NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Live Design International (LDI) announces a strategic partnership with ESTA (Entertainment Services and Technology Association), the premier trade association representing the entertainment technology industry.

The initiative underscores a shared commitment to raising industry standards, fostering continuous learning, and bridging the gap between classroom education and on-the-job expertise.

”We are looking forward to seeing how our two organizations can help each other flourish,” said ESTA Executive Director Erin Grabe. “Having a presence at the LDI Show will undoubtedly help spread ESTA’s message to an even larger audience.”

LDI attracts thousands of designers, programmers, technicians, and manufacturers each year to explore cutting-edge solutions in lighting, audio, staging, projection, and immersive technology. ESTA’s ANSI-accredited Technical Standards Program, the only accredited standards-writing body for the industry, and Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP), which administers a program of rigorous assessments for professional entertainment technicians, complement LDI’s role as the most comprehensive professional training forum in the entertainment design and technology industry in North America.

“LDI has always been about more than showcasing technology—it’s about empowering the people who use it,” said Jessi Cybulski, show director, LDI.

Continuing its mission to help develop the next generation of entertainment technology talent, ESTA will now have a table at the LDI Career Fair Lounge, where students and young professionals can meet ESTA members and talk to them about how to grow their careers in the industry.

As part of this partnership, LDI will offer ETCP renewal credits for qualifying sessions at the LDI Institute, and ESTA will have key visibility at the LDI Show as a partner, helping to spread ESTA’s vision of an inclusive, thriving entertainment industry strengthened through connection, education, and empowerment.

For more information about upcoming ESTA-LDI training initiatives, visit https://www.esta.org/ or www.ldishow.com.

Registration for LDI is open. Join the global community of designers, technologists, and storytellers at the epicenter of live design. New this year, LDI has revamped its pass options to offer more value, more access, and more ways to experience the show—including the all-new LDInteractive Pass with exclusive perks.

For full details and to register, visit www.ldishow.com.

The LDI professional training program takes place December 3-9 with the Expo taking place December 7-9 at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Register here.

For more information on exhibiting companies and products click here.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner, Director of Sales, at [email protected].

About ESTA
The Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) is a nonprofit trade association for the entertainment technology industries. Our members are the industry’s leading dealers, manufacturers, production companies, rental companies, and professional service providers. ESTA’s members are responsible for some of the most important programs in our industry, including the Technical Standards Program (TSP), Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP), and Rental Guard. To become a member of ESTA, visit www.esta.org/membership.

About Live Design International (LDI)

Established in 1988, Live Design International (LDI) is built on a 36-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 knowledge and professional training, in addition to networking and finding inspiration from colleagues, manufacturers, and distributors at the vanguard of entertainment technology. For more information, visit https://www.ldishow.com/. LDI will take place December 3 – 9, 2025, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

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.

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LDI
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LISBON, Portugal, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Europe today announces the full agenda for 2026 event, taking place 13–15 April 2026 at the EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. The agenda reveals a comprehensive three-day programme featuring strategic content tracks, high-impact workshops, and a lineup designed to address the rapidly evolving streaming market.

The 2026 programme brings together the industry’s most influential voices from streaming services, broadcasters, sports right holders, entertainment companies, advertisers, data and technology providers, and next-generation platform innovators. 

A Comprehensive, Focused Programme

The agenda includes: 

Pre-Conference Workshops — April 13
This year’s programme includes powerful hands-on workshops led by some of the industry’s most respected minds:

• TVREV Workshop: Shift Happens — Winning in Streaming’s New World Order
  • Led by Alan Wolk, Co-Founder & Lead Analyst at TVREV
• Streaming Made Easy: How to Own the Living Room – How to Strategies for growth in 2026 and beyond
  • Led by Marion Ranchet, Founder, Streaming Made Easy

Main Conference Experience
The 2026 agenda provides a forward-looking, market-specific view of the global streaming landscape, with thematic sessions across three tracks:

• Content: Strategies for sustainable growth, bundling, FAST, retention, sports rights, content investment, and regional relevance.
• Advertising: The future of measurement, contextual and privacy-safe targeting, personalization, AI-driven optimization, and holistic outcomes across screens.
• Technology: QoE measurement, ultra-low latency, compression advancements, monitoring, platform interoperability, AI for video engineering, and next-gen infrastructure.

Additional elements include breakfast roundtables, leadership roundtable panels, fireside conversations, debates, case studies, and curated networking receptions.

Evan Shapiro, who is hosting the main stage agenda and played a key role in co-organizing the content strategy for this year’s programme, said, “While the last few years in media may have seemed chaotic and transformative, the current, momentous generational shift among the world’s content consumers will inject far more disruption into our industry at a much faster pace. We’ve made sure that the agenda at StreamTV Europe reflects these changes and offers attendees the opportunity to chart a clear path forward.”

Ranchet, who will lead one of the event’s featured pre-conference workshops, commented, “Europe is a dynamic and uniquely complex streaming environment. My workshop—and the full agenda—focus on the real operational, monetisation, and audience challenges European platforms face every day. This programme offers practical guidance, not theory.”

Wolk, also delivering a headline workshop, added “The industry is reinventing business models, ad frameworks, sports rights, and distribution strategies all at once. The StreamTV Europe agenda will help executives make sense of this shift—and prepares them to lead through it.”

Built for the Leaders Defining the Global Streaming Future
“With major shifts in advertising, sports, distribution, data, and consumer behavior, Europe’s streaming ecosystem is transforming at unprecedented speed,” said Kevin Gray, VP & Market Leader, Questex and Founder, StreamTV Show. “This year’s agenda—developed in collaboration with experts like Evan Shapiro, Marion Ranchet, Alan Wolk, and many others—was built to give executives a practical blueprint for navigating that future.”

Registration Now Open
The full agenda and registration details are now available here. Early rates are currently in effect.

StreamTV Europe’s early sponsor roster includes: Title Sponsor Bedrock Streaming, Wurl, VIDAA, 24i, Google Ad Manager, Mainstreaming, Your Channels (a MPG Media Company), Accedo One, Brightcove, IndiCue, Sawa Entertainment, Shoreline Entertainment, Red Bee Media, Cerberus Tech, France24, Cinemavalut, Syncmint AI, ThinkAnalytics and more joining every day. View the complete list of sponsors here.   

For sponsorship opportunities at StreamTV Europe 2026, visit https://europe.streamtvshow.com/europestreamtvshowco/request-prospectus or contact Scott Gruntorad at [email protected].

Members of the press can apply for media credentials here.  

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 Europe

StreamTV Europe isn’t just another industry event—it’s the launchpad for innovation across the European streaming landscape. With dynamic content, curated networking, and executive-level insights, it’s where strategies are set, ideas take flight, and the future of streaming in Europe and beyond is defined.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV Europe is the sister event to the flagship StreamTV Show in Denver, Colorado—widely recognized as the largest annual gathering for the U.S. streaming industry. Together, these events form a global platform for streaming leaders to connect, collaborate, and shape what’s next.

For more information, visit https://europe.streamtvshow.com. StreamTV Europe is supported by StreamTV Insider, the industry’s go-to source for daily news and analysis.

Visit https://www.streamtvinsider.com to stay connected.

StreamTV Europe runs April 13-15, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. StreamTV Show runs June 16-19, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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
Charlene Soucy
The StreamTV Show
[email protected]

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Network, a mega portal to meet the needs of decision makers throughout the global communications industry, today unveils the finalists for the 2025 Fierce Network Innovation Awards. The program honors the groundbreaking technologies and visionaries redefining the future of network communications – from wireless to broadband to cloud.

The Fierce Network Innovation Awards celebrate transformative companies, solutions, and individuals with the potential to revolutionize networks, drive customer engagement, and deliver substantial savings and innovation.

Introducing the 2025 Finalists

AI Innovation

• AirWorks: AirWorks Field Intelligence Solutions
• Pair Team: Arc, AI-Enabled Care Management Platform
• Axiado: Axiado Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) with Embedded AI Agents
• Foresight: Foresight Predictive Project Delivery Platform
• Rakuten Symphony: Rakuten AI for Telecom
• Pivotal Commware: WaveScape – Predictive AI That Makes mmWave Work in the Real World

Analytics/Automation

• AXON Networks: AXON Networks Operator-as-a-Service
• Essentia, Inc.: D8Acapture
• Plume: Plume Haystack
• Netcracker Technology: Netcracker Intelligent Operations Automation
• Spectrum Effect: Spectrum-NET

Broadband Workforce Development

• Calix: Success Education – Broadband Workforce Transformation
• The Fiber School: Broadband Training – The Fiber School
• Fiber Broadband Association: Fiber Broadband Association

BSS/OSS Innovation

• Granite Telecommunications, LLC: Granite360
• Kansys: Kansys Edge
• Rakuten Symphony: Rakuten Symphony OSS
• Altice Labs: NOSSIS One – OSS Suite powered by Agentic AI
• Netcracker Technology: Netcracker Digital Platform

Business Services Innovation

• AT&T Business: AT&T Business Voice
• TransUnion: TransUnion Branded Call Display
• MetTel: MetTel’s POTS Transformation (Plain Old Telephone Service) for the United States Postal Service
• Singtel: Singtel CUBΣ
• LoopUp: LoopUp

Carrier of the Year

• GFiber: GFiber Internet
• Visible by Verizon: Visible+ Pro
• Fidium: Fidium Wholesale

Cloud Data Center Innovation

• Rakuten Symphony: Rakuten Cloud
• Ciena: Data Center out-of-band management (DCOM) solution

Cloud Networking Innovation (Public, Private or Hybrid)

• Castanet 5G LLC: Castanet 5G Broadcast Internet
• AT&T Business: AT&T NetBond® Advanced
• Alkira: Alkira Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service
• Alianza: Intelligent Communications Fabric
• Ciena: Wave Logic 6 Extreme (WL6e) coherent transceiver

Customer Engagement Innovation

• AT&T Business: AT&T NetBond® Advanced
• CSG: CSG Quote & Order
• Bango: The Digital Vending Machine® from Bango
• SoftAtHome: Orchestr’ON
• Netcracker Technology: Netcracker Intelligent Customer Experience

Digital Divide Impact

• Tarana Wireless, Inc.: Tarana G1 & DigitalC
• Ribbon Communications: Ribbon Communications’ Apollo Optical Transport Solution for North Georgia Network Cooperative Inc. (NGN)
• Cisco: Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA)
• Trustonic Limited: Telecoms Platform
• Render Networks: Render Networks
• CommScope: Prodigy solution

IoT Innovation

• Morse Micro: Morse Micro Wi-Fi HaLow Platform – Powered by the MM8108 SoC and HaLow Link Router
• EPIC iO Technologies, Inc.: EPIC iO AI+IoT+Wireless Connectivity Solutions
• BrainChip: Brainchip Akida™ Processor
• Singtel: Singtel Multi-Domestic Connectivity
• Energous: Energous Battery-Free e-Sense Tag

Municipal/Public Connectivity Program

• Calix: City of Pharr Municipal Broadband
• Kinetic: High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity for Gatton Park, a vibrant new park and cultural hub in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky
• Synamedia: Synamedia Gravity
• Wilson Connectivity: Public Safety DAS

Network Security Innovation

• AT&T Business: AT&T Dynamic Defense®
• Orange Business: Orange Quantum Defender
• Aeris: Aeris IoT Watchtower
• Singtel: Singtel Quantum-Safe Network
• Cisco: Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection
• insidepacket inc: AI based NaaS Platform

Network Test and Measurement

• Pivotal Commware: Cyclops™ – Visual Intelligence for 5G mmWave Site Surveys
• RADCOM: RADCOM Predictive Complaint Resolution Solution
• EXFO: FTB Lite OTDR Series
• Aviz Networks: Aviz Deep Network Observability

Next-Gen Deployment Fiber/Wireline

• Altice Labs: OLT2T3 HyperFlex PON
• Boingo Wireless: Boingo Fiber
• Netcracker Technology: Netcracker Fiber Cloud Solution
• VETRO: VETRO Mobile
• RtBrick: RtBrick’s Multiservice Edge Routing Software Achieves High-Speed Fiber Broadband for Citynet

Rural Broadband Deployment

• Tarana Wireless: Tarana G1 & SPITwSPOTS
• Meridian Management Inc.: Meridian Management, Inc.
• Fidium: Fidium Fiber Rural Broadband Expansion – Greater East Grand Region, Maine
• FiberLight, LLC: FiberLight 10 Gbps Fiber Optic Network for Region 16 ESC
• HFCL Ltd: HFCL’s BharatNet Rural Broadband Deployment for Digital India

Sustainability Achievement

• Amdocs: Amdocs Energy Efficiency Solution
• Efficient Computer: Electron E1 Processor
• Cisco: Cisco Smart Switches
• Energous: Energous PowerBridge® Transmitters

Top Changemaker

• Jenna Wandres, Director of Enterprise PMO at GFiber
• Matt Marino, CEO, Ezee Fiber
• Jenifer Robertson: EVP & GM – Mass Markets, AT&T
• Christos Karmis, Chief Executive Officer, US, Boldyn Networks
• Gregory Gundelfinger, Founder and CEO, Telna Inc.
• Woojune Kim, President & GM, Global Head of Networks Business, Samsung Networks

Wireless Innovation – CORE

• Cisco: Cisco Programmable Core
• Singtel: Singtel 5G Network Slicing for Enterprises

Wireless Innovation – Fixed Wireless

• GeoLinks: GeoLinks LMDS Licensed Spectrum
• Pivotal Commware: WaveScape – Modeling mmWave Fixed Wireless with Unmatched Precision
• Inseego Wireless, Inc.: Inseego Wavemaker FX4200
• Tarana Wireless, Inc.: Tarana G2
• Rakuten Symphony: Rakuten Site Management 2.0

Wireless Innovation – Mobile Evolution

• Helium Mobile: VSC for Helium
• Cohere Technologies: Cohere Technologies’ Pulsone™ Technology, powered by Zak-OTFS, for Multi-G 6G, Integrated Sensing and Communications, and NTN Applications

Wireless Innovation – Private Wireless Networks

• Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions: Ericsson Private 5G
• Globalstar: Globalstar XCOM RAN
• Celona: Celona AerFlex

Wireless Innovation – RAN

• Amdocs: Amdocs Cognitive RAN Automation Solution
• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.: Qualcomm Dragonwing™ X100 Accelerator Card for O-RAN Virtualized Distributed Units
• Wind River: Wind River Cloud Platform
• Tiami Networks: PolyRAN
• Samsung Networks: Samsung virtualized RAN (vRAN)

View the complete list of finalists here.

Elizabeth Coyne, Editor in Chief of Fierce Network said, “This year’s finalists represent the creators, makers and doers pushing the boundaries of wireless, broadband and cloud innovation. Their innovations drive new design, revolutionary technology and the next generation of products and services. We’re proud to honor these visionaries whose work has the power to reduce costs, elevate customer experiences and transform networks across the industry.”

Finalists were selected by a distinguished panel of judges, including industry experts, analysts and service providers.

The 2025 Fierce Innovation Awards winners will be announced on December 10.

For more information on the awards program, visit https://awards.fierce-network.com/. For partnership inquiries, reach out to Scott Gruntorad at [email protected].

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 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
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director, Marketing
Fierce Network Research
[email protected] 

Showcases the Outstanding Innovation Driving Improvements and Transforming the Life Sciences Industry; Unveils Innovation Report that Feature Winners

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma today announce the winners of the Fierce Life Sciences Innovation Awards. The program showcases outstanding innovation that is driving improvements and transforming the life sciences industry.

“Technology is reshaping every corner of our industry — from AI to powerful new ways of harnessing data. This year’s winners represent the bold vision and innovation leading that charge. We’re thrilled to celebrate these pioneers and the momentum they’re creating. Congratulations to the 2025 winners,” says Rebecca Willumson, SVP and Publisher of Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma.

2025 Fierce Life Sciences Innovation Awards winners:

• AI Innovation: Immunai – Immunai Platform (AMICA™, CT-OS™, PE-OS™)
• Biotech Innovation: Orca Bio – Orca-T® allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy
• Data Analytics/Business Intelligence: Domino Data Lab – Domino for Life Sciences
• Digital Health Solutions: DrFirst – Timely by DrFirst
• Drug Delivery Technology: Entrada Therapeutics – Endosomal Escape Vehicle (EEV™) Platform
• Medical Device Innovation: ATED Therapeutics Ltd. – Parkinson Disease Rapid Blood Diagnostic Test
• Operations Solutions: Danaher Corporation – Personalized CRISPR Therapy Platform
• Technology Innovation: SandboxAQ – AQBioSim

An expert panel of judges reviewed the hundreds of awards submissions and determined which companies demonstrated innovative technologies and services that have the greatest potential to create efficiencies, engage patients, or revolutionize the industry.

Winners are featured in the Life Sciences Innovation Report. Click here to read the report.

Winners will also be honored during the Fierce 50 Awards Gala. Learn more about the Gala and register to attend here.

About Fierce Biotech
Fierce Biotech is the biotech industry’s daily monitor, providing the latest news, articles, and resources related to clinical trials, drug discovery, FDA approval, FDA regulation, patent news, pharma news, biotech company news and more. More than 300,000 top biotech professionals rely on Fierce Biotech for an insider briefing on the day’s top stories. Signup is free here.

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

About Questex
Questex 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
Linda Lam
Director of Marketing, Life Sciences and Healthcare  
[email protected]

Showcases the Outstanding Innovation Driving Improvements and Transforming the Healthcare Industry; Unveils Innovation Report that Feature Winners

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Healthcare today announces the winners of the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards. The program showcases outstanding innovation that is driving improvements and transforming the industry.

“From personalized medicine to AI, technology is revolutionizing our industry and improving patient outcomes,” says Rebecca Willumson, SVP and Publisher of Fierce Healthcare. “This year’s winners represent that spirit of innovation, and we’re excited to celebrate them.”

Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards winners:

• Artificial Intelligence Solutions: Dyania Health – Synapsis AI
• Clinical Information Management: OMNY Health – Unstructured Clinical Notes
• Data Analytics/Business Intelligence: Verato – Verato hMDM®
• Digital Health Solutions: Swift Medical – Swift Skin & Wound
• Financial Solutions: Candid Health – Candid Health
• Operational Solutions: Amae Health – Amae Health OS
• Patient Engagement Solutions: Hyro – Responsible AI Agents for Healthcare
• Population Health Management: QURE Healthcare – QURE Patient Simulations

The expert panel of judges reviewed the hundreds of awards submissions and determined which companies demonstrated innovative technologies and services that have the greatest potential to save money, engage patients, or revolutionize the industry.

Winners are featured in the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Report. Click here to read the report.

Winners will also be honored during the Fierce 50 Awards Gala. Learn more about the Gala and register to attend here.

About Fierce Healthcare
Fierce Healthcare delivers healthcare news at the intersection of business and policy. Our journalists strive to bring our readers breaking industry news, exclusive interviews and thoughtfully-reported stories that offer a deeper insight on how changes in the industry impact their corner of the healthcare world. Our family includes Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Health Payer, Fierce Health IT, Fierce Hospitals, Fierce Practice Management and Fierce Health Finance. Click here to subscribe to one or all of our newsletters.

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
Linda Lam
Director of Marketing, Life Sciences and Healthcare  
[email protected]

Announces keynote Pankaj Kedia of 2468 Ventures, the 2026 program spotlights innovation in sensing, semiconductors, and AI-driven design

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge, North America’s leading event covering the technologies driving smarter, more connected systems – from sensors and semiconductors to processing, power and AI at the edge – today announces registration is officially open for the 2026 edition, taking place May 5–7, 2026 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Register here.

With the 2026 theme, “Design Smarter, Build Faster, Power What’s Next,” Sensors Converge unites engineers, innovators and technology leaders to explore how sensing and intelligence are transforming design, enabling new capabilities, and advancing industries across the globe.

“Sensors Converge is where innovation comes alive,” said David Drain, Show Director, Sensors Converge. “It’s the only event that unites engineers, innovators and technology leaders to showcase advancements enabling intelligent devices and real-world applications across industries. Sensors Converge serves as the hub where sensing meets intelligence.”

First Keynote Speaker Announced

Pankaj Kedia, a globally recognized, award-winning AI thought leader and early-stage investor, will headline the event with his keynote address, “The Edge AI Revolution: Next Generation Devices and Sensors.” 

Kedia will explore how edge AI, sensors, and next-generation devices are driving transformation across both industrial and consumer markets worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as an executive at Intel and Qualcomm, and his leadership at 2468 Ventures, Kedia will discuss how sensors and intelligent systems are redefining industries and enabling innovation on the edge.

Sensors Converge 2026 Highlights

• Expansive Exhibit Hall: Featuring 200+ technology leaders – including STMicroelectronics, Analog Devices, and Microchip – showcasing the latest advancements in chips, software, edge devices, AI integration and more. To date, over 80 exhibitors are signed up. View exhibitor list.
• Fierce Sensors Rising Stars 2026: Formerly the Fierce Electronics 40 Under 40, this program celebrates emerging innovators shaping the future of sensors. Nominations are open through December 31, 2025. Learn more.
• EDGE AI FOUNDATION Pavilion: Highlighting breakthroughs in edge AI hardware, neuromorphic computing, and ultra-efficient machine learning for real-world applications.
• Dev Kit Zone: In partnership with Embedded Computing Design, this zone will spotlight cutting-edge development boards and platforms with daily talks, hands-on demos, and giveaways.
• Networking & Experiences: expanded networking programs connecting engineers, product developers, and technology leaders, including the second annual New Technology Breakfast, as well as the 1:1 meeting program Sensors Converge Connect.

A Unified Community for the Sensors Ecosystem
Fierce Sensors, formerly Fierce Electronics, now aligns directly with Sensors Converge to deliver continuous year-round content, insights, and community engagement. Together, Fierce Sensors and Sensors Converge form the only fully dedicated ecosystem for the global sensors market – connecting professionals through both digital platforms and in-person experiences.

Learn more and register to attend at www.sensorsconverge.com.

For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

For media registration, click here.

Follow Sensors Converge on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.

About Fierce Sensors
For decades, Fierce Sensors, formerly Fierce Electronics, has been the trusted source for insights, innovation, and leadership in the sensors semiconductor, and electronics sectors. Dedicated 100% to sensor technology, Fierce Sensors celebrates the power of sensing to improve health, sustainability, and industry. Together with Sensors Converge, Fierce Sensors forms the only fully integrated media and event community in the global sensors market.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start over 40 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 Experiential Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Sensors at www.fiercesensors.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.

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director, Marketing
Fierce Technology Group
[email protected]        

Diamond Sponsor VIDAA Signs Global Multi-Year Partnership with Stream TV Europe and The StreamTV Show

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Europe today announces its initial lineup of sponsors and partners who will help shape the next era of streaming at the event’s debut 13-15 April 2026 at the EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.

Building on the record-breaking success of The StreamTV Show in Denver, StreamTV Europe will unite Europe’s most influential media leaders, creators, and innovators for three days of learning, deal-making, and collaboration at the center of the streaming universe.

“The energy behind the StreamTV community is unmatched, and Europe is ready for its moment,” said Kevin Gray, VP of Questex’s Experiential Technology Group and Founder of StreamTV. “Our sponsors and partners are driving real transformation across the streaming economy – together, we’re creating a platform where innovation meets opportunity.”

VIDAA Commits to a Three-Year Diamond Sponsorship
Leading smart TV platform VIDAA has signed a global multi-year Diamond Sponsorship, committing to both StreamTV Europe and The StreamTV Show in Denver through 2028.

“The StreamTV platform brings together key figures across streaming and connected TV for real networking, learning, and deal-making,” said Guy Edri, CEO, VIDAA. “We’re proud to establish a partnership across both events, strengthening our presence and driving growth for our OS and content platform globally.”

A Growing Roster of Industry Leaders
StreamTV Europe’s early sponsor roster includes: Title Sponsor Bedrock Streaming, Wurl, VIDAA, 24i, Google Ad Manager, Mainstreaming, Your Channels (a MPG Media Company), Accedo One, Brightcove, IndiCue, Sawa Entertainment, Shoreline Entertainment, Red Bee Media, and more joining every day. View the complete list of sponsors here.   

“We’re proud to have the support of such an exceptional group of sponsors and partners. Their collaboration and commitment are key to driving innovation, creativity and growth across the European streaming landscape,” added Gray.

What to Expect at StreamTV Europe 2026

• 1,000+ Attendees: Global streaming leaders and European disruptors driving the industry forward.
• 100+ Speakers: Visionaries across content, advertising, distribution, technology, and more.
• Unmatched Networking: Curated experiences and AI-powered matchmaking to foster real, game-changing connections.
• Exclusive Insights: Keynotes, debates, panels, and deep-dive sessions on content, advertising, technology, and regional market trends.
• Pre-Event Workshops: Hands-on sessions led by Marion Ranchet (Streaming Made Easy) and Alan Wolk (TVREV).
• Industry Collaboration: In partnership with Evan Shapiro (ESHAP) and Tony Goncalves (The Evrose Group), redefining the European streaming conversation around media, monetization, and market transformation.

StreamTV Europe takes place 13–15 April 2026 at EPIC SANA Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Registration is now available here.

For sponsorship opportunities at StreamTV Europe 2026, visit https://europe.streamtvshow.com/europestreamtvshowco/request-prospectus or contact Scott Gruntorad at [email protected].

Members of the press can apply for media credentials here.  

Stay connected with StreamTV Europe on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

About StreamTV Europe

StreamTV Europe isn’t just another industry event—it’s the launchpad for innovation across the European streaming landscape. With dynamic content, curated networking, and executive-level insights, it’s where strategies are set, ideas take flight, and the future of streaming in Europe and beyond is defined.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV Europe is the sister event to the flagship StreamTV Show in Denver, Colorado—widely recognized as the largest annual gathering for the U.S. streaming industry. Together, these events form a global platform for streaming leaders to connect, collaborate, and shape what’s next.

For more information, visit https://europe.streamtvshow.com. StreamTV Europe is supported by StreamTV Insider, the industry’s go-to source for daily news and analysis.

Visit https://www.streamtvinsider.com to stay connected.

StreamTV Europe runs April 13-15, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. StreamTV Show runs June 16-19, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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
Charlene Soucy
StreamTV Show Europe
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A Fresh Take for Hair + Skin + Body Professionals

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show New York, the fusion of two iconic industry brands – The International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC), announces registration is now open for the mega-show. The ultimate one-stop destination for beauty and wellness professionals will take place at the Javits Center in New York City, March 8-10, 2026. Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show is a united event community designed to empower hair + skin + body professionals. With expanded offerings, the addition of fitness and wellness exhibitors, and increased education on topics that elevate your craft, Be+Well New York is the must-attend event of 2026 for beauty and wellness professionals!

Attendees may register to attend the Show by clicking here.

“Be+Well New York launches at the exact moment our industry needs it,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director at Questex’s Wellness Group. “As beauty, spa, wellness, and fitness converge into integrated client experiences, professionals need a platform that reflects that reality. Be+Well delivers master-level education, access to 650+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, and a community of professionals who think beyond traditional boundaries. Whether you’re an independent salon, spa, or club practitioner perfecting your craft or a multi-location leader scaling your business, Be+Well provides the comprehensive platform this evolved industry demands.”

Check out what’s new at the 2026 Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show New York:

• FITNESS + WELLNESS JOIN THE FAMILY! As part of the new holistic approach, fitness and wellness professionals, brands, and leading speakers, will be part of the Show’s robust offerings.
• SHOP THE NEIGHBORHOODS The Show will feature a new layout consisting of neighborhoods that bring communities of buyers and sellers together and blur the lines between traditional beauty, spa and wellness for the ultimate educational and shopping experience. Neighborhoods include Hair & Salon Essentials; Spa & Wellness; Nails, Cosmetics, Brows & Lashes; Business & Education District; Retail Zone; What’s New For You Zone and NEW! TechZone.
• ROBUST EDUCATION TRACKS With even more expert-led sessions across multiple specialized tracks, attendees will discover trends, techniques, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies to elevate both their craft and their career.
  
  • Spa/Wellness/Fitness Program Tracks include Business Growth & Leadership, Strategic Profitability, Science-Backed Skincare, Holistic Wellness Integration Fitness & Human Performance and Marketing, Branding & Digital Mastery
  • Beauty Program Tracks include Hands-On Workshops, Hair Techniques & Trends and Makeup & Nail, Lash, Brow Enhancements
• TOP TALENT New and featured speakers include:
  
  • Wellness/Fitness/Spa
    • Dr. Arlene Strugar, Founder & Research Scientist, Healuxe NeuroSkinGlow
    • Nick Ovenden, President, GreatLIFE Golf and Fitness
    • Monique Blake, WellBEing Educator + Spa Strategist, BEspoke Well Global, LLC
    • Jake McLendon, VP of Group Fitness, Crunch Fitness Corporate
    • Savanna Boda, Licensed Esthetician / Med spa Owner / Social media influencer, Savanna Boda Aesthetics
    • Terri Wojak, Esthetician, Author, Aesthetics Exposed Education

• Beauty
  • Candy Shaw, “The Balay Lama” and founder of Sunlights Balayage
  • Asil Simsek, TRUSS Global Ambassador and educator
  • Bernadette Thompson, Celebrity manicurist and nail artist
  • Tracey Hughes, Hall of Fame Hairstylist

• CAN’T MISS BRANDS RETURN
  • Top-tier exhibitors including Dyson Inc., ULTA Beauty, Beauty Quest Group Brands (RUSK and aquage), Celluma, CHI by Farouk Systems, Christine Valmy, Circadia, COSGRAM, Eminence, Farmhouse Fresh, Hattori Hanzo, Hydrafacial, Italwax, Kanar / Cree, L3VEL3, LightStim, Repechage, Turbo Power, and Zemits
  • Where innovation meets beauty — experience the power of Dyson on the Glam & Glow Stage exclusively at Be+Well NY.

Press may apply for a media pass here.

SHOW HOURS:
Sunday, March 8: 10:30am – 5:00pm; Monday, March 9: 10:30am – 5:00pm; and Tuesday, March 10: 10:30am – 3:30pm

Upcoming Events
Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show will take place in Las Vegas, June 27-29, 2026, and in Florida August 30-31, 2026.

For more information on Be+Well New York, visit www.BeWellShowNewYork.com.

About Be+Well
Be+Well is the new umbrella brand bringing together legendary industry events and media serving hair, skin, and body professionals in the beauty, spa, wellness, and fitness industry. Be+Well Media and Events includes Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show (the new home of The International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference), American Salon, American Spa, Spatec, and Sibec, including the former Club Industry events—to create the beauty and wellness industry’s largest event and media platform. For more information on subscribing, attending or advertising, visit www.BeWellMediaandEvents.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.

Media Contact
Amanda Brokaw
[email protected]

Fierce Sensors Content and Sensors Converge Conference and Trade Show Respond to Immense Growth in the Sensor Technology Industry, Align as Only Dedicated Community in the Global Sensors Market

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today announces the rebranding of Fierce Electronics to Fierce Sensors, leveraging its content mission to become the definitive platform for sensors-focused news, insights, and community engagement. For decades, the brand has served as the trusted source of record for the sensors and semiconductor sectors.

With the global sensors market projected to reach $401 billion by 2030, advancing at a 10.42% CAGR (Mordor Intelligence), the demand for sensor-driven intelligence has never been greater. Fierce Sensors content will now focus exclusively on the technologies, innovators, and applications that shape the evolution of sensors technology, with 100% sensor-focused content celebrating the industry’s impact on health, sustainability, and industry.

“Today marks a pivotal moment for our brand,” said Marian Sandberg, VP & Market Leader, Questex. “As Fierce Electronics becomes Fierce Sensors, we’re doubling down on our mission to inform, inspire, and connect the global sensors community and provide a greater voice, and resource, to engineers working in areas where sensors improve how people live, work, and connect. Our enhanced coverage and partnership with Sensors Converge ensure we remain the industry’s most trusted and connected source of information.”

A Sharper Focus on the Future of Sensing

The new Fierce Sensors content strategy will deliver deeper coverage and greater engagement through:

• A redesigned website experience featuring intuitive navigation and dedicated sensors coverage
• Impact stories showcasing how sensors are transforming smart cities, healthcare, robotics, and more
• Product spotlights on breakthrough sensor technologies and innovations
• Thought leadership contributions from engineers and industry leaders
• Community recognition programs including the Fierce Sensors Hall of Fame and Fierce Sensors Rising Stars

“Fierce Sensors offers engineers and others keen insights on the critical role sensors play in multiple applications, especially at the edge where AI inference is taking a central role and the demand to lower power consumption is dire,” said Matt Hamblen, senior editor, Fierce Sensors. “With humanoids, autos, drones and satellites a focus of demanding applications with a multiplicity of sensors—optical, radar, infrared, pressure, temperature, position and more—there will be so many stories to tell readers.”

Alignment with Sensors Converge
Fierce Sensors will align more closely with Sensors Converge, North America’s largest and longest-running event dedicated to sensor technology, taking place May 5–7, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA. Together, the two platforms will deliver an always-on community experience – connecting professionals before, during, and after the event through continuous coverage, networking, and education.

“We’re thrilled about the deeper alignment between Fierce Sensors and Sensors Converge, which strengthens our year-round engagement with the design engineering community,” said David Drain, Show Director for Sensors Converge. “The show is sharpening its focus on sensor technologies and raising the bar for technical sessions, thanks to input from an expert panel of design engineers who ensure the content is both relevant and rigorous.”

To subscribe, click here.

For Fierce Sensors advertising or Sensors Converge sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

About Fierce Sensors
For decades, Fierce Sensors, formerly Fierce Electronics, has been the trusted source for insights, innovation, and leadership in the sensors semiconductor, and electronics sectors. Dedicated 100% to sensor technology, Fierce Sensors celebrates the power of sensing to improve health, sustainability, and industry. Together with Sensors Converge, Fierce Sensors forms the only fully integrated media and event community in the global sensors market.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start over 40 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 Experiential Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Sensors at www.fiercesensors.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.

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director, Marketing
Fierce Technology Group
[email protected]        

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2025 (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 150 nominations were received, and 28 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements.

The 2025 “GMs to Watch”:

• Zarar Ahmed, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport
• Cheri Anderson, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Spectrum
• Frank Arena, General Manager, Springhill Suites Cincinnati Midtown
• Laurent Boisdron, General Manager, Sable Hotel at Navy Pier
• Peter Campanini, General Manager, The Wilbur Lititz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
• DeAnna Carlsen, General Manager, La Quinta by Wyndham Morgan Hill
• Dasha Chayka, General Manager, TownePlace Suites Naples by Marriott
• Angelina Convington, General Manager, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
• Michelle Davis, General Manager, Springhill Suites by Marriott at The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL
• Michael Guleserian, General Manager, Sheraton Commander Hotel
• Nicholas Kuhns, General Manager, Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
• Rebecca Light, General Manager, Aloft Dallas Love Field & Element Dallas Love Field
• Dale MacPhee, General Manager, Conrad Washington, DC
• Stephanie Maldonado, General Manager, La Casa de la Playa
• Liza Monagle, General Manager, Homewood Suites by Hilton – Atlantic City Egg Harbor
• Sonesh Mool, General Manager, Marriott Beverly Hills
• Fungai Muzunze, General Manager, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection
• Leydi Naranjo, General Manager, The Buckingham Hotel
• Michael O’Shaughnessy, General Manager, The Alida, Savannah
• Barbara Readey, General Manager, The Don CeSar
• Norma Robinson, General Manager, Blossom Hotel Houston
• Cheyenne Seres-Rodriguez, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express Historic AlbuquerqueOldtown/TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Oldtown
• Talha Shabbir, General Manager, Embassy Suites Houston – Energy Corridor
• Awet Sium, General Manager, Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
• Kenan Tekin, General Manager, Sheraton Gateway at Los Angeles International Airport 
• Kelly Thoele, General Manager, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Evgenia Williamson, General Manager, Amara Resort and Spa
• Frederic Zemmour, General Manager, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills   

“General managers are the backbone of a thriving hospitality operation—leaders who elevate experiences, inspire teams and drive performance. Hotel Management proudly congratulates the 2025 GMs to Watch—exceptional visionaries shaping the future of hospitality,” said Esther Hertzfeld, Executive Editor, Hospitality Group, Questex.

The 2025 GMs to Watch winers are featured online and in the November/December issue of Hotel Management. Click here to see the winners.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management creates content for the hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal of operating hotels efficiently and profitably. 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 development, technology, investment, operations, food & beverage, design and more.

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
Christine Johnson
Marketing Director, Hospitality Group
Hotel Management
[email protected]