Winners to be announced live on June 11 at the StreamTV Show in Denver

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the ultimate gathering for the streaming television industry, today announces the finalists for the StreamTV Awards – the ultimate celebration of the visionaries and trailblazers transforming the streaming industry. StreamTV Show takes place June 11-13 in Denver, Colorado.

This year’s competition was tougher — and more exciting — than ever. Finalists stood out for their bold innovation, unmatched audience engagement, sharp strategic thinking, revenue growth, and game-changing partnerships.

“Our StreamTV Awards have hit a whole new level this year,” said Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Questex Technology Group. “The surge in applications and the caliber of finalists prove just how fast the streaming landscape is evolving. Congratulations to the incredible leaders and companies who are shaping the future of the industry. We can’t wait to honor them live at the StreamTV Show this June — it’s going to be an unforgettable celebration.”

The 2025 finalists:

Marketing Executive of the Year

• Domenic DiMeglio, Paramount Streaming
• Fern Feistel, Xumo
• Tony Marlow, LG Ad Solutions
• Larissa Stanley, CP Communications, Red House Streaming & RHStv

Content Partnerships Executive of the Year

• Asheem Khondker, The Walt Disney Company
• Amy Leasca, AMC Networks
• Charlie Neiman, Amazon Prime Video
• Rob Thun, DIRECTV
• Stefan Van Engen, Xumo

Technology Executive of the Year

• David Dworin, FreeWheel
• Vibol Hou, Paramount Streaming
• Tony Huidor, Cineverse
• David Rudnick, LG Ad Solutions

Innovation in Advertising

• Ease Live: Powering the Future of Interactive Advertising in Streaming        
• NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships
• Redefining the Future of CTV Ads: BrightLine’s Immersive, Interactive, and Fraud-Free Solutions Lead the Way
• Xumo Advertising Management Solution

Innovation in Content Delivery & Distribution

• CaaS by Allrites
• Cerberus Tech Livelink With Gateway Agent
• Schedule Automator: Dynamic creation and optimization of every schedule element by Frequency
• Interra Systems’ ORION with Multiviewer
• MK.IO Beam: Scalable, Reliable, Real-Time – The New Standard in Live Streaming by MediaKind

Innovation in Monetization

• Dynamic Strategy Rules by JWP Connatix
• Ease Live: Interactive Monetization That Enhances the Viewer Experience
• GoGo CTV Ad Server
• The Evergent End-to-End Monetization Platform by Evergent Technologies, Inc.
• ThinkMediaAI by ThinkAnalytics

Innovation in User Experience

• Ease Live: Redefining the Interactive Streaming Experience
• Fallout Global Fan Premiere by LCDigital
• Tennis Channel Multi-View Experience by Foxxum
• ThinkAnalytics: Revolutionizing the User Experience with Personalized Dynamic UI

Marketing Campaign of the Year

• Bird Ballparks by DIRECTV
• Revolutionizing Automotive CTV Advertising: 133% Lift in Vehicle Sales with Strategus & Experian OmniImpact-Driven Campaigns by Strategus
• Shout TV’s Handpicked Horror
• T2 – Women’s Day by Tennis Channel

Emerging Leaders

• Erik Bortz, Xumo
• Marc Forman, Spectrum Reach
• Andrew Kerson, Fubo
• David Kinrich, Roku
• Emily Mosbacher, Philo
• James Patrick, OTT Studio and Sports Studio
• Ioanna Protogiannis, LG Ad Solutions
• Laura Resnick, CBS Sports
• Garrett Winkler, LG Electronics
• Sebastian Quinn, Atmosphere TV

StreamTV Impact Award

• ABC News Live by ABC News
• Freely
• Danny Fisher, FilmRise

FAST Channel of the Year

• Creator Television
• Love The Planet
• MTRSPT1: The Pinnacle of FAST Motorsports Entertainment
• NFL Channel
• Tastemade

Streaming Platform of the Year

• Disney+
• Freely
• Google TV
• Paramount+

The judging panel included experts from the streaming television industry.

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Don’t miss your chance to be part of the streaming TV event of the year. Register to attend StreamTV Show here.

About The StreamTV Show
StreamTV Show isn’t just a market and expo – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is recognized as the largest annual event for the streaming industry. Learn more about the event and the StreamTV Awards at streamtvshow.com.

The StreamTV Show is supported by its official publication, StreamTV Insider, the daily news source for the streaming TV industry. Discover more at streamtvinsider.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
StreamTV Show
[email protected]

Questex’s International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference Welcome Tan France, Debut Live Fashion Hair Awards Americas Edition, and Showcase 300+ Brands at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 21-23, 2025

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas) will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall on June 21-23, 2025.

The co-located events, presented by American Salon and American Spa respectively, will feature a powerhouse lineup of celebrity talent, including television personality Tan France delivering the keynote, industry legends Ted Gibson, Jason Backe, and Savanna Boda leading education sessions, plus the premiere of the Live Fashion Hair Awards 2025 (Americas Edition).

“We’ve transformed this year’s Las Vegas event into the ultimate career accelerator for beauty and spa professionals,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director at Questex’s Wellness Group. “From exclusive education to innovative business solutions, we’re delivering everything professionals need to elevate their craft and business.” 

2025 LAS VEGAS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Celebrity Headliner & Industry Icons

• Tan France Keynote (Saturday, June 21, 9am): “Elevating Your Craft: The Secret to Branding & Bold Entrepreneurship”
• Industry Icons Ted Gibson & Jason Backe Master Classes: “The Tea Talk” and “Color the Cut with Ted and Jason”
• Savanna Boda on “Acne Skills” and “Creating a Brand that Lasts”

See full list of 2025 IBS Speakers & IECSC Speakers.

Live Fashion Hair Experience

• Live Fashion Hair Awards* (Americas Edition): Sunday, June 22, 5:00pm-8:00pm (*Ticket required)
• Master Classes with industry trailblazers Byrd Mena, Alfredo Lewis, Ashlee Norman, Kristy Meakin, Mr. Luis and Kimberly Ibbotson

Show Features

• 200+ free beauty and spa classes with Exhibit Hall pass including Product Focused Demos
• New Business District for salon/spa operational solutions
• What’s New For You Zone featuring latest product innovations
• Say Yes to You Hub with free professional headshots
• 300+ premium brands including Wahl Clipper, DNA Hair Tools, Lashbox LA, Circadia, Eminence Organic Skin Care, HydraFacial, Parlux, Turbo Power, FarmHouse Fresh, MerryLaz, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage and many more!

See full list of 2025 IBS Exhibitors & IECSC Exhibitors.

Attendees may register to attend the Shows by clicking here.

Exhibit Hall passes include all free classes at IBS Las Vegas, Product-Focused Education at IECSC Las Vegas, and unlimited access to each Exhibit Hall. Premium and VIP Pass experiences which include combined educational sessions and 3-day admission to both expo floors, fast-track badge pick-up, and an exclusive swag bag.

Press may apply for a media pass here.

New for 2025! Content Creators invited to apply for a Creator Pass here.

SHOW HOURS:
Saturday, June 21: 10:30am – 5:00pm; Sunday, June 22: 10:30am – 5:00pm; and Monday, June 23: 10:30am – 3:30pm

SHOW INFO:
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.

Upcoming Events
IECSC Florida will take place September 28-29, 2025, at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.

About IBS Las Vegas
IBS Las Vegas is a trade show and conference for members of the professional beauty industry. The show is for beauty professionals only and is not open to the general public. The show’s main objective is to educate, in effect opening new doors for beauty professionals. IBS is only open to licensed beauty professionals and currently enrolled cosmetology students and educators. For more information, visit ibslasvegas.com.

About IECSC
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: 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 Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas
[email protected]

Judges from across television, film and life sciences join judging panel for CineHealth Awards taking place during Fierce Pharma Week

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital Health Networks, a global leader in healthcare-focused original content production and OTT streaming, is partnering with Questex’s Fierce Pharma Week, a leading event for the life sciences community, dedicated to advancing pharma marketing innovation. The CINEHEALTH Awards ceremony will take place at Fierce Pharma Week on September 10, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA.

Today, Digital Health Networks announces the list of judges for the third annual CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival where “The CINEHEALTH Awards” will be presented in the following categories: Feature Films, Short Films, Episodic Series, Social Media Shorts and Podcasts.

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

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

Judges include:
	Kelly Killoran Bensimon:	Real Housewives of New York
	Suzanne Warren:	Producer: Hacksaw Ridge, The Last King of Scotland
	Cindy Cowan:	Producer: Very Dead Things, Red Lights
	Maurice Benard:	Actor: General Hospital
	Victor Parada:	Health Brands Lead: NBCUniversal
	Matthew Glotzer:	SVP: A+E Global Media
	Matt Rotondo:	Head of Brands: Sugar23
	Shawn Booth:	Senior Director: Astrazeneca
	Gabriel Kerr:	Producer: Rock’n Robin Productions
	Dr. Shikha Jain:	University of Illinois Cancer Center, TED Talk Speaker
	T.J. Cimfel:	Chief Creative Officer, Avalere Health / Writer: Don’t Move
	Katie Baldwin:	Vice President: Pfizer
	Dr. Susan Dorfman:	CEO: CMI Media
	Bruno Rosato:	Casting Agent: To Catch a Killer, Get Smart
	Kamya Elawadhi:	Chief Commercial Officer: Doceree
	J.D. Cassidy:	President: Syneos Health
	Erin Fitzgerald:	Chief Marketing Officer: Sermo
	Debra Richman:	Partner: Forward Ventures Group
	Josie Waters:	Consumer & Patient Marketing Expert
	Amie Dover:	Host: Caregivers Guide to Cancer
	Tim Glennon:	CEO: Illuminations Strategy Group
	Chris Carberg:	CEO: Carberg Productions
	Andrea Csabai:	Head of Studio: StoryFile
	Dr. Daniel Carucci:	Chief Medical Officer, McCann Health
	Kaitlyn Belicose:	Practice Leader: Real Chemistry
	Gozde Dinc:	Director: Genentech

The event will culminate in a live red-carpet dinner awards ceremony during Fierce Pharma Week on September 10, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA. Fierce Pharma Week is an immersive, informative, and thought-provoking event featuring top-tier keynote speakers, insightful case studies, engaging panel discussions, and much more. The event is organized by Fierce Pharma.

“We are super excited about this year‘s CINEHEALTH festival!,” said Tracey Yaw, Director of Media Business Affairs for Avalere Health and CineHealth Festival Director. “In our third year, we are literally rolling out the red carpet with additional judges, more content, a red carpet cocktail reception, awards dinner and after party to celebrate our platform for those storytellers who passionately work so hard to have their voices heard and lend it to others who need it.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Digital Health Networks on the third annual CINEHEALTH Awards. The awards program is an excellent fit for our Fierce Pharma Week event, which celebrates and showcases innovation in pharma marketing. We look forward to celebrating all the finalists and winners during the Fierce Pharma Week conference September 8-11, 2025 in Philadelphia,” said Jennifer Woods, Vice President, Fierce Life Sciences Events, Questex.

Registration to attend the event can be reached on the CINEHEALTH website at www.cine-health.com

About Digital Health Networks

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

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

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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.

For Digital Health Networks Media Inquiries please contact Tracey Yaw, Festival Director, CineHealth:

[email protected]

For Fierce Pharma Week Media Inquiries please contact Linda Lam, Senior Marketing Director, Fierce Pharma Week:

[email protected] 

DSE 2025 Takes Place October 19-21 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront

NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the premier event for the digital signage industry, officially opens registration for the event today. Register here.

Reimagined from the ground up, DSE 2025 features a bold new format, a new destination, an invigorating format, and registration options tailored to the diverse needs of the digital signage ecosystem. The event takes place October 19-21, 2025, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in California.

“DSE 2025 promises to be a must-attend event packed with actionable insights, innovative technologies and unparalleled networking opportunities. Plus, our new format offers an intimate and immersive setting designed to foster meaningful connections and partnerships,” said David Drain, Event Director for DSE.

DSE’s format is designed to blend high-impact education with hands-on technology showcases, curated networking and experiential activations. The conference program will feature a compelling lineup of keynotes, panel discussions and technical sessions addressing the future of digital signage, AI-driven content strategies, retail media networks, interactive design, sustainability and more. Additionally, the expanded speaker roster will feature top-tier thought leaders, trailblazing creatives and industry disruptors from retail, hospitality, corporate, transportation, education, healthcare and beyond.

DSE 2025 is also introducing new specialized passes for its targeted audience. Options include:

• The End User / Architect Pass is tailored for professionals designing, managing, or deploying digital signage solutions in physical environments
• The Agency / Consultant / Integrator Pass is tailored for professionals shaping strategies, implementing solutions or driving innovation for clients

View the pass options and register here.

For more information visit www.digitalsignageexperience.com.

For sponsor and exhibitor inquiries, contact Kelly Turner at [email protected].

Stay in contact with DSE on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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: 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, Marketing | Experiential Technology
Questex
[email protected]        

Influential executives from Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate, Sony, Pluto TV, Paramount+, Tubi and more to join the show in this exclusive program

NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the ultimate gathering for the streaming television industry, today launches StreamTV Connect – an exclusive program aimed at creating real opportunities and partnerships that move the streaming and connected TV industries forward. StreamTV Show takes place June 11-13 in Denver, Colorado. Register here.

Senior-level content buyers, technology leaders, and media buyers from leading companies and exciting startups include:

Warner Bros. Discovery
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Pluto TV
LG Electronics
TelevisaUnivision
Lionsgate 
FuboTV
Paramount+
Tubi
Roku
Frndly TV
And more

“This program is about connecting the right people at the right time,” said Kevin Gray, VP, Experiential Technology, Questex. “By facilitating meaningful 1-to-1 conversations, we’re giving buyers and sellers the platform to forge valuable partnerships that shape the future of streaming.”

As part of the StreamTV Connect Buyer Program, first-time qualifying buyers will receive a complimentary conference pass to attend the StreamTV Show, taking place June 11–13, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. In addition, buyers will receive a $750 travel stipend as a post-show reimbursement to help cover their expenses.

Buyers interested in joining StreamTV Connect can learn more and apply here.

Interested in meeting buyers 1-to-1 and showcase your solutions? Reach out to join the program.

Stay in the loop! Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the streaming TV event of the year. Register to attend StreamTV Show here.

About The StreamTV Show
StreamTV Show isn’t just a market and expo – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the streaming industry’s largest annual event. For more information, visit http://www.streamtvshow.com. The StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvinsider.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
StreamTV Show
[email protected]

NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit from Questex takes place May 5–7 at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Georgia, with a powerful keynote address from Deloitte’s Deirdre O’Connell, Travel & Hospitality Transformation Leader. Titled “Transformative Forces Reshaping Luxury Travel and Events,” the keynote will offer fresh insights into the evolving dynamics of luxury travel and MICE through the lens of generational change, emerging technologies, and shifting wealth patterns.

The high-impact session anchors an immersive, content-rich agenda at ULTRA Summit, the premier event for North American luxury travel agency owners, managers, and top-producing advisors. Designed to deliver high-level networking, curated one-to-one appointments, and compelling education, the ULTRA Summit serves as a critical platform for defining and navigating the future of luxury travel.

Additional conference highlights Include:

• The Travel Advisor’s Place in An Industry at a Crossroads
  Cameron Sperance, Content/Editorial Director, Questex Travel Group
• Mastering Luxury: Strategies to Elevate Your Travel Business
  Kimberly Floyd, Luxury Travel Advisor, FROSCH, Fernando Gonzales, CEO, First in Service, Amanda Klimak, President & Co-Owner, Largay Travel, and Matt Turner, Editor, Questex Travel Group, Moderator.
• Beyond the Itinerary: The Future of Trust, Well-Being & Sustainability in Luxury Travel & Beyond
  Janice Cardinale VEMM, Founder, Event Minds Matter, Tammy Hsu, CMP, Sustainability Events Manager, S&P Global Intelligence, Cameron Sperance, Content/Editorial Director, Questex Travel Group, Moderator.

The Power of Co-Location: Luxury Travel & MICE Converge
Extensive industry research highlights the rising convergence of luxury leisure and MICE travel, as high-net-worth travelers increasingly demand seamless, high-end experiences that integrate business and leisure elements. New this year, ULTRA Summit will co-locate with the Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE), reflecting the growing synergy between luxury leisure and MICE travel. The shared agenda presents expanded business development and learning opportunities, including a joint evening reception on May 6 and integrated sessions during the “Trends & Topics” conference on May 7.

This integration enhances business development opportunities for both sectors and underscores the growing demand for high-touch, experience-driven itineraries that seamlessly blend business and leisure travel.

For more information visit ltaultrasummit.com. For suppliers who wish to reserve a place, click here.

Stay connected on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and X.

About Luxury Travel Advisor
Luxury Travel Advisor was founded in 2005, as the only outlet created for the very important luxury segment. Luxury Travel Advisor boasts a readership of 15,000 hand-selected travel advisors who belong to Virtuoso, Signature, American Express, Ensemble and Internova, as well as those hard-to-reach independent luxury travel advisors across the United States and Canada. The readers of Luxury Travel Advisor sell to the most affluent consumers across the world and the ULTRA Summit is the intimate, in-person event where those advisors collaborate with top suppliers on how to navigate a successful business plan for the future. The Dossier newsletter publishes news from LuxuryTravelAdvisor.com twice a week and reaches a broad audience of luxury travel professionals worldwide.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Sr. Marketing Director
[email protected]
+1 212-400-6233

NEW YORK, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, announces Paul Miller, CEO, has been inducted into the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) Media’s B2B Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor recognizes CEOs who have transformed their companies and have made a lasting impact on the industry at large.

Miller’s leadership is defined by innovation, transformation and growth. He has helped evolve the industry by creating a modern event and digital media model that delivers consistent double-digit revenue growth and profitability across core markets. Miller brings an unwavering focus to developing and inspiring high performing teams, fostering collaboration and driving positive change.

“Our sector of the industry has had many transformative CEOs, and as the industry association, it’s appropriate for SIIA Media to memorialize their work and outsized impact,” SIIA Media Managing Director Tony Silber said. “These executives have led their teams and brands in disseminating vital information and bringing buyers and sellers together across a vast economy. We couldn’t be happier to recognize Paul Miller for this well-deserved honor.”

In addition to current leadership at Questex, Miller was a member of the Executive Leadership team that completed the sale of Penton to Informa for $1.6B. He has completed significant portfolio builds through multi-million dollar acquisitions and partnerships. His numerous leadership roles include President, Informa’s Industry & Infrastructure where he brought innovation to help customers achieve superior ROI; President, Penton’s Industry Group returning the group to profitability and CEO of UBM Tech leading major brands including Game Developer, Black Hat, InformationWeek, CRN and EE Times.

“I am honored to receive this award and to be a part of the information services and events industry, which I am deeply passionate about,” said Miller. “This recognition from SIIA is not only about my achievements, but also a celebration of all the innovation, growth and teams that I have had the opportunity to be a part of. It is a privilege for me to lead the Questex team where we are raising the bar in B2B by creating high-impact content and events that fuel business growth across the industries we serve.”

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
[email protected]
212 895 8488‬

IHIF EMEA 2026 Takes Place in Spring in Berlin

LONDON, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA), the premier meeting place for hospitality investment in EMEA, successfully concluded the 27ᵗʰ edition, which took place 31 March – 2 April at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin. IHIF EMEA united 2,500 industry professionals, from leading investment firms, top hospitality brands and operators and advisory companies, including a record-breaking 700+ investors managing over $581 billion in assets under management. Thirty percent of investors were new to IHIF EMEA bringing new sources of capital to attendees.

With the event theme “Own the Moment,” IHIF EMEA served as the unique platform to navigate the evolving business landscape with curated tracks and deep content for three days of networking, insights and deal-making.

“For the past 27 years, IHIF EMEA has always been full of excitement and enthusiasm as the best and brightest in hospitality investment gather to meet, network and learn. This year, we are delighted that IHIF EMEA continues to serve as a platform to empower global decision-makers, investors, hotel brands, operators and innovators to shape the future of hospitality,” said Alexi Khajavi, Group President Hospitality and Wellness, Questex.

IHIF EMEA serves the hospitality investment community by delivering unparalleled thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops and networking events that equips attendees with actionable strategies to drive growth and innovation. Attendees gained insights from 190+ leaders on global trends shaping the EMEA hospitality landscape including Accor, Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group/Louvre Hotels Group, Hyatt Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Covivio Hotels, Minor Hotels, Blackstone, L+R Hotels, Fattal Group, CDL, Limestone Capital and Pandox. Jon Sopel, renowned British journalist, political presenter, podcaster and author, spoke and in addition, Alexander Börsch, Chief Economist, Deloitte and Dex Hunter-Torricke, Emerging Technologies Expert and Former Communications Executive at SpaceX & Facebook delivered keynote addresses. IHIF EMEA concluded with an unfiltered audience led Q&A where all outstanding questions after the three-day conference programme were answered by the industry leaders.

Networking, Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration
IHIF EMEA prioritised networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration. The Power Hour AI-based networking matched attendees with the most relevant contacts based on goals and interests, ensuring fast, high-value introductions. Plus, Booking.com partnered with IHIF EMEA as a Global Distribution Partner to create the Booking.com Bar & Networking Pavilion, a dynamic space for both dedicated meetings and spontaneous networking opportunities. Ideas flowed, deals happened, and connections were made at the central bar and café. Elsewhere, Capital Meets offered a series of targeted mini receptions, connecting investors, operators, lenders, advisors, and rising leaders for focused, high-value conversations that helped drive business forward.

IHIF EMEA Exhibition Floor
IHIF EMEA attendees had the opportunity to meet with 85+ leading companies such as CBRE, Accor, Asser Development Authority, Saudi Ministry of Tourism, Colliers, JLL, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Radisson, Hotel Group and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts on the exhibition floor as they introduced their latest ventures, investments and innovations redefining guest experiences and operational efficiency.

More than 50 announcements were made at IHIF EMEA, select announcements include:

• IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts nine brands in 13 countries across Europe
• Limestone Capital – Limestone Capital Acquires Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch
• Marriott International Announces Plans to Double the Portfolio of Four Points Flex by Sheraton across Europe by the end of 2026, Fueling Growth in the Affordable Midscale Segment
• Club Med and OMRAN Unveil Architect Selection for Club Med Musandam at IHIF
• Hilton to Hit 1,000 Hotels in EMEA and Launch Tempo by Hilton Brand in Region
• HR Group launches Revo Hospitality Group
• FLOK Named to Financial Times FT 1000 List as It Scales Tech-Enabled Flexible Hospitality Across Europe
• Wyndham Hotels & Resorts – France, India, Spain, Turkey And Portugal Mark A New Era For Wyndham As The Hospitality Giant Expands Across EMEA With Unmatched Success

Awards
The Young Leader Award was presented by IHIF EMEA and The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) to Nicola Bandera, Development Senior Analyst – Hospitality. This award recognises and celebrates the excellence of young emerging leaders in the hospitality industry. Bandera began his hospitality journey at the age of 12 in a professional kitchen, eventually working in a Michelin-starred restaurant before transitioning to hotel management. He has experience spanning hotel operations, consulting and real estate development.

ISHC’s CEO Andrea Belfanti commented, “Nicola embodies the vision, determination, and excellence that define a Young Leader Award recipient. His journey from the kitchen to hotel development showcases resilience, innovation, and leadership. Nicola’s ability to tackle challenges and mentor future talent set him apart, and we are proud to recognize his impact on the hospitality industry.”

The Pitch Perfect: New Hospitality Development Project Showcase is a programme where companies pitch their groundbreaking projects to a panel of industry judges in a Dragon’s Den-style session. Herbert Pinzolits, Owner & CEO of Mamma Group won for his standout project, Vienna House Easy by Wyndham at Vienna Airport for its vision, potential and investment appeal.

Additionally, the HAMA Europe Asset Management Achievement Award, which recognises the key role played by hotel asset management in sustainably growing asset value and driving underlying investment return was presented at IHIF EMEA to Pygmalion Capital for their 323-key, two property Project Arno portfolio in Florence, Italy.

Here’s what IHIF EMEA attendees and sponsors had to say about the event:

• Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotel & Resorts, “It was a great opportunity to see existing friends, colleagues and partners, to make new ones and once again witness the resilience, passion and dedication from all towards our amazing industry.”
• Ruslan Husry, CEO & Owner, Revo Hospitality Group, “What resonated with me most wasn’t the stage, but the spark – in conversations, in our team, in the response from everyone who shares our belief that hospitality can be so much more.”
• Patrick Mendes, CEO Europe & North Africa, Accor, “Berlin is close to my heart, and the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) was not only a great way to showcase the progress the Accor Group has made over the last couple of years and months, but also a welcome opportunity to be back in Germany’s capital.”
• Lily Wecker, Development Director, Mandarin Oriental, “Mandarin Oriental has been coming to IHIF since the beginning, we foster a lot of new relationships and focus on very much strengthening our existing partnerships.”

IHIF EMEA 2026 will take place in Spring in Berlin. For more information about IHIF EMEA 2026, visit https://www.ihifemea.com.

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About IHIF EMEA
The International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA) is the premier event for hospitality investment professionals. By uniting influential hospitality leaders from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, IHIF EMEA aims to shape the future of the hospitality industry with three-days of content, networking, insights and deal-making. IHIF EMEA 2026 takes place in Spring of 2026 at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin.

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

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Kirsty McKenna
IHIF EMEA
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IHIF EMEA
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The Industry’s Leading Streaming Event Arrives in Europe April 12-14, 2026

NEW YORK, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the premier event for streaming industry professionals, is expanding its global presence with the launch of StreamTV Europe, set for April 12-14, 2026, at the stunning EPIC SANA LISBOA hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.

Building on the success of its flagship North American event, StreamTV Europe will convene the top minds in streaming, content distribution, technology, and advertising to tackle the rapidly evolving landscape of global streaming from shifting content consumption patterns to emerging monetization strategies, and more.

“As the streaming industry continues to grow globally, Europe presents a dynamic and diverse market that demands its own platform for collaboration and innovation,” said Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Experiential Technology at Questex. “StreamTV Europe will serve as the hub where industry leaders, disruptors, and decision-makers come together to shape the future of streaming across the continent.”

With the streaming industry experiencing rapid transformation, StreamTV Europe will be the definitive destination for executives, content creators, advertisers, and technology leaders to exchange ideas, uncover new business opportunities, and build the partnerships that will define the future of media.

Collaboration with Industry Leaders

StreamTV Europe is partnering with Evan Shapiro of ESHAP and Tony Goncalves of The Evrose Group, two of the industry’s most influential voices, to drive the next evolution of streaming. With their deep expertise in media, technology, and consumer behavior, they bring unparalleled insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the European market. Together, StreamTV Europe is setting the stage for Europe’s next great market, where the most important partnerships will be forged, and innovation brought to life.

Shapiro, renowned “media cartographer,” emphasized the need for a streaming event in Europe, “Europe is a perfect microcosm for the challenges and opportunities in Streaming content – with Broadcasters, Big Tech, Big Media, and Creators competing, collaborating, and aggregating attention and economics. Now is the perfect moment to debate our issues and plan our future, in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.”

Goncalves, media and technology executive, who spearheaded the launch of HBO MAX (now MAX) highlighted the importance of global collaboration, “Content and technology have no borders, yet each market has its varying degrees of complexity. Importing and exporting insights is incredibly valuable. By gathering some of the industries most influential figures in the innovation capital of Europe, this event will shape the future of media – on one stage.”

What to Expect at StreamTV Show Europe

• 1,000+ Attendees – Networking for top executives, decision makers and innovators shaping the streaming landscape
• 100+ Speakers – global industry pioneers and European market leaders sharing their stories
• Unmatched networking – from strategic partnerships through curated events and AI-powered matchmaking
• 65+ Sponsors & Exhibitors – cutting edge solutions driving the next wave of streaming technology
• Exclusive insights – keynotes, panel discussions, and deep-dive sessions covering content, advertising, technology, and regional streaming trends

For more information and updates on StreamTV Europe, visit europe.streamtvshow.com/. Interested in speaking or sponsoring? Click here to learn more.

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About StreamTV Show
StreamTV Show isn’t just a conference – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.
Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the industry’s largest annual event for next gen video programming distribution. For more information, visit streamtvshow.com. StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit streamtvinsider.com.

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

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Charlene Soucy
The StreamTV Show
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American Salon, Bar & Restaurant News, Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Network and Fierce Pharma Named Finalists in 13 Categories in the Jesse H. Neal and the ASBPE Azbee Awards of Excellence

NEW YORK, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, announces it has been shortlisted for an impressive eight Jesse H. Neal Awards and five American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) Azbee Awards of Excellence in the Northeast Region.

“This recognition is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication to delivering top-tier content that informs, inspires, and drives success in our industries,” said Paul Miller, CEO of Questex. “Our content team’s deep expertise and commitment to excellence continue to set us apart, and I couldn’t be prouder of their achievements.”

With its focus on creating high-impact content and events that fuel business growth, Questex continues to raise the bar in B2B.

Jesse H. Neal Awards Finalists

• Best DEI Coverage
  • American Salon, Texture Education Legislation Coverage
  • Bar & Restaurant News, Raising the Bar: DEI, Pride, and Inclusion Transforming the Hospitality Scene
• Best Series
  
  • American Salon, Texture: Education Legislation Series, American Salon 
  • Fierce Network, The nuclear option: The cloud’s big hunt for power
• Best Single Article
  
  • Fierce Healthcare, I’m another statistic. I feel let down’: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many

• Best Government, Legislative and Regulatory Coverage
  • Fierce Network, How a New Administration Could Reshape U.S. Telecom: Broadband, 6G, and AI Policies in Focus

• Best Range Of Work By A Single Author 
  • Fierce Network, Linda Hardesty: Broadband Investigations, Viral Stories, and Multimedia Storytelling

• Best Editorial Driven Initiative
  • Fierce Pharma, Fierce 50 of 2024

ASBPE Azbee Awards of Excellence Northeast Regional Finalists

• All Content – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
  • American Salon, Redefining Beauty Standards: How Textured Hair Training Advances Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Salons

• All Content – Impact/Investigative
  • Fierce Healthcare, I’m another statistic. I feel let down’: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many

• All Content – Sustainability Article
  • Fierce Healthcare, Breathing better: Hospitals begin to phase out major pollutants in patient care

• All Content – Group Recognition Program
  • Fierce Pharma, Fierce 50 of 2024

• Online – Web Feature Article
  • Fierce Pharma, 3 Big Pharma companies, 33 phase 3 trials: The race for supremacy in an ADC field

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
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