Over the next six months, top operational investment is bedding and linens, while the top technology investments are revenue management, contactless check-in, and Wi-Fi

NEW YORK, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management, a trusted advisor of news, trends and analysis for the entire hospitality ecosystem, announces “HM’s Pulse of Procurement,” a biannual index report that takes a deep dive into procurement trends for the hospitality industry. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth look at current procurement practices, budgets, and future purchasing trends within the hospitality sector.

Tracking procurement trends is essential for success in the hospitality sector, and this report offers a fresh and timely perspective on how today’s leading hotel owners, operators, and procurement specialists are managing their procurement strategies. By understanding these trends, hotel professionals can make informed decisions that boost operational efficiency, cut costs, elevate guest experiences, and provide supplying companies with clear insight into the products and services that are actively being sourced.

The report surveyed 166 active owners, operators, investors, management companies, hotel brands, and procurement firms, with results to be continually tracked and updated every six months.

Key findings from the report include:

Procurement Budgets: An analysis of current procurement budgets across various types and sizes of hotels, providing a benchmark for industry spending.Near-Term Purchase Forecasts: Detailed forecasts of upcoming purchases, highlighting areas of increased investment and potential growth.Industry Trends: Identification of key trends impacting procurement, including supply chain challenges, technology innovation, and sourcing the right suppliers.

The top operational category for investment over the next six months is bedding and linens, while the top three technology categories for investment over the next six months are revenue management, contactless check-in, and Wi-Fi. Investment in these areas reflect a strategic decision that directly feeds into a hotel’s bottom line by impacting guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and the overall success and reputation of the hotel.

“We are thrilled to unveil our latest report on hospitality procurement trends,” said Amy Vaxman, Vice President and Brand Leader at Questex. “This comprehensive analysis draws on data from industry leaders, revealing key insights and actionable strategies that hotel professionals can leverage to enhance their procurement processes. By equipping the hospitality community with these critical findings, we aim to empower businesses to make informed, strategic decisions that will drive growth and innovation in the industry.”

The report will be presented by Jennifer Glatt, Editor-in-Chief at Hotel Management and Content Director at Questex during a live webinar, “Exploring Key Hospitality Procurement Trends,” on August 13 at 2 p.m. EST. Registration for the webinar is now open and can be accessed here.

By leveraging this ongoing data, Hotel Management aims to continuously monitor and evaluate procurement practices, ensuring that the industry has access to the most current and relevant information. Following the webinar, Hotel Management readers can expect a deeper dive into findings from two special reports, “Midscale Market Report: What elements do guests expect from a midscale hotel?” slated for release August 21st and “How to Solve the Biggest Procurement Challenges” on September 10th.

The Index will re-open for submission in October. For information on participating in the report, please complete this form and select “Procurement Index Report” or for information on sponsoring the report, please contact Amy Vaxman at [email protected].

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

For media inquiries, please contact:

Alexandra Aldridge
Marketing Director, Questex
212-895-8284
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New Total Travel Industry Day Added to Agenda for Additional Networking and Valuable Content

NEW YORK, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE) today announced its 2025 event will take place May 6-9 at Chateau Elan and Winery in Braselton, Georgia, just north of Atlanta.

GMITE is the MICE industry’s leading event, bringing together pre-qualified, North American meeting planners and incentive buyers for an unparalleled networking experience with global travel suppliers. Buyers come from key purchasing sectors including corporate direct, third party, and incentive houses (full service and travel) to network with suppliers, which includes up to 24 one-to-one appointments, multiple receptions, activities, and education, enabling all attendees the ability to connect. Suppliers can accomplish up to six months’ worth of sales meetings in only three days.

New in 2025, Questex will bring the full travel industry together as travel advisors and suppliers from the co-located event, Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit, to join GMITE during the new “Trends & Topics” day on May 7th, which explores the greater landscape of the hospitality and travel industry. Thought leaders will present various topics driving the industry’s current and future business including global politics and travel policies/advisories, the growth of bleisure, and the growing client demands for authentic travel experiences. This addition to the program creates the ultimate opportunity to network across all of travel, enabling ample time to connect with everyone in attendance at both events.

Chateau Elan boasts beautiful grounds, outdoor activities, a spa, and a winery. Participants will stay for three days at the renowned resort to enjoy the event and partake in all Chateau Elan has to offer.

To become a supplier at GMITE 2025, click here. For more information about hosted buyer positions at GMITE 2025, contact Andrea Hutchinson, Industry Relations Director, Questex via [email protected].

To learn more about GMITE visit gmiteevent.com. Stay connected on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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

Media Contact:
Carrie Harper
[email protected]
(212) 895-8494

Event Takes Place October 13-14, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida

NEW YORK, July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) Florida, the most influential gathering of spa and wellness professionals in the Southeast, announces registration for the event is open. In conjunction with the largest retail sale of the summer, IECSC Florida is offering a special, one-time 50% discount off admission. Spa and wellness professionals will have unlimited access to the Exhibit Hall, which includes two full days to shop at professionals-only prices from hundreds of top-tier brands, watch in-booth demonstrations, and attend both Product Focused and Studio Stage classes for as little as $25. IECSC Florida will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, October 13-14. Register here.

IECSC Florida offers a strong education program, curated in partnership with sister brand American Spa, to include relevant, valuable content such as medical spa, makeup and beauty enhancements, business management, esthetics, holistic health & wellness, client relationships & retail growth, and social media & marketing. The conference program includes an unlimited, two-day pass to the Exhibit Hall. Plus, register for three or more classes, save $25; book six, save $100. View the complete schedule here.

Special prime 50% discount offer is valid until Thursday, July 18, 2024 on new registrations only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Spa and wellness professionals may register here. Media interested in attending may click here to register.

Stay connected with IECSC Florida on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.

About IECSC
Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by American Spa, 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.

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

Media Contact
Jennifer Rosen
Group Marketing Director – Travel + Wellness
[email protected]

New Total Travel Industry Day Added to Agenda for Valuable Content and Networking

NEW YORK, July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit, produced by Questex, today announces its 2025 event will take place May 5-7 at Chateau Elan located in Braselton, Georgia, just north of Atlanta.

ULTRA Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only event, that brings luxury travel agency owners, managers, and independent contractors together with the most opulent travel suppliers to cultivate collaboration, share insights and help move the luxury market forward.

A strong focus on curated content dominates the agenda, while other key components of the event include one-to-one meetings, networking activities and receptions. New in 2025, Questex will bring the full travel industry together as meeting planners and suppliers from the co-located event, the Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE), to join ULTRA Summit during the new “Trends & Topics” day on May 7th, which explores the greater landscape of the hospitality and travel industry. Thought leaders will present various topics driving the industry’s current and future business including global politics and travel policies/advisories, the growth of bleisure, and the growing client demands for authentic travel experiences. This addition to the program creates the ultimate opportunity to network across all of travel, enabling ample time to connect with everyone in attendance at both events.

Chateau Elan boasts beautiful grounds, outdoor activities, a spa, and a winery. Participants will stay for three days at the renowned resort to enjoy the event and partake in all Chateau Elan has to offer.

Suppliers interested in participating in the 2025 event, please click here to contact the Questex Travel Group Sales team. The event is invitation only, for those interested in applying to become a hosted advisor, please contact Andrea Hutchinson, Industry Relations Director via [email protected].

For more information, visit ltaultrasummit.com. Follow Luxury Travel Advisor on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, 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: travel, hospitality, and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact:
Carrie Harper
[email protected]
(212) 895-8494

Event takes place 18-20 November 2024 in Athens Greece

LONDON, July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Resort & Residential (R&R) Hospitality Forum EMEA’s only event dedicated to the resort, leisure, and residential investment sector, is set to take place in Athens, Greece 18-20 November 2024. This premier event brings together industry leaders, investors, developers, and hospitality professionals for insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration, staying ahead of the evolving investment landscape.

“We are thrilled to bring the R&R Hospitality Forum to Athens, a city that perfectly embodies the intersection of rich cultural heritage and modern innovation. This year’s theme, ‘Big Ambitions, Big Results,’ reflects the tremendous growth opportunities within the leisure and residential hospitality sectors. By uniting top-tier professionals from around the globe, we aim to foster meaningful connections and drive strategic initiatives that will shape the future of hospitality investment. Athens offers an inspiring backdrop for these discussions, and we look forward to unlocking new potentials in this dynamic market,” said Joe Stather, VP and Market Leader, Questex Travel & Hospitality.

Athens, Greece Connects the East and West

Placed in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Greece is the connecting link between East and the West, with a market that ranks both cultural, historical but also very appealing from a leisure perspective.

Athens, with its unique blend of history, culture, and modern vibrancy, serves as an ideal backdrop for fostering meaningful connections and driving innovation in the leisure and residential investment domain across Europe and the Middle East.

The venue, the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens, offers a bright, modern space and an exhibition floor overlooking the Acropolis.

Theme: Big Ambitions, Big Results

The 2024 theme – Big Ambitions, Big Results – celebrates the expansive growth within the leisure and residential hospitality sectors while recognizing diverse investor interests. Curated by industry leaders and the Advisory Board, the theme sets the stage for discussions on managing diverse assets, targeting key destinations, and understanding market risks.

Event highlights

Streamlined Programme: Two days of curated content for a richer delegate experience, blending expert insights with interactive sessions.Focus on Deals and Partnerships: Discuss deal sourcing, structures, and key partnerships for success.Increased Focus on Branded Residential: Insights from investment, development, and operational perspectives.Structured Networking: Power Hour, Roundtables, and Coffee & Conversation sessions.Case Studies: Learn from key leisure hospitality properties, from large mixed-use developments to repositioned resorts.Local Involvement: Partnership with the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels to enhance local owner-operator engagement.

Insights into leisure and residential investment dynamics

Resorts are emerging as robust assets, buoyed by leisure and residential demand. Investors, traditionally focused on urban markets, are diversifying into the leisure segment, recognizing its resilience and strong performance even in volatile times.

Local partnerships

“We are excited that Greece will be the host country of the Resort & Residential Forum in Athens next November,” said Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO of Enterprise Greece. “This international conference, organized by Questex Hospitality, showcases Greece as a world-class tourist destination and a thriving market with abundant investment opportunities.”

For more information about the R&R Hospitality Forum 2024 and to stay updated on event details, visit www.randrforum.com.        

For sponsorship opportunities, please click here.

Stay connected with R&R Hospitality Forum 2024 on X and LinkedIn.

About Questex

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

Media Contact
Francesca Ruggiero
Senior Marketing Manager, Hotel Group
Questex
[email protected]

Co-located events take place in Las Vegas in December

NEW YORK, July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s co-located Live Design International (LDI), which unites the global entertainment design and technology communities, and Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the ultimate gathering of digital signage experts, today announces Gentilhomme Studio CEO and Creative Director, Thibaut Duverneix, will deliver the keynote address on December 9 titled “Future World-Building: The Art of Digital and Physical Storytelling.”

Duverneix will explore the intersection of digital and physical realms, where storytelling and world-building come together to create immersive and transformative experiences in entertainment. Attendees will discover the techniques and artistry behind crafting impactful experiences that captivate and inspire audiences regardless of the medium.

Attendees will leave the presentation with four takeaways:

How stakeholders can align creative vision with business objectives to ensure that every project drives engagement, brand loyalty, and revenue growth.Why the essence of a story should transcend the medium through which it is told.How to master the art of seamlessly integrating technology to make it invisible to the audience and create a magical experience that captivates without distraction.Creating entertainment at scale can stay consistent and engaging across diverse platforms.

Duverneix is an award-winning multimedia director at the crossroads of entertainment and technology. He specializes in creating immersive experiences using technology in unique ways to transform and reimagine environments, from airports and live shows to everything in between. Duverneix is one of the few creative directors with a remarkable mastery of both artistic creation and technological design. In 2012, Duverneix was named one of the New York Art Directors Club’s ’Young Guns,’ among the best creatives under 30 in the world. He is the main source of vision and aesthetics for Gentilhomme projects. Working closely with the client and creative teams throughout all project phases, Duverneix infuses his perception and provides direction to creatives before signing off on all creative deliverables. Duverneix directs, manages, and produces projects of any scale from conception to integration, anywhere in the world.

The LDI and DSE exhibit spaces will be co-located to foster greater cross-traffic, with an expected combined audience of more than 16,000 attendees, in addition to opportunities for networking, keynote presentations, and technology demonstrations, while specific programming and events will continue to serve each show.

“We are thrilled to have creative visionary Thibaut Duverneix deliver a keynote address at LDI and DSE this fall. Event attendees will have the opportunity to witness firsthand his brilliance and how he has redefined multimedia experiences and pushed the boundaries of artistic expression. His passion for creativity is evident in each of his projects. This keynote will be nothing short of amazing,” said Marian Sandberg, VP and brand leader, Questex. 

LDI takes place December 8-10, 2024, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, with the conference starting December 4. Register here.

DSE takes place December 7-10, 2024, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Register here.

For LDI or DSE sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Tuner, Director of Sales, at [email protected].

About Digital Signage Experience (DSE)
Digital Signage Experience (DSE) is the ultimate gathering of digital signage experts, showcasing innovations in technology, market applications and creative educational content. With an increased focus on reaching key end-user markets for digital solutions and experiences, DSE will harness other audiences and platforms in hotels, hospitality, travel, healthcare, entertainment, education, sensors and communications technology and more. DSE takes place December 7-10, 2024 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Stay connected to DSE on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

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 their knowledge and professional training as well as network and be inspired by colleagues and the manufacturers and distributors at the vanguard of entertainment technology. For more information, visit http://www.ldishow.com/. LDI will take place December 4 – 10, 2024, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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

Media Contacts
Sarah Joy Lagunzad
Sr. Marketing Manager
LDI
[email protected]        

Sonal Patel
Digital Signage Experience (DSE)
[email protected]

Announces Powerful Array of Research Solutions Focused on the Transformative Impact of Smart Cloud Technologies, Including AI, Automation, Broadband and Open RAN

NEW YORK, July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Network, a news portal serving decision makers throughout the global communications and enterprise cloud industry, today announces Fierce Network Research, dedicated to delivering insights focused on the impact, benefits and challenges that Smart Cloud technology presents to communications service providers (CSPs) and enterprises.

The world’s communications companies, cloud providers and enterprises are locked in a race to combine cloud, observability, automation, AI and security into a new networking model, Smart Cloud, that will precipitate the next great global technology revolution. Fierce Network Research will deliver the understandings companies need to navigate this stormy transition.

“Smart Cloud is more important than just communications. It’s an engine for the industry to deliver the Infrastructure of Everything – a ubiquitous cloud-native global network that has a transformative effect on the planet – industry, society, agriculture, the environment, everything,” said Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Fierce Network.

Mitch Wagner has joined Fierce Network Research as Chief Analyst defining the research business’s POV and taking overall responsibility for its research into the latest global trends. Wagner has been covering enterprise and telco technology for more than 30 years, including leadership positions at Light Reading and InformationWeek. He has also helped drive content marketing in a full-time position at Oracle and as a consultant for business-to-business technology companies for the data center, cloud platform, networking and security spaces.

“I am excited to lead Fierce Network Research and help companies obtain a comprehensive understanding of cloud, security, AI, broadband and more so that they can plan for and gain a competitive edge,” Wagner said.

The first Fierce Network Research report, “Telecom Automation and AI – Let’s Get Real,” was just released and can be viewed here. A second report, “Smart Cloud: The Coming Paradigm Shift” is due to be published in August. In addition to the research reports, Fierce Network Research is also rolling out a series of interactive webinars.

Upcoming report and webinar topics include:

Transforming Telcos with Cloud-Native OSSAI and the Network: Optimizing Network Design and Operations to Meet AI DemandsBreaking Down Network Silos: Integrating Networks for 5G Monetization at the EdgeU.S. Rural Broadband Strategies: Access Choice, Funding Availability and Workforce ManagementMunicipal Broadband Deployment StrategiesExploring Data Center Transformation in the Rise of AI-Driven IndustriesExploring Alternative Power Sources for Data CentersInnovative Liquid Cooling for Future-Proof Data Centers: Ensuring Efficiency and SustainabilityTelco AI: The Business Cases that MatterBeyond the Hype: 5G Practical Business CasesCreating New Telco Opportunities in the Cloud with Open RANUnlocking the Future of Connectivity with eSIMAI-Powered Network Optimization in Telco OperationsSecuring the Future: Telco AI in Cyber Defense5G and Beyond: Telco AI’s Role in Next-Gen ConnectivityCustomer-centric Telco: Revolutionizing Services with AIBuilding a Network Fit for AI’s Ferocious Data AppetiteHave LEO Satellites Finally Found Their Wings?Making the Business Case for 5G Fixed Wireless AccessExpanding 5G Revenue Opportunities with NaaSOvercoming Challenges of Multi-Cloud Integration and Interoperability

View all topics here.

Visit Fierce Network Research at  https://research.fierce-network.com/ and Fierce Network at https://www.fierce-network.com and sign up for newsletters here. Stay connected on X, LinkedIn and Facebook. For information services and partnership opportunities, contact 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 helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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

The Ultimate Gathering of Digital Signage Experts to Convene in Las Vegas, December 7-10

NEW YORK, July 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the ultimate gathering of digital signage experts, today announces early registration is now open. DSE takes place December 7-10, 2024, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Conference programming will take place December 7-10 and the Expo Hall will be open December 9-10 co-located with the Live Design International (LDI) trade show and conference.

“This year’s conference is about creating engaging, immersive, and tailored customer experiences. Our speakers will share real-world experience on how to improve customer loyalty, provide accurate information, and enhance visual branding with the latest tools, such as AI,” said David Drain, Director, Event Programs, DSE. “We’ll explore the connection of our digital and physical worlds, both through the event programming and with special activations on the expo floor.”

This year’s event features an enhanced attendee experience that creates new opportunities for collaboration, education and inspiration, including an Innovation Park, Women in Tech Brunch, lunch roundtable discussions, an Industry Mixer overlooking The Sphere and much more. The signature Digital Signage Installation Tours will allow attendees to go behind-the-scenes at world-class locations to truly understand the process from concept to launch.

Again this year, the DSE and LDI exhibit spaces will be co-located to foster greater cross-traffic, with a combined audience of more than 16,000 attendees expected, as well as additional opportunities for networking, keynote presentations, and technology to both markets, while specific programming and events will continue to serve each show.

Industry leading speakers have already been announced for the conference program, including:

Maie Amer-Guerrera, VP Visual Merchandising and In-Store Experience, Signet JewelersJillian Austin, Director of Brand Partnerships, AREA 15Rick Bauer, Global Director Customer Transformation, SitecoreMassimo Bizzarro, General Manager, T-Mobile ArenaJonathan Brawn, Principal, Brawn ConsultingGeorge Clopp, Chief Technology Officer, KorbytLaRissa Connett-Moore, Manager Customer Innovation & Strategy, United AirlinesDvir Doron, Head of Marketing and GTM, Amazon Device Solutions, AmazonKym Frank, Global Chief Experience Officer, Motionworks AIAmahl Hazelton, Producer–Strategy & Development, Moment FactoryCharles Hong, Product Owner, United AirlinesChristine Latour, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, SolotechJoel Martin, VP, Programmatic Media, adFuze/chargeFuzeKevin O’Neill, VP, Creative and Strategy, iGotcha MediaBrynn Pearson, Director, Digital & Omnichannel Customer Experience, Taco BellJonathan Price, VP Sitecore Practice, Americaneagle.comTim Rowe, Host, OOH InsiderMathieu St-Arnaud, Partner and Creative Director, Normal StudioMarcos Terenzio, Senior Director, Digital Experience, IA Interior ArchitectsAlbert Thompson, Managing Director, Digital, Walton IsaacsonJackie Walker, Retail Experience Strategy Lead, North America, Publicis SapientKalon Welch, EVP of Business Development, FastSensor

New sessions have been added to the agenda including:

Digital Signage for Small and Medium Businesses – Challenges and UnlocksHow Taco Bell is Working to Revolutionize Drive Thru ExperienceLooking Beyond the AI Hype Cycle: How to Automate Digital Signage Content Delivery with Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUsing AI and IOT Analytics to Prove ROI for Digital SignageTransparent LED Technology: The Future of Digital Signage?Digital Signage for Social GoodUnveiling Tomorrow’s Airport Experience: Leveraging Experiential Digital Signage for Competitive Cities and RegionsLost in Immersion: What could the future be for our senses?Scaling Digital Signage Across the Globe for 35+ Million Airline Travelers (per year)Spatial Design: Unifying Digital & Physical Through Harmonic Principles

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

Stay connected to DSE on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

About Digital Signage Experience (DSE)

Digital Signage Experience (DSE) is the ultimate gathering of digital signage experts, showcasing innovations in technology, market applications and creative educational content. With an increased focus on reaching key end-user markets for digital solutions and experiences, DSE will harness other audiences and platforms in hotels, hospitality, travel, healthcare, entertainment, education, sensors and communications technology and more. DSE takes place December 7-10, 2024 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Questex

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

Media Contact
Sonal Patel
Digital Signage Experience (DSE)
[email protected]

NEW YORK, July 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Pharma East, the premier marketing event for life sciences, presented by Fierce Pharma Marketing, is partnering with Hope in Pain, a patient advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness, providing education, and offering resources for those struggling with migraine. For each paid registration the global pharma marketing community make through July 31, Digital Pharma East will donate $5 to Hope in Pain to help the millions living with debilitating migraine attacks. Digital Pharma East takes place September 9-12, 2024 at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia. Register here.

“We are excited to partner with Hope in Pain to donate help in fighting migraine disease together. We hope these donations will help the millions living with debilitating migraine attacks,” said Jennifer Woods, Vice President & Market Leader, Life Sciences Healthcare Events.

Hope in Pain is led by the 2023 Social Health Award Winner for Healthcare Collaborator, Shoshana Lipson. Lipson said, ”Migraine is a complex, progressive, neurological disease that impacts over 40 million in the US alone, and for which there remains few effective and tolerable treatment options. More research funding, collaborations across the disease space, and education to address stigma, is desperately needed to bring about change and help restore quality of life to those affected.”

Across three days, Digital Pharma East will provide a cross section of strategies and best practices broadly used by marketing and commercial teams at big pharma and biotech companies. Industry experts will join attendees to discuss new ideas, innovations, and emerging trends and learn what it means to be fierce in pharma marketing.

Digital Pharma East Highlights

High-level, cutting-edge content from over 60 sessions will provide actionable strategies for attendees to take back to their teamsUnique networking opportunities that will bring the pharma marketing community together in-personHear insights from industry leaders from top life sciences companies including AstraZeneca, Bayer Healthcare, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, GSK, Merck, Sanofi, UCB and many more

The 2024 Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards, an annual awards program presented by Fierce Pharma, will take place in conjunction with event. The competition highlights the pharma companies and their agencies that have produced thought-provoking, innovative, and compelling campaigns that are making a difference and meeting the global health challenges of today and tomorrow. Awards winners will be revealed at a gala dinner.

To learn more about Digital Pharma East, visit: https://www.digitalpharmaeast.com.        

Register to attend Digital Pharma East here.

For sponsorship opportunities contact:   Andy WalkerDor PeledShauna Greg [email protected][email protected][email protected]     

Stay connected with Digital Pharma East on LinkedIn and X.

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

Media Contact
Linda Lam
Digital Pharma East
[email protected]