in Santa Clara, California at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Sensors Converge is the only in-person event covering the biggest design engineering trends and the only event where the building blocks of IoT converge – sensors, processing, and connectivity. Register here.

This year’s event features an enhanced attendee experience, which fosters new opportunities for networking and education, including lightning talks, leadership roundtables, lunch hot topic roundtables and a speaker’s lounge where attendees can connect with speakers after sessions.

Featuring engineers sharing real use cases and technology applications, the program will cover three themes:

Enabling Innovation: Advances of Next-Gen Tech: Some of the biggest innovations in sensors aren’t just the brand new inventions, but the way existing sensors are evolving to become more precise, stable, and easier to implement. Top industry experts will share the latest advancements that will drive the next generation of sensors and advance the electronics industry.

Tracks include:

IoT, 5G Connectivity & The CloudIntelligent Sensing (MEMS, Edge, AI/ML, Sensor Fusion)Environmental Sensing & SustainabilityAdvanced Embedded System Technologies

Process Design, Energy Efficiency & Control Development: As the electronics industry races to take advantage of market opportunities, the need to ensure that sensors will operate safely and reliably is a growing consideration. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of sensor interoperability needs, performance demands, security integration and opportunities for energy efficiency.

Tracks include:

Interoperability & StandardsEnergy Harvesting and Power ManagementMulti-Sensor Fusion IntegrationTest & MeasurementSecurity & Privacy

Transforming Market: Smart Everything: The extraordinary advances in IoT and new connectivity revolutions have given rise to the era of smart everything, touching essentially every market vertical. Market leaders will share the growing application of smart-connected sensor ecosystems within market verticals, its opportunities, and biggest implementation hurdles.

Tracks include:

Smart ManufacturingAgricultureSmart Homes, Buildings, and CitiesConnected CarMedTechDefense

An advisory board of 30 members, representing a broad range of industries supported the development of the themes. Learn more about the advisory board here.

In addition, more than 200 exhibitors will participate at Sensors Converge including Allegro Microsystems, Analog Devices, Amphenol, Bosch Sensortec, Digi-Key Electronics, Excelitas Technologies, Hamamatsu, Lauterbach, Microchip Technology, Inc. Mitsubishi Electric, Mouser Electronics, Melexis, Murata, Parker LORD Microstrain, PowerFilm, Renesas Electronics, Renishaw, Schott North America, Sensirion, STMicroelectronics, Synaptics, TDK Corporation, and more.

Lucia Contreras, Conference Director, Sensors Converge, said, “We are excited to introduce these new themes, networking opportunities and new session formats to Sensors Converge, our goal was to enhance the attendee experience and provide delegates with useful education insight, valuable peer connections and applicable tools to take back to the office.”

Register to attend Sensors Converge here. The All-Access Pass provides attendees with complete event coverage including access to pre-conference workshops, a VIP lounge and VIP reception.

For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Sensors team here.

Press registration is available here.

To learn more about Sensors Converge, visit www.sensorsconverge.com. Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter with hashtag #SensorsConverge.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge got its start 38 years ago bringing together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Electronics, Fierce Sensors, Fierce AutoTech, and Fierce EmbeddedTech, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Electronics at www.fierceelectronics.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Sonal Patel
Sonal@sonal.io
917 858 0390

 

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Telecom and Fierce Wireless today announces the winners of the 2022 Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition. The awards recognize the creators, makers, and doers of outstanding services and equipment unveiled over the past 12 months.

The awards promote the competitive spirit and initiative to spark new design, development and distribution of inventive solutions; find revolutionary tech or services; and to acknowledge and honor the most visionary operators, service providers, and vendors for their commitment to next-gen business and consumer offerings.

The 2022 Fierce Innovation Awards – Telecom Edition winners are:

AI/Analytics/Automation Category: Enterprise WebBSS/OSS Category: IntrawayBusiness Services Category: AryakaCloud Services Category: Netcracker TechnologyCustomer Engagement Category: TiVoDigital Divide Category: GeoLinksIoT Category: TeliaNetwork Test and Measurement Category: AnritsuNext-Gen Deployment Wireless Category: Satelles, Inc.Next-Gen Deployment Wireline Category: InfineraPrivate Wireless Networks Category: BetacomSecurity Category: Plume

Kevin Gray, Vice President, Fierce Telecom said, “Congratulations to the 2022 Fierce Innovation Awards – Telecom Edition award winners. Our program encourages the competitive spirit and initiative to create new design, development, and distribution of groundbreaking solutions across the industry. We were truly impressed by their submissions and we wish them continued success.”

Winners were chosen by the awards program’s judges who are the industry’s elite including analysts and service providers.

To learn more about the 2022 Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition, visit: https://www.fiercetelecomawards.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Jen Miles
Fierce Telecom
jmiles@questex.com        

Following Successful 2022 Event, 2023 Sponsors Include PatientPoint, IQVIA, AdTheorent, Doceree, DeepIntent, GoodRx, Doximity, PulsePoint and Real Chemistry

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Pharma East, the premier marketing event for life sciences, presented by Fierce Pharma, recorded its largest attendance in the conference’s 15-year history. The event hosted more than 1,200 marketing, brand and digital leaders from pharma, biotech, healthcare companies and marketing agencies and exceeded 2019 attendees by 30%. The event took place October 18-20, 2022 at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia and virtually October 25-28, 2022.

“We were delighted to connect the pharma marketing community and bring together the best and the brightest minds to share, discover and celebrate the innovation and best practices happening in the world of pharma marketing,” said Jennifer Woods, Vice President, Fierce Life Sciences Events. “We are also extraordinarily proud that this event broke our 2019 attendance record to deliver the largest audience in the conference’s history.”

Woods added, “Following the success of the 2022 event, many of our event partners have already signed on for our 2023 event. We are excited to bring the industry together next Fall.”

Across three days, Digital Pharma East provided a cross section of strategies and best practices broadly used by marketing and commercial teams at big pharma companies and agencies. Industry experts discussed new ideas, innovations, and emerging trends and learn what it means to be fierce in pharma marketing.

Digital Pharma East Highlights:

High-level, cutting-edge content from over 100 speakers for more than 60 sessions addressed the biggest challenges facing pharma marketers in today’s healthcare landscapeChaunté Lowe, four time Olympian and breast cancer survivor presented the keynote “The Journey Forward” to help others find strength and lead with serviceRay Gomez, Vice President, Worldwide Omni-Channel Capabilities, Bristol-Myers Squibb presented a Fireside Chat to discuss demystifying omni-channel engagementKatherine Atkinson, Chief Commercial Officer at Evofem Biosciences presented Be Fierce and “Get Phexxi”: How Evofem’s Phexxi Campaign Disrupted Traditional Pharma MarketingElena Livshina, US Head of Cardiovascular Portfolio, Commercial, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discussed the “Hear Your Heart™ Campaign” during her Fireside ChatInsights from industry leaders from event partners including AstraZeneca, Bayer, Biohaven, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GSK, Janssen, Merck, Otsuka, Pfizer, Sanofi, Takeda and UCB Networking opportunities such as one-on-one matchmaking, breakfasts, coffee talk breaks, cocktail receptions, strolling lunches and coffee talk, a Pandora sound lounge and a headshot lounge brought the pharma marketing community together

Digital Pharma East attendees thought the conference was productive and said:

“Just wonderful to have these conversations around Innovation and what we can all do to make Health Care better” “We’re excited to be here to get the opportunity to engage with like-minded folks that are trying to be digital disruptors in the industry”“This is a big networking opportunity and learning a lot about new capabilities across organizations”

The 2022 Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards, an annual awards program presented by Fierce Pharma, took place in conjunction with event. The competition highlighted the pharma companies and their agencies that have produced thought-provoking, innovative, and compelling campaigns that are making a difference and meeting the global health challenges of today and tomorrow. In addition, Fierce Pharma partnered with Health Union on the Health Union Social Health Awards. Awards winners were announced at a gala dinner at the Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts. View the winners here. The awards event was sponsored by Health Union, SXM Media, DeepIntent, PulsePoint and Snap Inc. 

Through a partnership with Sproutl, Digital Pharma East donated a Purrble Companion to the St. Christopher Hospital for Children in Philadelphia for every paid registration during the month of August. Purrble Companion aids children find calm in moments of stress and other challenging emotions. Additionally, all attendees participating in the Passport program played a part for a charitable cause. All of the prizes were centered around charitable donations, including support for the families impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Digital Pharma East was developed in conjunction with its Advisory Board.

Digital Pharma East 2023 takes place September 12-14, 2023 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The following companies are sponsoring the event: PatientPoint, IQVIA, AdTheorent, Doceree, DeepIntent, GoodRx, Doximity, PulsePoint and Real Chemistry.

For sponsorship opportunities contact:Andy WalkerDor PeledShauna Greigawalker@questex.comdpeled@questex.comsgreig@questex.com 

Stay connected with Digital Pharma East on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. 

Media Contact
Linda Lam
Digital Pharma East
llam@questex.com 

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management today announces the annual “GMs to Watch” list, which showcases strong, passionate leaders in the hospitality industry. 

Each year, Hotel Management opens up its call for nominations to the greater industry in order to capture true talent that deserves widespread recognition for their dedication to the field.

This year, more than 900 nominations were received, and 48 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements. They are:

1.  Florence Alloing, Group General Manager, Georgian House Hotel, Pimlico & Victorian House Hotel, Grasmere
2.  Aaron Bajorek, General Manager, The Jacquard, An Autograph Collection Hotel
3.  Ross Bartlett, Regional General Manager, Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.  Cody Bertone, General Manager, Virgin Hotels New Orleans
5.  Norina Cadili, General Manager, JW Marriott Grand Rapids
6.  Brian Courtney, General Manager, GreenTree Inn Flagstaff
7.  Renato De Oliveira, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
8.  Jason Delcamp, General Manager, Hotel Operations, The Junto
9.  Jeremy Dougherty, General Manager, Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
10.  Nicole Ebersole, General Manager, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40
11.  Rhodora Escobar, General Manager, Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square San Francisco
12.  Shannon Foster, General Manager & Area Vice President HRIL, Holston House Nashville – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
13.  Rick Garcia, General Manager, The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
14.  Geoff Gaumer, Area General Manager, Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel
15.  Kasey Hanson, General Manager, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boulder Longmont
16.  Kiesha Henry, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard
17.  Sean Howe, General Manager, The Westin Waltham Boston
18.  Derek Hunt, General Manager, Kennebunkport Resort Collection: Kennebunkport Inn, Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club, Boathouse Waterfront Hotel + Restaurant, The Grand Hotel
19.  Eric Jenkins, General Manager, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
20.  Noel Johnson, General Manager/Property Sales Lead, Aiden by Best Western @ Scottsdale North
21.  Phil Klaus, General Manager, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
22.  Michael Klein, General Manager, The Eliza Jane – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
23.  Kayla Kuehne, General Manager, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Mound Centralia
24.  Jessica LaRosa, General Manager, Esmé Miami Beach Hotel
25.  Roman Lee-Lo, Hotel Manager, The Rees Hotel Queenstown
26.  Dana Livings, General Manager, GreenTree Extended Stay Eagle / Vail Valley
27.  Ally Martin, General Manager, Hyatt House Orlando Airport
28.  Ian McClendon, General Manager, The Edgewater Hotel
29.  David Melugin, Area General Manager, Hilton Springfield
30.  John Mesaros, Dual General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center & SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Airport
31. Lorrie Miller, General Manager, Dunes Manor Hotel
32. Shannon Moore, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
33. Zaw Oo, Complex General Manager, Hampton Inn & Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Convention Center
34. Rodolfo Ortega, General Manager, Tru by Hilton Atlanta Galleria Ballpark
35. Steve Otto, General Manager, Staybridge Suites Rochester – Commerce Drive NW
36. Ryan Parker, General Manager, The Shay
37. Nick Pearson, General Manager, Jupiter Hotel Portland
38. Chris Raines, General Manager, AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown
39. Lizzie Raudenbush, General Manager, The Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton
40. Josh Rigsby, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg-University Area
41. Maggie Rosa, General Manager, Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center
42. Jeremy Sadler, General Manager, 106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton
43. Joseph Stewart, General Manager, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia Southeast/Fort Jackson
44. Nils Sven Rothbart, General Manager, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA
45. Fred Thompson, General Manager, Hampton Inn Rehoboth Beach
46. Jacqueline Volkart, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour
47. Shawnice Walker, General Manager, Staybridge Suites Houston – NASA/Clear Lake
48. John Wells, General Manager, Hilton Chicago

“The nominations for Hotel Management’s 2022 GMs to Watch class were especially inspiring—we selected 48 members, the largest group ever,” said Elaine Simon, Senior Managing Editor with Questex Hospitality and Hotel Management. “The ongoing recovery has presented general managers with a continuing array of challenges, and these winners are creating a foundation for success for their properties and employees. In terms of guests, they are meeting new expectations with aplomb. Congratulations to HM’s 2022 GMs to Watch—we can’t wait to see what you do next.”

The 2022 “GMs to Watch” winners are featured in the November/December print issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized print and online source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up-to-date on breaking news in global and local investment, development, technology, operations, food & beverage and design.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contacts
Elaine Simon
Senior Managing Editor
212-895-8431
esimon@questex.com 

Michelle MacLeod
Marketing Manager
617-219-8346
mmacleod@questex.com 

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Live Design International 2022 (LDI), the preeminent event for the live events industry, brought together the entire entertainment, design, and technology community with manufacturers and distributors of ultramodern gear, and professional training from world-renowned industry leaders. This year’s show was a triumph on all fronts, proving that the future of live events is bright, with over 10,000 registrants, 43% of training courses in the LDInstitute sold out, and hundreds of demos of groundbreaking innovative technology that did not disappoint.

LDI Highlights Include:

Comprehensive and hands-on professional training with 156 industry leaders covering lasers, lighting, projection-mapping, lighting consoles, electrical, rigging, audio, production techniques, software, and media servers.A dynamic XLIVExLDI experience with 24 innovators and visionaries covering the metaverse, Web3 technology, immersive entertainment, gaming engines, XR, VR, MR, AR, and brand experiences.Speakers from Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Dark Room Creative, XR Studios, MA Lighting, MODE Studios, PRG, ETC, Meyer Sound, Vectorworks, Dragone, ACT Entertainment, American Song Contest, Sovereign Candle Collective, and more.Keynote speaker Mark Stutzman, CTO, AREA15 delivered the opening keynote, “The Blending of Technology and Digital with Immersive Entertainment.”A celebration of the fourth annual Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarships, Paky Award, Sustainability Award, and 30th annual LDI Booth & Best Debuting Product Awards. See the full list of winners here.Insider Tours: LDI took attendees on guided, behind-the-scenes tours of AREA15, Meow Wolf, Perception Digital Art Museum, and the hottest Las Vegas Clubs including Tao and Tao Beach, Marquee, Jewel, Hakkasan, and Omnia.The Expo Hall highlighted over 200 exhibitors showing new technologies, including live entertainment from SkyFire Arts.The International Laser Display Association (ILDA) provided an opportunity for attendees to become certified laser safety officers and laser display operators. Additional courses curated by LDI carry renewal credits for those certified by the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) as entertainment electricians, portable power distribution technicians, entertainment riggers, and arena riggers.Foster The Future Program had an exciting second year with 159 students and young professionals between the ages of 18-25 participating. The Foster the Future program includes the Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarships, LDI Production Assistants Program, and the Young Career Professionals Program.In-Person Networking happened around the Circle Bar, at booth parties, the standing-room-only New Technology Breakfasts, the Alegria La Fiesta Latina cocktail reception sponsored by AVI Latinoamérica, Foster the Future Roundtable, LDInnovation League Luncheon, Crew Up & Connect Industry Party, and LDI After Dark, all allowing attendees to catch up with colleagues and make new contacts.The show was co-located with Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the only dedicated trade show and conference for the digital signage industry, bringing together the entire ecosystem, including professionals from advertising, brand marketing, experience design, entertainment, hospitality, and retail, as well as IT systems integrators, manufacturers, and more.

“LDI 2022 was truly a rewarding event, from the buzz in the expo hall to a very robust professional training program covering all aspects of the entertainment design and technology industry, from basics to futuristic technology, embracing virtual worlds and the emerging possibilities of the metaverse,” said Ellen Lampert-Gréaux, LDI Creative Director.  

Here’s what attendees and exhibitors had to say about LDI 2022:

“We had a fantastic show! Our team was excited to be back at the show after a three-year hiatus. We expected a lot of contact and interest from customers leading up to the show, so the crowded booth didn’t surprise us in the least. It was great to see so many faces again, both our faithful partners and customers but also the many new faces and contacts we made. The attention on our new products was great and based on the quality leads generated it gives us a lot of opportunities to continue our growth,” said Eric Loader, Director of Sales & Marketing, Elation.

“I enjoyed DSE and LDI this week. This year my impression is the exhibitor-to-exhibitor networking between the shows was amazing and it will be hard to evaluate because most shows look at attendee-to-exhibitor actions. On a side note, your on-site staff were efficient and professional with an almost flawless registration process. Thank you and I am looking forward to your next event,” said Wayne Rorex, Associate Producer, Renegade Talk Radio.

“LDI gives you the opportunity to break into the industry while you’re still young and trying to start up your career,” said Cameron Banks, Student, University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

LDI will take place Sunday through Tuesday, December 3-5, 2023, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, with the conference starting November 30. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Tuner, Director of Sales, at kturner@questex.com.

About Live Design International (LDI)
Established in 1988, Live Design International (LDI) is built on a 30-plus year history as the essential trade show and conference for global live design professionals. Attendees come to LDI to see the latest gear and entertainment technology in action, covering audio, lighting, projection, video, staging, special effects, and XR. It is also a great opportunity to refresh their knowledge and professional training as well as network and be inspired by colleagues and the manufacturers and distributors at the vanguard of entertainment technology. For more information, visit http://www.ldishow.com/. LDI will take place November 30 – December 5, 2023, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality, and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

LDI Media Contact
Sarah Joy Lagunzad
Sr. Marketing Manager
sjlagunzad@questex.com

NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience 2022 (DSE), the preeminent event and digital platform for the digital signage industry, brought together the entire ecosystem from advertising, brand marketing, experience design, entertainment, hospitality, and retail, as well as IT systems integrators, manufacturers and more. The show reflected a strong sign of the need for the industry to come together at a dedicated event with 3,500 registrants from 61 countries as well as hundreds of additional attendees from the Live Design International (LDI) show that was held concurrently across the hall.

DSE highlights included:

A dynamic educational experience with 90+ industry leaders covering 8 tracks including retail, entertainment, public spaces, restaurants, content, strategy, technology, and digital out-of-home (DOOH).Speakers from Google, Sony, Moment Factory, Porsche, SoFi Stadium, T-Mobile, Lamar, Taco Bell, Yahoo, City of West Hollywood, Intel, Samsung and HMS Host.Keynote speaker Refik Anadol joined live from New York via HoloPresence technology by ARHT Media to deliver the opening keynote, “Space in the Mind of a Machine.”The celebration of the 2022 DIZZIE Awards. See the full list of winners here.Digital Signage Installation Tours which took attendees on a guided, behind-the-scenes look at iconic digital signage installations in Las Vegas, including the Fremont Street Experience (LED canopy), Circa Resort (world’s largest sportsbook), The LINQ Hotel + Experience (Refik Anadol installation) and Resorts World (LED façade and giant sphere).The Expo Hall showcased nearly 100 exhibitors, demonstrating new technologies. The Digital Signage Federation also provided guided tours for attendees around the Expo Floor.The Digital Signage Experts Group course provided an opportunity for attendees to become certified.Networking in-person including numerous gatherings such as the Sixteen:Nine Industry Mixer, XUSC Digital Brew Festival, Lunch Roundtable Discussions, Opening Night Networking Party, DSE Awards Reception, Women of Digital Signage Luncheon, Peerless AV’s Cocktail and Canapes event, Solomon Partners Cocktail Party and more, all allowing attendees to catch up with colleagues and make new connections.The show was co-located with LDI and XLIVE, where industry leaders, change makers and planners in entertainment, destinations, and event technology convene to reimagine extraordinary experiences, share expertise, and innovate new technologies around live events and entertainment.

David Drain, Director, Event Programs, DSE said, “It was an exhilarating three days, where the industry came together to connect, discover new technologies, and learn from each other. From the tours to the education to the exhibits to the awards and networking opportunities, we couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome and we look forward to an even bigger and better show next year.”

Here’s what attendees and exhibitors had to say about DSE 2022:

“As a first-time attendee, this was a chance to connect with other professionals in the industry. I met so many great people and was impressed with the conference as a whole. The sponsors and exhibitors along with the sessions were very educational. The site tour was my personal favorite experience outside of networking with everyone,” said Robert Kephart, Digital Operations Manager at Massachusetts Convention Center Authority.

“As the presenting sponsor of DSE we were so fortunate that the show’s evolution aligned so naturally with Sony’s transformation in the display space. This was my first time attending the event and I was immediately struck by the sense of community. Everyone joining and exhibiting was working collaboratively towards the same goal – to drive digital signage innovation, growth, knowledge and compatibility. The show’s intensive focus allowed us to meet with very targeted and interested prospective customers and afforded us the opportunity to not only showcase our close industry partnerships but to gain exposure to new companies who can add power and value to our display lineup, ultimately benefitting our users. Seeing first-hand how digital signage empowers our clients and serves as a pivotal resource for communication around the world reinforced why this industry is so significant and special,” said John Garmendi, Head of Business Development, B2B Consultants & Sales Engineers, Sony.

“#DSE2022 was the best I have attended over the years–anyone who decided not to attend or exhibit will surely regret missing it,” added Amahl Hazelton, Strategy & Development, Moment Factory.  

“As a digital signage software company, DSE is the marquee show every year that focuses purely on our industry. So, if we’re looking to talk to end-users, customers, and partners about digital signage specifically, this is the place. This is really the only one that is purely focused on digital signage, so it’s a no-brainer for us to be here. It’s nice to get out and meet the people that we talk to and do business with on a day-to-day basis. I couldn’t be happier to be out here on the show floor in person at a great show like this. It really makes all the difference,” said Jordan Feil, Director of Marketing, Navori Labs.

“Something tells me 2023 is going to be a huge year… especially after my trip this past week to the Digital Signage Experience Conference in Las Vegas. Jared Jones and I got the chance to visit our long-term partners, discuss new innovations, get a sneak peek at roadmap features, and explore some amazing prototypes coming out in 2023. I was reminded again just how amazing it is to have face-to-face conversations with people who are passionate at exploring every aspect of digital signage technology, from concept to design to experience,” said Alisa Semyekhina, Director of Digital Creative Agency and Marketing, DBSI.

“I am quite grateful that I was able to attend. It was a tremendous benefit to have access to not just one, but two incredible expos – DSE and LDI. Events like these are incredibly important for professional development as a young AV professional! New contacts, knowledge, and industry camaraderie go a long way. The panels this year were informative and engaging. I left DSE with some ideas to implement in my own processes,” added Xzavia Killikelly, Audio Visual Design Consultant, Conference Technologies, Inc.

For additional information on Digital Signage Experience, visit: https://www.digitalsignageexperience.com.

About Digital Signage Experience (DSE)
Digital Signage Experience (DSE) is the preeminent event and digital platform for the digital signage industry, showcasing innovations in technology, market applications and creative educational content. With an increased focus on reaching key end-user markets for digital solutions and experiences, DSE will harness other audiences and platforms in hotels, hospitality, travel, healthcare, entertainment, education, sensors and communications technology and more.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Sonal Patel
DSE
sonal@sonal.io

DALLAS and NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest meetings and events industry association, announces a strategic partnership with Questex Travel Group, with a strong portfolio in the travel industry including organizer of the Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE), Caribbean Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE), and publisher of Meeting Spotlight.

The partnership will allow the organizations to work together to share knowledge, deliver market insights through year-round engagement and help members of the meeting community build their businesses. The Questex Travel Group has been a longtime partner of MPI, having brought quality education to attendees at its events for many years.

The collaboration includes initiatives for planners and suppliers that will give them new tools for business growth via multiple touchpoints including online and in-person thought leadership programs.

“The Questex Travel Group has had a long and successful partnership with MPI,” said Alexi Khajavi, President, Questex Travel, Hospitality & Wellness Group. “This new strategic partnership highlights our commitment to co-creating initiatives that will support and develop programs that support the sector. The Questex Travel Group looks forward to seeing the program come to fruition.”

“MPI strives to continuously offer the best possible resources available for our community to grow personally and professionally,” said Drew Holmgreen, MPI Chief Brand Officer. “For some time now, we’ve enjoyed a great partnership with Questex Travel Group to help provide those resources. We are thrilled to expand our alliance to include shared content and education, webinars, newsletters and The Meeting Professional magazine distribution, live event collaboration and much more, in an effort to further build programs that benefit the entire business events industry.”

About Questex:
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. questex.com
  
About MPI:
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. The organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI has a global community of more than 90,000 meeting and event professionals including 12,000 engaged members. It has 70 chapters and clubs with members in 75 countries. “When we meet, we change the world.” mpi.org

Media Contacts
Peggy Foley
Meeting Professionals International
pfoley@mpi.org 

Jennifer Rosen
Questex Travel Group
jrosen@questex.com