Questex’s Fierce Pharma announces launch of Fierce Pharma Week Europe in Basel, Switzerland in June 2027

New pan-European event will bring together pharma marketing, commercialization, medical affairs, PR/communications, and policy leaders in the heart of Europe’s life sciences hub

BASEL, Switzerland, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the owners of Fierce Pharma and Fierce Pharma Week, today announces the launch of a new annual event dedicated to the business of pharma. The inaugural edition of Fierce Pharma Week Europe will take place June 28–30, 2027, in Basel, Switzerland.

The event will feature dedicated content tracks and communities across Marketing, Medical Affairs, Commercialization & Market Access, PR & Communications, Competitive Intelligence, and Market Research, creating a single gathering place for cross-functional leaders driving the future of pharma.

“With the launch of Fierce Pharma Week Europe, we are creating a unique environment for cross-functional pharma teams to learn and network across companies and across countries. Europe is not one market, and our content programming will reflect that with sessions that cover the critical issues being addressed across this fragmented space,” Zohaib Sheikh, Head of Conference Programming, Fierce Life Sciences explained.

European pharma companies are dealing with a rapidly changing landscape, including an evolving U.S. drug-pricing policy, the European Commission’s new Life Sciences Strategy, and the rapid rise of Chinese biopharma innovation. These issues are reshaping how global pharma companies think about the European market, creating growing demand for a forum where these issues can be discussed.

Topics and sessions will include:

  • The new geography of innovation: Where will Europe’s next blockbuster drugs come from?
  • The geopolitics of drug pricing: Navigating US MFN, AMNOG reforms, and JCA implementation
  • Launch excellence: Succeeding in a constrained, multi-market environment
  • Building omnichannel HCP engagement across Europe
  • Agentic AI at commercial scale: Deploying autonomous systems in a regulated environment
  • The UK’s Post-Brexit Pharma Strategy: Navigating the VPAG Stalemate
  • How to succeed in setting up a Digital & AI forward commercial organization

“Europe is entering a new era of pharmaceutical competition, and there has never been a better time to bring the Fierce Pharma Week franchise to the region,” said Rhiannon James, President, Life Sciences, Health & Wellness. “Bringing Fierce Pharma Week to Basel puts that conversation right at the center of Europe’s life sciences ecosystem, alongside the companies and policymakers who are living through these changes in pricing, market access, and global competition every day.”

Why Basel?

Basel is home to global pharmaceutical leaders Novartis and Roche and sits at the center of Europe’s most concentrated life sciences cluster, with more than 800 life sciences companies, 1,000+ research groups, and 33,000+ life sciences professionals in the region. Located at the crossroads of Switzerland, Germany, and France, Basel offers easy access from across Europe via its airport and one of the continent’s best-connected rail hubs, alongside a compact city center and more than 400 hotels.

For the launch of Fierce Pharma Week Europe, the Fierce team will be partnering with MCH (Messe Schweiz). As one of the city’s leading institutions, MCH has long served as a meeting point for the industry, connecting pharma, biotech, and life sciences stakeholders with the city itself. That local standing and convening power make MCH an ideal partner for establishing a flagship European platform in Basel from day one.

Roman Imgrüth, CEO Exhibitions & Events, MCH Group said, “For many years, Fierce Pharma Week has been one of the pharmaceutical industry’s flagship events in the United States. We are proud that Questex has chosen Basel as the home of its European edition. With its globally recognised life sciences ecosystem, Basel is the ideal place to bring together leaders from across the industry. This partnership further strengthens Basel’s position as a premier destination for international life sciences events and reflects MCH Group’s ambition to build a world-class portfolio of globally relevant life sciences platforms.”

Partnership Opportunities

Fierce Pharma Week Europe will feature tailored content tracks and community zones, enabling participants to freely network and engage across disciplines. Attendees will enjoy educational sessions, structured networking opportunities, and interactive social activities designed to spark collaboration and innovation. Further details on programming, speakers, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced in the coming months.

Organizations interested in early partnership opportunities are encouraged to contact the Fierce Pharma team directly at: hls@questex.com learn more at: europe.fiercepharmaweek.com.

About Fierce Pharma Week

Fierce Pharma Week brings together life science executives responsible for marketing and sales, medical affairs and scientific communications, new product planning and commercial development, PR and communications to ensure pharma and biotech companies have the most integrated, agile and unified strategy needed to drive value and excel in this rapidly evolving new era. The 2026 event will take place September 14-17 in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

About MCH Group

MCH Group, headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), is a globally active experience marketing company with a comprehensive network of services for global clients. Its core business includes unique community platforms such as the Art Basel shows in Basel, Hong Kong, Paris, and Miami Beach, as well as major national exhibitions such as Swissbau and Giardina. The Live Marketing Solutions division, with the brands MCH Global, MC2, and Expomobilia, offers individual experience marketing solutions from strategy to creation and implementation. MCH Group also operates the Basel Exhibition and Congress Center and Messe Zürich. The company employs over 800 people, around half of them in Switzerland and the USA.

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contacts

Meryl Franzman 
Fierce Pharma Week 
mfranzman@questex.com 

Katie Orrell
Fierce Pharma Week
Korrell@questex.com

Lucia Uebersax
MCH Group
Lucia.Uebersax@mch-group.com

Questex’s Fierce Pharma Unveils Fierce Pharma Week’s 2026 Conference Program, Explores What’s Next in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Health Advocate Tamsen Fadal will Deliver Keynote Offering Fresh Perspectives on Leadership, Resilience, Innovation and the Power of Storytelling

Fierce Pharma Week Takes Place September 14-17 in Philadelphia; Register Here

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Pharma today unveils the conference program for the second annual Fierce Pharma Week. The event unites over 3,000 cross-functional leaders to gain actionable insights, spark strategic conversations and explore the ideas and partnerships that define the future of healthcare. Fierce Pharma Week takes place over four days, September 14-17 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Register to attend here.

“Success in today’s life sciences landscape depends on breaking down organizational silos and fostering collaboration across commercial, medical, clinical, market access and R&D teams. By understanding the priorities and challenges of their counterparts, organizations can develop stronger products, refine medical and brand strategies and ultimately improve patient outcomes,” said Jennifer Woods, VP/Market Leader, Life Sciences/Healthcare Events. “Fierce Pharma Week is designed to reflect the innovation, complexity and rapid evolution shaping the pharmaceutical industry. Following the tremendous success of our inaugural event, we’re continuing to create a forum where collaboration drives progress.”

Fierce Pharma Week offers tailored content tracks and community zones dedicated to the Pharma Marketing, PR & Communications, Commercialization and Medical Affairs communities, enabling attendees to learn, network and engage across disciplines.

Curated by the award-winning Fierce Pharma team, the program is designed to tackle the most critical issues in cross-functional communication, go-to-market strategy, commercialization and customer engagement. With more than 200 sessions across 14 content tracks, Fierce Pharma Week features keynotes, panels, sessions and case studies with thought leaders from across the life sciences ecosystem.

Tamsen Fadal, New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, podcast host of The Tamsen Show and leading women’s health advocate, is bringing one of the most important and overlooked conversations in healthcare to the stage. In this powerful keynote, Fadal shares how a personal turning point led her to uncover critical gaps in education, awareness and care surrounding women’s midlife health. Through the lens of storytelling, she explores how conversations around menopause and aging are finally moving into the mainstream and why addressing these longstanding blind spots is essential for improving health outcomes and supporting women across every stage of life.

Tracks include:

  • NEW: Data, Analytics and Commercial Intelligence: Explores how pharma marketing organizations are building the data, analytics and governance foundations needed to support modern commercial decision making.
  • DTC & Patient Engagement
  • Field Medical
  • HCP Engagement
  • Late-Stage Commercialization and Launch Excellence
  • NEW: Market Access: Explores the evolving payer, pricing and reimbursement landscape is shaping how therapies reach patients and deliver value.
  • Media & Streaming
  • Medical Affairs Strategy
  • Medical Communications
  • Omnichannel Marketing
  • Pipeline Strategy (previously Early Commercialization)
  • PR & Communications: Enterprise Strategy, Reputation, & Risk, Audience Engagement, Media & Brand
  • NEW: Sales Enablement: Explores how pharma companies are modernizing commercial models by equipping field and hybrid teams with the right data, content and capabilities to deliver impactful, compliant and customer-centric engagement.

Additionally, over 400 industry thought leaders in the pharmaceutical industry will be speaking at the conference. Confirmed speakers include:

  • Moulakshi (Mou) Roychowdhury, PharmD., JD, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, Advertising & Promotion at Allergan Aesthetics, AbbVie
  • Tom Garner, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Acadia Pharmaceuticals
  • Wendy Lund, Global CEO, Allison Worldwide
  • Agatha Newman, Head of R&D Communications, Astellas Pharma Inc.
  • Alan Yong, US Medical Affairs Franchise Head – Hematology & Cell Therapy, AstraZeneca
  • Elizabeth Kinter, Head of Commercial, Avidity Biosciences
  • Brian Cantwell, Vice President, Digital Strategy & Product Operations, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
  • Christie Bloomquist, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs HP US and President, Boehringer Cares Foundation, Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Al Reba, Senior Vice President, Cardiovascular & Immunology Commercialization, Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Rosanna Ricafort, M.D., Senior Vice President, Head of Cell Therapy Medical Affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Antti Kourula, Vice President, Head of Global Market Access, CSL Behring
  • Jamie DeMaria, Ph.D., MBA, Global Head, Medical Affairs Excellence, Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Ryan Urgo, Vice President, Head of US Public Policy, Eli Lilly and Company
  • Saurabh Shetti, Head of Data Strategy and Acquisition, Genentech
  • Robert (Bob) Allen, Head, Omnichannel Strategy & Digital Transformation, Global Public Affairs, Gilead Sciences
  • Zoë Lazarre, Chief Marketing Officer, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group
  • William Wallace, Chief Information Officer, Intercept Pharmaceuticals
  • Len Paolillo, President, Merz Therapeutics North America
  • John M. O’Brien, PharmD, MPH, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC)
  • Kevin Donahoe, Vice President, Head of Diabetes Therapy Area Marketing and Patient Solutions, Novo Nordisk
  • Alex Condoleon, Chief Medical Affairs Officer of Medical Engagements & Impact, Pfizer
  • Annie Herrington, PharmD, BCPS, Head of Field Medical Excellence, Pfizer
  • Justin Holko, Senior Vice President & Head, Global Oncology/Hematology Commercial Business Unit, Regeneron
  • Jon Florio, Head, US Brand and Reputation Communications, Sanofi
  • Stephanie Loiseau, Head of Marketing, Sun Pharma USA
  • Nate Capone, Head of Global Medical Communications, Global Medical Affairs, Teva

To explore the agenda, click here. View the speakers here. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Highlights of Fierce Pharma Week

  • The Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards honors the most compelling, influential and innovative pharma companies and their agencies. The awards program celebrates the innovators and leaders that are making a difference and meeting global health challenges. The Awards Gala takes place on September 15 at the National Constitution Center.
  • Fourth annual CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival, part of the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards, takes place September 15. “The CINEHEALTH Awards” will be presented in the following categories: Feature Films, Short Films, Episodic Series, Social Media Shorts and Podcasts.
  • Meet over 125 partners in the Exhibit Hall where attendees can explore innovative solutions. View the exhibitor list here.
  • The Fierce Pharma Week App allows attendees to reach out, connect and book meetings with like-minded peers.
  • Spotlight Stage is a must-see for every attendee to discover how industry partners can help solve real-world problems. With short presentations, Spotlight Stage speakers will offer deep dives into specific topics, product demos and introductions to new services.
  • Attendees can participate in over a dozen experiential activations including a Headshot Lounge, a Puppy Park, a Golf Simulator, an Espresso Bar, a Mocktail Experience and more.
  • Relationship building via coffee breaks, networking events, happy hours and evening experiences.

Where the Pharma Industry Comes Together
Fierce Pharma Week takes place over four days, September 14-17 at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Register to attend Fierce Pharma Week here. To register for a media pass, click here. For sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected via LinkedIn and X.

About Fierce Pharma
Fierce Pharma is the go-to destination for the news and trends shaping the industry. Our focus daily is on news about approved drugs and every aspect of pharma’s operations as well as the people who move pharma forward. Our coverage also feeds longer-form content, podcasts and events. In staying on top of the news, our journalists have developed a loyal audience. Critically, we explain the news—often complicated technology or business maneuvers—and put it in context that brings it home for our readers and listeners in their work lives.

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contacts
Meryl Franzman
Fierce Pharma Week
mfranzman@questex.com        

Jesse Case
Fierce Pharma Week
jcase@questex.com        

Questex’s Fierce Network Opens Submissions for the 2026 Fierce Network Innovation Awards

For the first time, Fierce Network will honor trailblazers, technologies and companies driving the future of wireless, broadband, cloud and beyond during a ceremony at Broadband Nation Expo in New Orleans on Nov. 19; Entries accepted through Oct. 2

NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Network, a mega portal meeting the needs of decision makers throughout the global communications industry, today announces submissions are open for the 2026 Fierce Network Innovation Awards. This prestigious program celebrates the innovators, disruptors and changemakers behind the most groundbreaking cloud, wireless and broadband technologies of the past year.

For more than 15 years, the Fierce Network Innovation Awards have recognized the trailblazers, technologies and companies driving the future of wireless, broadband, cloud and beyond.

“Our awards program has evolved alongside the connectivity industry—recognizing the technologies, organizations and leaders shaping what’s next. This year marks our most significant expansion yet, with 24 award categories, including 14 brand-new categories that reflect the rapid transformation of our industry. We’re excited to celebrate the next generation of groundbreaking solutions, visionary companies and industry leaders redefining how the world connects at Broadband Nation Expo on November 19,” said Elizabeth Coyne, Editor in Chief of Fierce Network.

The 2026 awards feature 24 categories, including 14 new categories:

  • Access Network Innovation (Wireline & FWA)
  • NEW: AI in Live Telecom Networks
  • NEW: AI-Driven Customer Experience
  • NEW: AI-RAN Innovation
  • NEW: Autonomous Network Operations
  • NEW: Broadband Build of the Year
  • BSS/OSS Platform Innovation
  • NEW: Data Center & AI Infrastructure Innovation
  • Digital Inclusion & Affordability Impact
  • NEW: Energy-Efficient Network Design
  • Fiber and Wireline Deployment Innovation
  • NEW: Industrial IoT & Connected Infrastructure
  • NEW: Network APIs & Programmable Networks
  • Network Security Innovation
  • Network Testing, Assurance & Observability
  • Private & Enterprise Wireless Innovation
  • NEW: Revenue Enablement Beyond Connectivity
  • NEW: Telecom Cloud & Edge Infrastructure
  • Tribal & Indigenous Connectivity Leadership
  • Wireless Network Innovation (Core & RAN)
  • 2026 Carrier of the Year
  • NEW: 2026 Innovation of the Year
  • NEW: 2026 Innovator of the Year
  • NEW: 2026 Operator-Vendor Partnership of the Year

As one of the industry’s most respected benchmarks for excellence, the awards honor the groundbreaking innovations, network and infrastructure advancements, products and services introduced or significantly advanced within the past 12 months.

Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts who recognize the solutions delivering meaningful impact through innovation, performance, customer value and real-world results.

For the first time, the 2026 award winners will be recognized live at Broadband Nation Expo, November 18–20 in New Orleans, putting winning innovations in front of the industry’s leading operators, service providers, technology partners, investors and decision-makers. Register to attend Broadband Nation Expo here.

The program is open for submissions through October 2. For more information about the Fierce Network Innovation Awards and how to submit, visit https://awards.fierce-network.com/.

For partnership opportunities, contact Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

About Fierce Network 
The global communications, enterprise and cloud networking and infrastructure industries is converging as the separation between wireless, wireline and cloud ceases to exist while the world’s operators shift toward cloud-native, intelligent, automated networks driven by artificial intelligence. Fierce Network is tracking this sea change by delivering a mega portal of hard-hitting industry news and analysis, designed to meet the needs of today’s decision makers. Fierce Network covers artificial intelligence (AI), automation, fixed and mobile broadband, cloud infrastructure, application modernization, security and more to help readers analyze the day’s news and show them what they need to know and why they need to know it. Fierce Network also produces special reports that take stock of the industry’s services and finances and shed light on industry trends. To learn more, visit https://www.fierce-network.com.

About Broadband Nation Expo
Broadband Nation Expo is the premier industry event uniting the entire broadband ecosystem – from service providers and policymakers to technology innovators and community leaders. The event serves as a catalyst for collaboration, driving solutions to bridge the digital divide and ensure universal high-speed internet access. Produced in collaboration with the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Broadband Nation Expo will take place November 18-20 in New Orleans, LA.

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.​

Media Contact
Katie Williams
Marketing Director
Fierce Network Innovation Awards
kwilliams@questex.com

Questex’s Fierce Network Opens Submissions for the 2026 Fierce Network Innovation Awards

For the first time, Fierce Network will honor trailblazers, technologies and companies driving the future of wireless, broadband, cloud and beyond during a ceremony at Broadband Nation Expo in New Orleans on Nov. 19; Entries accepted through Oct. 2

NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Network, a mega portal meeting the needs of decision makers throughout the global communications industry, today announces submissions are open for the 2026 Fierce Network Innovation Awards. This prestigious program celebrates the innovators, disruptors and changemakers behind the most groundbreaking cloud, wireless and broadband technologies of the past year.

For more than 15 years, the Fierce Network Innovation Awards have recognized the trailblazers, technologies and companies driving the future of wireless, broadband, cloud and beyond.

“Our awards program has evolved alongside the connectivity industry—recognizing the technologies, organizations and leaders shaping what’s next. This year marks our most significant expansion yet, with 24 award categories, including 14 brand-new categories that reflect the rapid transformation of our industry. We’re excited to celebrate the next generation of groundbreaking solutions, visionary companies and industry leaders redefining how the world connects at Broadband Nation Expo on November 19,” said Elizabeth Coyne, Editor in Chief of Fierce Network.

The 2026 awards feature 24 categories, including 14 new categories:

  • Access Network Innovation (Wireline & FWA)
  • NEW: AI in Live Telecom Networks
  • NEW: AI-Driven Customer Experience
  • NEW: AI-RAN Innovation
  • NEW: Autonomous Network Operations
  • NEW: Broadband Build of the Year
  • BSS/OSS Platform Innovation
  • NEW: Data Center & AI Infrastructure Innovation
  • Digital Inclusion & Affordability Impact
  • NEW: Energy-Efficient Network Design
  • Fiber and Wireline Deployment Innovation
  • NEW: Industrial IoT & Connected Infrastructure
  • NEW: Network APIs & Programmable Networks
  • Network Security Innovation
  • Network Testing, Assurance & Observability
  • Private & Enterprise Wireless Innovation
  • NEW: Revenue Enablement Beyond Connectivity
  • NEW: Telecom Cloud & Edge Infrastructure
  • Tribal & Indigenous Connectivity Leadership
  • Wireless Network Innovation (Core & RAN)
  • 2026 Carrier of the Year
  • NEW: 2026 Innovation of the Year
  • NEW: 2026 Innovator of the Year
  • NEW: 2026 Operator-Vendor Partnership of the Year

As one of the industry’s most respected benchmarks for excellence, the awards honor the groundbreaking innovations, network and infrastructure advancements, products and services introduced or significantly advanced within the past 12 months.

Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts who recognize the solutions delivering meaningful impact through innovation, performance, customer value and real-world results.  

For the first time, the 2026 award winners will be recognized live at Broadband Nation Expo, November 18–20 in New Orleans, putting winning innovations in front of the industry’s leading operators, service providers, technology partners, investors and decision-makers. Register to attend Broadband Nation Expo here.

The program is open for submissions through October 2. For more information about the Fierce Network Innovation Awards and how to submit, visit https://awards.fierce-network.com/.

For partnership opportunities, contact Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

About Fierce Network 
The global communications, enterprise and cloud networking and infrastructure industries is converging as the separation between wireless, wireline and cloud ceases to exist while the world’s operators shift toward cloud-native, intelligent, automated networks driven by artificial intelligence. Fierce Network is tracking this sea change by delivering a mega portal of hard-hitting industry news and analysis, designed to meet the needs of today’s decision makers. Fierce Network covers artificial intelligence (AI), automation, fixed and mobile broadband, cloud infrastructure, application modernization, security and more to help readers analyze the day’s news and show them what they need to know and why they need to know it. Fierce Network also produces special reports that take stock of the industry’s services and finances and shed light on industry trends. To learn more, visit https://www.fierce-network.com. 

About Broadband Nation Expo
Broadband Nation Expo is the premier industry event uniting the entire broadband ecosystem – from service providers and policymakers to technology innovators and community leaders. The event serves as a catalyst for collaboration, driving solutions to bridge the digital divide and ensure universal high-speed internet access. Produced in collaboration with the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Broadband Nation Expo will take place November 18-20 in New Orleans, LA.

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.​

Media Contact
Katie Williams
Marketing Director
Fierce Network Innovation Awards
kwilliams@questex.com

Apollo Funds Complete Acquisitions of Emerald and Questex, Creating a Scaled, B2B Experiential Events and Media Platform Positioned to Drive Sustained, Long- Term Growth

Announces Additional Executive Leadership Team Appointments

NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 – Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) have completed the acquisitions of Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) (“Emerald”) and Questex, LLC (“Questex”). The transaction brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a leading B2B experiential events and media platform with enhanced scale, expanded capabilities, and a strong foundation for growth.

As previously announced, Paul Miller has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of the combined company, and Hervé Sedky has transitioned to the role of senior advisor to the combined company. In addition, the combined company has made the following appointments to the executive leadership team:

  • Vince DiMaggio, named as Chief Financial Officer;
  • Issa Jouaneh, named as Chief Operating Officer;
  • Kate Spellman, named as Chief Commercial Officer;
  • Kurt Nelson, named as Chief Talent Officer; and
  • Sara Altschul, named as Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary.

The two companies will be fully integrated over the coming months.

“This transaction combines two market leaders with iconic brands, deep customer relationships, and differentiated capabilities, to create a scaled platform positioned to accelerate organic growth, invest in innovation, and deliver even greater value for customers, employees and other stakeholders,” said Shahid Bosan, Managing Director at Apollo. “We look forward to supporting and working closely with the leadership team as they build a leading B2B events and media business.”

“Today marks an exciting milestone as we embark on a new chapter as one company,” said Mr. Miller. “By bringing together the best of Emerald and Questex, we are creating a stronger, differentiated platform with the scale, offerings, and talent to better serve our customers and partners. With Apollo’s support and a strong leadership team in place, we are well-positioned to execute against our strategy, expand our portfolio, and capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead.”

With the completion of the acquisition, Emerald’s common stock has ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Emerald stockholders are receiving $5.03 per share in cash.

Advisors
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as legal counsel to Emerald. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as legal counsel to Questex. RBC Capital Markets and RAN Advisory acted as lead financial advisors and PJT Partners acted as financial advisor to the Apollo Funds. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP acted as legal counsel to the Apollo Funds.

About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of March 31, 2026, Apollo had approximately $1.03 trillion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

About Emerald
Emerald Holding, Inc. is a leading U.S.-based B2B event organizer, empowering businesses year-round by expanding meaningful connections, developing influential content, and delivering powerful commerce-driven solutions. As the owner and operator of a curated portfolio of B2B events spanning trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases and a scaled Executive Peer Network platform. Emerald also delivers dynamic solutions across leading industries through its robust content and e-commerce marketplace. Emerald is a trusted partner for its thousands of customers, predominantly small and medium-sized businesses, playing a pivotal role in driving ongoing commerce through streamlined buying, selling, and networking opportunities. Powered by an experienced, talented and deeply engaged team, Emerald is fostering impactful engagement and delivering unparalleled market access with a commitment to driving business growth 365 days a year. For more: http://www.emeraldx.com.

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking information may be identified by such terms as “believes”, “expects”, “will”, “may”, and other similar expressions. These statements are based on the current expectations as of the date hereof, and although they are believed to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and not guaranteed. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and other factors outside of Emerald’s control that may cause its business, industry, strategy, and financing activities to differ materially. See “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Emerald’s most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings for a discussion of factors that may affect Emerald’s business performance. Emerald undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise

Contacts

For Emerald

Erica Bartsch
EVP, Strategy & Communications
Erica.Bartsch@Emeraldx.com

For Questex

Kate Spellman
Chief Commercial Officer
kspellman@questex.com

For Apollo

Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
(212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com

The Hospitality Show Announces 2026 Speaker Lineup

MIAMI, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hospitality Show today unveiled new speakers for its developing conference program, including Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta, Sandals Executive Chairman Adam Stewart, Accor Group Chief Strategy Officer Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Davidson Hospitality Group President & CEO Thom Geshay, and former Disney Head of Innovation and Creativity Duncan Wardle, along with more than a dozen additional industry executives.

The event, the hospitality industry’s premier conference dedicated to improving hotel operations and performance, takes place November 2-4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida.

Produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), The Hospitality Show is the industry’s only event dedicated to hotel operations, bringing together owners, operators, management companies, franchisees, investors, and leaders to discover strategies, technologies, and solutions that optimize time, operations, revenue, guest experience, and overall hotel performance.

Sessions at the 2026 conference will examine important issues hotel owners and operators are facing in today’s competitive tourism environment, from AI and labor to food and beverage strategy, commercial performance, guest expectations, and operational efficiency.

The developing speaker lineup includes executives from leading hotel brands, management companies, ownership groups, technology companies, education, and government, with more speakers to be announced.

  • Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and Group CEO, PRISM
  • Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Accor
  • Nazpari Aydin, Co-Founder & CEO, Destination AI Forum
  • Malcolm Berg, Principal & Owner, EoA, Inc.
  • Thom Geshay, CEO & President, Davidson Hospitality Group
  • Esther Hertzfeld, Executive Editor, Hotel Management
  • Amy Hulbert, Vice President, Boutique and Upscale Brands, BWH Hotel Group
  • Alexi Khajavi, President, Hospitality & Real Estate, Questex
  • Carl Long, President & CEO, Purchasing Management International
  • Robyn Long, Director of Food & Beverage Solutions, Datassential
  • Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO, AHLA
  • Eliza McCoy, Vice President, Programs & Impact, AHLA Foundation
  • Chris Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton
  • Brandy Rand, Vice President & Market Leader, Hospitality Group, Questex
  • Peter Ricci, Ed.D., Director, Hospitality & Tourism Management Program, Florida Atlantic University
  • Rich Russo, Principal, Highgate
  • Steve Sickel, CEO, IHG Owners Association
  • Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman, Sandals Resorts International
  • Duncan Wardle, Former Head of Innovation and Creativity, The Walt Disney Company

Featured sessions include an exclusive conversation with Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta, bold strategies for driving hotel growth from prominent hotel owners and operators, a close examination of what hotel owners want from brands and how brands can deliver, and innovative partnerships tied to major demand drivers like the World Cup.

For more information or to register, visit thehospitalityshow.com.

About The Hospitality Show
The Hospitality Show is an event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one goal: operating hotels more efficiently. Produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the event brings together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists, and their teams. The Hospitality Show 2026 takes place November 2-4, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, FL.

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

About AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at ahla.com

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Sarah Belizaire Greg Cohen
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The Hospitality Show Announces 2026 Speaker Lineup

MIAMI, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hospitality Show today unveiled new speakers for its developing conference program, including Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta, Sandals Executive Chairman Adam Stewart, Accor Group Chief Strategy Officer Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Davidson Hospitality Group President & CEO Thom Geshay, and former Disney Head of Innovation and Creativity Duncan Wardle, along with more than a dozen additional industry executives.

The event, the hospitality industry’s premier conference dedicated to improving hotel operations and performance, takes place November 2-4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida.

Produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), The Hospitality Show is the industry’s only event dedicated to hotel operations, bringing together owners, operators, management companies, franchisees, investors, and leaders to discover strategies, technologies, and solutions that optimize time, operations, revenue, guest experience, and overall hotel performance.

Sessions at the 2026 conference will examine important issues hotel owners and operators are facing in today’s competitive tourism environment, from AI and labor to food and beverage strategy, commercial performance, guest expectations, and operational efficiency.

The developing speaker lineup includes executives from leading hotel brands, management companies, ownership groups, technology companies, education, and government, with more speakers to be announced.

  • Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and Group CEO, PRISM
  • Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Accor
  • Nazpari Aydin, Co-Founder & CEO, Destination AI Forum
  • Malcolm Berg, Principal & Owner, EoA, Inc.
  • Thom Geshay, CEO & President, Davidson Hospitality Group
  • Esther Hertzfeld, Executive Editor, Hotel Management
  • Amy Hulbert, Vice President, Boutique and Upscale Brands, BWH Hotel Group
  • Alexi Khajavi, President, Hospitality & Real Estate, Questex
  • Carl Long, President & CEO, Purchasing Management International
  • Robyn Long, Director of Food & Beverage Solutions, Datassential
  • Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO, AHLA
  • Eliza McCoy, Vice President, Programs & Impact, AHLA Foundation
  • Chris Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton
  • Brandy Rand, Vice President & Market Leader, Hospitality Group, Questex
  • Peter Ricci, Ed.D., Director, Hospitality & Tourism Management Program, Florida Atlantic University
  • Rich Russo, Principal, Highgate
  • Steve Sickel, CEO, IHG Owners Association
  • Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman, Sandals Resorts International
  • Duncan Wardle, Former Head of Innovation and Creativity, The Walt Disney Company

Featured sessions include an exclusive conversation with Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta, bold strategies for driving hotel growth from prominent hotel owners and operators, a close examination of what hotel owners want from brands and how brands can deliver, and innovative partnerships tied to major demand drivers like the World Cup.

For more information or to register, visit thehospitalityshow.com.

About The Hospitality Show
The Hospitality Show is an event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one goal: operating hotels more efficiently. Produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the event brings together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists, and their teams. The Hospitality Show 2026 takes place November 2-4, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, FL.

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

About AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at ahla.com

Media Contacts:
Sarah Belizaire Greg Cohen
(646) 552-1118 (917) 714-8237
sarah.bb@bbcomms.global greg.cohen@bbcomms.global