Questex’s Sensors Converge 2023 United 5,000+ Professionals to Shape the Future of Sensors, Processing and Connectivity

The Industry’s Largest Event in Four Years

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge, North America’s premier electronics event for design engineers, took place June 20-22 for the 38th annual showcase at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. Marking its 38th annual showcase, this year’s Sensors Converge witnessed an outstanding turnout, with over 5,000 professionals from all over the world, converging to explore groundbreaking technologies, foster connections, and chart the course for the sensors and electronics industry.

Charlene Soucy, Senior Director of Sensors & Electronics at Questex, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “For nearly four decades, our event has served as a catalyst for bringing together sensors and electronics professionals, providing them with invaluable insights into the industry’s future. Despite the challenges faced by the tech sector this past year, the surge in participation and the palpable buzz and energy throughout the event showcased the indispensable value of in-person gatherings. We are thrilled to have provided a platform for attendees and exhibitors to connect and collaborate.”

The event commenced with a full day of immersive learning through a diverse array of Pre-Conference Workshops and Roundtables, culminating in a VIP Reception at the Hyatt Santa Clara, hosted by Arduino.

The Expo floor officially opened on Wednesday, June 21 with over 220 exhibitors, demonstrating innovative technologies and applications across many categories including IoT & Wireless, 5G, Power, MEMS & Emerging Tech, Autonomous, MedTech, and more. Notably, industry giants such as Arduino made their debut appearance at Sensors Converge, joining the ranks of industry leaders such as STMicroelectronics, Analog Devices, Renesas, Avnet, Murata, TDK InvenSense, Sensirion, Microchip Technology Inc., and more.

The Expo floor also played host to an engaging Main Stage, featuring captivating sessions that included:

  • Keynotes from Elena Fersman, PhD, Ericsson on “Optimizing Performance: AI in Mission-Critical Cyber-Physical Systems” and Christian Peters, PhD, Robert Bosch on “Sensors: Saving Lives, Enabling Sustainability”
  • (WISE) Women In Sensors & Electronics Panel on Designing for Women’s Health – The Key to Femtech Success featuring Anna Lee, Co-Founder & Head of Engineering at Lioness, Michele Wispelwey, MBA, COO & Co-Founder at Femgevity, Kristina Cahojova, Founder & CEO at Kegg, and Julia Shenton, Director of Operations at Femgevity
  • Fireside Chat on Closing the Engineering Workforce Gap and Building STEM Talent for the Future featuring Christie Simons, Deloitte; Stephanie Crook, Intel; and Karen Weisz, Deloitte
  • Partner Keynotes from: STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, PowerFilm, KORE Wireless, and Murata
  • Keynote Panel on “Opportunities, Challenges and Collaboration: Government Policy Impact to the Semiconductor and Tech Industries” moderated by Guneet Bedi of Arduino, Vincent Arena of Avnet, Marcellino Gemelli of Robert Bosch, and Justin Mortimer of NXP

Throughout the conference, attendees enjoyed access to more than 80 sessions featuring over 150 speakers who shared their expertise in various formats, including leader’s roundtables, training workshops, and lightning talks. Conference themes revolved around Enabling Innovation: Advancements of Next-Gen Tech; Process Design, Energy Efficiency, and Control Development; and Transforming Markets: Smart Everything.

To optimize the learning and networking opportunities, several new and updated event features were introduced, such as:

  • Hands-on Training Workshops from Avnet and Renesas, Microchip Technology, Things Industries, and crank Ametek
  • Live Theater sessions
  • Featured Product Showcases
  • Meet the Speakers Lounge
  • The Sensors Converge Next Gen Engineer Program
  • Hot Topic Lunch Roundtables
  • Meetups for Next Gen Engineers, Women in Sensors & Electronics, Startups & VCsSensing the Future Career & University Zone
  • Startup Zone

In addition, the official Sensors Converge Mobile App provided AI-Powered Matchmaking and other features, enhancing the attendee experience and facilitating meaningful networking opportunities.

Attendees also had the chance to win exciting giveaways from renowned companies such as Sparkfun, PowerFilm, Murata Electronics, and more.

“This is a great place – there are a lot of companies with sensor technologies – I can meet those people and make connections with them for the future,” said Zhao Dong, Honda Research Institute.

“It’s been a great show we’ve got a lot of people from a lot of different markets and applications stopping by and checking out the new technologies,” said Justin Hopper, Director of Marketing Nexcomm Systems.

“This is a great show for the entire sensors community, whether you’re a startup, a student, a large manufacturer, a small manufacturer, I think this is a good place to come and see what’s going on in the world of sensors,” said Matthew Apanius, Smart Microsystems.

Looking ahead, Sensors Converge 2024 is scheduled to take place from June 18-20, 2024 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. For more information, visit: www.sensorsconverge.com. 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 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 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 Hotec Operations Brings Together $350M+ in Buying Power at the JW Marriott Scottsdale

NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After a record-breaking 2022 event, Questex’s Hotec Operations returned with the largest conference in the event’s 20-year history. The 20th anniversary celebration, which took place at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa from June 12th to the 15th, provided the ideal backdrop for solidifying new relationships in a luxurious setting built for relaxed networking, one-to-one meetings, and exceptional education. The smaller, more intimate environment that Hotec Operations curates allows for quality business partnerships to form at record speed, providing an unparalleled ROI and ROTI.

The event kicked off with an inspirational keynote, Always Forward – Moving from Fear to Purpose-Driven Business, presented by Bill Wooditch, Bestselling Author & Peak-Performance Business Training Coach, Bill Wooditch Enterprises. Hotec events strives not only to provide a space where connections can be made with ease but also to share content that inspires attendees to be their best selves on the job. Wooditch shared challenges he overcame both in business and his personal life plus, proven psychological adjustments he used as an entrepreneur to build success for himself and his team.

In addition to providing opportunities and insights to help attendees grow professionally, Hotec also strives to make progress and have a positive impact on the local community and beyond. At this year’s event, Hotec introduced new sustainability initiatives as parent company, Questex, moves to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Changes included a digital directory, more plant-based food options, recyclable badges and signage, less printed items and more.

To give back to the local community, Hotec partnered with Southwest Human Development, Arizona’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood development. Attendees created backpacks filled with critical school supplies and donated books for Phoenix area elementary school students in need. Southwest Human Development’s David Reno, Senior Manager of Donor Relations said, “Southwest Human Development is honored to partner with Hotec Operations to lay a strong foundation for Arizona’s children. They see the value in bringing people together to support a cause that is so important to the communities in which they do business.”

Over the course of three days, Hotec Operations brought together 125 attending companies, 60 buyers and 98 suppliers, generating almost 1,200 face-to-face meetings.

From a buyer’s perspective, Jerry Wayman, Product Manager at BWH Hotel Group, praised the Hotec format, “The format is fun and also very efficient. It would normally take me months to meet with the 26 suppliers that I met with at Hotec in just two days. I highly recommend Hotec to everyone in the hospitality industry.”

From a supplier perspective, Steve Tipton, SVP Sales & Marketing at DH Companies said, “It only takes one to make Hotec a success… now, seven great leads would be considered a home run.  That is how my experience at Hotec Operations concluded.  Without exception participating as a vendor is an extremely effective use of two days.  The opportunity to have the DH Companies brand receive exposure during appointments and the wonderful social events is just exceptional.  We will be back.”

Amy Vaxman, Vice President, Questex Hospitality Group, added, “As we reach the 20-year milestone for Hotec Operations, we are proud to share that 2023 was the latest event to date and hosted many newcomers including over 50% of buyers. We look forward to continuing to provide the hospitality operations and tech community with quality opportunities to meet, connect and learn.”

Back by popular demand was the STR keynote, presented by Emmy Hise, Senior Director of Hospitality Analytics, diving into US hotel performance and reporting that ADR and RevPAR are beginning to plateau, but profitability is expected to remain somewhat stable.

Hotec events have become widely known for their immersive networking functions, and this year’s western theme was no exception. Night two, attendees battled it out in a margarita and salsa making competition judged JW Marriott staff followed by a Wild Wild West closing celebration at the stunning Mummy Mountain.

The 2024 edition of Hotec Operations will be held from June 10th to the 13th, 2024. Location to be announced soon.

For those interested in becoming a supplier, please reach out to Cynthia Zucker, Director of Business Development. For those interested in being considered for a hosted buyer position, please reach out to Minmin Wong, Industry Relations Manager.

To learn more about Hotec Operations visit www.hotecoperations.com.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter with hashtag #HotecOperations.

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: 

Alexandra Aldridge

Marketing Director, Questex Hospitality Group

212-895-8284

Aaldridge@questex.com 

Questex Brought Luxury Travel Advisors and Suppliers Together to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit

Luxury Travel Advisor Unveiled its Annual State of Industry Report, Showing Luxury Travel Has Turned Inward Towards Family-Oriented Travel and Adventure

NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex‘s Luxury Travel Advisor‘s ULTRA Summit, the premier hosted buyer event in the luxury travel space, successfully took place June 20-22, 2023 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona. The invitation-only event gathered pre-qualified, leading luxury travel agency owners, managers, and independent contractors, to meet one-on-one with the top luxury travel suppliers. This year, 1,450 one-on-one meetings took place, along with lavish networking receptions, unique activities, and insightful presentations.

The event kicked off with a welcome reception and fun activities for event attendees. Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit partnered with Arizona Helping Hands to support underprivileged students in the community. Advisors and suppliers filled backpacks with school supplies, and their generosity and support will play a role in helping the community thrive. In addition, while attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres some put on roller skates and took laps back to the ‘80s while listening to some classic tunes.

As the conference commenced, Matt Turner, editor of Luxury Travel Advisor, presented “A Look Inside Your Business,” an annual report based on a pre-event survey distributed to the attending advisors. The new, emerging trends show luxury travel has turned inward towards family-oriented travel and adventure. Travel advisors are helping clients plan their vacations by curating customized experiences that aren’t available to the general public, working with trusted tour operators to create unique FITs to provide bucket list trips.

Keynote speaker, Jude Olinger, founder and CEO of The Olinger Group, presented a session on “The Great Escape – US Luxury Traveler Trends 2023.” The day saw other speakers, including Laura Powell, veteran travel and wellness consultant, who shared insight on “Trends and Opportunities in the Luxury Wellness Travel Space.” One of the mainstays of the ULTRA conference is a pop-up session, where Andrea Hutchinson, Industry Relations Director, Questex Travel & Hospitality Group, challenged the audience with questions to stimulate thought leadership and conversation.

An advisor think tank was convened, which looked at plotting 2023 and beyond with new strategies for a new world. The discussion was moderated by Anne Scully, partner of Embark Beyond, and guest speakers included Jim Strong, president of Strong Travel Services Inc., and Bob Romano, partner at Fugazi Travel Agency, Inc.

The winners of Luxury Travel Advisor’s prestigious Awards of Excellence were presented throughout the day, recognizing the elite in luxury travel, as voted by the readers of Luxury Travel Advisor. See the winners here.

Event sponsors included Cayman Islands, Seabourn, Palladium Hotel Group, Private Jet Services, Evo 3, IMG, and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

To learn more about Luxury Travel Advisor, visit: https://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com. Stay connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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
Stuti Srivastava
Marketing Manager
Questex Travel Group
ssrivastava@questex.com

 

Questex’s Fierce Clinical Summit Returns to Discuss All Things Clinical, Brings the Clinical Research and Trial Management Ecosystem Together September 26-28 in Philadelphia

NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Pharma today announces the Fierce Clinical Summit will take place September 26-28 in Philadelphia. The Summit is Fierce Pharma’s flagship event for the clinical research and trial management ecosystem. The event’s theme, All Things Clinical in One Place, will deliver sessions on a broad range of clinical research topics for all cross-function teams. Register here.

“Following our successful 2022 event, we are excited to deliver attendees even more content for the Clinical Operation, Clinical Research & Development and Trial Management community. We listened to the needs of our community and we will deliver ‘all things clinical in one place’ to ensure that we offer a clinical event for all cross-function teams,” said Jennifer Woods, Vice President & Market Leader, Life Sciences and Healthcare Events.

The Summit will feature three days of sessions and workshops on the following topics:

  • Study Start-Up & Protocol Design
  • Site Engagement & Patient Recruitment
  • Clinical Quality & GCP
  • Decentralized & Hybrid
  • Data Governance
  • Vendor Collaboration & Oversight
  • RBQM & Monitoring
  • Trends & Innovation

The Summit will offer three dedicated tracks and each track will feature a keynote presenter.

  • The Clinical Development and Operations Track will feature “Influencing Innovative Protocol Design” presented by Jill Kearney, MBA, Senior Director, Global Operations Head, ED Oncology, Janssen Research & Development
  • The Clinical Quality Track will feature “Setting the Bar for Inspection Readiness” presented by Colleen Maude, Senior Director, Clinical Quality Performance AstraZeneca
  • The Decentralized Clinical Trial Track will feature “Build a Business Case for DCT” presented by Madeline Geday, Senior Director, DCT Office/Patient Engagement & Clinical Strategy, Astellas

Presentations will be delivered by industry thought leaders including:

  • Stephanie Haley, Director, Clinical Quality Assurance, Astellas Pharma US
  • Grace Crawford, Executive Director, Clinical Quality & Compliance, AstraZeneca
  • Sheryl Crean, Senior Director Quality Assurance Strategic Advice GCP/GPV, AstraZeneca
  • Michael Walega, Head of Centralized Monitoring, Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Lorne Cheeseman, Senior Director, Clinical Quality Assurance, Corcept Therapeutics
  • Craig Lipset, Advisor and Founder, Clinical Innovation Partners, and Co-Chair, Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance
  • Priya Chaturvedi, Ph.D., Vice President, Head of Global Clinical Quality, Eisai
  • Shafaat Ali Khan, Associate Director-Site Engagement-Clinical Development, Eli Lilly
  • Jennifer Henrick, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Homology Medicines
  • Dennis Salotti, Executive Director & Head, Clinical Outsourcing & Innovation, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
  • Leslie Shupenko, Associate Director Clinical Operations, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
  • Paul Houri, Vice President, Head of BioResearch Quality Assurance, Johnson & Johnson
  • Kelly Clark, Head of US Partnerships and Global Site Development, Merck
  • Jennifer Sheller, Head Monitoring Excellence, Trial Diversity, Site Development/Engagement, Merck
  • Jen Yip, Associate Director, Digital Trials & Patient Engagement, Novartis
  • Justin Ott, Senior Director, Global Development Quality Assurance – GCP, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
  • Michael Rosenblatt, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Roche
  • Amy Franke, MBE, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Shattuck Labs
  • Mary MacDonald, MS, RQAP-GCP, Head of Clinical Quality Assurance, Neuroscience, Takeda

See the agenda here.

Premier Fierce Clinical Summit Marquee partner is IQVIA Technologies, Platinum is Clario, DNA Nexus and Gold is Science 37.

For more information on the Fierce Clinical Summit, visit https://www.fierceclinicalsummit.com. To register click here.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Angelique Alcover at aalcover@questex.com.

Stay connected on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Fierce Pharma
Biopharma is a fast-growing world where big ideas come along daily. Our readers rely on Fierce Pharma for the latest news, analysis and data on drugs and the companies that make them. Fierce Pharma covers the pharma waterfront, from late-stage drug development through the entire lifecycle—tracking regulatory approvals, payer negotiations, manufacturing, marketing, patent fights, government investigations and regulation, M&A deals and beyond. Our aim is to analyze the day’s news, showing readers not only what they need to know, but why they need to know it. Beyond the daily, the Fierce Pharma team produces special reports that take stock of the industry’s products and finances, and shed new light on industry trends. 

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
Director of Marketing
Fierce Clinical Summit
llam@questex.com

 

Questex’s Luxury Travel Advisor Announces the 2023 Awards of Excellence Winners

Awards Program Took Place During the Luxury Travel Advisor’s 10th Ultra Summit

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Luxury Travel Advisor today announced the winners of its prestigious 2023 Awards of Excellence, which recognizes companies considered to be the elite suppliers in luxury travel. The winners were unveiled during Luxury Travel Advisor’s 10th ULTRA Summit, which took place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, AZ, June 20-22, 2023.

Ruthanne Terrero, Vice President and Head of Content, Questex Travel Group said, “Luxury travelers are looking for extraordinary experiences. The winners of our Awards of Excellence program are the best of breed suppliers that offer sophisticated luxury to these consumers. We congratulate them on their superior service.”

The Awards of Excellence winners are:

  • Top General Manager Worldwide – Francois Regis Simon, Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
  • Top Luxury Sales Director Worldwide – Jeremy McLellan, Marriott International Luxury Brands
  • Airlines: Best Flat-Bed Business Class Service – Qatar Airways
  • Best FIT Operator – Abercrombe & Kent
  • Best Escorted Tour Operator – Tauck
  • Best Local Destination Management Company – IC Bellagio
  • Best Chauffeured Services Worldwide – Carey International
  • Best Luxury Car Rental Company Worldwide – Hertz
  • Best Luxury Hotel in Paris – Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
  • Best Luxury Hotel in London – Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
  • Best Luxury Hotel in Rome – The St. Regis Rome
  • Best Luxury Hotel in New York City – The St. Regis New York
  • Best Luxury Beach Hotel Worldwide – Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
  • Best Luxury Boutique Hotel Worldwide – Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
  • Best Luxury Hotel Worldwide – The Ritz Paris
  • Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening 2023 – Atlantis The Royal Dubai
  • Top Luxury Hotel Opening 2022 – Passalacqua (Lake Como, Italy)
  • Best Luxury Hotel in Africa/Indian Ocean – The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
  • Best Luxury Hotel Middle East – Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
  • Best Luxury Hotel in Asia – Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
  • Best Luxury Hotel in the United States – Four Seasons Resort Lanai
  • Best Luxury Hotel in Canada – Fairmont Château Lake Louise
  • Best Luxury Hotel in the Caribbean – Four Seasons Resort Nevis
  • Best Luxury Hotel in Mexico/Central America – Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
  • Best Luxury Hotel in Europe – The Ritz Paris
  • Best Luxury Hotel in Australia/South Pacific – Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
  • Top Hotel Suite Worldwide – Abu Dhabi Suite at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
  • Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises – Viking Ocean Cruises
  • Best Cruise Line for Expedition Ships – Seabourn Cruise Line
  • Best Luxury River Cruise Company – Viking River Cruises
  • Top Branded Villa/Residence Collection – Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Top Private Jet Company – Private Jet Services
  • Top Private Yacht Charter Company – Infinity Yacht Charters

Winners were determined exclusively by the readers of Luxury Travel Advisor, who voted for nominees selected by an invitation-only advisory board made up of influential travel advisors who have graced the cover of Luxury Travel Advisor over the past 18 years. Nominees represent hotels, resorts, individuals, cruise lines and professional services that excel at delivering memorable experiences, a hallmark of the luxury travel industry.

To learn more about Luxury Travel Advisor, visit: https://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com. Stay connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.        

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

Stuti Srivastava
Marketing Manager
Questex Travel Group
ssrivastava@questex.com

 

Questex’s Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics Announce 2023 Best of Sensors Winners

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night at a special awards ceremony, Questex’s Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics announced the winners of the 2023 Best of Sensors Awards. The Best of Sensors Awards program honors the best in sensor technologies and the electronics ecosystem, people and companies. The award recipients were selected by a panel of expert judges based on the products or individuals value to the marketplace, the impact of the problems it solves or issues it addresses, as well as the uniqueness of the design. The awards ceremony took place during Sensors Converge at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Sensors & Electronics said, “Congratulations to the individuals, teams and technologies on their award wins. Each year we are continually amazed at the innovations and achievements the award winners have created. We are excited to honor them as the best of the best in the industry.”

The 2023 Innovative Product of the Year Award winners:

  • Aerospace/Space: Marktech Optoelectronics | ATLAS Hermetic SMD Packaged 2.6µm InGaAs Photodiodes
  • AI/Machine Learning: Aizip & Analog Devices | SARAD-T: scalable and robust anomaly detection for industrial preventive maintenance
  • Automotive/Autonomous Technologies: Valeo | Valeo SCALA® 3
  • Connectivity: Murata | Type 2EG Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2 Wireless module
  • Cleantech/Sustainability: Electro Scan Inc. | SWORDFISH
  • Data Acquisition & Analytics: TDK InvenSense | SmartBug 2.0
  • Industrial IoT: Calumino | Calumino Thermal Sensor
  • Industrial Sensors: Sensirion AG | SWT50 UV absorption sensor for water quality sensing
  • Instrumentation & Test: Dojo Five | EmbedOps
  • MEMS: STMicroelectronics | LIS2DUX12 – Ultralow-power accelerometer with AI & anti-aliasing
  • Medical: Analog Devices | Health Sensor Platform 4.0 / MAXREFDES106
  • Optical and Cameras: Owl Autonomous Imaging | 3D High-Definition Thermal Ranger Camera with Computer Vision
  • Wearables:   GyroPalm, LLC | GyroPalm Spectrum
  • Emerging Tech: Amphenol Advanced Sensors | Thermal Runway Sensor

The 2023 Individual Awards category winners:

  • Startup of the Year: NODAR
  • Woman on the Year: Ying Lia Li, Zero Point Motion
  • Executive of the Year: Jim Tran, TDK USA Corp
  • Rising Star: Erin Kennedy

For more information about Sensors Converge 2024, visit sensorsconverge.com. The event will return to Silicon Valley June 18-20, 2024 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. 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 in 1986 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 Fierce Electronics, 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 International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference Opens this Week in Las Vegas

Explore the Best in Beauty and Spa, Plus New Onsite Experiences June 24-26, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center

NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) presented by American Salon, and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas) presented by American Spa, return to the Las Vegas Convention Center June 24-26, co-locating to offer beauty and wellness professionals 130,000 square feet of exhibit space, nearly 600 brands, over 400 hours of education, and four onsite experiences, to help attendees ‘Say Yes’ to themselves.

“Our attendees ‘say yes’ all day long to their clients,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director of Questex’s Beauty & Spa Group. “They embody the roles of therapists, colleagues, and friends to their clients, constantly prioritizing their needs. Amidst this selfless dedication, they rarely find a moment for themselves. Attending our shows presents a precious opportunity for them to reconnect with their community, gain invaluable education, forge connections with top suppliers, and embrace self-care by saying ‘yes’ to themselves.”

The “Say Yes to You” campaign celebrates and supports attendees and was launched in November 2022.

A 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. The 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 the education blitz, a day focused solely on education will take place on Saturday, June 24 and a full roster of classes continue Sunday and Monday, June 25 and 26, while the exhibit halls are open. The exhibit hall will be closed on Saturday.

NEW ONSITE EXPERIENCES

THE POWERHOUSE PAVILION: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs will provide the opportunity to showcase, celebrate, and empower Black beauty industry entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Myavana, the space will feature a gallery highlighting some of the most successful Black beauty entrepreneurs over the years and will incorporate education panels for any attendee looking to be inspired and boost their career.LOOK & LEARN STAGE on the IBS floor, will be a veritable social network for trends and education. Attendees can watch demonstrations of the latest techniques by renowned artists while lounging and enjoying cocktails with colleagues and friends, and take selfies at the step and repeat, sponsored by AfterPose.HEALTHY YOU PAVILION, located on the IECSC floor, will give attendees the opportunity to “Say Yes to a Healthy You” while experiencing the latest in health and wellness products, offer spa and salon owners incremental revenue opportunities, and give attendees the chance to connect with friends in the Recharge & Hydrate Lounge, sponsored by Mixhers.THE STUDIO STAGE, also located on the IECSC show floor, is an area developed for exhibitors to present the latest and greatest products and technologies to the crowds right on the expo floor.

PARTIES
To round out the full experience, IBS and IECSC Las Vegas are hosting an Opening Night party at Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas on Saturday night, June 24 at 10:30 p.m. and a Happy Hour at Azilo Ultra Lounge at Sahara Las Vegas on Sunday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m., each for an additional fee. Tickets may be purchased via event registration. The Happy Hour is sponsored by Lipgloss & Aftershave, Pureo Natural Products, Skin Act, and Vitelle Labs.

REGISTRATION
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 – 6:00pmMonday, 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 

The Ultimate Gathering of Digital Signage Experts to Gather in Las Vegas, Registration Opens for Questex’s Digital Signage Experience 2023

NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the ultimate gathering of digital signage experts, today announces early registration is now open. DSE takes place December 2-5, 2023, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. The Expo Hall will be open December 4-5, 2023 and will co-locate with the Live Design International (LDI) trade show and conference.

“We are excited to launch registration for DSE 2023. We invite industry pioneers, brand leaders and professionals responsible for elevating the experience to attend this year’s show,” said David Drain, Director, Event Programs, DSE. “In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve. DSE provides the perfect platform to gain invaluable insights, foster meaningful connections, and empower attendees to unlock the full potential of digital signage.”

This year’s event features an enhanced attendee experience that creates new opportunities for networking, education and inspiration, including AI-powered matchmaking, networking lounges on the show floor designated for vertical market meetups, lunch roundtable discussions, multiple networking receptions and more.

In addition, the closer location of the LDI and DSE exhibit spaces is expected to produce greater cross-traffic, with a combined audience of more than 14,000 attendees expected, as well as additional opportunities for networking, keynote presentations, and technology to both markets, while specific programming and events will continue to serve each show.

Exciting new sessions have just been added to the conference program, including:

  • Drive a Smarter Digital Signage Content Strategy with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Automation
  • Global Digital Out-of-Home Media Forecast: Preparing for Key Challenges Ahead
  • Leveraging Data-Driven Strategies for Successful Digital Signage in Retail
  • The Future of Programmatic Digital Out of Home
  • The Value and Challenges of a Centralized Approach to Digital Signage on University Campuses

DSE speakers include inspirational thought leaders with real-world experience:

  • Kevin Bartanian, Founder and CEO, KEVANI
  • Craig Benner, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Accretive Media
  • Neil Bron Chatwood, Airport Solution Specialist, Omnivex
  • George Clopp, Chief Technology Officer, Korbyt
  • David Curtis, Director, Enterprise Communications Channels, Fidelity Investments
  • Darren David, Founder and CEO, Stimulant
  • Doug Freutel, Vice President of Innovation and Visionary, Radiant Technology Group
  • Stephanie Gutnik, Global Head of DOOH, Yahoo
  • Jimmy Hunt, SVP, Channel Sales & Business Development, Spectrio
  • Michael Juarez, Senior Developer, University of San Francisco
  • Gabe Kean, Founder and Design Director, Belle & Wissell, Co.
  • Sean McChesney, Vice President of Sales, Electrosonic
  • Bryan Meszaros, CEO, OpenEye Global
  • Justin Molloy, Project Strategy Director, Luci Creative
  • Peder Nelson, Exhibit Developer/Digital Engagement Manager, The Museum of Flight
  • Jørn Olsen, Head of Marketing & Analytics, ZetaDisplay
  • Patrick Quinn, President & CEO, PQ Media
  • Mike Racic, President, Prebid
  • Rob Schulkins, Head of Digital Services, HH Global
  • Marcos Terenzio, Creative & Strategy, Spot Digital
  • Paolo Tosolini, Founder, Tosolini Productions
  • Eduardo Valencia, VP/CIO, Minneapolis Saint Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission
  • Jackie Walker, Retail Experience Strategy Lead, Publicis Sapient

Early registration is now open. Learn more about the event and register online here.

Stay connected to DSE on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Digital Signage Experience (DSE)

Digital Signage Experience (DSE) is the ultimate gathering of digital signage experts, 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. DSE takes place December 2-5, 2023 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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

Digital Signage Experience (DSE)

917 858 0390

sonal@sonal.io

 

Questex’s Fierce Pharma Announces the 2023 Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards Finalists

Winners to be Revealed September 13 at Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards Gala in Philadelphia, During the Digital Pharma East Conference

NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Pharma today announces the finalists for the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards which honor leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the pharma marketing and advertising community.

The Awards program received hundreds of submissions in all 13 categories. The finalists were chosen based on creativity, strategy, audience impact, social good, innovation and effectiveness.

“Innovative and creative marketing campaigns have the power to inspire healthcare professionals, patients, and stakeholders, raising awareness about new treatment options and highlighting breakthrough advancements that can improve patient well-being,” said Rebecca Willumson, SVP & Publisher of Fierce Pharma. “This year’s class of nominations pushed us to new levels with new mediums, new formats, and creative delivery. Congratulations to this year’s finalists.”

The 2023 finalists:

  • Digital Campaign – Non-Social Media
    • Sanofi Flu: Flubok & Fluzone: Sanofi & Havas
    • Finding Your Treatment for Bipolar Disorder: Sharecare
    • SheKnows and Pfizer: Navigating Medical Gaslighting: SHE Media
    • The Nose Wizard Challenge: PAC Media Group, Pangaea Creative House, Sanofi, Regeneron & Havas Media Group
  • Innovation Challenge
    • 360 Aging App: MedTrix Healthcare LLC & Allergan Aesthetics, An AbbVie company
    • MS+: Roche Turkey, Albert Health & Turkish MS Association
    • Site of Care Profiling Tool: PRECISIONvalue & Biogen
    • BioCareSD Digital Product Catalog: BioCare Inc.
  • Medical Conference or Event Marketing
    • Conference Conversations: Publicis Health Media
    • Halfway: SK Life Science Inc & CDM Princeton
    • JELMYTO 2022 AUA Conference Experience: Y’all
    • Merck State Society Virtual Exhibit Booth: PRECISIONvalue & Merck
  • Multicultural Campaign
    • Cancer Care Is Different: City of Hope & Real Chemistry
    • Gilead Sciences HIV Unbranded Education: Gilead Sciences & Initiative
    • Love Letters for Cancer Screening Campaign for Women of Color: Genentech, Harrison & Star & Cien Plus
    • Red Dab? Red Flag: Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness & GSK
  • New Brand Launch
    • Astepro Allergy BLAST OFF Launch Campaign: INVIVO BRANDS & Bayer Consumer Health
    • AviClear: A Game Changer in the Treatment of Acne: EvolveMKD & Cutera
    • Changing the Culture Around Menopause: Publicis Health Media
    • Viz™ Cardio Suite: Viz.ai & CrowdPharm
  • Online Video or Film
    • Utilizing 70s Game Show Nostalgia to Reach Heart Failure Patients: BCW & Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    • Annovera Un-apologize Comedy Special: TherapeuticsMD, Weber Shandwick, Resolute Digital, theSkimm, McCann NY
    • NurtecODT Migraine Weather Alert: Pfizer & Klick
    • One a Day the Gratitude Project: twelvenote and Bayer Consumer Health North America
  • Pharma TV
    • `AstraZeneca – Up The Antibodies: AstraZeneca & Edelman
    • CAPLYTA® (lumateperone capsules): Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. & Hill Holliday Health, an IPG Health Company
    • Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan): Novartis & McCann Health New York, an IPG Health Company
    • First-Ever Television Commercials On Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Biohaven
  • Podcast or Audio
    • Gilead Sciences HIV Unbranded Education: Gilead Sciences, Inc. & Initiative
    • Novartis Symptomatic Custom Podcast: Novartis & iHeartMedia
    • Pfizer’s The Antigen Podcast – Season 3: Pfizer
    • Targeting the Toughest Diseases Podcast: Vertex Pharmaceuticals & Weber Shandwick
  • Print for Consumer
    • DUPIXENT: Sanofi, Regeneron Healthcare Solutions & Evoke MicroMass
    • Focus on Your Lungs: A Screening You Don’t Want to Miss: Merck & Real Chemistry
    • Goshen Health Cervical Cancer Awareness: Goshen Health & SFC Group
    • Tracking Your Treatment Together Initiative: Merck & Evoke MicroMass
  • Professional Marketing
    • DocTalk: Meeting HCPs on Social Media to Rethink What Obesity Means in the Treatment Space: Novo Nordisk & BCW
    • epocrates Bugs + Drugs: athenahealth & epocrates
    • Reaching Physicians With Conference Conversations: Publicis Health Media
    • XYWAV: Jazz Pharmaceuticals & ScoutLife
  • Public Relations Campaign
    • AstraZeneca – Up The Antibodies: AstraZeneca & Edelman
    • SMA My Way: Reclaiming the Double Take to Challenge Disability Stereotypes:
    • Genentech & Syneos Health Communications
    • Tune In To Lung Health: Boehringer Ingelheim & Ogilvy Health
    • X-Chem — Accelerating the Path to New Medicines With Drug Discovery-Driven AI: X-Chem & SCORR Marketing
  • Social Media for Consumer
    • Changing the Culture Around Menopause: Publicis Health Media
    • Focus on Your Lungs: A Screening You Don’t Want to Miss: Merck & Real Chemistry
    • Midol The Real Reason: twelvenote and Bayer Consumer Health North America
    • Never Miss – Raising Awareness of Prostate Cancer: AstraZeneca, MSD & WPP
  • Website for Consumer
    • American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) MeetHopeHeadOn.org: ABTA & SFC Group
    • FINTEPLA Consumer Website: UCB & Fingerpaint Group
    • mBC Unspoken: Evoke MicroMass
    • Seres Therapeutics – GoodNature Stool Donation Program: Doing Your Business Could Help Change Lives, Explore the Possibilities of Your Microbiome: Seres Therapeutics & Marketwake

This year’s judging panel included experts from leading pharmaceutical companies and top agencies involved in life sciences marketing and communications, including Pfizer, GSK, Real Chemistry, and GoodRx. See the full judges list here.

The winners will be announced at the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards Gala on September 13 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, as part of the Digital Pharma East Conference, which takes place September 11-14 in Philadelphia.

The awards event is sponsored by Health Union, DeepIntent, and SXM Media.

For sponsorship opportunities contact:

Andy WalkerDor PeledShauna Greigawalker@questex.comdpeled@questex.comsgreig@questex.com   

To attend the Digital Pharma East conference and the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards Gala, click here.

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

Dominique Kelly

Digital Pharma East

dkelly@questex.com

 

Questex Announces the 2023 StreamTV Awards Winners

NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night at an awards gala, Questex announced the winners of the 2023 StreamTV Awards, an annual awards program honoring the innovators and leaders that are making a difference in driving viewership, revenue growth and elevating their brands and organizations. The program was held in conjunction with the StreamTV Show, which takes place June 12-14 in Denver, CO.

The competition showcased the exceptional talent of the executives behind the scenes and the Channels and platforms that are leading the way in the streaming television industry. Trophies were presented to winners in 10 categories. All of the winners made a difference in driving viewership, revenue growth and elevating their brands and organizations. Winners were chosen by a panel of expert and independent judges.

“We were thrilled with the quality of the entries in the first ever StreamTV Awards program,” said Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Technology, Media & Telecom. “The finalists and winners are truly some of the top names in the streaming industry and we congratulate all involved.”

The 2023 StreamTV Awards winners:

Content Partnerships Executive of the Year – Acquisition
Jennifer Vaux, VP, Content Acquisition & Programming, Roku

Content Partnerships Executive of the Year – Distribution
Regina Breslin, Head of Global Content Distribution, Roku

Programming Executive of the Year
Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi

Product and Technology Executive of the Year
Vibol Hou, EVP, Chief Technology Officer, Paramount Streaming

Marketing Executive of the Year
Dan Robbins, VP Marketing and Partner Solutions, Roku

Advertising Executive of the Year
Mark Rotblat, Chief Revenue Officer, Tubi

Emerging Leader
Shaheen Sayani, Head of Content Partnerships, Samsung TV Plus

CEO of the Year
Tom Ryan, President & CEO, Paramount Streaming

FAST Channel of the Year
Vevo Pop

Streaming Platform of the Year
Pluto TV

About StreamTVShow
The StreamTV Show is the annual event where the industry gathers to evaluate, learn, and network. The event returns to Denver with a stellar educational program designed by our committee of 20 prominent industry experts and will feature over 30 sessions focusing on advertising, executive strategy, product and monetization, technology, and user experience.

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
Kathleen Dean
StreamTV Awards
kdean@questex.com