Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) Announces New Networking and Matchmaking Opportunities to Connect Buyers and Sellers

NEW YORK, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the preeminent event for the digital signage industry, today announces plans to further develop its community-driven focus by adding new networking areas and matchmaking capabilities to connect thousands of attendees by industry vertical.

DSE will create new networking lounges on the show floor designated for vertical market meetups in retail, DOOH, pro AV, and hospitality. These lounges will establish centralized locations for like-minded professionals to start and join important conversations.

Along with the networking lounges, connections will be further fostered via leading matchmaking technology with AI-powered meeting recommendations in the official show mobile app. The matchmaking feature analyzes attendees’ profiles, interests, and preferences, allowing for targeted recommendations and suggested connections based on shared interests and objectives. In addition, intuitive chat functionality and meeting scheduling tools simplify the process of connecting and arranging meetings, maximizing the potential for meaningful interactions.

“In recent years, there has been a notable shift towards events that prioritize a strong sense of togetherness, collaboration, and active participation,” says Marian Sandberg, vice president and market leader for DSE and LDI at Questex. “At DSE, we place a heavy emphasis on fostering connections, nurturing relationships, and creating an inclusive environment and interconnected ecosystem for all participants. The focus is on creating a shared experience where attendees feel a sense of belonging and engagement. This show is all about community and reconnecting annually with your community.”

DSE previously shared the plans that the trade show and conference will co-locate with Live Design International (LDI), the preeminent event for the live events production industry, extending its reach to 14,000-plus attendees.

Additional highlights of both events include:

  • Two comprehensive learning programs with hands-on professional training with industry leaders
  • Foster The Future Career Day and Program: focused on fostering the future professionals entering or furthering careers in digital signage and live event tech fields
  • The fifth annual Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarships, Paky Award, Sustainability Award, and 31st annual LDI Booth & Best Debuting Product Awards
  • 2023 DSE DIZZIE Awards celebration (submit a nomination for the second annual DIZZIE awards here.)
  • Offsite tech and installation tours
  • Opening night parties for both events
  • LDI and DSE After Dark: VIP expedited entry to TAO nightclubs each night for all attendees.
  • Sixteen:Nine Mixer (registration for this event required)
  • XUSC Networking Event (registration for this event required)

Registration for DSE and LDI will open mid-June. Get on the list to receive regular updates.

For additional information on LDI, visit https://www.ldishow.com.

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

For sponsorship opportunities for LDI and DSE, contact Kelly Turner at kturner@questex.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 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.

Media Contacts
Sarah Joy Lagunzad
LDI
sjlagunzad@questex.com

Sonal Patel
DSE
sonal@sonal.io

 

Premier Level Educators to Present at Questex’s International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference 2023 Las Vegas Shows

New Show Hours Offer Focused Day of Education on Saturday, June 24th

NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spa and beauty professionals are invited to Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas), curated by American Salon and American Spa respectively, at the Las Vegas Convention Center June 24-26, 2023 to binge on education for three full days.

The multitude of educational opportunities will be led by prominent artists, skilled estheticians, celebrity stylists, successful industry business leaders, wellness professionals and social media influencers. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the latest trends and techniques, along with business-building skills to take their crafts and careers to the next level. Plus, an entire track devoted to compliance will be available to all attendees and exhibitors at IECSC and IBS, to help protect spa and beauty businesses. These compliance classes will be included in the 3-Day Passport at no additional charge because they are critical to the survival of independent spa and beauty businesses.

As part of this education blitz, a day focused solely on education will take place on Saturday, June 24th and a full roster of classes continue on Sunday and Monday, June 25 and 26, while the exhibit halls are open.

Over 110 beauty and 143 product-focused spa classes, totaling more than 400 hours education are included free with the 3-Day Passport. Hands-on workshops, which provide a more tactile learning experience are each available for an additional fee.

Featured IBS Las Vegas 2023 classes include:

  • Concealed Hair Extensions, Toni Fountain, Toni Fountain Hair (Hands-On Workshop)
  • How To Start Your Own Beauty Brand, Ginger King, Grace Kingdom Beauty (Hands-On Workshop)
  • The Healthy Beauty Professional: The Ultimate Workshop to Improve your Wellbeing, Debbie Williams, Natasha Bhalla & Thomas James (Hands-On Workshop)
  • High Contrast Blonding, J Ladner, J Ladner Education (Hands-On Workshop)
  • Dry Haircutting Techniques, Gilad Goldstein, ULTA
  • How To Get Started in Film and TV, Johnny Wright
  • Winning Techniques for Barbering Success, Rodrick Samuels, Earl Sagewolf, and the Cloak and Dagger Team, Cloak & Dagger
  • How to Fire a Client & Avoid Negative Reactions, Dawn Bradley, Dawn Bradley, Inc
  • .Lights, Camera, Action – Makeup for Social Media & HD, Adamme Sosa, Adamme Artistry Beauty Warrior
  • M.A.C Pro presents Skin Artistry, John Stapleton, M.A.C. Pro

For a full list of classes at IBS Las Vegas, click here.

Some of the powerful educators lined up for this year’s show include:

  • J Ladner – an accomplished hair and makeup artist with experience in film, television, theatre, print and digital media.
  • Mell Guido – a trustworthy authority in the curly hair space who understands the needs of curly hair and how to achieve all forms of looks when styling.
  • Keya Neal – a former stylist for 28 years turned color educator, speaker, and equity, justice, and liberation consultant who’s breaking the textural and racial boundaries segregating the pro hair industry.
  • Erik Ramos – CEO of eFexxapps, an app development and solutions company, specializing in solutions for barbershops and hair salons.
  • Aaron Johnson – world-renowned haircutting educator and the only two-time winner of the prestigious Hairbrained Video of The Year Award.
  • Ginger King – award-winning cosmetic chemist, founder of cosmetic product development firm Grace Kingdom Beauty, and a holder of multiple patents.
  • Debbie Williams – board-certified nutritionist, holistic practitioner, hair & scalp specialist, educator, and author, who specializes in helping clients who suffer from hair and scalp disorders.
  • Dawn Bradley – creator of Rock Your Business, a stress-free guide to earning 6-figures, and the host of The Anxious Creative Podcast.
  • Rodrick Samuels – a 2023 NAHA Finalist for Educator of the Year and a recognized as a leader in barber education and men’s grooming.
  • Johnny Wright – celebrity hairstylist to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration as well as creative director for SoftSheen and Carson for L’Oreal.
  • Adamme Sosa – host, educator and on-camera personality.

For a full list of speakers click here.

Featured IECSC Las Vegas 2023 classes include:

  • Your Profitable American Spa, Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises | Essentials Spa Consulting
  • Biofluid Revolution: Role of Lymph in Skin Health and Aesthetics, Monika K. Machej, New Age Spa Institute
  • Put Your Health in Your Business Plan, Ryan Christopher, Beauty by Ryan
  • How to Succeed as An Acne Therapist, Douglas Preston, Preston Skin Center
  • No-downtime Chemical Peels: Revolutionize Your Result, Nichelle Mosley, Queen City Beauty Group + Wellness
  • Esthetician Guide: Prioritizing Client Safety Post-Injectables, Anna Goryca Johnson, New Age Spa Institute
  • The Personalized 3-D Brow, Jaclyn Peresetsky, Skin Perfect Academy
  • The Luxury of Wellness Technology, Sherrie Tennessee, SpaSOS5-Star Client Experience, E’toshia McFarland, Faces By Etosh
  • Cannabis and CBD Massage for the Spa Professional, Jordan Helene Person, LPN, LMT, Primal Healing and Primal Therapeutics

For a full list of classes at IECSC Las Vegas, click here.

Premier educators presenting at IECSC include:

  • Savanna Boda – hugely popular influencer, aka The Dallas Esthetician, followed for her experience with acne and her popular “How to Sell Skincare” class, Boda is clinical educator for iS Clinical and SkinPen.
  • E’toshia McFarland – a buzzworthy influencer, licensed esthetician, award-winning educator, and spa owner of Faces By Etosh, McFarland will each the Five Star Client Experience, which has been recognized as one of the best classroom experiences ever.
  • Bryan Durocher – the founder of Essentials Spa Consulting and Durocher Enterprises, Durocher provides coaching, consulting, global industry trends, and marketing solutions for med spas, and spa industry professionals internationally.
  • Ryan Christopher – a well-known authority on luxury skincare and education with a dynamic personality, he served as the global director of education for multiple brands with more than 10 years developing cutting-edge cosmetic products and a specialized curriculum for undergraduate aesthetic schools, high-end spas and beauty brands.
  • Jaclyn Peresetksy – an accomplished color expert, makeup and permanent makeup artist, master esthetician, author, and speaker who mentors and coaches’ estheticians and cosmetologists all over the country in advanced esthetics, eyelash treatments and color theory.
  • Monika Machej – founder, owner, and school director of The New Age Spa Institute, a CIDESCO-accredited school in Des Plaines, IL.Anna Goryca Johnson – director of education at The New Age Spa Institute, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability with extremely high standards in the spa and beauty industry.
  • Sherrie Tennessee  – although she started out in the scientific world, Tennessee, has spent 20 years in the beauty, spa, and wellness industry in the role of a massage therapist, nail tech, spa owner, speaker, professor, educator, and author and is currently CEO of SpaSOS.

For a full list of speakers, click here.

Attendees may register to attend by clicking here. 3-Day Passports include all free classes at IBS Las Vegas, all Product-Focused Education at IECSC Las Vegas, all classes in the Compliance track, the wellbeing class, and unlimited access to each exhibit hall. Hands-on Workshops at IBS Las Vegas and the curated conference sessions at IECSC Las Vegas are available for additional fees. All paid conference sessions include a 3-Day Passport. Press may apply for a media pass here.

SHOW HOURS:

  • Saturday, June 24, Education 12:00pm – 5:00, Exhibit Hall closed.
  • Sunday, June 25, 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Monday, June 26, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty, spa, and wellness professionals will take place throughout 2023 and 2024:

  • IECSC Florida, October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.
  • IBS and IECSC New York, March 3-5, 2024 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Visit and ibsnewyork.com and iecscnewyork.com for more information.

For more information on IBS Las Vegas, visit ibslasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

For more information on IECSC Las Vegas, visit iecsclasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About IBS

Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, the International Beauty Show is the longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS Las Vegas is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, cosmetologists, hair stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, nail technicians, beauty and hair product manufacturers and distributors. Connecting serious beauty professionals with the best in the industry, the show brings hundreds of top beauty brands together under one roof for free educational classes by industry legends, workshops, and exclusive show-floor discounts. For more information, visit ibslasvegas.com

About IECSC

Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by American Spa, the IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies. For more information, visit iecsc.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

Jennifer Rosen
Group Marketing Director
Questex Travel & Wellness
jrosen@questex.com

 

 

Fortune Favours the Bold at Questex’s IHIF 2023

Hospitality’s investment community united in Berlin for two days of dynamic talks

LONDON, May 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), which gathers the global hotel community together, took place 15-17 May in Berlin, with more than 2,500 forward-thinking professionals, including investors, owners and developers in attendance, with 30% of those attending for the first time.

IHIF also attracted more than 500 investors representing 20% of the total audience, and $74.9bn of hospitality assets under management (AUM). Active investors acquiring hospitality stock in the first quarter of 2023 were all present, including ADIA, Axa IM, Bain Capital, Extendam, Hines, Pandox and Stoneweg SA, demonstrating that IHIF is the home of the deal-makers and investors were clearly looking to build their deal-pipelines.

Delegates gathered at the InterContinental Berlin to hear over 230 world-class experts from hospitality, real estate, asset management and academia share insight, advice and views to help shape the future of the sector.

Despite continuing challenging conditions around the world, the hospitality investment community embraced the conference’s headline theme ‘Fortune Favours the Bold’ attending inspirational talks, making connections, sealing deals and setting out plans to build a stronger framework for hospitality.

The opening keynote from Professor Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development, Oxford University, told delegates hospitality was a ‘good investment’ but noted it had been a neglected sector due to lack of effective lobbying and was continuing to be impacted by high inflation and staffing issues.

Goldin suggested the industry be proactive and ‘ahead of the curve’ to seize opportunities. “The hospitality industry needs to do better, to deliver experiences that people want and that last. People are drawn magnetically to find like-minded people – being in the right place is becoming increasingly important for investors,” he said.

Giving people valuable experiences and creating a sense of community was echoed in sessions focusing on diversification and merging hospitality concepts, held at Adjacent Spaces at The Pullman Hotel across the road. “You need to add substance, not just style,” said Shafi Syed from Equinox Hotels. “If you want to extend the brand you need to have credibility and a strong, authentic story – and focus on the specific needs of the customer.”

A session led by Jenny Southan, Globetrender examined travel trends and the continued growth of the rebel spending traveller, while the panel discussion with Robin Rossman of STR, Michael Grove of Hotstats, Carine Bonnejean of Christie & Co and Julien Allen of CBRE Capital Talks, saw them unpick asset values and identify opportunities for investors, reinforcing the message that those stuck in old ways may not survive.

The first day was fuelled by two new focuses on F&B and ESG with multiple breakout rooms and sessions, and the main stage attracted keen investors and brands to hear industry leaders Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor and Keith Barr, the outgoing CEO of IHG.

Sébastien Bazin, chairman and CEO of Accor took to the stage to share his honest and personal insights, and what being bold means to him.

Bazin spoke about his continuing journey with the brand, managing brand standards and his hate of the term AI within hospitality. He said: “There is nothing artificial about artificial intelligence, it should be called augmented intelligence. You need AI, but remember people want and need to travel to build moments and interactions so that can’t be replaced.“

The final session of the day saw CEO Keith Barr, who has headed up IHG Hotels & Resorts for the last six years, speak of his next move after it was revealed he would be standing down from his position at the end of June.

He said: “I’ll be moving to my wife’s birthplace of Hawaii and taking some time with my family, but after 20 years in the industry, I’m sure I’ll be back sooner rather than later.”

Barr said he believed hospitality had the ability to thrive as post-pandemic consumers were more interested in experiences than material objects. “People aren’t buying TVs, cars and goods, they are buying experiences, airline tickets, booking restaurants and hotels and that’s a great sign.”

Day two’s sessions started with a focus on hotel investment. In Finding Finance: Securing the Best Term Sheet banks and alternative lenders Jens Blomdahl of KSL Capital Partners, Bettina Graef-Parker of Aareal Bank AG and David Gorleku of Blackstone discussed how borrowers can increase the appeal of their project to potential lenders and offset increasing margins.

In the CEO Panel discussion, Dilip Rajakarier of Minor Hotels, Katerina Giannouka of Jumeirah Group, Oliver Bonke of Deutsche Hospitality and Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO JLL Hotels & Hospitality, explored the value of partnerships for competitiveness. Echoing Barr’s comments on the outlook for the industry, Rajakarier said: “The best is yet to come. Travel from China, India, and South America is coming back and we will embrace it.”

Other activity on day two included the presentation of the 24th Lifetime Achievement Award and the 15th Young Leader Award. Following an interview, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Stavros Andreadis and Dr. Andreas Andreadis, who have worked tirelessly to expand and develop their Sani & Ikos resorts in Greece and across the Mediterranean.

On receiving the award, Dr. Andreas Andreadis said: “We followed our dream and beliefs. We executed our plans well,” before thanking staff, partners, guests and investors.

The presentation also saw Florian Montag from Apaleo celebrate the honour of being named Young Leader of the year, recognising the excellence of young emerging leaders in the hospitality industry.

Concluding the conference was Professor Hannah Fry, who gave a fascinating keynote on The Joy of Data: The Mathematics of Shaping the Future, in which she challenged hospitality industry leaders to use a data-informed approach rather than a data-led one, and to let it be part of the story, not the driver.

IHIF also provided the perfect platform for exciting announcements including IHIF owner Questex who revealed they will assume management control of NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference following its June 2023 event and thus expanding its global hospitality portfolio.

In addition, several high-profile hospitality partners announced key developments including:

  • Corinthia signed a hotel management agreement to operate a luxury resort in the Maldives.
  • YAYS Group announced plans to expand outside Benelux and France. It will open its first hotel in Spain, in Madrid, at the end of this year and is hoping to open in a major German city in 2024.
  • The launch of hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co. Born in London, but created with an international perspective, the company will be led by Paul Brackley, previously managing director of The Beaumont Hotel, Mayfair.
  • The launch of LyvInn, a new European-based hybrid hotel brand founded by Navneet Bali, which opened its first hotel in Frankfurt on 15 May.
  • The signing of an exclusivity agreement between Zeal Hotels and IHG Hotels & Resort for their first net zero carbon hotel.
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Zeus International Hotels & Resorts have expanded their strategic collaboration with a new non-exclusive agreement to develop multi hospitality asset developments in the next few years under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels brands.
  • Choice Hotels EMEA and Borealis Hotel Group have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand their European portfolios. Through this agreement, Borealis will have the ability to franchise upscale and midscale hotels from the Choice Hotels EMEA portfolio of brands, across the territories they currently operate including The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Spain and Denmark and look for new opportunities in other European countries.
  • Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Event Hotels to open DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm. The hotel is set to become the first DoubleTree by Hilton in Berlin, following an extensive multi-million euro remodelling. The hotel company has also signed a franchise agreement with Intersped d.o.o. Sarajevo to open Hotel Neretva Mostar, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton Sarajevo City Centre, its first hotel in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
  • Saudi Tourism Development Fund announced a partnership with Minor Hotels to develop multiple hospitality projects across the KSA
  • Saudi Tourism Development Fund partners up with Radisson Hotel Group to develop several hotels and resorts across KSA

Notes to Editors:

Questex Hospitality Group, a division of Questex LLC, represents a senior audience of $650 billion in hotel assets, reaching one in two hotel owners and operators across the globe. With a portfolio of both media and live events, including Hospitality Investor, The Annual Hotel Conference (AHC), The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), and The Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R), Questex Hospitality Group brings together leaders in hospitality investment, development and operations to make the deals that shape recovery and growth in the sector.

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.

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Questex’s Sensors Converge Announces the 2023 Best of Sensors Awards Finalists

Winners to be Announced at Sensors Converge on June 21, 2023 in Santa Clara, California

NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics today unveils the 2023 Best of Sensors Awards finalists. The awards program honors the best in sensor technologies and the electronics ecosystem, people and companies. The awards program is part of the Sensors Converge event, which takes place June 20-22 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.

Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Technology – Sensors & Electronics said, “The innovation this year surpassed other years. We were also pleased to see entrants in new areas of Sustainable Technology, Executive of the Year, and Company of the Year – celebrating both groundbreaking work in the field of design engineering and individuals who shone. We congratulate the finalists on their accomplishments and look forward to seeing who the judges select as the best next month.”

The 2023 Innovative Product of the Year Award finalists:

  • Acellent Technologies, Inc.
  • AEye
  • Aizip & Analog Devices
  • Ambarella
  • Amphenol Advanced Sensors
  • Analog Devices
  • Archimedes Controls Corp.
  • Atsign
  • Blickfeld
  • Bosch Sensortec GmbH
  • Calumino
  • Canary Medical
  • Cepton, Inc.
  • CityROVER
  • DeNova Detect
  • Dojo Five
  • Electro Scan Inc.
  • elements srl
  • Endress+Hauser
  • Exacter, Inc.
  • FireBot Suppression
  • FLEXcon Company, Inc.
  • GMEMS Technologies, Inc.
  • GyroPalm, LLC
  • Infineon Technologies
  • InfiRay®
  • Infleqtion
  • InPlay Inc
  • Lioness
  • Marktech Optoelectronics
  • Molex
  • MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Murata
  • Nichicon Corporation
  • NODAR
  • Omega Engineering
  • Owl Autonomous Imaging
  • Piher Sensing Systems
  • POLYN Technology
  • Pulsa, Inc.
  • Renesas Electronics
  • SABIC Specialties
  • Sensirion AG
  • Senva Inc.
  • Skyhawk
  • Smart Geotech Co., Ltd.
  • Socionext
  • Soter Technologies
  • Sternum
  • STMicroelectronics
  • Synaptics
  • TDK InvenSense
  • TT Electronics
  • Valeo
  • Vutility, Inc.
  • WaterX Technologies Inc
  • Zero Point Motion

Submissions were judged based on the value to the marketplace, the impact of the problems it solves or issues it addresses and the uniqueness of the design. Winners will be announced on June 21 at Sensors Converge.

Sensors Converge offers several registration options, including the All-Access Pass, which provides access to the entire event including pre-conference workshops, Conference passes, and the Expo Hall Pass, which offers access to the Expo Hall. Advance registration rates are available now through June 18th. For more information, visit: www.sensorsconverge.com/register.

For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start 37 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 Fierce Electronics and Fierce Sensors, 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

Sensors Converge

sonal@sonal.io

Questex’s Sibec to Bring the Fitness Industry of the Americas Together in 2024 in California

NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sibec Americas, the leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, today announces the 2024 event will take place at The Langham Huntington in Los Angeles, California. The event supports fitness industry facilities and their supply companies in North, Central, and South America.

Sibec Americas concluded its event May 7-10 at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with over 1500 one-to-one meetings between premier global suppliers and owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the Americas.

Sibec continues to be America’s leading one-to-one event and combines the unique, personalized, intimate concept with organized networking activities and events, receptions, and exceptional education, this year led by unparalleled industry voices, such as Laurie Smith of ACAC, Mike Feeney of NEV, Christopher Montoya of Valley Fitness, Josh Rider of YouFit, Jarrod Saracco the Health Club Doctor, and more.

“While recruiting for this year’s event, we received incredible interest from all over the Americas and we unfortunately had to turn people away due to space limitations,” said Rob Shannon, Jr., Global Director of Sibec. “We will continue to support as many industry buyers and suppliers as we can hold, but it’s vital to register early in order to save room for your business. In the interest of time, space, and the value of intimate networking, we have limitations to how many companies can participate.”

For more information on Sibec Americas, click here.

About Sibec
Organized by Questex, Sibec events are the longest running one-to-one events for professionals in the fitness industry, reaching a wide cross‐section of participants from fitness and wellness products, manufacturers and distributors to club owners, directors, and managers. With a minimum of 15 one-to-one appointments, multiple networking opportunities, and education, Sibec events, presented by Club Industry, provides the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified buyers of fitness equipment and industry suppliers looking to meet the top global companies.

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
Carrie Harper
Marketing Manager
Questex Wellness Group
charper@questex.com

 

Questex partners with Digital Health Networks to present the first and only international film festival focused exclusively on health and wellness at Digital Pharma East

The inaugural CINEHEALTH International Film and Video Festival will culminate in a live celebration in Philadelphia on September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Pharma East, the premier marketing event for life sciences, presented by Fierce Pharma, today announces it will host the inaugural CINEHEALTH International Film and Video Festival in partnership with Digital Health Networks, a global leader in healthcare-focused original content production and OTT streaming, on September 12, 2023.

Digital Health Networks’ CINEHEALTH film festival will feature awards in the following categories: Feature Films, TV episodic series, short-form videos, social media, and Tik Tok reels.

The festival is the first and only international film festival focusing exclusively on health and wellness. CINEHEALTH will work to bring the community together through patient and HCP engagement using innovative storytelling.

The judging panel consists of individuals who span the entertainment and healthcare sectors including celebrities and producers as well as life sciences and media executives.

Content submission and registration to attend the event are now being accepted at https://www.cine-health.com/.        

In 2022, Digital Pharma East hosted more than 1,200 marketing, brand and digital leaders from pharma, biotech, healthcare companies and marketing agencies. This year’s event takes place on September 11-14, 2023 in person at the Philadelphia Convention Center and virtually on September 19-21, 2023. The Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards will celebrate the most compelling, influential and innovative pharma companies and their agencies on September 13, 2023 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

“We are delighted to bring the CINEHEALTH film festival to Digital Pharma East. This is a natural fit for the event which focuses on connecting the pharma marketing community and bringing 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. “The CINEHEALTH film festival will augment our existing program of education and networking for pharma marketing professionals.”

“CINEHEALTH combines the tradecraft of storytelling with the power of personal experience,” said Jon Cody, CEO of DHN. “Extraordinary patient, caregiver, and HCP personalized experiences captured on film and video that are incredibly moving and thought-provoking.”

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. 

About Digital Health Networks
Founded in 2018 and made up of key executives from the film, television, agency, medical profession, and pharmaceutical media industries, Digital Health Networks focuses on important consumer health verticals such as cancer, diabetes, chronic pain, autism, healthy ageing, and many others. The network provides inspirational content and real stories that allow people to have an emotional and personal connection while providing educational resources about their conditions.

DHN features thousands of hours of streaming content across its channel portfolio and operates a genre-based studio that produces and distributes original feature films, television series, and live events targeting healthcare communities across the globe. www.dhn.tv

Media Contacts:
Linda Lam
Digital Pharma East
llam@questex.com 

Tracey Yaw
Apis Strategies
tracey@apisstrategies.com

 

Questex’s Sibec EMEA to Bring Premium Brands to Meet One-to-One for 25th Edition in Sorrento, Italy

NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sibec EMEA, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, will return for its 25th anniversary edition 26-29 September 2023 at the Hilton Sorrento Palace, Sorrento, Italy.

For two and a half days, global fitness suppliers and major owners and operators from health, fitness, and leisure facilities in Europe and the Middle East, will come together for an unparalleled networking experience, pioneered by the Sibec brand.

“Sibec created the one-to-one event concept for the fitness industry, and we couldn’t be more pleased to be presenting our 25th edition in beautiful Sorrento, Italy,” said Jill Birkett, VP, Wellness and Travel Group. “No other organizer offers attendees a more business-focused experience, or a higher ROI than Sibec, while still giving them the opportunity to enjoy the well-appointed service they’ve come to expect from our white-gloved event.”

With a minimum of 16 one-to-one appointments, the unique, personalised, intimate concept with organised networking activities and events, lavish receptions, and exceptional education is a concept often imitated but never duplicated, and attendees couldn’t be more pleased with the results.

“It’s the best event that I’ve attended. Quality leads, and a fantastic venue,” said Steve Watts, Allied Leisure Group.

“It’s more business-oriented compared to other trade shows,” said Annie Faltman, 360 Träningcenter AB. “The time is more well-spent.”

For more information on Sibec EMEA, click here. Suppliers interested in reserving a place, please click here. Buyers interested in a fully hosted position should click here to apply.

Stay connected on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter.

About Sibec
Organized by Questex, Sibec events are the longest running one-to-one events for professionals in the fitness industry and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from fitness and wellness products, manufacturers and distributors to club owners, directors, and managers. With a minimum of 15 one-to-one appointments, multiple networking opportunities, and education, Sibec events, presented by Club Industry, provides the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified buyers of fitness equipment and supply looking to meet the top global companies.

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
Jennifer Rosen
Group Marketing Director
Questex Wellness Group
Jrosen@questex.com

Questex’s IECSC Las Vegas Introduces New Compliance Track for Esthetics and Beauty Professionals

Industry Advocacy Program Available at No Additional Charge for Attendees and Exhibitors

NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Esthetic, Cosmetic, & Spa Conference (IECSC) Las Vegas, the premier event for wellness education, introduces a new compliance track for spa, wellness, and beauty professionals who want to provide their clients with the best possible care and results, while protecting their careers and themselves.

With so much legislative movement in the industry today, it is critical for both attendees and exhibitors to be armed with the right information to protect their businesses. With that in mind, IECSC is offering these compliance classes as part of the curated conference program, for no additional charge.

Visitors who participate will be equipped with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the complex regulations and emerging device technologies that impact their practices and enable careers long-term.

These sessions will be led by Susanne Schmaling, President, Esthetics Council who is standardizing spa, beauty and wellness compliance across the country. In addition, she will be joined by Myra Reddy, Director of Government Affairs, Professional Beauty Association (PBA), Leslie Roste, who works with the Council of State Governments on behalf of the future of the beauty industry, and Kristy Underwood, Executive Officer, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

“As someone who has devoted their life to the esthetics profession, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to advocate for our industry and protect our community. It really pains me to see fellow professionals struggle or lose their ability to practice due to noncompliance. We need more resources, support, and advocacy to ensure that we can continue to provide safe, effective treatments as well as make a positive impact on people’s lives. That’s why I’m urging everyone in our community to join us at the new compliance track and learn how to continue to advocate for our industry’s growth, recognition, and success,” said Schmaling.

“Expanding the existing 45B Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Tax Tip Credit is crucial for the growth and success of the beauty industry, particularly for estheticians who often face unique challenges in the market,” said Reddy. “Attending the compliance panel is an opportunity to not only learn about the FICA bill, but to actively participate in the conversation around expanding the tax credit.”

Classes in the Compliance track include:

State of the Esthetics Industry: Compliance Issues You Need to KnowScope of Practice – What Does it Really Mean and Why Do You Really Need to Understand It?Your Profession: Time to Level Up

For class descriptions, click here.

View the complete IECSC class schedule here.

IECSC will co-locate with the International Beauty Show June 24-26, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and offer over 175 classes in esthetics, health & wellness, med spa, business management, client relationships & retail growth, social media & marketing, makeup and beauty enhancements, product focused education, and more.

The information shared in the Compliance track is crucial to the career of esthetic practitioners and will be completely free, included as part of the 3-Day Passport. Seating for this session will be offered on a first come, first-served basis.

Attendees may register to attend by clicking here. 3-Day Passports include all Product-Focused Education, the new wellbeing class, and the new Compliance track at IECSC Las Vegas; all free classes at IBS Las Vegas, and unlimited access to each Exhibit Hall. The curated conference sessions at IECSC Las Vegas and Hands-on Workshops at IBS Las Vegas are available for additional fees. All paid conference sessions include the 3-Day Passport. Press may apply for a media pass here.

Plus, attendees and exhibitors may purchase tickets to attend the Opening Night party at Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas, June 24th for $20 which includes one free drink. The Sunday night Happy Hour takes place at Azilo Ultra Lounge at Sahara Las Vegas for $5, which includes one free drink and is sponsored by Lipgloss & Aftershave, Pureo Natural Products, Skin Act and Vitelle Labs. Tickets to either party may be purchased via event attendance registration.

SHOW HOURS:

Saturday, June 24, Education 12:00pm – 5:00, Exhibit Hall closed.Sunday, June 25, 9:00am – 6:00pmMonday, June 26, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for spa, wellness, and beauty professionals will take place throughout 2023 and 2024:

IECSC Florida, October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.IBS and IECSC New York, March 3-5, 2024 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Visit and ibsnewyork.com and iecscnewyork.com for more information.

For more information on IECSC Las Vegas, visit iecsclasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About IECSC

Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by American Spa, the IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies. For more information, visit iecsc.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
Jennifer L. Rosen
Group Marketing Director
Jrosen@questex.com