Questex’s Digital Signage Experience 2023 Created the Ultimate Gathering of Digital Signage Experts

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience 2023 (DSE), the preeminent event for the digital signage industry, brought together the entire digital signage ecosystem – advertising, brand marketing, experience design, entertainment, hospitality, and retail, as well as IT systems integrators, manufacturers and more from 61 countries.

DSE attendees were able to walk through a rainbow tunnel that led to Questex’s Live Design International (LDI) show, co-located to convene industry leaders, change makers and planners in entertainment, destinations, and event technology to reimagine extraordinary experiences, share expertise, and innovate new technologies around live events and entertainment. Together, DSE and LDI drew nearly 15,000 registrants to the co-located events. The quality of the DSE audience was high, 79.4% of registrants were end users, designers or systems integrators.

DSE highlights included:

A dynamic educational experience with 80+ industry leaders with sessions covering retail, entertainment, public spaces, restaurants, content, strategy, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital out-of-home (DOOH).

Three Keynote Speakers: The opening keynote by Laura Frank, Executive Director and Creative Advocate, frame:work, delved into the value of collaborative problem-solving in today’s world of entertainment production. The lunch keynote by Jamie Reilly, General Manager Moment Factory Events & USA, Moment Factory, explored shifting realities of place and how digital enhancement is pushing the boundaries. And the final keynote by Dale Sheehan, Executive Creative Director, Meow Wolf, invited attendees to step into the extraordinary of unconventional innovation in immersive environments.

Other notable speakers included executives from Captivate Network, Fidelity Investments, Google, HH Global, IA Interior Architects, Lenovo, Lincoln Center, Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport, NSCA, Publicis Sapient, Sony, T-Mobile, The Museum of Flight, and University of San Francisco, among many others.

The Expo Hall showcased 60 exhibitors, demonstrating new technologies. The Digital Signage Federation (DSF) also provided guided tours for attendees around the Expo Floor.

Artist installation: ClearLED, makers of transparent LED displays, built a 4-meter (13 feet) cube in “The Park” area of the event. In addition, digital artists Vero Lyn Esque, Stuart Fingerhut, Brian Henry and Fillip Isgro displayed their work on the cube. Esque also demonstrated its motion capture using Unreal Engine.

Fulldome.pro brought its Super Reality Dome providing an immersive experience on the DSE Show Floor.

In partnership with Sky Elements, SPH engineering hosted a breathtaking Drone Show, showcasing the outstanding achievements of the 4th International Drone Show Competition.

The celebration of the 2023 DIZZIE Awards. See the full list of winners here.

The FlyOver Las Vegas Tour took attendees on a magical tour of the Canadian Rockies, followed by an in depth behind-the-scenes look at how it all happens.

Attendees experienced behind-the-scenes tours of notable venues such as AREA15, Meow Wolf, Resorts World, Enchant Christmas, and Cirque du Soleil Mad Apple, offering an intimate look into the industry’s creative landscapes.

Digital Signage Experts Group courses provided opportunities for attendees to become certified.

Networking in-person including numerous gatherings such as the Opening NIght Networking Reception sponsored by Sony, Sixteen:Nine Industry Mixer, XUSC Digital Brew Festival, Lunch Roundtable Discussions, DSE Awards Reception, Women of Digital Signage Luncheon and more, all allowing attendees to catch up with colleagues and make new connections.

David Drain, Director, Event Programs, DSE said, “Digital Signage Experience is a truly immersive experience for the fast-changing digital and interactive display industry. Our research shows that 57% of DSE registrants have a digital signage project in the next 12 months. We brought together all the knowledge, experts, training, and companies attendees need to make their digital signage installation a success.”

Here’s what attendees and exhibitors had to say about DSE 2023:

“What a fun week with colleagues, partners, and clients at #dse2023 – this is such a great industry with amazing innovation and I’m so excited for the future.” – David Saltsman, Business Development Manager, Videri

“I found the sessions and networking to be very informative & educational and have shared insights with my team, especially on AI. Since I’ve been back to the office, I’ve helped with gathering information & possibilities for our learning and innovation center. Overall, DSE23 was a great experience.” – David E. Schmerbach, Lead Engineer, LAKEHOUSE | KPMG LLP

“Had such a great time at DSE 2023 talking templating and content creation with a growing industry. Excited to see what the future holds for this space!” – Nathan David, Director of Client Services, Design Huddle

“What an amazing #DSE2023 event this year! It’s been a pleasure meeting new faces and seeing familiar ones.” – Darryl Kuder, President, Red Dot Digital Media

“It was a great couple of days in Vegas for @DSE2023! The show itself had a lot of interesting and innovative solutions across both hardware and software, and Anthony and I had lots of thought-provoking conversations.” – Candace Kubicek, Director of New Client Development, LYNX Innovation Inc.

“What an amazing week at Digital Signage Experience meeting with clients, partners and industry friends.” – Anne McKnight, Sr. Director of Business Development, BrandPoint Services

“What an amazing experience! The DSE + LDI Conference in Las Vegas has truly been an impressive experience, and I cannot wait to see what amazing things we can make happen in the coming year at the University of Kentucky.” – Emily Conley, Marketing Communications Specialist, University of Kentucky

“Listening to the Women in AV/IT panel today was absolutely inspiring.” – Megan Shafer, Product Manager, Chief

“This is my first time attending the Digital Signage Experience (DSE) and LDI show! Wow!! There is some really cool stuff. My imagination is running wild on what all my HETMA and Educational Technology Collaborative schools can do! I have so many ideas!!!” – Jennifer Weaver, Business Development Manager – Education, Starin

“The Digital Signage Experience (DSE) show was amazing to attend this year. Lots of interesting people, technology, and content creation tools are advancing at lightning speeds.” – Aaron Farrell, CTO, BoomBright Media.

“It’s always great seeing all the latest tech in person!” – Vincent Casey, Software Engineer, RevelDigital

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

DSE 2024 will run December 7-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. DSE also provides exhibitor opportunities throughout the year, with activations inside Bar and Restaurant Expo (March 18-20, 2024 in Las Vegas) and The Hospitality Show (October 28-30 in San Antonio, Texas). For sponsorship or exhibitor enquiries, contact Kelly Turner.

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

About Questex

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

Media Contact
Sonal Patel
DSE
sonal@sonal.io

Questex’s LDI 2023 Unveils the Future of Live Event Design and Technology

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Live Design International 2023 (LDI) highlighted unparalleled success as the foremost event within the live events industry, uniting the global entertainment design and technology communities. The 2023 event featured new and enhanced experiences, from three keynotes and an exclusive backstage tour of Las Vegas venues to a custom drone show, Battle of the Busk competition, and a rainbow tunnel walk to the co-located show, Digital Signage Experience. LDI 2023 served as a testament to the thriving future of live events, captivating over 12,000 attendees with an expanded array of activities and activations. Notably, the conference achieved significant milestones by enhancing the LDInnovation Conference with a 68% increase in courses and amplifying the LDInstitute offerings by 16%, fortifying its training programs. Impressively, registrations for conference and training courses surged by 23% compared to last year, marking a substantial growth in attendee engagement and program participation.

LDI 2023 attendees saw groundbreaking innovation, solidifying its reputation as a platform for cutting-edge technology and professional development. Notable highlights from the event encompass:

Three Keynotes: The opening keynote by Laura Frank, Executive Director and Creative Advocate, frame:work, delved into the value of collaborative problem-solving in today’s world of entertainment production. The VIP lunch keynote by Jamie Reilly, General Manager Moment Factory Events & USA, Moment Factory, explored shifting realities of place and how digital enhancement is pushing the boundaries. The closing keynote by Dale Sheehan, Executive Creative Director, Meow Wolf, invited attendees to step into the extraordinary world of unconventional innovation in immersive environments.Comprehensive Training: 205 renowned industry leaders led 196 hands-on training sessions encompassing a wide array of subjects, from lasers and lighting to projection mapping, audio, media servers, rigging, XLIVE, and new stage management and wellness track.Work/Life Balance: The Shining-A-Light Wellness Lounge hosted by Behind the Scenes offered healthy lifestyle and work environment sessions, which included daily yoga and mental health sessions, and an alternative Mocktail Hour.Exclusive Tours: Attendees experienced behind-the-scenes tours of notable venues such as AREA15, Meow Wolf, Resorts World, Enchant Christmas, and Cirque du Soleil Mad Apple, offering an immersive look into the industry’s creative landscapes.Breathtaking Drone Show: SPH Engineering in partnership with Sky Elements wowed everyone with 400 drones painting the Vegas sky with a trophy and welcome to Las Vegas sign. Drones created a QR code in the moonlit sky, guiding viewers to a page displaying the winning projects of the International Drone Show Competition.Fierce Battle of the Busk Competition: Four teams of two light jockeys and two video jockeys each were provided two days of intensive training by mentors from Sovereign Candle Collective, 4Wall Entertainment, Volvox Labs, and Pixera, demonstrating their training, knowledge, and skill at the final competition on day three. LDI attendees witnessed the ultimate showdown between teams of lighting and video jockeys as they competed in the Battle of the Busk; winners were chosen based on popular vote.Celebrating Excellence: Noteworthy recognitions included the fifth annual Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarships, the Sustainability Award, and the 33rd annual LDI Booth & Best Debuting Product Awards.Empowering Future Talent: The Foster the Future Program engaged 161 students and young professionals, fostering diversity and growth through scholarships and development programs.Expo Hall Excitement: 279 exhibitors unveiled cutting-edge technologies, providing live demos and the opportunity for face-to-face discussions about the groundbreaking gear they debuted exclusively to LDI attendees.Bridging the Digital Signage Experience (DSE): LDI attendees were able to walk through a rainbow tunnel that led to the co-located DSE show, which offered shared experiences, featuring visual display solutions, entertainment production technology, and experiential activations and events.Networking Opportunities: Various co-located events and the new ConNEXTions Café facilitated invaluable networking, allowing attendees to forge new connections and engage in industry discourse across multiple forums.

LDI show director Jessi Cybulski expressed her gratitude, stating, “Completing the 2023 show makes me proud of the LDI community. So many people showed up in ways we haven’t seen since before the pandemic, if ever before. Buyers and sellers, mentors and mentees, attendees and exhibitors, students and trainers, friends and colleagues. What we saw was people coming together and collaborating. The business of live events and the fast-changing industry were being discussed and considered at every turn.

Our LDInnovation League saw new initiatives and innovations come to life with Foster the Future Career Day, Backstage Las Vegas Tour, Battle of the Busk, ConNextions Café, Lasers, Drones, hands-on training, and so much more. Packed with knowledge and positivity, the show was truly amazing. From the entire LDI team, we thank everyone for their contributions for a successful LDI.”

“This year’s LDI was a landmark event for us,” adds Marian Sandberg, VP and market leader for LDI, Live Design, and DSE. “We saw incredible support from our exhibitors and attendees, showing that LDI is on a major growth path for 2024 and beyond, especially seeing record numbers of attendees interested in conference and training sessions. Our re-sign for next year has also been a resounding success, with the show floor more than half booked onsite, showing a high-level of confidence in our ability to bring qualified buyers and specifiers to exhibitors and sponsors. We are so grateful to our customers for their support and look forward to next year.”

For more information and a detailed list of award winners, visit https://www.livedesignonline.com/news/ldi-2023.

LDI will take place Sunday through Tuesday, December 8-10, 2024, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, with the conference starting December 4. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Tuner, Director of Sales, at kturner@questex.com.

About Live Design International (LDI)
Established in 1988, Live Design International (LDI) is built on a 35 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 December 4 – 10, 2024, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

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

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

Registration Open for Questex’s Sensors Converge 2024, North America’s Premier Electronics Event for Design Engineers

Event Takes Place June 24-26 in Santa Clara, CA

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge, North America’s premier electronics event for design engineers, today opens registration for the 2024 event. The 39th annual event brings together more than 5,000 professionals from all over the world to explore groundbreaking technologies, foster connections and chart the course for the sensors and electronics industry. Sensors Converge takes place June 24-26, 2024 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Register to attend here.

Sensors Converge 2024 features:

  • An Expo Hall featuring over hundreds of industry leading suppliers
  • A Conference Program featuring multiple days of cutting-edge knowledge and expert training for technical professionals who design electronics systems/IoT devices with sensors, processors, software, boards, and connectivity solutions. The program features educational sessions and in-depth workshops delivered by some of the brightest minds in engineering. Conference themes include Sensing, Processing and Connecting.Immersive and hands-on education including vendor workshops, the new Industry Hub, Tech Talks, and more.
  • Networking opportunities including a VIP Reception, Expo Reception, and new Industry Meetups
  • New Next Gen Engineer Program designed to help up and coming engineering professionals advance their career.

“Sensors Converge brings sensors and electronics professionals together to deliver world-class and life-saving innovations and industry insights,” said Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Questex Technology Group. “Our 2024 event will offer the latest education and technologies for our audience to improve products and expand their capabilities.”

Sensors Converge offers four pass options: Limited Expo Passes available for free, Conference Passes, Solution Provider Passes, and VIP Passes. Super early bird registration is now open through March 1, 2024. Team discounts are available for groups. Discounted rates are available for academia, non-profit, government, and OEM/end-users. To register to attend, click here.

Sensors Converge key partners include diamond partner STMicroelectronics, platinum partner Analog Devices, gold partner TDK, Silver partners Amphenol Advanced Sensors Digi-Key and Murata, bronze partners Microchip, Mouser, and Win Source, Industry Hub Premier Sponsor KORE Wireless; and industry partners Fierce Electronics, Fierce Wireless, and Yole Group. For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start 39 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
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com

 

Questex’s Fierce Telecom Announce the 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition Winners

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Telecom and Fierce Wireless today announces the 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition winners. The awards recognize the creators, makers, and doers of outstanding services and equipment unveiled over the past 12 months.

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

The 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards – Telecom Edition winners:

AI/Analytics/Automation

Mavenir: Mavenir automation drives step-change in operational energy efficiency and QoS

BSS/OSS 

AEX (Automation Exchange) Inc.

Business Services 

Aryaka: Aryaka Unified SASE

Core Network 

NETSCOUT: Observability for Cloudified 5G SA Networks

Customer Engagement 

Evergent Technologies Inc.: Catered & Creative Customer Retention

Digital Divide 

BICS: BICS – Project ‘Connect the Remote & Vulnerable’

IoT 

Uber: UberSIM project

Network Test and Measurement 

Infovista: World’s largest 5G network benchmarking project

Next-Gen Deployment Fiber/Wireline 

Boldyn Networks: Boldyn Networks Transforms San Francisco Metro Through Unrivaled Fiber Connectivity

Next-Gen Deployment Wireless 

Tarana Wireless: Tarana G1 in 6 GHz

Private Wireless Networks 

Cox Private Networks: Hybrid private/public cellular network improves business operations for a used vehicle wholesale solution provider

RAN Innovation 

Cohere Technologies: First MU-MIMO Software Solution for 4G + 5G in FDD and TDD with 2X Spectrum Multiplier Benefit

Security 

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA): TIA SCS 9001 Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Security Standard

Alejandro Piñero, Head of Content, Fierce Technology Group at Questex said, “Congratulations to the 2023 award winners for developing solutions that exemplify excellence. We applaud you on your innovation solutions and wish you continued success.”

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

To learn more about the 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition, visit: https://www.fiercetelecomawards.com.

About Fierce Telecom
FierceTelecom is the telecom industry’s daily monitor. FierceTelecom’s independent team of experienced editors provides relevant and insightful information on the dynamic telecom market, covering topics ranging from fiber deployments, virtualization of telecom and cable networks, partnerships with big cloud providers, edge computing, business deals and competition. FierceTelecom provides its readers — which include stakeholders from the entire telecom and cable industry such as service providers, equipment vendors, telecom customers and analysts — with thoughtful news and analysis on this competitive marketplace.

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
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com

Industry Icons Sam Villa, Roger Molina, and John Mosely Join Top-Tier Line-Up of Educators at Questex’s International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference 2024 New York Shows

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS New York) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC New York) return to the Javits Convention Center March 3-5, 2024, with the industries’ top stars including Sam Villa, Roger Molina, John Mosely and more, sharing their wisdom, talent and advice to help attendees grow their businesses and expand their customer base.

IBS New York welcomes back Sam Villa, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, Villa is a true leader that brings out the best in others. As the 2021 NAHA Educator of the Year, Hair Awards USA Hall of Fame Inductee and 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, he is known for doing things differently to challenge, inspire and motivate change. His Master Class, “Hairvolution: Shaping the Future of Haircutting,” on March 4, should not be missed. Villa will be joined by his colleague and fellow renowned artist, Roger Molina. Molina has 20 years of experience behind the chair and has worked as a national educator and platform artist for over a decade. Molina is now part of the Sam Villa® ArTeam and works behind the chair as a Master Stylist at Lunatic Fringe Salon. Also joining the line-up of top-tier educators, is men’s grooming expert, John Mosley. Mosley brings over ten years of industry experience to the Andis Education team, including working behind the chair in the barbershop, working as a platform artist for Paul Mitchell and providing personal grooming services to several celebrities in the entertainment and sports industries. Mosley’s knowledge, passion and industry relationships help Andis deliver best-in-class educational programs in the Southwest and awarded 2022 Educator of the Year NAHA.

Other top educators on tap for this year’s Shows include:

IBS New York

Candy Shaw – trained in Paris, Shaw is the world’s foremost authority on balayage education. She teaches a fast, efficient, no-nonsense method of hair painting and runs three companies: her Atlanta salon; a Balayage education Academy and SUNLIGHTS Balayage, the makers and purveyors of the world’s leading balayage products and education.Monaé Everett – is a celebrity hair stylist, author, educator and Diversity Equity and Inclusion consultant with 20 years of experience. Everett’s passion project, Texture Style Awards, a competition for hairstylists, is centered around diversity and inclusion.J Ladner – an accomplished hair and makeup artist with experience in film, television, theatre, print and digital media, J is the Director of Education of FASTFOILS and co-hosts the No Stylist Left Behind podcast with Nina Tulio.Gilad Goldstein – as part of the Ulta Design Team, Gilad creates online Salon Education for stylists globally.Nina Tulio – an industry-leading salon business consultant, speaker, and educator helping salon owners and stylists around the world to grow their business, while growing themselves.Ben Brown – an international left-handed cutting educator and owner of BBEducation, Ben Brown believes in sharing knowledge and education which has been a key factor in his fantastic hairdressing journey.Lupe Voss – a gifted and passionate educator, Voss has helped countless colorists around the globe to flourish in their career. She also founded and co-owned the highly successful Julian August salon in Redlands, California for 32 years.Oliver Adams – affectionately known as the “Kolor King,” Adams is the owner of Splash Studios Inc., which consists of salons and salon suite locations in Atlanta, Georgia and Las Vegas, Nevada. As a Top Artist for Clairol Professional for 20 years, he shares his passion for hair, through his other love, which is teaching. Collin Martin – Martin has created multi-functional cuts with a keen eye while employing unconventional 3D sculpting for the past 14 years. His unconventional approach to hair has, in the words of a colleague, “brought the avant-garde to the people.”Wayne Tuggle – Tuggle is considered the rockstar of hair and has been published in numerous magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, and Us Weekly, working with renowned photographer David LaChapelle. Tuggle has created and mastered a cutting system that is simple, methodical, and fast, allowing him to see 20+ clients a day, every day.Dawn Braley – a podcaster, educator, hairstylist, & mental health advocate, Bradley’s real, raw, and honest approach puts beauty professionals at ease and ready to earn six figures stress-free.

“Being an educator at the International Beauty Show (IBS) was a game-changer for my career. The exposure significantly extended my network, reaching artists I may not have connected with otherwise,” said Monaé Everett. “At IBS, I’ve had the unique opportunity to lead main stage presentations and influence the beauty industry towards a more inclusive and equitable future, aligning with the core values of both IBS and myself.”

For the full list of IBS New York educators, click here.

IECSC New York

Savanna Boda – a licensed medical Aesthetician and acne specialist based in Dallas, Texas, Boda has a cult following of 298K on Instagram. She is the founder and owner of Savanna Boda Aesthetics, a medical spa that focuses on ethical and results driven aesthetics.Nydia Cabrera – with over 15 years of experience, Cabrera is a celebrity and published makeup artist whose work has been featured on television, The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, NYFW, The Miss Universe Organization and more.Douglas Preston – founder of Preston Acne Pros, Preston’s career spans 40+years in professional esthetics, spa management and skincare career mentoring. His recently published book, An Esthetician’s Guide to Growing a Successful Skincare Career, is a top-seller among ambitious working skincare professionals.E’Toshia McFarland – McFarland’ passion is to help other estheticians propel in and out of their treatment room, master the art of facial treatments and implement passive streams of income with digital products.Amy Carter – Carter’s consulting company is dedicated to empowering spa and salon professionals to grow their businesses, their teams, and their value. Her leadership and operational strategies help busy professionals free up time to work on their businesses and the results are immediate and impactful!

Douglas Preston added, “IECSC events are my favorite because of the enthusiastic professionals who attend. It’s easy to feel a sense of isolation at work and IECSC open us up to new techniques, business insights, and a chance to make new friends… all in one great event.”

For the full list of IECSC New York educators, click here.

Attendees may register to attend the Shows by clicking here. Exhibit Hall passes include all free classes at IBS, all Product-Focused Education at IECSC, and unlimited access to each Exhibit Hall. Master Classes, Hands-on Workshops at IBS and the curated conference sessions at IECSC are available for additional fees. However, all paid conference sessions include 3-day Exhibit Hall entry. Press may apply for a media pass here.

SHOW HOURS:
Sunday, March 3: 10:30am – 5:00pm; Monday, March 4: 10:30am – 5:00pm; and Tuesday, March 5: 10:30am – 3:30pm

INFO:
For more information, on IBS New York, visit ibsnewyork.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

For more information on IECSC New York, visit iecscnewyork.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty and wellness professionals are available at IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas, taking place June 22-24, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit ibslasvegas.com or iecsclasvegas.com for more information. Also, IECSC Florida will take place October 13-14, 2024 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.

About IBS New York
Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, IBS New York is the longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS New York is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, 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 ibsnewyork.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, 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
Amanda Brokaw
IBS New York and IECSC New York
Amanda@brokawpr.com

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Questex’s Fierce Telecom Announce the 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition Finalists

NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Telecom and Fierce Wireless today announces the 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition finalists. The awards recognize the creators, makers, and doers of outstanding services and equipment unveiled over the past 12 months.

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

The 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards – Telecom Edition finalists:

AI/Analytics/Automation

DeepomaticEnterprise Web: Telco-grade generative AI for intent-based orchestrationMavenir: Mavenir automation drives step-change in operational energy efficiency and QoSNetcracker: Netcracker GenAI Telco SolutionPlume: Plume HaystackTNS: TNS Robocall Protection

BSS/OSS 

AEX (Automation Exchange) Inc.Evergent Technologies Inc.: Nimble Monetization Capabilities for Today’s Telecom TransitionsInnova IT Solutions: COSSMOS Auto Discovery and Reconciliation PlatformSage Management: Sage Hybrid Blockchain Services

Business Services 

Aryaka: Aryaka Unified SASEGTT: GTT Managed SD-WANKyndryl: Kyndryl’s Network Transformation ServicesWindstream Enterprise: An intelligent cloud-based contact center solution to elevate customer and employee experiences

Core Network

Harmonic Inc.: Harmonic cOS™ Virtualized Core Software PlatformInfinera Corporation: ICE6 TurboNETSCOUT: Observability for Cloudified 5G SA NetworksOracle: The future of 5G analytics: Oracle Communications Network Analytics Data Director

Customer Engagement 

Bango: The Bango Digital Vending Machine®Evergent Technologies Inc.: Catered & Creative Customer RetentionTiVo: TiVo’s Managed IPTV Service with Evolution Digital’s EVO FORCE 1 and FUSE 4KGlobalReach Technology: GlobalReach Technology – Trusted Wi-FiNetcracker: Netcracker GenAI Telco SolutionWindstream Wholesale: iconnect, the wholesale industry’s premier customer portal

Digital Divide 

AT&T: AT&T 5G-Connected HelmetBICS: BICS – Project ‘Connect the Remote & Vulnerable’Casa Systems: Casa Systems’ AurusLINK 5G Self Install Outdoor ModemConsolidated Communications: Bringing Universal Broadband Service to Rural Vermont – Consolidated Communications and Southern Vermont CUDDZS: DZS FiberWayRadisys: Radisys’ Connect 5G FWA/Broadband Convergence

IoT 

1NCE: 1NCE’s Software Platform Turns Connectivity into a ComponentEnea: Automation & Unified Global Connectivity with Enea Aptilo IoT CCSTaoglas: Taoglas Invisible Antenna™Uber: UberSIM project

Network Test and Measurement 

Infovista: World’s largest 5G network benchmarking projectPCTEL: SeeHawk™ MonitorTelsasoft: Telsasoft Rich Notifications

Next-Gen Deployment Fiber/Wireline 

Boldyn Networks: Boldyn Networks Transforms San Francisco Metro Through Unrivaled Fiber ConnectivityClearfield, Inc.: ClearPass™ Dust CapHarmonic Inc.: Harmonic cOS™ Broadband PlatformInfinera Corporation: High-speed Business Services over Existing PON Infrastructure Leveraging ICE-X Intelligent Coherent Pluggables

Next-Gen Deployment Wireless 

Airvine: Airvine WaveTunnel Product LineBICS: BICS advances 5G SA roaming with stc Kuwait and AIS ThailandBoingo: Washington Commanders Score Touchdown with Boingo Wi-Fi 6Tarana Wireless: Tarana G1 in 6 GHz

Private Wireless Networks 

Betacom: Betacom AirGap Protection™ for Private 5GBetacom: Betacom Private/Public Hybrid 5G Network ServiceCox Private Networks: Hybrid private/public cellular network improves business operations for a used vehicle wholesale solution providerKyndryl: Kyndryl enables Industry 4.0 Transformation with Nokia Digital Automation Cloud

RAN Innovation 

Boingo: RAN Innovation: The First Department of Defense Open RAN NetworkCohere Technologies: First MU-MIMO Software Solution for 4G + 5G in FDD and TDD with 2X Spectrum Multiplier BenefitRadisys: Radisys’ Connect RAN Release 17 Compliant 5G NR SoftwareWind River: Wind River Studio

Security 

Digital Element: IPC CharacteristicsHiya: Hiya ProtectPlume: Plume’s Full Stack OptimizationTelecommunications Industry Association (TIA): TIA SCS 9001 Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Security Standard

Alejandro Piñero, Head of Content, Fierce Technology Group at Questex said, “Congratulations to the 2023 award finalists. We were extremely impressed with all of the submissions. We are thrilled to celebrate the finalists for their creativity in developing groundbreaking solutions across the industry.”

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

The 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition winners will be announced on December 14.

To learn more about the 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition, visit: https://www.fiercetelecomawards.com.

About Fierce Telecom
FierceTelecom is the telecom industry’s daily monitor. FierceTelecom’s independent team of experienced editors provides relevant and insightful information on the dynamic telecom market, covering topics ranging from fiber deployments, virtualization of telecom and cable networks, partnerships with big cloud providers, edge computing, business deals and competition. FierceTelecom provides its readers — which include stakeholders from the entire telecom and cable industry such as service providers, equipment vendors, telecom customers and analysts — with thoughtful news and analysis on this competitive marketplace.

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
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com

Questex’s Silverlinings Unveils Winners of the Cloud Innovation Awards

NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Silverlinings announces the winners of the Cloud Innovation Awards. The program celebrates exceptional innovations that are driving improvements and transforming the cloud industry and were judged on technical innovation, effectiveness, competitive advantage, financial impact and true innovation. The winners were announced during the Cloud Executive Summit, an exclusive two-day symposium built for senior executives looking to discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities presented by the cloud industry today.

Elizabeth Coyne, Managing Editor, Silverlinings said, “Congratulations to the winners of our inaugural Cloud Innovation Awards program. The award winners have created outstanding innovations. We look forward to watching these companies as they transform our industry.”

An expert panel of judges reviewed the submissions to determine which individuals and companies demonstrated innovative solutions that have the greatest potential to save money, engage customers or revolutionize networks and the industry overall. 

Award winners:

Best Cloud Artificial Intelligence Solution: Dynatrace Davis AI, DynatraceBest Cloud Automation Solution: Azure Operator Service Manager, MicrosoftBest Cloud Data Center Solution: Vertiv Liebert XDU, VertivBest Cloud Networking Solution: Ericsson Cloud Native Infrastructure, Ericsson ABBest Cloud-Native 5G Solution: vRAN 3.0, Samsung NetworksBest Cloud Sustainability Initiative: UCS X-Series Modular System, Cisco SystemsTop Cloud Changemaker: Will Grannis, CTO, Google Cloud

Cloud Executive Summit sponsors include Platinum partner Blue Planet, a division of Ciena; Platinum partner F5; Research partner Red Hat; Supporting partner Aviatrix; and Industry partners – AvidThink, Dell’Oro Group, Fierce Telecom, neXt Curve, and WLDA.TECH.

Stay connected with the Cloud Executive Summit via LinkedIn and X.

About Silverlinings
Silverlinings provides analysis and strategy for the 21st Century Cloud Infrastructure Revolution – the single largest communications transformation of all time. Through independent, original reporting Silverlinings helps cloud network architects separate reality from marketing fluff and untangle the complexities of cloud infrastructure. Whether it’s integrating new and old technology, providing security, improving visibility, merging public and private clouds, avoiding cloud lock-in, managing edge networks, and deploying 5G into the cloud, we do the dirty work and sniff out the scoops to bring you the only site where cloud network architects can find a reputable daily source of news, analysis and strategy for cloud infrastructure, and have a laugh at the same time.

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
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com

Questex’s Hotel Management Announces the 2023 “General Managers to Watch” Award Winners

NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management today announces winners of the annual “GMs to Watch” award, showcasing creative, resilient and dynamic leaders in the hospitality industry. 

Each year, Hotel Management opens its call for nominations to the greater hospitality industry to nominate those who deserve widespread recognition. This year, more than 200 nominations were received, and 49 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements.

The 2023 “GMs to Watch”:

Yulio Beracierto, Hotel Manager, Hilton Columbus Downtown – OH
Stephen Caputo, General Manager, Hotel Monteleone – LA
Mali Carow, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans – LA
Brandon Carter, General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Portland Washington Square – OR
Frank Chen, General Manager, Hilton Chicago/Northbrook – IL
Melissa Chunn, General Manager, Renaissance Raleigh North Hills – NC
David Cirincione, General Manager, Le Méridien and AC Hotel Denver Downtown – CO
Karen Coughlin, General Manager, SpringHill Suites Dallas Rockwall – TX
Ashlee Crosby, General Manager, SpringHill Suites, Huntsville Downtown – AL
Patrick Davila, General Manager, Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection – CO
Troy Dixon, General Manager, Central Station Hotel – TN
Barry Dorsey, General Manager, The Leta Hotel – CA
Ben Elie, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Englewood – NJ
Lisa Eylens, General Manager, Hampton Inn Chicago/Tinley Park – IL
Eduardo Fernandez, General Manager, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort – FL
Margarita Garcia, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Times Square – NY
Danielle Goller, General Manager, The Ambrose Hotel Santa Monica – CA
Melissa Green, Area General Manager, Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge and Hotel Viking – MA
Hugh Hedin, General Manager, Emery, Autograph Collection – MN
McClinton Heil, Managing Director, Halcyon, a Hotel in Cherry Creek – CO
Dwight Hopfauf, General Manager, Hotel Julien Dubuque – IA
Garth Huffman, General Manager, The Bellmoor Inn & Spa – DE
Melinda Lane, General Manager, SpringHill Suites Panama City Beach – FL
Sergio Lee, General Manager, Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites – Long Beach Airport – CA
Jay Leonard, General Manager, Wyndham and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Resort – FL
John Luciew, Area General Manager, Aloft Lake Nona – FL
Tara Lundgren, General Manager, DoubleTree Suites Tucson Airport – AZ
Michelle Malone, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn, Chattanooga Downtown – TN
Manuel Martínez, Managing Director, Salamander Washington D.C. – Washington, D.C.
Jessica Matthews, General Manager, Hotel Aliz Times Square – NY
Mychal Milian, General Manager / Complex Director of Hotel Operations, Marriott and AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport – FL
Anton Moore, General Manager, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC – NY
Ralph Mordocco, General Manager, Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel – OH
Husani Parris, Dual General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Gainesville – FL
Taylor Phillips, General Manager, Hyatt Centric Alexandria – VA
Markus Platzer, General Manager, Willard InterContinental Washington D.C. & Regional Director of Operations – Washington, D.C.
Mercedes Provost, General Manager, Hyatt Place – Ann Arbor – MI
Alberto Ramos, General Manager, Hilton Houston NASA/Clearlake – TX
Azher Razvi, General Manager, Tru by Hilton Yarmouth – Nova Scotia, Canada
Marta Rekosiewicz, General Manager, Marriott Boca Raton – FL
Eric Reyes, General Manager, Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore – MD
Carla Reynolds, General Manager, Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston North/Ashley Phosphate – SC
Jelissa Rodriguez, General Manager, Wyndham Garden Long Island City – NY
David Salcfas, General Manager, Hard Rock Hotel New York – NY
Henry Schmidlin, General Manager, Residence Inn Charlotte Steele Creek – NC
Elif Sen, General Manager, Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront – Washington, D.C.
Chris Sommers, Managing Director, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa – CA
Cassandra Weed, General Manager, SpringHill Pitt Monroevil – PA
Benisa Woolford, General Manager, WaterWalk Atlanta – Perimeter Center – GA

“Hotel legacies are built one day, one act of service at a time, and general managers know this better than anyone. They are the inspiration and the lifeblood of a property,” said Jennifer Glatt, Content Director and Editor-in-Chief with Questex Hospitality and Hotel Management. “The 2023 class of GMs to Watch is inspiring success for their properties and their employees. We are honored to recognize them.”

The 2023 “GMs to Watch” winners are featured in the November/December issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

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

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

Media Contacts
Jennifer Glatt
Editor-in-Chief & Content Director
212-895-8201
jglatt@questex.com

Alexandra Aldridge
Marketing Director
212-895-8284
aaldridge@questex.com

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience Announces the 2023 Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards Winners

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) unveiled the 2023 Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards winners at an awards ceremony during DSE 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The awards program recognizes companies from around the world whose digital signage installations and campaigns challenge existing standards and drive the industry forward.

David Drain, DSE Director of Event Programs said, “We were thrilled with the caliber of entries this year which are the epitome of excellence in digital and interactive technologies. We congratulate the winners on their achievements and thank our esteemed panel of judges.”

The winners:

Corporate Environments
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Global Headquarters
Presented to: SNA Displays

Digital Out-of-Home
The Moxy & AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
Presented to: SNA Displays

Educational Environments
Innovating Seneca Multi-Campus Digital Transformation
Presented to: ICON

Entertainment & Recreation
Illuminarium Toronto
Presented to: Aligned Vision Group

Experiential Design & Planning
Katara Towers Parabolic LED Display
Presented to: Esprit Digital

Healthcare Environments
Mount Sinai Hospital Digital Donor Wall
Presented to: Envision

Hospitality
Grand Magic Hotel
Presented to: Moment Factory

Public Spaces
Visual Ecosystem – Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C
Presented to: Synect

Restaurants
District Tap Sports & Social TruView Video Wall
Presented to: Media Resources Inc.

Retail Environments
Hamad International Airport – Central Concourse C
Presented to: Esprit Digital

Transportation
Digital Journey of Surprises – Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal A
Presented to: Moment Factory

Venues
David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, NYC
Presented to: AV&C and SiliconCore

Digital Signage Content of the Year
Katara Towers Parabolic LED Display
Presented to: Esprit Digital

The winning project involved the design, creation, and installation of a 60m high kaleidoscope. The project’s goal was to recreate the symbolism of hospitality — a coming together of people under a shared sky. One judge commented: “The merging of kinetic art with digital displays and immersive artistic content is stunning.”

Digital Signage Experience of the Year  
Grand Magic Hotel
Presented to: Moment Factory

In this project, the experience begins the very moment guests pass through its dynamic revolving door, and step inside a themed lobby that envelops them in wonder. Fantastic architectural effects and illusions reveal surprises for guests to discover and provide a glimpse into the show-stopping moments to come.

One judge said, “The project represents a pinnacle of creativity and innovation in the digital signage field. The fusion of hospitality and entertainment, preserving natural light while creating a stunning multimedia experience, and encouraging social interaction sets it apart.”

The Emerging Talent Award
Presented to: Kiersten Gibson

Gibson started her career at Target and then joined Reach Media Network, steadily climbing the ranks to her current position as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. She is also an active member of the Digital Signage Federation and has become a visible advocate for the industry.

The Trailblazer Award
Presented to: Jared Miller

With a master’s from MIT, Miller has had stints at Intel, United Airlines, NCR, and AMB (owners of the Atlanta Falcons). In 2018, he joined Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. as executive vice president and chief operating officer of MSG Ventures, working on Sphere in Las Vegas. He now serves as executive vice president and chief information officer for Sphere Entertainment and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

The judges for the DIZZIE Awards were provided by the Digital Signage Federation. They include:

Jason Ault, Co-Founder & COO, Coffman Media Jonathan Brawn, Principal, Brawn Consulting Toby Cohen, freelance journalistRobert Edwards, Media Development Specialist, Lansing Community College Peter Erickson, VP of Creative, Screenfeed Jordan Feil, Global Director of Marketing, Navori Labs Ignacio Fossati, Founder, Fossati PR Sagar Gandhi, Co-Founder, Tetraloop Kiersten Gibson, EVP, Sales & Marketing, Reach Media Network Rodrick Glass, EVP, Sales & Business Development, Creative Realities, Inc.Max Guerrero, Director, Product Management, Korbyt Danny Hagen, Chief Revenue Officer, Wallboard Michael Juarez, Senior Web/Media Developer, University of San Francisco Justin Lachovsky, Director, Sales & Marketing, Telecine Carrie McKenzie-Bush, Director of Marketing & Communications, Peerless-AV Sherilyn McLain, VP Asset Management, Landmark Dividend Cristina Miller, CEO, Intermedia Touch Michelle Montazeri, Director, Digital Signage, Legrand AV Kevin O’Neill, Vice President, Creative and Strategy, iGotcha Media Jørn Olsen, Head of Customer Experience, ZetaDisplay  Jessica Rich, Curator and Producer, Moving Image Art LLC Amanda Starr, Sr Director, Creative and Implementation Services, Creative Realities, Inc Edward Tang, Senior Product Manager, Guest Experience, Space Needle / Chihuly Garden & Glass Jim Vair, President, Capital Networks Limited Beth Warren, SVP Marketing | Brand Strategy, Creative Realities Inc

View more details on the winners and their work here.

To learn more about DSE, visit www.digitalsignageexperience.com.

Stay connected with DSE on LinkedInX and Facebook. For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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

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

Media Contact
Sonal Patel
DSE
sonal@sonal.io

Questex’s Silverlinings Cloud Executive Summit Brings Senior Executives Together in Sonoma, CA to Discuss and Debate Cloud Challenges and Opportunities in December

NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SilverliningsCloud Executive Summit, will bring senior executives together for an exclusive two-day symposium built to discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities presented by the cloud industry. The Cloud Executive Summit, produced by Questex, takes place December 6-7 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, CA. Register here.

Silverlinings Managing Editor Liz Coyne said, “We are looking forward to bringing senior cloud executives together at this closed-door symposium to identify and solve deployment challenges, learn from cloud business cases, network with key players and much more.”

The Cloud Executive Summit is produced by both the Silverlinings and Fierce Telecom editorial teams and offers a robust program including cloud business cases, interactive agile workshops as well as keynotes, panels and moderated small group discussions that will help attendees identify and solve deployment challenges presented by industry experts.

The Cloud Executive Summit will allow attendees to learn from hyperscalers and service providers successfully deploying cloud services and will provide a multitude of opportunities to network with key players in the industry throughout the event.

Cloud Executive Summit highlights include:

Keynote Sessions on ‘Modernization & Enablement’ and ‘Industry Transformation’Fireside Chat: Build-a-Bear in the CloudPanel Sessions on ‘Accidentally Multi-Cloud,’ The Great Cloud Modernization,’ ‘The Automation & AI Threat and Opportunity,’ ‘Securing the Cloud,’ ‘5G & The Cloud,’ ‘Money, Money, Money,’ and ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’Wine Tasting and Welcome Reception at Viansa WineryCase Study: DISH Wireless Deploys First-of-its Kind Cloud-Native 5G Network with Blue PlanetCase Study: How the Scottish Government Delivers on Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Security with F5Exclusive Research – The Big RevealDebate: Open Source in the Cloud: A Debate on Innovation, Security and Sustainability

Leaders in the cloud industry speaking at the Summit include:

Hagai Pen, AWSDara Meath, Build-a-BearAndrew Guenther, Orbital SidekickMichael Dale, Caffeine.tvCarolyn Duby, ClouderaDave Bolan, Dell’Oro GroupAzita Arvani, Stanford Sloane FellowKailem Anderson, Blue Planet, a division of Ciena Pranav Dharwadkar, F5Mauricio Sanchez, Dell’Oro GroupChris Hristov, AT&TAnne Flanagan, Meta; International Tech Policy ExpertJerald Dawkins, Ph.D, CISO GlobalRoy Chua, AvidThinkShaun McCarthy, NokiaPrakash Sangam, Tantra Analyst Craig McLuckie, StacklokJoe Duffy, PulumiLeonard Lee, neXt CurveJoe Kodali, CariloopSteve Madden, EquinixAnu Ramaj, PwC

View the agenda here.

The Cloud Innovation Awards program will honor exceptional innovations that are driving improvements and transforming the cloud industry. Winners will be announced at an awards event on December 7.

The Summit will feature industry leading sponsors and partners in a variety of format and connection opportunities, including Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, as Platinum Partner, F5 as Platinum Partner, Red Hat as Research Partner, and Aviatrix as Supporting Partner, AvidThink, Dell’Oro Group, next Curve and Women Leaders in Data and AI as Industry Partners.

Stay connected with the Cloud Executive Summit via LinkedIn and X.

About Silverlinings
Silverlinings provides analysis and strategy for the 21st Century Cloud Infrastructure Revolution – the single largest communications transformation of all time. Through independent, original reporting Silverlinings helps cloud network architects’ separate reality from marketing fluff and untangle the complexities of cloud infrastructure. Whether it’s integrating new and old technology, providing security, improving visibility, merging public and private clouds, avoiding cloud lock-in, managing edge networks, and deploying 5G into the cloud, we do the dirty work and sniff out the scoops to bring you the only site where cloud network architects can find a reputable daily source of news, analysis and strategy for cloud infrastructure, and have a laugh at the same time.

About Fierce Telecom
FierceTelecom is the telecom industry’s daily monitor. FierceTelecom’s independent team of experienced editors provides relevant and insightful information on the dynamic telecom market, covering topics ranging from fiber deployments, virtualization of telecom and cable networks, partnerships with big cloud providers, edge computing, business deals and competition. FierceTelecom provides its readers — which include stakeholders from the entire telecom and cable industry such as service providers, equipment vendors, telecom customers and analysts — with thoughtful news and analysis on this competitive marketplace.

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
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com