Questex’s Fierce Healthcare and Fierce Life Sciences Open Nominations for the 2023 Innovation Awards

Awards Showcase Innovation Driving Improvements and Transformation in the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industries; Submissions Open through September 14

NEW YORK, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Healthcare and Fierce Life Sciences today opens nominations for the 2023 Innovation Awards. The Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards, produced by Fierce Healthcare, and the Fierce Life Sciences Innovation Awards, produced by Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma, showcase outstanding innovation that is driving improvements and transforming the healthcare and life sciences industries.

“We are excited to launch the 2023 Innovation Awards programs for the healthcare and life sciences industries,” said Rebecca Willumson, SVP and Publisher of Fierce Biotech, Fierce Pharma and Fierce Healthcare. “We are eager to learn about the innovative solutions that will make an impact and revolutionize the healthcare and life sciences industries.”

The categories for the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards:

Clinical Information ManagementData Analytics/Business IntelligenceDigital/Mobile Health SolutionsFinancial/Operational SolutionsPopulation Health Management/Patient Engagement Solutions

The categories for the Fierce Life Sciences Innovation Awards:

Biotech InnovationData Analytics/Business IntelligenceDrug Delivery TechnologyDigital Health SolutionsMedical Device InnovationTechnology Innovation  

Click here to make a submission in the Fierce Healthcare Innovation and here for the Fierce Life Sciences Innovation Awards. Submissions are open through September 14.

Two expert panels of judges will review all submissions and determine which companies demonstrate innovative solutions that have the greatest potential to save money, engage patients, or revolutionize the industry.

The awards program will honor the teams who work have created outstanding innovation in the healthcare and life sciences industries. Winners will be featured in the Fierce Innovation Special Report and can leverage the awards to showcase their innovative solutions.

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
Director of Marketing, Life Sciences and Healthcare  
llam@questex.com

Questex’s U.S Broadband Summit Announces the Inaugural U.S. Broadband Summit Impact Awards Program, Celebrates the Best in the Broadband Industry

Call for Submissions Open through September 1

NEW YORK, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s inaugural U.S. Broadband Summit will unite the broadband industry November 15-17 in Washington, D.C. To celebrate the innovations and leaders making a difference in the broadband industry, the Summit is launching the U.S. Broadband Summit Impact Awards program. The awards program celebrates the best solutions, programs, use cases, technology, and individuals throughout the wider broadband industry.

Alejandro Piñero, Head of Content, Fierce Technology Group at Questex said, “With unprecedented amounts of public available to connect everyone, this is a very exciting time for broadband. The U.S. Broadband Summit Impact Awards will celebrate technical prowess in connectivity, as well as over and above individual efforts in bridging the digital divide.”

The call for submissions is now open through September 1, 2023. To make a nomination for the awards program, click here.

The awards are based on effectiveness, technical innovation, financial & community impact, individual efforts in driving broadband investment and true innovation in addressing the digital divide. Categories range from Public Services Deployment, Excellence in Satellite Connectivity and Impact in Broadband Affordability to Best Broadband & Data Mapping Solution or Initiative and Open Infrastructure & Networking. There will also be an Editor’s Choice Award. See the full list of categories. 

Submissions will be reviewed and voted on by an independent panel of judges who are some of the most esteemed leaders in the broadband industry today. 

The shortlist of finalists will be announced October 3, 2023 and the live awards program takes place on November 16, 2023.

Sponsors of the conference include Harmonic, Clearfield, Radisys, Visionary Broadband, Wavelo, Lumos Fiber and more.

For sponsorship opportunities contact:Scott GruntoradMarrysa MoyerMelinda Hurley(202) 824-5045(917) 781-2076 ext. 5145(202) 496-5509sgruntorad@questex.commmoyer@questex.commhurley@questex.com   

About U.S. Broadband Summit
The first ever U.S. Broadband Summit brings together federal funding leaders and state representatives with the wider broadband industry, including fiber operators, MSO’s, WISP’s, wireless carriers and more, to discuss the future of broadband in the United States. As attention focuses on bridging the growing digital divide, and the need to bring connectivity to the under- and un-served, the industry must come together to address the challenge. There is no golden key to connect everyone, and the U.S. Broadband Summit aims to bring everyone together to discuss how collaboration will lead to a more connected and vibrant society, in benefit of individuals and communities.

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
Kathleen Dean
U.S. Broadband Summit Impact Awards
kdean@questex.com

 

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience and Live Design International Announce Keynote Speakers for 2023

Speakers from Disney Live Entertainment, Moment Factory and Meow Wolf will share insights on the next generation of talent, digital enhancement in public spaces and innovative approaches to immersive environments

NEW YORK, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the preeminent event for the digital signage industry, and Live Design International (LDI), the preeminent event for the live events industry, today announces its lineup of keynote speakers for the events.

DSE takes place December 2-5 and LDI takes place November 30 – December 5 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The two events will offer shared experiences, while maintaining separate exhibit and conference spaces. As part of those shared experiences, the shows have announced three keynote speakers:

David ‘dstew’ Stewart, Producer, Inclusive Strategy for Disney Live EntertainmentCheryl Catterall, Creative Director for Moment FactoryBrian Loo, Vice President, Operations Development & Exhibition Engineering for Meow Wolf

On Saturday, December 2, David ‘dstew’ Stewart, Producer, Inclusive Strategy for Disney Live Entertainment, will present “Fostering the Future: Challenges of the Next Decade.” In addition to his role at Disney, Stewart is also the Principal Owner of consulting firm Production on Deck and currently serves as the Chair for the People of Color Network at USITT. Stewart will discuss the obligation to help young people from all walks of life get into the industry today, the challenges they are facing, the kinds of jobs available, and jobs of the future. This keynote is open to all DSE and LDI attendees.

On Sunday, December 3, Cheryl Catterall, Creative Director for Moment Factory will present “Shifting Realities of Place: Digital Enhancement Pushing the Boundaries.” Catterall has combined her passion for the performing arts and the knowledge of the architectural profession to specialize in the creation of interactive experiences and environments for a variety of permanent and temporary installations, in both institutional and corporate settings. Catterall’s talk will challenge the role of digital technologies in public spaces and propose a narrative shift to use multimedia technologies for enhancing collective experiences, engaging local culture, and generating additional revenue streams. This keynote is available exclusively to DSE Full Conference and LDI VIP Pass holders.

On Monday, December 4, Brian Loo, Vice President, Operations Development & Exhibition Engineering for Meow Wolf will present “Step into the Extraordinary: Unconventional Innovation in Immersive Environments.” Loo has over 14 years of experience driving on the importance of guest centric design and storytelling through leadership roles for ShangriLa Hotels and Resorts along with Walt Disney Imagineering. Loo’s keynote will embark on a captivating and inspiring journey, exploring immersive environments, unconventional thinking, and innovative brilliance to revolutionize themed entertainment experiences and celebrate breaking free from the norm. This keynote is open to all DSE and LDI attendees.

Early registration is now open. Learn more about DSE and register online here. Learn more about LDI and register online here.

For sponsorship opportunities for LDI and DSE, contact Kelly Tuner at kturner@questex.com.

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 2-5, 2023 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Live Design International (LDI)
Established in 1988, Live Design International (LDI) is built on a 30-plus 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 November 30 – December 5, 2023, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

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

Media Contact
Sonal Patel
DSE + LDI
sonal@sonal.io        

Questex Launches the U.S. Broadband Summit, Inaugural Event for the Broadband Industry

Event Takes Place in November in Washington, D.C.; Registration Now Open

NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex Technology Group today announces the launch of the inaugural U.S. Broadband Summit, which brings the wider broadband industry together to discuss the future of broadband in the United States and the concerted effort to bridge the digital divide. Targeted to federal funding leaders and state representatives and tech leaders from across the broadband and telecommunications industries, including fiber operators, MSO’s, WISP’s, wireless carriers and more, the event takes place November 15-17, 2023 at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Washington, D.C. Registration for the U.S. Broadband Summit is now open. Click here to register.

Alejandro Piñero, Head of Content, Fierce Technology Group at Questex said, “As attention focuses on bridging the growing digital divide, and the need to bring connectivity to the under- and un-served, the industry must come together to address the challenge. There is no golden key to connect everyone, and the U.S. Broadband Summit aims to bring everyone together to discuss how collaboration will lead to a more connected and vibrant society, in benefit of individuals and communities.”

U.S. Broadband Summit Conference Program
The U.S. Broadband Summit will offer content from over 60 speakers across more than 40 sessions.

Select speakers include:

  • Tom Maguire, COO, Brightspeed  
  • Sally Burchfield Doty, Director, Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi  
  • Scott Widham, Chairman, Ezee Fiber  
  • Earnie Holtrey, Deputy Director, Indiana Broadband Office  
  • Jade Piros, Director, Kansas Office of Broadband Development  
  • Joe Costello, CEO, Kwikbit  
  • Andrew Butcher, President, Maine Connectivity Authority  
  • Sandeep Taxali, Broadband Program Advisor, New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion  
  • Brian Newby, Broadband Program Director, North Dakota Information Technology 
  • Fred Engel, CTO, PBS North Carolina  
  • Brian Thorn, Director, Broadband Strategy, Rhode Island  

U.S. Broadband Summit Advisory Board Members
The U.S. Broadband Summit has recruited an impressive list of influential leaders in the broadband industry who are participating on the Advisory Board and have contributed to the content for the 2023 program. They include:

  • Jimmy Carr, CEO, All Points Broadband
  • Zac Cronauer, Head of Fiber Initiatives, Blue Ridge Communications
  • Claude Aiken, CSO and Chief Legal Officer, Nextlink Internet
  • Glen Howie, Director, State Broadband Office, State of Arkansas
  • Thomas L. Tyler, Jr., Deputy Director, Broadband, State of Louisiana
  • Rebecca Dilg, Broadband Director, State of Utah
  • Allison Remsen, EVP and CSO, US Telecom Association
  • Roger Timmerman, CEO, Utopia Fiber

U.S. Broadband Summit Sponsors and Partners
In addition to content, the U.S. Broadband Summit will feature industry leading sponsors and partners in a variety of formats and connection opportunities, including Gold: Harmonic; Silver: Clearfield and Radisys; Bronze: Wavelo, Visionary Broadband and Lumos; Supporting Partner: CQA; Exhibitor: Amphenol Network Solutions and VantagePoint; and Industry Partners: 5G Americas, Broadband Forum, CCA, Fiber Broadband Association, Fierce Telecom, Five Nine Podcast, GSMA/MWC LA, ICF, NATE and TIA.

Click here to register for the U.S. Broadband Summit.

Stay connected with the U.S. Broadband Summit on LinkedIn and Twitter.

For sponsorship opportunities of the U.S. Broadband Summit, contact Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

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

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

 

 

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience Announces Sony Electronics as the Presenting Sponsor for the Second Year in a Row, Adds Sponsorship for Networking Lounge Meet Up

NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the preeminent event for the digital signage industry, today announces Sony Electronics has signed on as the Presenting Sponsor for the second year in a row. In addition, the Company will sponsor the Pro AV Networking Lounge, which will create a centralized location for like-minded professionals to start and join important conversations on the show floor. DSE takes place December 2-5, 2023, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall.

Sony produces professional displays, large-scale micro-LED displays and video walls as well as all-in-one solutions with software. Sony’s professional 4K HDR BRAVIA displays range in size from 32-inches to 98-inches. They combine Sony’s proven image quality, ease of use and specialized cosmetic design and can be used for a range of applications. Flexible features common to the lineup include powerful processors, Pro Mode for customized settings, IP control, and mirroring functionality.

“DSE continues to be a leading destination for timely and educational discussions about signage within vertical markets, as well as the genesis of so many important industry conversations and relationships,” said Rich Ventura, Vice President, Professional Display Solutions, Sony Electronics. “As the show continues to expand, Sony is pleased to play a central role in helping to facilitate those valuable interpersonal connections through our additional support of the Pro AV Networking Lounge.”

Marian Sandberg, Vice President and Market Leader for DSE said, “We are excited Sony Electronics will be the Presenting Sponsor again this year. In addition, by expanding their presence at DSE with the sponsorship of the Pro AV Networking Lounge, they will be fostering connections of event attendees.”

DSE will co-locate with Live Design International (LDI), the preeminent event for the live events production industry, extending its reach to 14,000-plus attendees. For additional details on LDI, click here.

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

For DSE exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner at kturner@questex.com.

About Digital Signage Experience (DSE)

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

About Questex

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

Media Contact

Sonal Patel

DSE

sonal@sonal.io

Questex Wins 2023 UFI Digital Innovation Award for Q Activate Audience Data Platform

NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, today announces that it has been selected by the UFI Digital Innovation Working Group, consisting of experts in their field, as the winner of the 2023 UFI Digital Innovation Award.

As the global event industry increasingly recognizes that the future of the industry is inextricably intertwined with the application of technology, data and audience behaviors both at the event and throughout the year, digital innovators are going to be the winners.

Each year, UFI receives dozens of submissions, and finalists are chosen by the judging panel based on their ability to present innovative strategies that best demonstrate how companies can use technology to deliver measurable impact on a trade show’s performance as well as how these learnings can be implemented in the entire industry.

The 2023 UFI Digital Innovation Award topic is focused on digital innovations that deliver a business impact. As the global economy faces a recession, digital innovation needs to have a measurable impact on the event industry, either through improving the experience of visitors and exhibitors or the internal KPIs and business processes of exhibitions.

Questex’s submission focused on Q Activate. Q Activate is a proprietary platform that predicts trending topics and behaviors and activates vertical market expertise to engage event and media audiences year-round. It’s a first-party data platform and strategy that extends across Questex – from connected media and event websites to audience and product development – ultimately delivering real results to customers. 

“The submissions from the group of finalists were truly exceptional, we are extremely honored to be recognized as the winner of the 2023 UFI Digital Innovation Award. Q Activate is an audience first strategy that touches every part of our business – from leadership through to our marketing and data teams to our product development and sales teams. This truly means a great deal to our entire company,” Rhonda Wunderlin, Senior Vice President, Performance Marketing, Questex.

Q Activate in action: The Questex Hospitality group launched The Hospitality Show in partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Industry interest and support was strong for the inaugural event, with all of the major brands signing on to sponsor including Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, IHG, G6, Best Western, Choice, Wyndham, Red Roof and DirecTV. With just a six-month selling cycle, The Hospitality Show, which targets the entire hospitality ecosystem, was sold out with more than 3,500 attendees and 300 vendors. Q Activate gave Questex deeper reach into large target companies at senior levels.​

Questex competed against other industry leaders including Koelnmesse, IFEMA MADRID, August Robotics and DLG Exhibitions & Events (Group) Co., Ltd.

Questex will present its winning submission at the 90th UFI Global Congress in Las Vegas November 1-4, 2023, alongside the winners of the other 2023 UFI Award categories.

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com        
212 895 8488‬

 

Questex’s Silverlinings and Fierce Wireless Partner with Huawei as a Thought Leader in 5G to Business and Private 5G Networks

DocuSeries features how next-generation technologies like 5G, cloud and AI are revolutionizing industries around the world

NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Silverlinings and Fierce Wireless today announced they are partnering with Huawei, the company focused on bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world – in a series of video documentaries and digital content focused on insights into private 5G network trends and the use of 5G to empower traditional industries and solution providers.

In the first documentary video, Silverlinings Founder Steve Saunders, meets in Hungary with Huawei’s Tamas Boday, director of integrated solutions, to discuss how the company’s transformative 5G innovations at the East-West Gate Intermodal Terminal have ushered in a new era of reliability and safety for the rail industry. The East-West Gate (EWG) railway terminal project is the first application of 5G in the European railway industry and the technology’s high bandwidth and low latency has greatly improved the efficiency of container loading and unloading, enhancing the work environment of bridge crane operators.

“Using 5G for the installation at EWG was an obvious decision for this industrial application. We provided an outdoor ‘fit-to-purpose’ solution that delivers reliability, low latency and guaranteed service, which ultimately makes the terminal safer and far more efficient,” said Boday. “5G networks give industries a strong future – the risks are reduced, work becomes more efficient and the flow of information within technologies becomes much faster,” adds Boday.

EWG has recently celebrated its first six months of safe, uninterrupted, scheduled operations, according to Janos Talosi, CEO, EWG Intermodal. “We built this massive facility in just 14 months. We can now handle one million containers per year, which is twice the number of facilities on the boarder of Belarus and Poland,” he said.

In addition to the documentaries, Silverlinings and Fierce Wireless will syndicate a sequence of curated videos and feature articles as well as a webinar titled “Driving Industrial Digitalization in 5G Era,” presented live on July 25, 2023, and available on-demand afterward.

About Huawei
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

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

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

Media Contact
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com
212 895 8488‬ 

Questex’s 11th Annual Caribbean & Mexico Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange takes place August 21-24, 2023 at Secrets Wild Orchid & St. James Montego Bay in Jamaica

Jamaica Tourism’s Hon. Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP Minister of Tourism to Deliver Opening Address

NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex announces the 11th annual Caribbean & Mexico Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE), which will be held August 21-24, 2023 at Secrets Wild Orchid & St. James Montego Bay in Jamaica.

CMITE serves as a platform for meeting planners and incentive buyers from the United States and Canada to connect with suppliers based in the Caribbean & Mexico region. Over the course of two and a half days, attendees will have the opportunity to network and engage in pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings in private rooms.

CMITE is supported by Jamaica Tourism. The esteemed Hon. Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP Minister of Tourism will deliver the opening remarks to commence the event.

“As the host nation, Jamaica is thrilled to be the destination for this premier conference. The MICE market in the Caribbean and Mexico region is thriving, and our beautiful island is the perfect location for meetings and incentives. With a wide range of facilities across the island, we attract thousands of business travelers for conferences, tradeshows, and corporate activities every year,” said Bartlett.

Bartlett added, “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the MICE industry, but it has emerged stronger, more innovative, and transformative. We eagerly anticipate the arrival of CMITE 2023 delegates in August, not only for a successful conference but also for them to enjoy all the wonders our island has to offer.”

Suppliers interested in attending CMITE 2023 can contact Walter Kupiec, Global Sales Director at Questex, at wkupiec@questex.com. Those interested in becoming a hosted buyer can reach out to Andrea Hutchinson, Delegate Relations Director at Questex, at ahutchinson@questex.com.

For more information about CMITE, please visit cmiteevent.com. Stay connected on Facebook, LinkedIn, 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 Contact
Stuti Srivastava
Travel Marketing Manager
ssrivastava@questex.com

Get the Inside Scoop and Learn What’s Next for Pharma Marketing at Questex’s Digital Pharma East 2023

Offers Four Days of Content, Awards, Networking and Activations in September in Philadelphia

NEW YORK, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Pharma East Conference will bring together the pharma marketing community to learn about the new trends, strategies and technologies, network with peers and have fun September 11-14 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Digital Pharma East Conference is presented by Fierce Pharma.

“Digital Pharma East is THE event for pharma marketers, and this year’s event will be better and bigger than ever. The industry is constantly evolving and adapting, and keeping one step ahead is critical for our attendees. We have new content, awards programs, networking and extraordinary activations, the conference will be jam packed with programs that will keep attendees engaged for four days,” said Jennifer Woods, Vice President, Fierce Life Sciences Events. “Our aim is to bring additional learning opportunities to the pharma marketing community by adding workshops to the content lineup on Monday, September 11. Additionally, sustainability has become a top priority for many pharma marketing companies. As part of achieving sustainability, we need to focus on ensuring good health and well-being. That is why, for every paid Digital Pharma East registration in the month of July, we will help protect one child from life-threatening diseases so they can grow up happy, healthy and safe.” 

What’s in store for attendees at Digital Pharma East

Conference Program
Digital Pharma East will offer high-level, cutting-edge content from over 100 speakers and more than 60 sessions. The conference will address the biggest challenges facing pharma marketers in today’s healthcare landscape as well as many networking opportunities to bring the pharma marketing community together.

Digital Pharma Power-Up Day, which takes place Monday, September 11 from 2:00-5:00 p.m., offers two in-depth workshop sessions that will deliver essential skills before the main conference. Igniting Innovation: Harnessing the Power of AI for Brand Identity Design, one of these sessions, will allow attendees to participate in hands on breakout sessions that will use AI as part of the creative development process. This session is sponsored by Addison Whitney, a Syneos Health company.

The Main Stage programming, curated by Fierce Pharma, features four tracks:

Omnichannel EngagementHCP EngagementPatient SolutionsNEW: Media Track: The new track will explore how to effectively utilize new media platforms and techniques, while also recognizing the importance of traditional media in reaching diverse audiences. Attendees can expect to gain insights on how to create a balanced media mix and build effective campaigns that leverage the latest digital trends to drive meaningful engagement and foster trust with patients and healthcare providers. The Media track will cover the following topics: OTT (over-the-top), CTV (connected TV) and audio.

The sessions will be delivered by industry thought leaders including:

Byron Austin, Head of Corporate Responsibility & ESG Management, OrganonCharles Castano, Vice President, US Information Technology, Genentech (Site Head and US LT) & Roche DiagnosticsMohamed Issa, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Immunology, The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & JohnsonTeona Johnson, Head of Marketing, Calliditas TherapeuticsKelly Le, Global Digital Innovation Lead, Alnylam PharmaceuticalsMichael Moye, Vice President & Head of Marketing US, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.Paul Murasko, Head of Digital Innovation & Marketing Operations, Azurity PharmaceuticalsKate Rowbotham, Senior Vice President, Head, Customer Engagement, GenentechManan Shah, VP, Global Health Equity & Policy Partnerships, Bristol-Myers SquibbKeli Walbert, EVP, US Commercial, Horizon Therapeutics

To see the list of speakers, click here.

The First and Only International Film Festival Focused Exclusively on Health and Wellness
Digital Pharma East is partnering with Digital Health Networks to present the first and only international film festival focused exclusively on health and wellness. The CINEHEALTH International Health & Wellness Film and Video Festival takes place Tuesday, September 12. The festival is a natural fit for Digital Pharma East because it focuses on connecting the pharma marketing community and brings together the best and the brightest minds to share, discover and celebrate the innovation and best practices happening in the world of pharma marketing. The festival will culminate with a live celebration. For content submission and registration to attend the event, click here.

Spotlight Stage Presentations
On the Spotlight Stage in the Exhibit Hall, attendees will discover how Digital Pharma East partners can help solve the real-world problems and pain points. With short and exciting presentations, the speakers will offer a deep dive into specific topics, demo products and introduce new services.

Awards Showcase Amazing People and Programs
The new Digital Pharma East Rising Star Program is designed to grow the marketing community, welcome new members, and encourage personal and professional growth and mentorship within the industry. For more information, click here.

Stephanie Butler, Production Director, Fierce Life Sciences Events added, “We are excited to bring the Digital Pharma East Rising Stars program to our community. Fierce Pharma is committed to helping up-and-coming professionals in marketing roles advance their careers by connecting them with mentors and leaders in our industry. The program is designed to grow the marketing community, welcome new members, and encourage personal and professional growth and mentorship within the industry. Applications are currently being accepted for Digital Pharma East 2023.”

The Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards, which honors the most compelling, influential and innovative pharma companies and their agencies, will take place on September 13 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The awards program celebrates the innovators and leaders that are making a difference and meeting global health challenges. In addition, Fierce Pharma is partnering with Health Union for the second year in a row on the Health Union Social Health Awards. View the finalists here.

Can’t make Digital Pharma East in person? Attend virtually September 19-21. Get info here to register.

For sponsorship opportunities contact Angelique Alcover at aalcover@questex.com.

Digital Pharma East Conference Premier partners include DeepIntent, IQVIA, GoodRx, Pulsepoint, Doceree, Doximity, and PatientPoint. For a full list of 2023 partners, click here.

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About Fierce Pharma
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Questex’s International Beauty Show and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference Told Professionals It’s Time to Give Themselves Self-Care

Co-located Shows Will Return in 2024 to New, West Hall Location at the Las Vegas Convention Center

NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas) presented by American Salon and American Spa respectively, made an exciting return to the Las Vegas Convention Center with brand new onsite experiences in three jam-packed days of the best in beauty and spa, before announcing that next year’s shows will move to the newly renovated West Hall of the Convention Center, June 22-24, 2024.

The 2023 events opened with pomp and circumstance ribbon cuttings at the shows’ dual entrances. Taking part in the events were Michael Pugliese, CEO and President, Circadia, sponsor of the IECSC Las Vegas ribbon cutting, and Marian Cardozo, Sustainability Account Manager, GLO Recycling, sponsor of the IBS Las Vegas ribbon cutting, along with Alexi Khajavi, President, Questex Travel + Wellness Group, Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event & Partnership Director, Questex Spa & Beauty, and Allan Share, Spa Industry Association President.

Following the official opening, attendees ventured onto the expansive 130,000 square foot show floor, where they enjoyed 17 hours of immersive exploration and discovery. With over 600 brands and exciting new activations, the show floor provided a captivating environment for attendees to engage with. It was a space designed to inspire curiosity and unlock new possibilities, allowing attendees to expand their horizons and make meaningful connections throughout the duration of the event.

The IBS Las Vegas 2023 exhibit floor featured many high-profile brands including: Amika, CHI by Farouk, Daisy Nail Products, Inc., DNA Hairtools, EBL Lashes, Gelish and Morgan Taylor, HaloCouture, Hattori Hanzo Shears, Lashbox, Light Elegance Nail Products, MAC Cosmetics, Olaplex, Paris Lash Academy, Pureo Natural Products, Sky Organics, Sutra Beauty, Turbo Power/Parlux, and more. For the full list, click here.

The IECSC Las Vegas 2023 exhibit floor grew extensively and featured many premier names including: Celluma, Circadia, Classic Spa Collection, Dermalux, DermaplanePro, Dermalogica, DermaJem, Eminence Organic Skin Care, Face Reality Skincare, Farmhouse Fresh, Geneo, HydraFacial, Image Skincare, LightStim, Minkys, Mixhers, NaturaVerdePro, ProCell Therapies, Repechage, Silhouet-Tone USA, Skin Act, Skin Script Skincare, Sorella Apothecary and more. For the full list, click here.

The game changer for both events this year were the show floor experiences. “The addition of four new exhibit floor experiences elevated the events for attendees, providing them with valuable opportunities for personal growth, self-empowerment, and self-discovery,” stated Fantetti Trevorrow. “Our goal was to inspire our attendees to reach their full potential, and we utilized various educational programs, engaging show floor experiences, and strong partnerships with exhibitors to maximize every chance for personal development. We were dedicated to creating an environment that nurtured self-improvement, and we made the most of every opportunity to achieve this.”

NEW ONSITE EXPERIENCES at the 2023 SHOWS:

  • THE POWERHOUSE PAVILION: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs provided the opportunity to showcase, celebrate, and empower Black beauty industry entrepreneurs and educators. Sponsored by Myavana, the space featured a gallery highlighting some of the most successful Black beauty entrepreneurs over the years and incorporated education panels for all attendees looking to be inspired and boost their careers. Plus, guests were able to meet and learn real world tactics from some of those entrepreneurial legends including Cornell McBride, president of McBride Research Laboratories, Johnny Wright, celebrity hair stylist, and Candace Harris, Founder & CEO, Myavana, an incredible opportunity.
  • LOOK & LEARN STAGE, located on the IBS floor, attendees gathered to watch demonstrations of the latest trends and techniques by renowned artists while lounging with cocktails, and taking a ton of selfies at the step and repeat, sponsored by AfterPose.
  • HEALTHY YOU PAVILION, located on the IECSC floor, guests discovered the latest in health and wellness products and found new ways to earn incremental revenue opportunities for their spas. Plus, those who needed a rest from the busy day, charged their phones, and connected with friends in the Recharge & Hydrate Lounge, sponsored by Mixhers.
  • THE STUDIO STAGE, also located on the IECSC expo floor, buzzed with content as exhibitors showcased the most cutting-edge products and technologies available.

An incredible list of speakers took part in this year’s shows that started with a dedicated education day on Saturday, June 24th. Over the course of three days, the shows provided an extensive selection of premier education, offering attendees access to over 400 hours of valuable learning opportunities – from curated content on the Look & Learn Stage, panels in the Powerhouse Pavilion and on the Studio Stage, the Product Focused classes, and of course, in the main conference. Feature speakers included:

IBS Las Vegas

J Ladner – an accomplished hair and makeup artist with experience in film, television, theatre, print and digital media.Mell Guido – a trustworthy authority in the curly hair space who understands the needs of curly hair and how to achieve all forms of looks when styling.Keya Neal – a former stylist for 28 years turned color educator, speaker, and equity, justice, and liberation consultant who’s breaking the textural and racial boundaries segregating the pro hair industry.Erik Ramos – CEO of eFexxapps, an app development and solutions company, specializing in solutions for barbershops and hair salons.Aaron Johnson – world-renowned haircutting educator and the only two-time winner of the prestigious Hairbrained Video of The Year Award.

For a full list of IBS Las Vegas speakers click here.

IECSC Las Vegas

Savanna Boda – hugely popular influencer, aka The Dallas Esthetician, followed for her experience with acne and her popular “How to Sell Skincare” class, Boda is clinical educator for iS Clinical and SkinPen.E’toshia McFarland – a buzzworthy esthetician, award-winning educator, and spa owner of Faces By Etosh, McFarland taught the Five Star Client Experience, which has been recognized as one of the best classroom experiences ever.Bryan Durocher – the founder of Essentials Spa Consulting and Durocher Enterprises, Durocher provides coaching, consulting, global industry trends, and marketing solutions for med spas, and spa industry professionals internationally.Ryan Christopher – a well-known authority on luxury skincare and education with a dynamic personality served as the global director of education for multiple brands with more than 10 years developing cutting-edge cosmetic products and a specialized curriculum for undergraduate aesthetic schools, high-end spas and beauty brands.Jaclyn Peresetksy – an accomplished color expert, makeup and permanent makeup artist, master esthetician, author, and speaker who mentors and coaches’ estheticians and cosmetologists all over the country in advanced esthetics, eyelash treatments and color theory.

For a full list of IECSC Las Vegas speakers, click here.

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty, spa, and wellness professionals will take place throughout 2023 and 2024:

  • IECSC Florida, October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.
  • IBS and IECSC New York, March 3-5, 2024 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Visit and ibsnewyork.com and iecscnewyork.com for more information.
  • IBS and IECSC Las Vegas, June 22-24, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit and ibslasvegas.com and iecsclasvegas.com for more information.

For more information on IBS Las Vegas, visit ibslasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

For more information on IECSC Las Vegas, visit iecsclasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About IBS

Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, the International Beauty Show is the longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS Las Vegas is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, cosmetologists, hair stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, nail technicians, beauty and hair product manufacturers and distributors. Connecting serious beauty professionals with the best in the industry, the show brings hundreds of top beauty brands together under one roof for free educational classes by industry legends, workshops, and exclusive show-floor discounts. For more information, visit ibslasvegas.com

About IECSC

Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by American Spa, the IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies. For more information, visit iecsc.com.

About QUESTEX

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

Media Contact

Jennifer Rosen
Group Marketing Director
Questex Travel & Wellness
jrosen@questex.com