Celebrating the Next Generation of Innovators Driving Sensors Forward; Submissions open through December 31, 2025

NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Sensors, in collaboration with Sensors Converge, today announced the opening of submissions for the Fierce Sensors Rising Stars 2026 Program (formerly the Fierce Electronics 40 Under 40). This distinguished program honors the brightest young professionals early in their career who are revolutionizing the sensors and electronics industry through innovation, leadership, and technical excellence.

The Fierce Sensors Rising Stars Program shines a spotlight on emerging leaders driving breakthroughs in semiconductors, sensors, MEMS, IoT, and AI, recognizing those who are shaping the technologies that power a smarter, more connected world.

“The future of sensors and electronics is being shaped by the next generation of innovators,” said Marian Sandberg, VP & Market Leader, Questex. “Through the Fierce Sensors Rising Stars Program, we celebrate brilliant young professionals whose creativity, drive and vision are transforming the industry. If you know a young, outstanding engineer, entrepreneur, or technologist, now is the time to nominate them. We want to spotlight their journey.”

Nominations are open now through December 31, 2025. Candidates can be nominated by colleagues, mentors, peers – or may nominate themselves. To submit a nomination, click here.

The Fierce Sensors Rising Stars 2026 honorees will be celebrated during Sensors Converge, taking place May 5–7, 2026 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Fierce Sensors Rising Stars program offers unique sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to support and align their brand with the next wave of innovation in electronics. For sponsorship inquiries, click here.

For More Information
For more details about the program, eligibility requirements, and the nomination process, contact [email protected].

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.

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]

Europe’s Premier Streaming Event Debuts 13–15 April at the Iconic EPIC SANA Lisboa

NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Get ready to shape the future of streaming. Registration is now open for Questex’s StreamTV Europe, debuting 13–15 April 2026 at the stunning EPIC SANA Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Register now to secure your spot at the most anticipated new event in Europe’s streaming landscape.

Following the record-breaking success of the flagship StreamTV Show in the United States, StreamTV Europe marks a bold new chapter in the brand’s global expansion – bringing together Europe’s most influential leaders, creators, and innovators to define the next era of streaming.

“Europe is driving a new wave of streaming innovation, with incredible diversity across content, culture, and consumer behavior,” said Kevin Gray, VP of Experiential Technology Group at Questex and Founder of StreamTV. “StreamTV Europe is more than just an event—it’s a catalyst for collaboration and innovation. We’re bringing together the people and ideas that will define what streaming looks like in the next decade.”

A Collaboration with Industry Visionaries

StreamTV Europe is partnering with Evan Shapiro (ESHAP) and Tony Goncalves (The Evrose Group), to redefine the conversation around media, monetization, and market transformation. Shapiro and Goncalves’ deep insight into media, technology, and consumer behavior will support the event’s bold agenda, positioning StreamTV as Europe’s next great market—where the most important partnerships will be forged, and innovation brought to life.

What to Expect at StreamTV Europe 2026

• 1,000+ Attendees: Engage with global streaming leaders and European market disruptors.
• 100+ Speakers: Hear from visionaries across content, tech, advertising, distribution, and more.
• Unmatched Networking: Build partnerships through curated events and AI-powered matchmaking.
• 65+ Sponsors & Exhibitors: Discover game-changing content and cutting-edge solutions transforming the streaming ecosystem.

• Exclusive Insights: Attend keynotes, debates, panels, and deep-dive sessions on content, advertising, technology, and regional market trends.
• Pre-Event Workshops: Marion Ranchet (Streaming Made Easy) and Alan Wolk (TVREV) will present hands-on, expert-led sessions.

Join the Leaders Shaping the Future of Streaming

StreamTV Europe 2026 is backed by an impressive roster of sponsors, including Bedrock Streaming, Wurl, VIDAA, Your Channels (a MPG Media Company), Mainstreaming Spa, Shoreline Entertainment, 24i, Sawa Entertainment, IndiCue, Brightcove, Accedo One, Google Ad Manager, and more.

Registration is available here.

For sponsorship opportunities at StreamTV Europe 2026, visit https://europe.streamtvshow.com.

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
[email protected]        

Acquisitions Complement Questex’s Powerhouse Fierce Healthcare & Life Sciences Assets

NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading authority in the healthcare and life sciences sector, today announces the acquisitions of The Conference Forum and Versalinx Global Events. The life sciences industry is booming with $88.2 billion in sales (2024) and is expected to grow to $269.56 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 12% (Towards Healthcare). The acquisitions of The Conference Forum and Versalinx Global Events support Questex’s overarching growth strategy focused on both organic and strategic expansion within fast-evolving, high-growth industries, enhancing its powerhouse global healthcare & life sciences portfolio. By integrating specialized expertise, Questex can provide access to a larger audience and networks, helping customers reach new markets and stakeholders more effectively.

“The two newly acquired companies’ assets significantly expand Questex’s robust Healthcare & Life Sciences portfolio and positions us to capitalize on rising market demand across the life sciences sector. Both business strategies are very similar to our approach — focusing on customer growth and a deep understanding of bringing buyers and sellers together in a format that encourages learning, networking and business transactions. We are confident that these investments will create many business expansion opportunities,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex.

The Conference Forum produces research-driven events to connect buyers, sellers, patients and investors in the life sciences arena. With six conferences, including DPHARM and Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery, The Conference Forum is focused on key growth areas, including clinical trials, immuno-oncology, patient treatment and drug delivery. Five of The Conference Forum’s events are in new areas of biopharma for Questex, enabling penetration further into the life sciences value chain. The Conference Forum database of 100,000 qualified pharma professionals also strengthens Questex’s database of over 1.5 million life science and healthcare professionals. Company co-founders Valerie Bowling and Meredith Sands and their teams will join Questex. The Conference Forum assets are highly complementary to the Questex Fierce Healthcare & Life Sciences assets focused on pharma marketing and commercialization, biotech and clinical.

Versalinx Global Events is a global provider of conferences in pharmaceutical market research and competitive intelligence. Versalinx Global Events hosts five conferences in the United States and Europe, including the flagship event Pharma Market Research Conference East. Versalinx Global Events founder Amy Yueh and her team will join Questex.

Rhiannon James, Group President, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology and Wellness, will lead the newly acquired assets, which will join the Fierce Healthcare & Life Sciences platform. James said, “Fierce has become a powerhouse across the life sciences and healthcare ecosystem—driving innovation, insight, and connection. Our communities have embraced the incredible growth of Fierce brands and events, from Fierce Pharma Week to our leading media platforms, Fierce Pharma and Fierce Biotech. This is a transformational moment for the industry, and by adding The Conference Forum and Versalinx Global Events assets, we’re expanding our reach, deepening our impact, and accelerating our growth across the entire life sciences value chain.”

This acquisition builds on Questex’s recent strategic initiatives in the real estate space, including the acquisition of the event and media assets of Affordable Housing Finance and Multifamily Executive.

For more information about Questex and its growing portfolio, visit www.questex.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
Kate Spellman
Chief Commercial Officer
Questex
[email protected]        

NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s World Tea Expo, the leading B2B event for the global tea industry, announces registration is now open for its 2026 gathering, taking place March 23–25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Celebrating the business of tea and the community that drives it, World Tea Expo remains the premier destination for suppliers, importers, retailers, and beverage professionals from around the world.

The 2026 event will showcase a reimagined conference and expo experience, featuring new masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and curated tastings that deliver both inspiration and measurable business value. Attendees will explore the latest trends in product innovation, sustainability, and consumer demand—designed to help tea professionals expand their brands, drive profitability, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Conference highlights include Building a 7-Figure Online Tea Business, How to Launch Your Brick-and-Mortar Tea Business, Not Your Grandma’s Cup of Tea!, K-Tea Culture: Korean Tea, the Hidden Gem of Asia, and Steeped in Plastic: Brewing Microplastic-Free Solutions.

In addition to education, attendees will gain access to the World Tea Expo show floor, featuring global suppliers, product sampling, demos, and networking experiences that connect professionals across every link of the tea supply chain. The event is co-located with Bar & Restaurant Expo, expanding opportunities for attendees to connect with the broader hospitality and beverage industry ecosystem.

“World Tea Expo is more than an event—it’s where the business of tea comes to life,” said Brandy Rand, VP/Market Leader for Questex Hospitality. “We’re bringing together the entire global community for three days of learning, tasting, and connection. Whether you’re scaling your business, exploring new markets, or seeking fresh inspiration, this is where innovation meets opportunity.”

Attendees can choose between two registration options:

• Conference Pass: Includes all conference sessions, masterclasses, workshops, expo hall access, product tastings, demos, entry to the Opening Night Party and VIP events.
• Expo Pass: Includes expo hall access, product tastings, demos, and the Opening Night Party.

For more information and to register, visit www.worldteaexpo.com

If you’re interested in exhibiting, contact Elliot Howell, Sales Director at [email protected].

About World Tea Expo
World Tea Expo, produced by Questex, is the leading trade event and global gathering for the tea industry. Bringing together suppliers, producers, retailers, and thought leaders, the event offers education, tastings, and business connections that drive innovation and growth across the global tea marketplace.

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
Michelle Osborne
Questex Hospitality Group
[email protected]

The industry’s premier event will feature keynote speaker Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid Death, one of the most disruptive and innovative brands across food and beverage.

NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Registration is officially open for Questex’s Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026, returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 23–25, 2026. The long-running industry event is known for being the marquee gathering for product innovation, education and connection across the bar, restaurant, and hospitality sectors.

Heading into its 40^th year, the theme, “Every Moment Counts,” captures the energy, creativity, and relentless drive that fuel the hospitality industry every day.

As the nation’s leading event for bar, restaurant, and hospitality professionals, Bar & Restaurant Expo delivers the ultimate opportunity to learn, sample, and connect—all under one roof. Over three action-packed days, nearly 10,000 operators, owners, beverage directors, chefs, suppliers and industry innovators from independent venues to multi-location groups come together to source products, sharpen operations, and explore what’s next in hospitality. The event draws decision-makers from all 50 states and more than 25 countries, representing thousands of unique business locations.

“The hospitality industry brings people together and is at the heart of the consumer drive to socialize,” said Brandy Rand, VP & Market Leader, Questex Hospitality Group. “Every Moment Counts is more than our theme—it’s a reminder that the time you spend at Bar & Restaurant Expo translates directly into ideas that bring customers through the door and help grow your profitability all year long.”

Keynote: Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid Death

Bar & Restaurant Expo will feature a keynote from Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid Death, one of the most disruptive and fastest-growing beverage brands in the world. Liquid Death uses comedy and entertainment to make health and sustainability 50 times more fun. Its product lines include mountain water, soda-flavored sparkling water, iced tea, and energy. A portion of Liquid Death’s proceeds helps kill plastic pollution.

Cessario has been named to TIME100 Next, and Liquid Death under his leadership has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (#1 in advertising), Bain Insurgent Brands, and Ad Age’s America’s Hottest Brands.

Known for transforming the perception of healthy beverage into a cultural movement, Cessario will share how bold creativity, brand authenticity, and a mission-driven mindset have fueled Liquid Death’s meteoric rise—and what hospitality operators can learn from their success.

40 Years of Industry Leadership

Since its debut, Bar & Restaurant Expo has shaped the evolution of hospitality—launching trends that became industry standards, from the craft cocktail movement to zero-proof innovation. Unlike other trade events, Bar & Restaurant Expo unites the entire on-premise ecosystem—from independent operators and national chains to distributors, brands, and investors—creating a truly cross-industry platform where ideas and relationships thrive.

An Immersive Expo Experience Like Never Before

2026 brings an even more immersive and interactive show floor, designed to spark creativity and discovery at every turn. Owners and operators can dive into

• The Bar – A live-action bar environment where experts showcase mixology trends and beverage innovation in real time.
• The Chef’s Stage – Where culinary masters take the spotlight with demos, tastings, and techniques that inspire the next menu breakthrough.
• Restaurant Zone – The ultimate destination for restaurant owners and operators to explore front- and back-of-house solutions.
• BREx Talks – Bite-sized content to deliver a shot of inspiration.
• Japanese Pavilion in partnership with SP-RING USA –  A vibrant collection of 40 innovative Japanese brands introducing attendees to exciting and delicious food and beverage offerings that fuse authentic tradition with cutting-edge culinary creativity.
• Zero Proof Trends – Sample and discover the booming non-alcoholic and functional beverage segment redefining the modern bar scene.

Conference Program and Speakers

The 2026 conference program delivers unparalleled insight from the industry’s best and brightest, equipping attendees with practical strategies to thrive in today’s fast-changing hospitality landscape. Covering everything from operations and leadership to marketing, technology, and beverage strategy, the program dives deep into the issues shaping the industry’s future.

This year’s agenda features sessions on:

• How to Use AI
• Gen Z as Employees and Customers
• Alternate Revenue Streams in the Digital Economy
• How to Track and Control Costs
• And much more

Attendees will walk away with actionable tools and proven frameworks from immersive masterclasses, workshops, and conference sessions designed to elevate operations, inspire innovation, and increase profitability.

Can’t-Miss Parties and VIP Experiences

Bar & Restaurant Expo isn’t just about business—it’s about celebrating the culture that makes this industry thrive. Additional VIP experiences and exclusive parties will provide a backdrop for socialization across some of the most hospitality-forward venues in Las Vegas.

Sponsors and Partners

Bar & Restaurant Expo proudly partners with Alto Shaam, Brunswick Bowling, Diageo, Door Dash, Handy Seafood, Heineken, Hoshizaki, Kikkoman, Land O’Lakes, Ole Smoky Distillery, SkyTab, SpotOn, Square, Tito’s, Uber Eats, Workwear Outfitters, QubicaAMF Worldwide, and other leading brands committed to advancing the bar and restaurant community.

Registration is now open at www.barandrestaurantexpo.com

If you’re interested in sponsoring, contact Elliot Howell, Sales Director at [email protected]

About Bar & Restaurant Expo
Bar & Restaurant Expo has continued to evolve and mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event provided the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces Vibe Conference, World Tea Expo, and daily content on barandrestaurant.com and worldteanews.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
Michelle Osborne
Questex Hospitality Group
[email protected]

Industry Leaders to Redefine Returns and Reimagine Value in Hospitality Investment 23-25 March in Berlin; Registration Open at ihifemea.com

LONDON, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA), Europe’s must-attend hospitality investment conference, today unveils the 2026 conference programme. Building on a 25+-year history, IHIF EMEA is expected to attract over 2,500 delegates, more than 700 investors with $581bn AUM and 30% new investors. IHIF EMEA takes place 23 – 25 March 2026 at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin, Germany.

The theme of IHIF EMEA 2026, “Returns Redefined. Value Reimagined.,” reflects the evolving industry, from an asset class into a movement that reshapes returns and redefines value through impact and performance. Investors are increasingly redefining returns by focusing on alpha, performance strategies and resilient ROI, while reimagining value through flexibility, impact, ESG and experience as key drivers of long-term growth. At the forefront of this evolution, IHIF EMEA 2026 raises the bar on content, connections and deal-making, providing investors, developers, brands and advisors with a dynamic environment to analyse data, test strategies and unlock the next wave of opportunity.

“As the hospitality landscape continues to evolve, our event is focused on equipping attendees with the insights needed to navigate the shifts. At IHIF EMEA we will explore the macro-economic factors shaping the market, empowering investors and leaders to manage risks, seize new opportunities and stay ahead of change. Through fostering strong partnerships, we’ll delve into strategies that drive long-term, sustainable growth in hospitality real estate investment. Attendees will gain inspiration from visionary business leaders and learn how to turn ideas into actionable strategies, while staying ahead of consumer behaviour trends to fuel innovation and maintain a competitive edge,” said Alexi Khajavi, Group President, Hospitality, Questex.

Attendees will gain insights from over 190 leaders on global trends shaping the EMEA hospitality landscape including:

• Jean-Jacques Morin, Group Deputy CEO, Accor
• Peter Werhahn, Managing Director, Blackstone
• Monika Jones, News Anchor, Deutsche Welle
• Gilles Clavie, CEO, Essendi SA
• Janan Ganesh, Associate Editor, Financial Times
• Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt Hotels
• Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO / CEO, Minor International Pcl / Minor Hotels
• Jaime Buxó, CEO, Sunset Hotels & Resorts, Sunset Hospitality
• Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

Additional speakers will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

IHIF EMEA highlights:

• A Vibrant Exhibition Hall: Over 85 companies will introduce their latest ventures, investments and innovations redefining guest experiences and operational efficiency.
• Networking Events: Connect with executives, investors and operators to foster partnerships and collaborations via strategic roundtables, interactive sessions, an investor lounge, content-led networking sessions and unique networking events.
• NEW: BxR (Brand x Residential) EMEA: A track dedicated to investment, development and strategy within branded residences landscape.
• NEW: Experience Stage: Examines how experiential travel – from luxury to lifestyle and leisure – has transformed hospitality investment, inspiring new concepts, raising guest expectations and changing investment KPIs.
• Curated Networking: Curated networking sessions for specific categories of audience and key markets.
• NEW: Destination Hub: A new area highlighting the critical importance of location, placemaking and public-private partnerships to seize opportunities in emerging and growth destinations.

IHIF EMEA 2026 offers new specialised passes to attend. Options include:

• All Access Pass: The best way to experience the conference with full access to content sessions and premium networking opportunities
• Explorer Pass: Offers access to the exhibition area and standard networking only
• Under 30 Pass: Designed to fast-track careers, offers access to content, activations, networking with top leaders.

View the pass options here and register here.

For more information about IHIF EMEA 2026, visit https://www.ihifemea.com.

To register for a media pass, email [email protected].

For sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with IHIF EMEA on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and follow #IHIFEMEA26.

About IHIF EMEA
The International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA) connects global capital to opportunity across EMEA’s hospitality market. By uniting influential hospitality leaders from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, IHIF EMEA aims to shape the future of the hospitality industry with three-days of content, networking, insights and deal-making. IHIF EMEA takes place 23 – 25 March 2026 at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin.

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

Media Contacts
Kirsty McKenna
IHIF EMEA
[email protected]

Meryl Franzman
IHIF EMEA
[email protected]

215+ Industry Leaders Take the Stage to Shape the Future of Live Production Technology

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Live Design International – LDI, the premier gathering for live event professionals, announces its boldest and most comprehensive professional training program to date. Returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center, December 3-9, 2025, LDI will once again bring together 16,000+ industry professionals for a week-long immersive learning experience spanning every facet of live production – from concert touring and stage management to pro audio, lighting, projection, video, XR, immersive technologies, DJ/VJ innovation, and beyond. 

“LDI has always been about celebrating the creative minds and technical innovators who make live experiences possible,” said Jessi Cybulski, Show Director at LDI. “This year’s bold training program reflects our mission to give every attendee hands-on access to the ideas, tools, and people driving the future of live production — from touring to stage management, audio, and emerging technologies.”

The LDI 2025 professional training program expands its scope to include new markets and disciplines shaping the next generation of live entertainment. With more than 215 speakers leading hands-on sessions, workshops, and certification opportunities, attendees will gain practical skills, explore innovative workflows, and learn directly from industry pioneers. LDI 2025 delivers unparalleled opportunities for attendees to sharpen their skills, explore new workflows, and connect with industry pioneers.

Bold New Training Initiatives

XLIVE: The Concert Touring Sessions
December 6

This new, day-long deep dive is designed specifically for professionals in the concert and festival touring industry. Topics include set and lighting design, logistics, management, and future-forward workflows. Moderated by Jake Berry, award-winning production director, and Marcel Fairbairn, host of podcast Geezers of Gear, the session features top names such as: Bob Bonniol (ACT Entertainment), Anders Rahm (Raw Cereal), Cort Lawrence (Raw Cereal), Butch Allen (TAIT), Emilio Sa Colorado (GetVisuals), Joshua Koffman (Creative Associate), Ollie Newland (Disguise), James Oliver (ACT Entertainment), Sooner Rae Routhier (Sooner Rae Creative), Stephen Lieberman (SJLighting), Roy Bickel (Origin Productions Inc.), Joerg Philipp (Beat The Street), and Mitch Margolin (CES Power), among others. 

Dining With Dinosaurs: Presented by Geezers of Gear
December 6

This informal dinner and roundtable networking event features legendary industry pioneers who paved the way in live production. Moderated by Marcel Fairbairn and Scott De Vos, the ‘Dinosaurs’ include icons such as: 

• Allen Branton – 40-year veteran of the entertainment lighting business
• Scott De Vos – Longtime roadie and live-events business owner
• Jeff Ravitz – Emmy-winning lighting designer, longtime designer for Bruce Springsteen
• Roy Bickel – “Godfather” of rock-and-roll rigging
• Howard Ungerleider – Top LD with 37 years touring with Rush among others
• Seth Jackson – Award-winning lighting & set designer for The Doobies, Barry Manilow, Toby Keith
• Jay Robert Harmon – 50 years with Eggshell Lighting in Hawaii; industry storyteller
• Jake Berry – Legendary tour production manager for U2, AC/DC, The Stones, Michael Jackson
• Peter Morse – Award-winning lighting/production designer for Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson
• Bob Gordon – Founder of ACT Entertainment
• John Wiseman – Concert business legend; VP at PRG
• Mark Fetto – VP Lighting at OSA International; longtime entertainment-industry pro
• Mark Abbott – Three-time Grammy-winning audio engineer and production manager
• Nancy May – Seasoned administrative production executive
• Dave Shadoan – CEO of Sound Image, one of the largest live-sound companies in the world
• John Procaccini – Tour production manager for Peter Frampton; seasoned production executive
• Joe Branam – “The Rigger’s Rigger”, 50 + years in rigging
• Robert Roth – VP of Live Events at 4Wall Entertainment

Stage Managers Academy
December 6

New for 2025, the Stage Managers Academy (SMA) presents a two-day program focused on evolving best practices, technologies, and real-world workflows for stage and event managers in live entertainment. Speakers include: Elynmarie Kazle (Foundation for Stage Managers), Marci Skolnick (Stage Managers’ Association), Jon Allen (SkySeaStone Productions), Troy Peters (SEAS Productions), Sam Caughron (“RuPaul’s Drag Race Live”), Nancy Spooner (Tempo Live Events), Mandy Nussbaum (ACN Enterprises), Teresa Aguilera (Standby and Go Productions), Josh Spodick (Creative Technology), and Chris Roysden (Global Creative Group). 

RIGZ! Training
December 6-7

Moderated by Tracy Nunnally – Owner/President, Vertigo and Eric Rouse, General Manager, Sapsis Rigging, RIGZ! offers a comprehensive two-day program on rigging techniques, safety standards, and professional development. Experts include:

• David Bond – Head of Sales, Moveket North America Derek Epstein – Senior Rigging Manager, Encore
• Stephanie Trinh – Senior Rigging Manager, Encore
• Kris Ackerman – Regional Rigging Manager, Encore
• Roy Bickel – Rigging Expert, Origin Productions Inc.
• Andy Schmitz – Rigging Specialist, Chicago Flyhouse
• Adam Beaumont – Head of Sales & Business Development, Chainmaster
• David Piccola – Director of Rigging Strategy & Key Account Manager, Rigging International Group
• Tony Bonilla – Lead Production Rigger, BNW Rigging
• Elmer Veith – Head of Sales & Training, Reliable Design Services
• Jonathan Deull – Executive Vice President, Clark Transfer
• Michel Goulet – Professional Division Sales Manager, Petzl
• April Vollm – Lead Training Instructor, Cirque du Soleil
• Bob Goodwin – Director of Standards & Training, Rigging International Group
• Johnny Stebbing – National Director of Rigging, Rhino Staging
• Katrina Puleo – Entertainment Production Rigger
• Ethan Gilson – Owner, Entertainment Rigging Services
• Ed Leahy – Head Trainer / Cruise Ship Division Manager, Chicago Flyhouse

Expanded Audio, DJ, and VJ Training
LDI 2025 expands its audio education and introduces new DJ and VJ events and workshops, offering interactive experiences and professional development opportunities that reflect the growing intersections between live performance, music production, and experiential design.

LDI 2025 Overall Event Highlights

• Network Connection, Career Advancement & Mentorship: Connect with designers, engineers, and innovators driving the industry forward and gain mentors and advance your career. 
• Certification & Training: Earn professional development credits through certified courses and training sessions. LDInstitute offers courses that include ETCP Renewal credits. Learn more here.
• Exclusive & Unique Networking Events: Join Dining With Dinosaurs and meet industry legends up close, gain exclusive access to Las Vegas’ hottest spots, explore the newest venues and shows with Backstage Las Vegas, visit the Circle Bar, and more. 
• Vibrant Expo Floor: 360+ of leading technology vendors will showcase cutting-edge gear and technology December 7–9. For more information on exhibiting companies and products click here. 
• LDI Registration Options: New pass options, including the LDInteractive Pass with exclusive perks and access

LDI is five weeks away and registration is open. Join the global community of designers, technologists, and storytellers at the epicenter of live design. 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 sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner, Director of Sales, at [email protected].

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.

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
LDI
[email protected]

Fierce Health Payer Connect Unites Health Plan and Health Payer Organization Decision-Makers with Solution Providers

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Healthcare today announces its first hosted buyer program, Fierce Health Payer Connect, will take place at Fierce Health Payer Summit December 3-5, 2025 in Nashville, TN.

Fierce Health Payer Connect is an exclusive, hosted-buyer experience connecting senior professionals across health plans, spanning Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial, with top-tier solution providers matched to solve unique challenges via pre-scheduled 15-minute one-to-one meetings. The focused conversations are built to spark innovation, address industry challenges and create meaningful partnerships that shape the future of the health payer ecosystem.

“We are thrilled to offer Fierce Health Payer Connect for the first time at Fierce Health Payer Summit. This program offers strategic connections to solve health payer challenges, support change, address patient needs and drive innovation,” said Jennifer Woods, VP/Market Leader, Life Sciences/Healthcare Events. “Whether attendees are seeking new solutions or offering breakthrough technologies, Fierce Health Payer Connect is where conversations lead to real outcomes.”

Approved buyers attend the conference for free and receive free travel and hotel accommodations. To apply as a buyer, click here. Or to explore sponsorship opportunities, click here.

About Fierce Healthcare
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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
Fierce Health Payer
[email protected] 

Register for Broadband Nation Expo 2025 Here

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Broadband Nation Expo, the premier event for end-to-end broadband deployment and innovation, produced by Questex’s Fierce Network and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), has been honored with the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Grand Award for Best Strategic Partnership.

This prestigious recognition celebrates Broadband Nation Expo’s success in bringing together industry, academia, and government to tackle one of the nation’s most critical challenges – closing the digital divide.

The groundbreaking partnership between Questex and TIA has redefined how public-private collaboration can accelerate broadband deployment and national infrastructure goals. By combining TIA’s decades of leadership across the communications infrastructure supply chain with Questex’s deep telecom reach and expertise in delivering high-impact events. Broadband Nation Expo has become more than a trade show – it’s a catalyst for national progress.

Highlights from the Award-Winning Event: 

• Powerhouse Content: A five-track conference agenda designed for the full broadband ecosystem, featuring 125+ speakers, 27+ state broadband offices, and a Workforce Track co-led by TIA.
• Energetic Expo Hall: 88 sponsors and partners showcased cutting-edge technologies through interactive exhibits and activations.
• Technology-Agnostic Showcase: Demonstrations spanning fiber, fixed wireless, DOCSIS, satellite, and more — reinforced a shared vision for nationwide connectivity.
• Curated Buyer Program: Broadband Nation Connect facilitated 1:1 meetings between rural ISPs and key equipment suppliers to fast-track real-world broadband rollouts.
• Strategic Meetings: TIA’s technical working groups met onsite with industry leaders to shape standards and best practices.
• Unprecedented Co-Marketing Playbook: Joint marketing campaigns across digital, email, social, and executive communications amplified reach and audience quality.

The third annual Broadband Nation Expo 2025 will be held in Orlando, Florida, November 17-19, 2025 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. The upcoming event builds on this momentum with expanded programming, deeper collaboration, and more opportunities to connect and learn.

• Comprehensive Content: 60+ sessions and 125+ speakers across keynotes, panels, workshops, and fireside chats.
• Immersive Expo Hall: 100+ sponsors and partners presenting next-generation broadband solutions.
• Innovative Solutions Showcase: Technology-agnostic displays from leaders in fiber, fixed wireless, DOCSIS, satellite and more.
• Curated Buyer Program: Exclusive 1:1 meetings connecting 30 technology leaders from Tier 2 and Tier 3 carriers with leading suppliers.
• Expanded Networking: 20+ hours of structured and informal networking events.
• Largest ISP Showcase in the industry: 75+ service providers represented throughout the event.

Visit www.broadbandnationexpo.com for details and registration.

For partnership and sponsorship opportunities, contact Scott Gruntorad at [email protected].

“Broadband Nation Expo is where ideas turn into action and partnerships power progress,” said Alejandro Piñero, Senior Director, Broadband, Questex. “This award validates the energy and innovation happening across the industry — and we’re just getting started. Next month’s event will raise the bar even higher.”

“This collaboration represents a pivotal step toward building a future-ready broadband workforce and closing the digital divide,” said David Stehlin, CEO of TIA. “By aligning industry, community, and government efforts, we’ve established a scalable model for national impact, and we’re honored that this work has been recognized with a Gold 100 Grand Award.” 

About Broadband Nation Expo
Broadband Nation Expo is the premier industry event uniting the entire broadband ecosystem – from service providers and policymakers to technology innovators and community leaders. The event serves as a catalyst for collaboration, driving solutions to bridge the digital divide and ensure universal high-speed internet access. Produced in collaboration with the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Broadband Nation Expo will take place November 17-19, 2025 in Orlando, FL at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. 

To stay connected with the latest updates, follow Broadband Nation Expo on LinkedIn and X.

About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) – the trusted association for the connected world, represents more than 400 organizations that enable high-speed communication networks and accelerate next-generation technology innovation. As a member-driven organization, TIA advocates for our industry in the U.S. and internationally, develops critical standards, manages technology programs, and improves business performance, all to advance trusted global connectivity.

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 Marketing Director, Experiential Technology
Broadband Nation Expo
[email protected]        

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) today announces the winners of the 2025 Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards, honoring groundbreaking innovation and excellence in digital signage installations and campaigns worldwide. Held as part of DSE 2025, the awards celebrate projects and individuals pushing the boundaries of creativity and engagement in the digital signage industry.

David Drain, DSE Show Director said, “The DIZZIE Awards recognizes visionaries whose digital signage installations and campaigns challenge existing standards and drive the industry forward. We are thrilled to celebrate these groundbreaking installations or campaigns and exceptional individuals.” 

2025 DIZZIE Award winners: 

Category: Corporate Environments 

• Zoom’s London Experience Center 
• Presented to: Electrosonic 

Category: Digital-Out-Of-Home 

• Pavilion by RAMS 
  3D Villa LED Digital OOH
• Presented to: Dreambox Visual Communications 

Category: Educational Environments 

• Comets Landing 
  UTD’s AVRich Esports & Gaming Hub 
• Presented to: AVI-SPL 

Category: Entertainment & Recreation 

• Museum of Art + Light (MoA+L) 
• Presented to: Diversified 

Category: Experiential Design & Planning 

• Pavilion by RAMS 
  Digital Experience & Sales Center
• Presented to: Dreambox Visual Communications 

Category: Healthcare Environments 

• Digital Transformation of the San Diego Humane Society’s Adoption Center 
• Presented to: Ground Support Labs 

Category: Hospitality 

• Kompose Kissimmee Hotel Immersive Lobby Experience  
• Presented to: Render Impact 

Category: Public Spaces 

• Dubai Mall Digital Fountain 
• Presented to: Blue Rhine Industries 

Category: Restaurants, Bars and Foodservice 

• Grand House Bar Visual Experience 
• Presented to: Render Impact 

Category: Retail Environments 

• Moose Knuckles’ Royal Mount Montreal 
  Weather-Triggered Digital Skylight
• Presented to: Stingray Group 

Category: Sustainable Solution 

• Climate. Knowledge. Action.  
  A Sustainable Exhibition Experience
• Presented to: easescreen 

Category: Transportation 

• The Moment Tower Digital Experience at SFO 
• Presented to: Clear Channel Outdoor Airports Division 

Category: Venues 

• Digital Transformation at Rogers Arena 
• Presented to: Creative Realities 

Digital Signage Content of the Year 

• ARTPORT – Digital Art Installation 
  Terminal 2 Departure Hall
• Presented to: Moment Factory 

Digital Signage Experience of the Year 

• Zoom’s London Experience Center 
• Presented to: Electrosonic 

The Trailblazer Award 

• Stuart Armstrong, Managing Director/Founder, AAG Consulting

The Emerging Talent Award 

• Arianne Wotzka, Senior Project Manager – Digital Experience Design, Gensler

View the winning projects here.

The judges for the DIZZIE Awards include:

• Manolo Almagro, Senior Director, CX & Innovation, Publicis Sapient
• Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, CEO, Owner, BAM! Marketing & PR Agency
• Stuart Armstrong, Managing Director & Founder, AAG Consulting Group
• Jason Ault, Co-Founder & CEO, Coffman Media
• Nikki Ault, VP of Client Services, Coffman Media
• Rob Bischoff, Principal | Global Practice Lead, DXD, Gensler
• Jonathan Brawn, Principal, Brawn Consulting
• DeAnn Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer, Storewyse
• Cheryl Catterall, Curated Technologies Strategy Lead, HKS Architects
• Peter Erickson, Vice President of Creative, Screenfeed
• Jordan Feil, Founder, JAF Digital Consulting 
• Danny Hagen, CRO, Wallboard
• Michael Juarez, Senior Developer, University of San Francisco
• PJ Lee, VP Business Solutions, ICON Media
• Cristina Miller, CEO, Intermedia Touch
• Kevin O’Neill, VP Creative and Strategy, iGotcha Media
• Jørn Olsen, Director Retail Media and Analytics, ZetaDisplay
• Alisa Semyekhina, SVP of Digital Creative, DBSI
• Sheldon Silverman, CEO, Liquid Marketing Advisory Group
• Amanda Starr, VP, Client Experience and Strategy, Creative Realities
• Edward Tang, Product Manager, Guest Experience, Space Needle
• Ryan Taylor, Business Consultant, Delta Air Lines
• Andrea Varrone, Director of Strategic Accounts, Creative Realities
• Rich Wong, Director, Campus Tech, University of Michigan

Stay connected with DSE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.

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 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
DSE
[email protected]