NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services and event company, today announces four of its brands – Bar & Restaurant News, Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Network and Fierce Pharma – won Eddie & Ozzie Awards. The Awards are the most prestigious recognition for excellence in editorial content and design in the media industry.

“Our content team lives and breathes the industries we serve,” said Paul Miller, CEO of Questex. “They don’t just report news — they uncover insights that move markets. This recognition is a testament to their talent, creativity, and relentless focus on delivering real value to our audiences. I couldn’t be prouder.”

The winning entries include:

• Bar & Restaurant News: Range of B2B Work Highlights Pride Month, DE&I, the Immigrant Workforce in Bars, Restaurants and Hospitality [Range of Work by a Single Author: B2B]
• Fierce Healthcare: Fired HHS civil servants, veterans fear for the future of US healthcare [Single Article: B2B: Healthcare/Medical/Nursing: Clinical Practice & Specialty Medicine]
• Fierce Network: Going nuclear: The cloud’s big hunt for power [Series of Articles: B2B: Technology]
• Fierce Pharma: 3 Big Pharma companies, 33 phase 3 trials: The race for supremacy in an ADC field [Analysis: B2B]

Questex was shortlisted for 20 Eddie awards.

To learn more about Questex, visit 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 Marketing Officer
Questex
[email protected]

The industry’s leading beverage event for operators will deliver high-impact insights and experiences

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Conference, the only event of its kind dedicated to the on-premise beverage industry, today announces registration and operator applications have opened for its 2026 program, taking place February 23–25, 2026. Guided by the theme “Future Forward,” Vibe 2026 will deliver the industry’s most innovative conference program, designed to equip operators with strategies, insights, and partnerships that drive profitability and growth.

For more than 15 years, Vibe has been the trusted destination for decision-makers from leading chains and hospitality groups including Applebee’s, BJ’s Restaurants, Dave & Buster’s, Hyatt Hotels, Landry’s, Royal Caribbean, and United Airlines. With an application-only format, the event ensures every conversation, session, tasting, and connection delivers measurable business value.

“From legacy leaders to the next generation of brands, this is where innovation meets opportunity,” said Brandy Rand, Vice President, Hospitality Group at Questex. “Vibe 2026 is about looking Future Forward—giving operators practical tools to maximize margins, elevate menus, strengthen guest loyalty, and build profitable beverage programs powered by data, tastings, and innovation.”

What Operators Can Expect in 2026

• Insights That Deliver ROI: A Future Forward, completely reimagined conference program featuring new topics, fresh voices, and outside perspectives you won’t find anywhere else in the industry. Attendees will gain access to cutting-edge sessions led by techno futurists, AI visionaries, CEOs, and beverage leaders exploring data-driven decision-making, social listening strategies, groundbreaking service models, and the emerging trends defining the next era of hospitality.
• Sampling That Inspires Sales: Curated tastings of spirits, beer, wine, RTDs, mixers, energy drinks, and non-alcoholic innovations designed to spark profitable ideas for beverage programs.
• Connections That Matter: Exclusive access to the VPs, directors, and suppliers behind the industry’s most influential beverage strategies, in an environment designed for dealmaking.

Elevated Parties

• Opening Party: Kick off Vibe in style at the ultimate theme party, packed with can’t-miss experiences and highlighted by the prestigious Vibe Awards celebration.
• Happy Hour Party: Unwind at Vibe’s signature Happy Hour, a high-energy evening where the industry’s leading beverage brands come together for attendees to sip, sample, and discover the latest trends directly from the innovators themselves.
• Breakfast Bash: Close out the event on a high note with a power-packed morning featuring delicious food, fresh coffee, and creative offerings from event sponsors—fueling conversations and momentum to carry forward after Vibe.

Sponsor Bench Strength

Vibe’s sponsor ecosystem features many of the world’s most influential beverage brands, including American Beverage Marketers, Anheuser-Busch, Bacardi, Boston Beer, Campari, Constellation, Diageo, Heineken, Jackson Family Wines, Keurig Dr Pepper, Mark Anthony Brands, Molson Coors, Monin, Red Bull, Sazerac, and many more. If you’re interested in sponsoring, contact Elliot Howell, Sales Director at [email protected].

Who Should Apply
Operator applications close February 6, 2026. Qualifications are based on criteria for Vice President or Director of Beverage working in a national or regional restaurant, hotel, airline, cruise line, concessionaire, or other multi-unit F&B organizations.

Registration fees are complimentary for approved operators thanks to sponsor support. Approved Operator Passes include Breakout Sessions, General Sessions, Awards, Keynote, and Parties.

About Vibe Conference
Bringing together national and regional chain, hotel, cruise, airline, and concessionaire beverage executives with the suppliers shaping the market, Vibe delivers the industry’s most innovative conference program. Each year, the application-only event features ROI-driven content, curated tastings, and exclusive experiences designed to spark profitable partnerships and inspire the future of on-premise beverage programs.

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
Vibe Conference
[email protected]

Be+Well is a Groundbreaking, One-Stop Destination Designed for Today’s Beauty, Spa, Wellness and Fitness Professionals

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today introduces Be+Well, the first brand platform to fully integrate the beauty, spa, wellness and fitness industries under one umbrella – recognizing they are stronger together. This bold initiative brings together decades of industry leadership, trusted media brands, and legendary events to create a new one-stop destination unlike anything the industry has seen before.

The beauty and wellness industries are undergoing a significant transformation and unprecedented growth. Recent market economy projections indicate they will reach $9 trillion by 2028¹. With 82% of U.S. consumers now considering wellness a top priority in their everyday lives,² there has never been a better time to create a space that combines beauty, spa, wellness and fitness in one holistic approach.

“We are witnessing a powerful movement in wellness. People everywhere are seeking more than products and services — they want transformation, balance, and empowerment. The professionals guiding them on this journey deserve a place to be inspired, to learn innovative techniques, share wisdom, and access the tools that will help them make a difference. Be+Well exists to ignite a community that empowers beauty, spa, wellness and fitness professionals to elevate lives, nurture wellbeing, and shape the future of this movement together,” said Questex’s Wellness Market Leader & VP, Jess Tyler.

Be+Well is a fresh take on two iconic industry events that have shaped what beauty, spa and wellness mean today. For over 125 years, two powerhouse brands – The International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference – have defined excellence in their respective industries. Now, these two visionary leaders are coming together to form one united community: Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show.

“Rebranding two iconic events into one unified experience is both a challenge and an incredible opportunity,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director at Questex’s Wellness Group. “I’m especially excited about how Be+Well embraces cosmetologists while recognizing the evolution of our industry and its deepening ties to the wellness movement. For years, these two brands have stood side by side; now, under one powerful banner, they’ll move forward together—stronger, more relevant, and more inspiring for our beauty and wellness professionals.”

As salons and spas evolve into full-body wellness destinations, and the demand for AI and personalization continue to rise, it has become clear that the needs of attendees and their customers have changed. Be+Well was created to meet and support this change by offering a streamlined, one-stop destination that aligns with today’s personal care service industry.

WELCOME TO THE “NEW” NEIGHBORHOODS
The fusion of these two brands will be brought to life on a fully transformed and cohesive Show floor. The new layout will consist of neighborhoods that bring communities of buyers and sellers together that blur the lines between traditional beauty, spa and wellness and deliver the ultimate educational and shopping experience for our attendees. Neighborhoods will include Hair & Salon Essentials; Spa & Wellness; Nails, Cosmetics & Lashes; Business & Education District; Retail Zone and NEW! TechZone.

“As someone who has been part of the spa and wellness industry for 38 years, I am beyond thrilled to welcome these exciting changes,” said Allan Share, President of the Spa Industry Association. “It’s the first time we are truly coming together to offer a holistic and integrated experience for our attendees and I’m confident the benefits will have a lasting, positive impact.”

Upcoming Events
Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show will take place in New York on March 8-10, 2026; Las Vegas, June 27-29, 2026, and Florida August 23-24, 2026.

For more information on Be+Well, visit www.BeWellMediaandEvents.com.

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

About QUESTEX
Questex helps people live better and longer. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Amanda Brokaw
[email protected]

¹ Global Wellness Institute, 2024
² McKinsey & Company

10th Edition Takes Place in Athens, Greece | 11–13 November 2025

LONDON, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R Forum), the leading EMEA event dedicated to resort, leisure, and residential hospitality investment, will return to Athens, Greece on 11–13 November 2025 for its 10-year anniversary edition. This year, the forum introduces curated programme pathways, allowing attendees to personalise their experience based on job function, business objectives, and areas of interest.

“The R&R Forum has always been about creating meaningful connections and delivering actionable insights. This year, we’ve taken that commitment further by introducing curated pathways tailored to each delegate’s role – whether investor, developer, operator, or advisor. These pathways are designed to help attendees navigate the programme with clarity and purpose, ensuring they engage with the sessions, networking formats, and experiences most relevant to their strategic goals. It’s about elevating the delegate journey and maximising return on time and investment,” said Julie Rey-Gore, Senior Conference Production Director, Operational Real Estate, Questex.

Introducing pathways personalised for every attendee

General pathway: From networking breakthroughs to trend-led discussions, this pathway explores shifting travel flows, destination strategies, and mixed-use performance – helping attendees sharpen perspective and craft guest experiences that resonate.

Investor pathway: Featuring networking and sessions on capital strategy, branded residences, and emerging leisure markets, this track equips investors to identify opportunities, manage risk, and maximise returns.

Developer pathway: Through immersive site tours and project showcases, this track highlights branded residences, mixed-use assets, and financing strategies, giving developers tools to unlock creativity and drive success.

Operator pathway: Focused on performance optimisation and guest journey innovation, this track combines AI-driven networking with panels on evolving traveller requirements, storytelling, and destination strategies to enhance operations and elevate the guest experience.

More pathways: Advisors and lenders will find content tailored to their roles, while dedicated streams on branded residences and destinations cater to those with a specific area of focus.

Celebrating 10 years of R&R Forum

This year marks a major milestone for the R&R Forum – 10 years of bringing together the global leisure hospitality community. Over the past decade, R&R has evolved into the leading platform for meaningful connections, high-level investment discussions, and industry collaboration, building a reputation for convening the right people in the room: leaders, innovators, and visionaries who share a passion for leisure hospitality.

Yuan Fang, Senior VP Development Europe and Americas at Minor Hotels, has spoken at R&R over the years and will be returning to the stage again this year:
“I’ve been attending the R&R Forum over the years because it convenes a well-curated group of industry leaders, fostering meaningful dialogue around emerging trends, strategic opportunities, and collaborative innovation.”

Roger Allen, CEO at RLA Global, also reflected on what makes R&R special:
“The R&R Forum has preserved that special quality where genuine and meaningful relationships develop, insights are shared, and progress is properly funded.”

The anniversary will be marked with the R&R 10-Year Anniversary Party, sponsored by Enterprise Greece. Set against the backdrop of Athens, the evening will give delegates the chance to unwind, connect, and reflect on a decade of progress, relationships, and shared achievements.

To register to attend R&R 2025, click here.

Explore the confirmed programme here.   

For sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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

Stay connected with the R&R Forum on X and LinkedIn.

About Questex

Questex helps people live better and longer. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contacts
Kirsty McKenna
Marketing Director
R&R Forum
[email protected]

Marie Garrigue
Marketing Manager
R&R Forum
[email protected]        

Be+Well is a Groundbreaking, One-Stop Destination Designed for Today’s Beauty, Spa, Wellness and Fitness Professionals

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today introduces Be+Well, the first brand platform to fully integrate the beauty, spa, wellness and fitness industries under one umbrella – recognizing they are stronger together. This bold initiative brings together decades of industry leadership, trusted media brands, and legendary events to create a new one-stop destination unlike anything the industry has seen before.

The beauty and wellness industries are undergoing a significant transformation and unprecedented growth. Recent market economy projections indicate they will reach $9 trillion by 2028¹. With 82% of U.S. consumers now considering wellness a top priority in their everyday lives,² there has never been a better time to create a space that combines beauty, spa, wellness and fitness in one holistic approach.

“We are witnessing a powerful movement in wellness. People everywhere are seeking more than products and services — they want transformation, balance, and empowerment. The professionals guiding them on this journey deserve a place to be inspired, to learn innovative techniques, share wisdom, and access the tools that will help them make a difference. Be+Well exists to ignite a community that empowers beauty, spa, wellness and fitness professionals to elevate lives, nurture wellbeing, and shape the future of this movement together,” said Questex’s Wellness Market Leader & VP, Jess Tyler.

Be+Well is a fresh take on two iconic industry events that have shaped what beauty, spa and wellness mean today. For over 125 years, two powerhouse brands – The International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference – have defined excellence in their respective industries. Now, these two visionary leaders are coming together to form one united community: Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show.

“Rebranding two iconic events into one unified experience is both a challenge and an incredible opportunity,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director at Questex’s Wellness Group. “I’m especially excited about how Be+Well embraces cosmetologists while recognizing the evolution of our industry and its deepening ties to the wellness movement. For years, these two brands have stood side by side; now, under one powerful banner, they’ll move forward together—stronger, more relevant, and more inspiring for our beauty and wellness professionals.”

As salons and spas evolve into full-body wellness destinations, and the demand for AI and personalization continue to rise, it has become clear that the needs of attendees and their customers have changed. Be+Well was created to meet and support this change by offering a streamlined, one-stop destination that aligns with today’s personal care service industry.

WELCOME TO THE “NEW” NEIGHBORHOODS
The fusion of these two brands will be brought to life on a fully transformed and cohesive Show floor. The new layout will consist of neighborhoods that bring communities of buyers and sellers together that blur the lines between traditional beauty, spa and wellness and deliver the ultimate educational and shopping experience for our attendees. Neighborhoods will include Hair & Salon Essentials; Spa & Wellness; Nails, Cosmetics & Lashes; Business & Education District; Retail Zone and NEW! TechZone.

“As someone who has been part of the spa and wellness industry for 38 years, I am beyond thrilled to welcome these exciting changes,” said Allan Share, President of the Spa Industry Association. “It’s the first time we are truly coming together to offer a holistic and integrated experience for our attendees and I’m confident the benefits will have a lasting, positive impact.”

Upcoming Events
Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show will take place in New York on March 8-10, 2026; Las Vegas, June 21-23, 2026, and Florida August 23-24, 2026.

For more information on Be+Well, visit www.BeWellMediaandEvents.com.

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

About QUESTEX
Questex helps people live better and longer. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Amanda Brokaw
[email protected]

¹ Global Wellness Institute, 2024
² McKinsey & Company

Broadband Nation Expo takes place November 17-19 in Orlando, Florida

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Network today unveils four new dynamic sessions and more than 60 Internet Service Providers (ISP) including AT&T, FiberNow, Google Fiber, Lumos, mStreet Fiber, Optimum, Ripple Fiber and SCTelcom will participate at Broadband Nation Expo 2025, the nation’s largest meeting ground for end-to-end broadband deployment and innovation. Now in its third year, the event is moving to Orlando, Florida, where it will take place November 17-19, 2025, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to accelerate broadband access and adoption. With a strong ecosystem of community broadband projects, Florida serves as the ideal location to host crucial discussions on the future of connectivity.

“Broadband Nation Expo is where the industry comes together. We are very pleased to unveil these powerful sessions and the leading voices shaping the future of connectivity that will be participating at the event. We’re proud to provide a platform that drives collaboration, innovation, and real progress for communities nationwide,” said Alejandro Piñero, Senior Director, Broadband, Questex.  

New featured panels include:

• How States, ISPs and Administration Can Work Together to Deliver Connectivity for All
  Private equity is playing an increasingly critical role in advancing broadband access and digital equity, but the balance between profit and public good remains complex. This session explores how firms are navigating innovative funding mechanisms, particularly in light of NTIA’s 2025 programs and beyond, and how state-level strategies are shaping the equitable and sustainable deployment of resources. Attendees will gain insights into aligning investment returns with long-term community impact, while understanding the evolving landscape of federal and state collaboration. Panellists include Carl Guardino, VP of Government Affairs & Policy, Tarana Wireless; Brian Newby, Program Director, North Dakota Broadband Program Office; and Ray LaMura, President, The Broadband Association of Virginia.
• The Future of the Broadband Workforce – Strategies to Bring Talent to Our Industry
  Building a strong broadband workforce requires more than training programs—it demands innovative strategies to attract talent, connect skills to real job opportunities, and rethink outreach methods. This session examines where current efforts are missing the mark and highlights what must change to create a sustainable talent pipeline. Speakers will explore the shared responsibility of public and private sectors in shaping workforce models that ensure the broadband industry can meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s opportunities. Panellists include Brandon Dinsmore, Tribal Outreach & Workforce Programs Specialist, OSU; Randall Covard, SVP, Legal & People Operations, Summit Broadband; Vincent Cioci, CEO, Luck Grove; Stacey Slaughter, President & CEO, NCTI; and Kenny Williams, District 9 Staff Representative, CWA. The panel will be moderated by Kimberly Maki, CEO, Influential Voices.
• Understanding the True Cost of Broadband Deployment
  Broadband deployment is high-stakes and misjudging timelines, terrain, or technology can derail projects before they start. This session dives into the real costs of getting it wrong—and how smart providers are mitigating risks by choosing the right mix of fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite for each market. The session will also unpack the impact of U.S. manufacturing on procurement, pricing, and supply-chain strategy, and explore how builders are navigating inflation, labor shortages, and shifting market pressures while maintaining quality and speed. Panellists include: Matt Myers, Senior Vice President, Fiber Engineering & Construction, Ripple Fiber; Thomas Monahan, Vice President – Broadband Strategic Initiatives, AT&T; and Alan Jones, Chief Networking Officer, C Spire-Representative, CommScope.
• Distinct Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Broadband
  Rural broadband deployments face unique economic and operational challenges, where cost per pass can make or break project viability. This session examines the realities of bringing service to hard-to-reach areas, from the impact of geography and geology on deployment strategies to the availability of skilled workforce in remote regions. Speakers will explore the wider economics shaping rural builds and discuss practical approaches to balancing affordability, accessibility, and sustainability. Panellists include Butch Brock, CSO, Dragonfly; Matt Ertle, Network Operations Director, Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority; Brock Walters, CIO, Silverstar; Ryan O’Sullivan, Commercial Sales Director, AFL; and Alisha Remek, Vice President, Access Construction & Engineering, AT&T.  The panel will be moderated by Shirley Broomfield, CEO NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association.

More than 90 industry leaders to set to speak at Broadband Nation Expo, view the speakers here. View the agenda here.

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. 

For more details and to register, visit Broadband Nation Expo.

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

For partnership and sponsorship opportunities for Broadband Nation Expo. contact Scott Gruntorad at [email protected].

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

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Katie Williams
Broadband Nation Expo
[email protected]

United Pharma Marketing, PR & Communications, New Product Planning & Commercialization and Medical Affairs Communities to Explore the Future of Pharma

Fierce Pharma Week 2026 Takes Place September 14-17 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fierce Pharma Week, the premier gathering for pharmaceutical industry leaders, produced by Questex’s Fierce Pharma, successfully delivered a record-breaking event. Three thousand executives, innovators and strategic decision-makers explored the forces shaping the future of pharma. Fierce Pharma Week took place September 8-11 in Philadelphia, PA.

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

The Conference Program tackled the most critical issues in cross-functional communication, go-to-market strategy, commercialization and customer engagement. With more than 190 sessions across multiple content tracks, Fierce Pharma Week featured keynotes, panels, sessions and case studies with thought leaders from across the life sciences ecosystem.

With a strong focus on storytelling, Fierce Pharma Week brought together a star-studded lineup of personalities to deliver powerful stories of resilience and healing including:

• Actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler
• American lifestyle icon Kelly Killoren Bensimon
• Former NFL quarterback, entrepreneur, broadcaster and healthcare advocate Ron Jaworski
• Health futurist John Duffield

Additionally, more than 400 industry thought leaders from Adaptimmune, AbbVie, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, Brown University, Ensysce, Genmab, GSK, HEALTH@WPP, Hims & Hers, Johnson & Johnson, Luck Fupus, LLC, Melinta Therapeutics, NBCUniversal, Pfizer, Regeneron, Shionogi, Sanofi US GenMeds, Takeda, University of Illinois Cancer Center and more presented at the conference.

Highlights of Fierce Pharma Week

• The Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards honored the most compelling, influential and innovative pharma companies and their agencies. The awards program celebrates the innovators and leaders that are making a difference and meeting global health challenges. In conjunction, the third annual CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival took place. View the winners here.
• The Exhibit Hall buzzed with over 125 partners where attendees explored innovative solutions.
• The Spotlight Stage offered deep dives into specific topics, product demos and introductions to new services.
• Attendees participated in over a dozen experiential activations including a Headshot Lounge, a Puppy Park, Aura Readings, an Aromatherapy Bar and more.

Jennifer Woods, VP/Market Leader, Life Sciences/Healthcare Events said, “We are extremely pleased with the overwhelming success of the inaugural Fierce Pharma Week. The event brought together the brightest minds across the pharmaceutical industry to break down silos, share perspectives and collaborate on solutions that will shape the future of healthcare. Our program captured the energy, challenges and transformation driving the industry forward and offered actionable insights. Fierce Pharma Week is more than an event—it’s a platform for meaningful dialogue, strategic innovation and community building. We look forward to uniting the industry next year at Fierce Pharma Week 2026.”

Fierce Pharma Week takes place virtually September 24-26. Click here to register for free.

Fierce Pharma Week 2026 takes place September 14-17 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Angelique Alcover at [email protected].

Stay connected via LinkedIn.

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

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contacts
Linda Lam
Fierce Pharma Week
[email protected]

Meryl Franzman
Fierce Pharma Week
[email protected]

Winners to be Announced at Digital Signage Experience 2025 on October 20 in San Diego, CA

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) today announces the 2025 Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards finalists. The awards program recognizes companies from around the world whose digital signage installations and campaigns challenge existing standards and drive the industry forward. The awards program is part of the Digital Signage Experience event taking place October 19-21, 2025, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in California.

David Drain, DSE Event Director said, “We’re constantly impressed by the imagination on display in this year’s submissions. The DIZZIE Awards finalists have skillfully fused digital and physical storytelling, producing experiences that both captivate audiences and elevate engagement. Their work pushes the limits of creativity, delivering ideas that are not only eye-catching but also genuinely transformative.”

Submissions were judged based on the solutions created to address the issues, the results of the project, the quality of the content and the overall project design.

The 2025 DIZZIE Awards Finalists are:
Corporate Environments 

• AllianceBernstein New York Office AI Art Installation, submitted by Gensler 
• Amazon Visitor Landing: Interactive Visitor Experience at HQ2, submitted by Belle & Wissell 
• Cardone Ventures Headquarters – Elevating Leadership Through LED, submitted by i5LED 
• Workday Customer Experience Center, submitted by IA Interior Architects 
• Zoom’s London Experience Center, submitted by Electrosonic 

Digital-Out-Of-Home 

• 5 Times Square Digital Spectacular, submitted by SNA Displays 
• AI Adaptive Billboard System, submitted by LIVE BOARD 
• Harmon Corner Las Vegas, submitted by Media Resources 
• Pavilion by RAMS – 3D Villa LED Digital OOH, submitted by Dreambox Visual Communications 
• The Towers, submitted by SNA Displays 

Educational Environments 

• Comets Landing – UTD’s AVRich Esports & Gaming Hub for Learning, Competition, and Community, submitted by AVI-SPL 
• Modernizing Campus-Wide Digital Signage for Engagement and Efficiency, submitted by Poppulo 
• Kennesaw State University Dance Theater, submitted by Epson 

Entertainment & Recreation 

• Back In Time Prague, submitted by Responsive Spaces 
• Museum of Art + Light (MoA+L), submitted by Diversified 
• Renovation of Latin America’s Largest Digital Art Façade: The SESI Gallery at FIESP, submitted by ON 
• Talking Stick Resort Pylon, submitted by Media Resources 
• World Heritage Center San Antonio, submitted by SNA Displays 

Experiential Design & Planning 

• OdySea Aquarium Immersive Lobby Experience, submitted by CCS Presentation Systems 
• OPAL – A Multi-player Interactive Experiment, submitted by Gentilhomme Studio 
• Pavilion by RAMS – Digital Experience & Sales Center, submitted by Dreambox Visual Communications 
• SeaWorld San Diego – “Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience,” submitted by AVI-SPL 
• World’s Largest Transparent Interactive Screen – Record-Breaking Innovation in Abu Dhabi, submitted by Option 1 Design Studio 

Healthcare Environments 

• Digital Transformation of the San Diego Humane Society’s Adoption Center, submitted by Ground Support Labs 
• Jewish General Hospital Foundation – Donor Wall Experience, submitted by iGotcha Media 
• UCSF Digital Waterfall Experience, submitted by Belle & Wissell, Co. 
• Wonderscapes at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, submitted by Float4 

Hospitality 

• A Deeper Look Into Norwegian Cruise Line’s Digital Signage Network on the Norwegian Aqua, submitted by Poppulo 
• Digital Art for Park Hyatt New York’s Manhattan Suite, submitted by Float4 
• Kompose Kissimmee Hotel – Immersive Lobby Experience with 3D Anamorphic Content, submitted by Render Impact 
• Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, submitted by LED Studio 

Public Spaces 

• 2 Penn District NYC, submitted by Mitsubishi Electric 
• Annie’s Airport Journey, submitted by GOAA and Synect 
• BMO’s Sankofa Square Digital Landmark: World’s Largest High-Resolution Transparent LED, submitted by Stingray Group 
• Dubai Mall Digital Fountain, submitted by Blue Rhine Industries 
• NYC Times Square: Good Riddance Day 2024 – LED Spectacular, submitted by Zenapptic.AI 

Restaurants, Bars and Foodservice 

• Global Digital Menu Board Rollout for Little Caesars, submitted by NowSignage 
• Grand House Bar Visual Experience Created by Render Impact, submitted by Render Impact 
• Taco Bell AI-Enabled Drive Thru DMB, submitted by Publicis Sapient and Stratacache 
• The Battery Atlanta, submitted by SNA Displays 

Retail Environments 

• Brickell City Centre, submitted by SNA Displays 
• Mercedes-Benz Dealership Experience, submitted by iGotcha Media 
• Moose Knuckles’ Royal Mount Montreal – The Weather-Triggered Digital Skylight, submitted by Stingray Group 

Sustainable Solution 

• ASTRO Brightness Management, submitted by SNA Displays 
• A Green Glow-Up on the Gardiner, submitted by Media Resources 
• Climate. Knowledge. Action. – A Sustainable Exhibition Experience, submitted by easescreen 

Transportation 

• Annie’s Airport Journey, submitted by GOAA and Synect 
• Global Digital Signage Transformation for AREAS Travel Spaces, submitted by nsign.tv 
• The Moment Tower Digital Experience at SFO, submitted by Clear Channel Outdoor – Airports Division 

Venues 

• Digital Transformation at the Rogers Arena, submitted by Creative Realities 
• Elevating Engagement with Digital Signage, submitted by d3g Productions 
• Paramount Fine Foods Arena Display, submitted by Media Resources 

Digital Signage Content of the Year 

• ARTPORT – Digital Art Installation in Terminal 2 Departure Hall, submitted by Moment Factory 
• Digital Signage Content Experience at Talking Stick Resort, submitted by Render Impact 
• Pavilion by RAMS – 3D Villa LED Digital OOH, submitted by Dreambox Visual Communications 
• Pavilion by RAMS – Main Immersive Film Bringing a City-Scale Vision to Life, submitted by Dreambox Visual Communications 
• The Moment Tower – Two-Story Digital Experience at SFO with Anamorphic Animation by Render Impact, submitted by Clear Channel Outdoor – Airports Division 

To view more information, click 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

Winners will be announced on October 20 at DSE 2025 during an awards ceremony.

To learn more about DSE 2025, visit www.digitalsignageexperience.com. Register here.

For exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner at [email protected] or click here.

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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. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
DSE
[email protected]        

Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in On-Premise Beverage Programs

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Conference today announces that submissions are officially open for the 2026 Vibe Vista Awards. Vibe Conference is the premier on-premise beverage event for leaders and executives across national on-premise chain accounts spanning multi-concept restaurants, entertainment venues, casinos, concessionaires, cruises, hotels, and airlines.

The Vista Awards are the industry’s definitive benchmark for beverage programming excellence across the on-premise hospitality sector. The awards program celebrates operators that use strategic menu development, staff training initiatives, innovative service delivery models, and more to make a measurable impact on revenue, guest satisfaction, and market differentiation.

Previous winners have included industry-leading operators who have set new standards for innovation and execution in beverage programming, including Applebee’s, Delta, Marriott, Royal Caribbean, and more.

The 2026 Vibe Vista Awards will recognize outstanding achievements across 10 categories:

• Best Beverage Menu
• Best Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program
• Best Beer Program
• Best Spirits Program
• Best Wine Program
• Best Beverage Limited Time Offer
• Best Overhaul of Beverage Program
• Best Overall: Airlines
• Best Overall: Cruise
• Best Overall: Hotel
• Best Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurant

“The Vista Awards represent the highest standard of achievement in beverage programming,” said Brandy Rand, Vice President, Hospitality Group at Questex. “Each year, we see innovative approaches that not only drive profitability but also elevate the guest experience and set new benchmarks for the entire industry.”

Entries are evaluated by a panel of industry experts based on uniqueness, performance metrics, marketing strategies, training and service excellence, guest impact, and more.

Submissions are now open at vibevista.awardsplatform.com. Complete guidelines and submission requirements are available online.

The Vibe Vista Awards continue to elevate industry standards while recognizing the strategic thinking and operational excellence that drive success in today’s competitive beverage landscape.

Submissions will close on November 10, 2025. Finalists will be notified on January 9, 2026, and winners will be recognized live at the Vibe Conference.

For more information about Vibe Conference and the Vista Awards, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com/

About Vibe Conference
Vibe Conference is the premier event for national chain and hotel beverage executives and suppliers. This top on-premise conference is held annually and delivers high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2026 conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA February 23-25.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Vibe Conference
[email protected]

CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival took place in conjunction with the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This evening at an awards gala, Questex’s Fierce Pharma announced the winners of the 2025 Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards, an annual awards program presented by honoring leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the pharma marketing and advertising community. The program was held in conjunction with Fierce Pharma Week.

The competition showcased the pharma companies and their agencies that have produced thought-provoking, innovative, and compelling campaigns that are making a difference and meeting the global health challenges of today and tomorrow. Trophies were presented to winners in 18 categories. All of the winners found new ways to communicate and produce innovative campaigns.

“It was a challenge for our judges to select one winner in each category based on all of the creative submissions. The winners have truly demonstrated excellence and we are honored to celebrate their work. Congratulations to all of the winners,” said Rebecca Willumson, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Fierce Pharma, Fierce Biotech and Fierce Healthcare. 

The 2025 winners:

• Agency of the Year
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• Best Use of AI (sponsored by OSTRO)
  FCB Health New York, an IPG Health Company/Sanofi | Badge of Honor 

• Charitable or Philanthropic Campaign
  FCB Health New York, an IPG Health Company/Sanofi | Badge of Honor 

• Digital Campaign – non-social media
  twelvenote /prompt. / Pacira BioSciences | EXPAREL: Express your Recovery 

• Impiricus HCP Impact Award (sponsored by Impiricus)
  Bausch Health | Jublia® “Don’t fear the fungus” USA (60 sec) 

• Influencer-Driven Campaign
  Lippe Taylor /prompt. / Acadia Pharmaceuticals | More To Parkinson’s: Turning Silence Into Action 

• Innovation Challenge
  Merkley + Partners | Your Attention Please 

• Marketer of the Year (sponsored by IQVIA Digital)
  Bausch + Lomb (Xiidra) | Paul DeSilva 

• Medical Conference or Event Marketing
  Bristol Myers Squibb / Real Chemistry | Wasn’t Supposed to See This 

• Multicultural Campaign
  iHeartMedia, Gilead & Initiative | Gilead PrEP Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions Custom Podcast 

• New Brand Launch
  Lemieux Bédard | Pfizer Canada: Launching ABRYSVO 

• Online Video or Film
  Syneos Health Communications for Acadia Pharmaceuticals | Magnolia’s Guide to Adventuring 

• Pharma TV
  Arnold New York, Havas Lynx / Amgen | Listen to Your Heart 

• Podcast or Audio
  Precision AQ | Scholar Rock Life Takes Muscle 

• Professional Marketing
  Princeton10, LLP | Talk to the Hand 

• Public Relations Campaign
  Inizio Evoke and Uncapped Communications / Gilead Sciences | The Adventure Jar: A Story of Connection for Families Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer 

• Social Media for Consumer
  FCB Health New York, an IPG Health Company/Sanofi | Badge of Honor 

• Website for Consumer
  FCB Health New York, an IPG Health Company/Sanofi | Badge of Honor 

The judging panel included experts from leading pharmaceutical companies and top agencies involved in life sciences marketing and communications, including Humana, Epsilon, GSK and GoodRx. See the full judges list here.

View all the award winners here.

CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival
The CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival took place in conjunction with the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards. The awards were presented in the following categories:

• Best Feature Film
  Ari – A Story of Love and Life / Director: Holly Hardman

• Best Short Film
  Lillian / Director: Dante Bellini

• Best Episodic Series
  Rare, Well Done / Production: Avalere Health

• Best Social Media Short
  Meet Dr. Joel Bervell / Director: Dr. Joel Bervell

• Best Podcast
  All American Ruins: Sober / Director: Blake Pfeil

• Lifetime Achievement
  Selma Blair

Additionally, CineHealth in partnership with National CineMedia will showcase festival winners through National Theatrical Network on Noovie preshow, hosted by Emmy-award winner Maria Menounos, beginning Friday, September 12.

The Awards Gala took place at the National Constitution Center with a cocktail reception, musical performance and after party with a live DJ.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Linda Lam
Director of Marketing, Life Sciences & Healthcare
[email protected]