AHC 2026 Returns to Manchester on 14 – 15 September 2026

LONDON, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC), where UK hospitality unites to unlock investment, insight and opportunity, brought together 1,100+ delegates, including 17% investors and owners, 26% new investors representing $111bn+ in assets under management.

With the 2025 theme Reset. Rebuild. Rise., the AHC united leaders from across hotels, hybrid living concepts, pubs, F&B and emerging hospitality models to tackle the shifts reshaping the UK market. This year’s programme focused on investor priorities, real case studies and actionable insight designed to accelerate business decisions and uncover new opportunities.

“The AHC continues to be the place where UK hospitality comes together to chart the future. This year’s focus on reinvention, backed by innovation and collaboration, was unmistakable. With fresh interactive formats that brought the audience into the dialogue, we’ve set a new standard for meaningful connection, insight and momentum,” said Olga Andreevskikh, Senior Conference Producer, Questex.

Attendees gained insights from 110+ speakers, including major hospitality voices such as Leeny Oberg, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President, Development, Marriott International; John Vincent, Co-Founder, LEON Restaurants; and Surinder Arora, Founder & Chairman, Arora Group. Their perspectives, alongside contributions from hospitality industry leaders shaped discussions on performance, investment, development, asset strategy, technology and operational resilience.

Networking, Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration

The AHC placed strong emphasis on strategic connection through an expanded programme of networking and engagement formats. The Power Hour AI-driven matchmaking session paired attendees with the most relevant contacts based on shared goals and interests, helping to accelerate meaningful introductions. New features introduced in 2025 further strengthened this focus. Capital Meets created targeted opportunities for investors, operators, lenders and advisors to come together for focused, deal-driven conversations. The Vision Pulse Stage brought high-level content directly onto the exhibition floor, increasing energy and engagement by placing senior speakers closer to the audience and encouraging more interactive, unfiltered discussion. Complementing this, the F&B Safari offered an immersive walking tour through Manchester’s food and drink scene, giving delegates first-hand insight into standout venues and the commercial models behind successful F&B concepts.

Event Takeaways

Sessions across AHC 2025 revealed a UK hospitality market at a pivotal moment, with renewed confidence supported by improving debt availability, stronger investor engagement and increasing operational innovation. Delegates heard how resilient supply chains, data-led decision-making and next-generation technologies such as agentic AI are reshaping performance and accelerating transformation. The continued interest of Asian capital demonstrated the UK’s enduring appeal, while discussions emphasised how strong lender relationships and disciplined asset strategies will define success in the next phase of market growth.

AHC Exhibition Floor

On the exhibition floor, delegates met with 60+ leading companies showcasing new technologies, partnerships and solutions designed to enhance guest experience, improve operational efficiency and support investment strategies. Sponsors included Essendi, IDeaS, Radisson Hotel Group, STR, Booking.com, Accor, Agilysys, Barclays, Choice Hotels, Christie & Co, Colliers, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, HLM Architects, Hotstats, RAW Charging, Alkimii, Marriott International, CREE Buildings, Aimbridge EMEA, among others.

Here’s what AHC attendees and sponsors had to say about the event:

• Laurent Turpault, Senior Vice President Group Communications and Public Affairs, Essendi said, “AHC is the right place to dive deeper into trends and understand how the market is evolving.”
• Jodie Tate, Managing Director, Destination Brands and Ventures, Greene King said, “Connection and collaboration are everything. I’ve met so many people here who are driven to succeed.”
• Emma Young, Head of Syndication Finance, AIB said, “If you’re not at AHC, you’re missing a huge opportunity to connect.”
• Danny Wilson, Managing Director, Manchester City Operations, City Football Club said, “AHC feels like a true community, and everyone is here to learn from each other.”

AHC 2026 will take place 14 – 15 September 2026 in Manchester, for more information, visit https://www.theahc.co.uk/.

For AHC 2026 sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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About AHC
The Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC) is the UK’s leading event for hospitality investment, asset management and operations. Bringing together the people shaping the future of UK hospitality, AHC delivers two days of insights, networking and deal-making. Rooted in the UK market for more than 20 years, the AHC is where UK hospitality unites to unlock investment, insight and opportunity. AHC 2026 returns on 14–15 September at Manchester Central.

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
Nav Kumararatne
AHC
nkumararatne@questex.com

LDI 2026 Announced for December 2-8, 2026 in Las Vegas

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Live Design International (LDI), the premier gathering for entertainment design and technology professionals, returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center, December 3-9, 2025, bringing together 14,000+ industry professionals for an 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 delivered the boldest and most comprehensive professional training program to date. The program expanded its scope to include new markets and disciplines shaping the next generation of live entertainment. With more than 225 speakers leading hands-on sessions, workshops, and certification opportunities, attendees gained practical skills, explored innovative workflows and learned directly from industry pioneers.

“LDI 2025 was a powerful reminder of what happens when our industry comes together—innovation accelerates, ideas ignite, and community takes center stage. This year’s show wasn’t just bigger; it was bolder, more collaborative, and more creative than ever,” said Jessi Cybulski, Show Director, LDI.

LDI 2025 Pro Training Highlights:

• LDInnovation Conference Sessions featuring: Bob Bonniol of ACT Entertainment; Sooner Routhier of Sooner Rae Creative; Tania Ordoñez Prieto, Senior Manager of Entertainment Technical Operations at Celebrity Cruises; Jeff Ravitz, Emmy-winning lighting designer for Bruce Springsteen and founder of Intensity Advisors; Dennis Size, Executive Vice-President of Design at Lighting Design Group, and Jake Berry, founder of Jake Berry Productions and legendary production manager including many others.
• LDInstitute courses delivered intensive, hands-on training from rigging and electrical courses to lighting console and media server training, ethernet and networking, software, and content creation.
• XLIVE: The Concert Touring Sessions, a day-long deep dive designed for professionals in the concert touring industry.
• Dining with Dinosaurs Evening Reception, presented in conjunction with Geezers of Gear, and the announcement of the Golden Dino Award for master riggers Roy Bickel and Joe Branam.
• Stage Managers Academy, a two-day program focused on evolving best practices, technologies and real-world workflows for stage and event managers in live entertainment.
• RIGZ! Training, a comprehensive two-day program on rigging techniques, safety standards and professional development. A climbing wall, sponsored by GES, was featured in the Expo Hall.

LDI 2025 Highlights:

Vibrant Expo Hall: For three days, the expo floor dazzled with energy, featuring over 350 state-of-the-art exhibits where attendees experienced the latest gear, technologies, and trends offering a look into the future of the live event industry. For more information on the 2025 exhibiting companies and products click here.

Unrivaled Networking, Career Advancement & Mentorship: Designers, engineers, and innovators driving the industry forward connected to gain mentors and advance careers including a full career coaching schedule, and the Mentoring Meetup in the Career Fair Lounge.

Backstage Las Vegas: Offered attendees rare insights into tech-savvy venues such as Awakening, Marquee Nightclub, Voltaire, LIV Las Vegas, PRG, and more.

Innovative Activations: From the Climbing Wall to the nonstop action at the Circle Bar, the on-site activations kept the energy high and the crowd connected.

Expanded Audio, DJ, and VJ Training: Offered interactive experiences and professional development opportunities that reflect the growing intersections between live performance, music production, and experiential design.

The Inaugural VJ Challenge: Hosted in conjunction with Visual Artform – a fierce competition with VJ’s from around the world. The winner was VJ Legacy JP who received a $2,000 cash award and a license to Depence Show Control & Visualization software from Syncronorm.

Battle of the Busk Competition: An electrifying showdown over three days of intense busking on lighting consoles and media servers, plus an incredible competition that kept attendees on the edge of their seats.

Inspiring the Next Generation: The Foster the Future program championed emerging talent through initiatives like the Young Career Professionals Program, the Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarships, LDI’s Career Fair, and hands-on event production opportunities for aspiring industry professionals.

What attendees and sponsors had to say about LDI 2025:

“What an incredible three days in Las Vegas! The conversations, connections, and energy from the lighting and live production community were absolutely amazing,” said Prestige Labor Solutions.

“Always inspiring connecting with innovators, exploring new technologies, and bringing ideas home to elevate what we do every day. Until next year!,” said Murphy Lighting Systems.

“It honestly felt like a reunion — catching up, sharing stories, and celebrating how far our industry has come together. Moments like these remind me exactly why I love what we do and how unique this community truly is. Here’s to continuing the collaborations, friendships, and bright ideas that light up our world,” said Steve Orocio, Glow Motion Technologies.

“The energy on the floor, the creativity from exhibitors, and the constant buzz around lighting and production, reminded me once again why I love this industry. From reconnecting with friends to meeting new leaders shaping the future of live events, every conversation reinforced how powerful this community really is. And as always, thank you to everyone who stopped to chat, shared a story, or asked “what’s next,” said Christopher Neto, Midwich US.

“When I was a young lighting kid, I never dreamed about winning awards. My idea of success was mastering a part of the craft so deeply that one day I’d be invited to speak at the place that is the center of my universe – Live Design International. This weekend, that dream became true. Humbled by the legends. Honored by the invitation. Grateful for the opportunity,” said Nathaniel Cromwell, Na’cho Production/The Playground.

“My favourite part of the day was seeing the young production assistants proud of their work and their team. Seeing them all dancing together inspired me that the young and energetic will see the beauty in this industry and keep the torch lit! #TrenchesBuildsBonds like nothing else! Welcome to the industry!,” said Avos Agency.

“This has been one of the busiest years for us. Day 1 was incredibly packed –we’ve made a tonne of connections and we’re so happy to be here. Day 3 is usually the day where everybody comes in a little bit late but today everyone showed up on time and we’ve been busy all day. This year for sales has been our best,” said Ross Blitz, Elation.

Looking Ahead to LDI 2026

LDI 2026 will take place December 2-8, 2026 at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, with the conference starting December 2 and the Expo Hall open December 6-8. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner, Director of Sales, at kturner@questex.com.

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 2-6, 2026, 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
csoucy@questex.com         

Chief Medical Officer Summit 360° Now Part of Questex’s Fierce Life Sciences Portfolio; 14th Annual Conference is the Largest Annual Gathering of Biotech CMOs

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Questex’s Chief Medical Officer Summit 360° (CMO 360°) announces the agenda and keynote speakers for the 14th annual conference uniquely designed for the biotech industry. CMO 360° takes place April 13-14 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston.

Previously organized by the Conference Forum, the CMO Summit is now part of Questex’s Fierce Life Sciences, whose combined resources offer greater market reach to an event that brings together the largest biotech CMO community to navigate the challenges of advancing medicine development for the benefit of patients.

“The CMO Summit 360° uniquely brings together the full spectrum of CMO experience, fostering cross learning, inspiring new ideas and creating a platform where we can openly share the nuances and everyday challenges of the role,” said Seemi Khan, Chief Development & Strategy Officer, Alkeus Pharmaceuticals.

The 2026 keynotes:

William Lewis, JD, MBA, Chair & CEO of Insmed, will discuss Insmed’s development strategy and recent approval of Brinsupri, key decision points and lessons learned, global market and financing strategy, and how CMOs can support success through collaboration with their CEOs.

Dr Daniel Quirk, MD, MPH, MBA, CMO, Head of Medical Affairs of Biogen, will discuss navigating R&D leadership throughout his career journey, his vision and priorities for Biogen going forward and advice for CMOs to lead their companies.

Patient Keynote Kristin Smedley, Founder of the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation, will discuss her experience as the mother of two children with rare genetic blindness, how she worked with Spark Therapeutics during the development and approval of Luxturna, and insights into working with patient advocacy to advance medicine development.

Michael Meyers, Vice Chairman, Heads of M&A and Strategic Advisory Services, HC Wainwright & Co, will return as the Biotech Investment Banking Keynote to discuss the current state of the biotech financial environment and key drivers in capital markets, M&A and strategic transactions.

The state of the drug development industry keynote address will be delivered by Ken Getz, MBA, Director of Sponsored Research, Tufts CSDD, and Founder of CISCRP.

“We are proud to connect this incredible community of biotech CMOs to discuss and understand timely trends and evergreen best practices to lead clinical development for the benefit of patients,” said Andrew Goldstein, Conference Director for the CMO Summit 360°.

Key themes addressed include Clinical Development Best Practices, Biotech Financing and Business Development, Navigating an Evolving Regulatory Landscape, Global Clinical Trials, New Technology & Adaptive Approaches, Team Building & Outsourcing, Cross Functional Leadership, Medical Affairs and Commercialization, CMO Professional and Skill Development, and more.

The CMO Summit 360° brings together CMO and R&D executives to address the unique challenges associated with directing and managing all R&D functions with limited resources, while raising capital and strategizing for appropriate exits. It is the annual Boston gathering for R&D leadership networking from small- to mid-size biotechs to share ideas, solutions and support.

To learn more about the event and to register to attend, please visit https://CMOSummit360.com/

Stay connect the CMO Summit 360 on LinkedIn and follow #CMOSummit360.

About the CMO Summit 360º
The CMO Summit 360° gathers together a community of biotech CMOs to facilitate peer-to-peer learning and networking to address the unique challenges they face across clinical development, outsourcing, medical affairs, regulatory interactions, investor relations and financing, leadership and management, cross-functional collaboration and professional development, all in an effort to develop new therapies for patients.

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
Allyson Adams
CMO Summit 360º
aadams@questex.com        

Patients as Partners® in Clinical Research Now Part of Questex’s Fierce Life Sciences Portfolio; First Conference to Put Patients at the Same Level as R&D Executives in a National Event Takes Place in March in Boston

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Questex’s Patients as Partners® in Clinical Research, the first conference to put patients at the same level as R&D executives in a national event, announces the keynotes and topics for its 13th annual edition. Patients as Partners® in Clinical Research Meeting will take place March 24-26, 2026 at the Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel in Boston, MA.

Previously organized by the Conference Forum, Patients as Partners in Clinical Research is now part of Questex’s Fierce Life Sciences, where its combined resources offer greater market reach to an event that brings together its largest R&D patient engagement community to navigate the challenges of advancing medicine development for the benefit of patients.

“Joining Questex Fierce Life Sciences brings an expanded database, more outreach, and more resources to support networking and building a larger community to make 2026 the most dynamic conference yet,” said Kate Woda, Senior Director, Patients as Partners® in Clinical Research.

The 2026 keynotes:
Pediatric Trial ​​​​​​​Experience Keynote with Inaaya Shariq, Lived-Experience Expert & iCan Illinois KIDS Member (Lurie Children’s Hospital)

Operationalizing Patient​​​​​​​Insights Keynote with Lisa Petermann, Chief Patient Experience Officer, Roche Canada

Optimizing Protocol ​​​​​​​Data Keynote with Kenneth Getz, MBA, Executive Director & Professor, Tufts CSDD, Tufts University School of Medicine

The 2026 co-chair leadership, representing pharma, patients, and solution providers:
Victoria DiBiaso, VP, Global Head, Patient-Informed Development, Health Value Translation, Sanofi

Gonzalo Linares, Global Head, Patient Advocacy, R&D, J&J Innovative Medicine

Mackenzie Abramson, MPH, Patient Advocate

Sarah Woods, Lived-Experience Expert & Founder, Serenely Guided Foundation

Stacy Hurt, MBA, Chief Patient Officer, Parexel

“The future of patient-centric medicine happens when pharma, patients, and solution partners sit at the same table. When science, strategy, and lived experience come together, we stop guessing what patients need and start building what actually changes lives,” said Mackenzie Abramson, 2026 co-chair and patient advocate.

This year’s meeting brings together more than 20 pharma R&D case studies, over seven hours of dedicated networking, and firsthand patient and regulatory insights, to provide attendees with useful information and strategies to improve clinical trials and medicine development for patients.

The 2026 conference topics:

• Inclusive Representation in Trials
• Patient Engagement Impact Measures
• AI and Digital Tech
• Patient Experience Data/Data Return​​​​​​​
• ​​​​​​​Operationalizing & Scaling Patient Engagement​​​​​
• Early Patient Engagement
• FDA & Regulatory Updates
• Flexible & Hybrid Trials
• Clinical Trial Site Engagement
• And more

To learn more about Patients as Partners, the full agenda and to register, visit patientsaspartnersconference.com.

Stay connected to Patients As Partners on LinkedIn and follow #PatientsAsPartners2026.

About Patients as Partners
Patients as Partners is co-produced with patients, industry, academia, government and nonprofit organizations to establish a well-rounded program that addresses the needs of all stakeholders seeking to implement and advance patient involvement, access and diversity across the entire clinical development continuum.

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
BreAnna Bugbee Barrett
Patients as Partners
bbugbee@questex.com

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Network, a mega portal to meet the needs of decision makers throughout the global communications industry, today announces the winners of the 2025 Fierce Network Innovation Awards. The program honors the groundbreaking technologies and visionaries redefining the future of network communications – from wireless to broadband to cloud.

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

Introducing the 2025 Winners

• AI Innovation: Axiado: Axiado Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) with Embedded AI Agents
• Analytics/Automation: Spectrum Effect: Spectrum-NET
• Broadband Workforce Development: Calix: Success Education – Broadband Workforce Transformation
• BSS/OSS Innovation: Rakuten Symphony: Rakuten Symphony OSS and Granite Telecommunications, LLC: Granite360
• Business Services Innovation: Singtel: Singtel CUBΣ
• Carrier of the Year: GFiber: GFiber Internet
• Cloud Data Center Innovation: Ciena: Data Center out-of-band management (DCOM) solution
• Cloud Networking Innovation (Public, Private or Hybrid): Ciena: Wave Logic 6 Extreme (WL6e) coherent transceiver
• Customer Engagement Innovation: Netcracker: Netcracker Intelligent Customer Experience
• Digital Divide Impact: Tarana Wireless, Inc.: Tarana G1 & DigitalC
• IoT Innovation: Energous: Energous Battery-Free e-Sense Tag
• Municipal/Public Connectivity Program: Calix: City of Pharr Municipal Broadband
• Network Security Innovation: Orange Business: Orange Quantum Defender
• Network Test and Measurement: Pivotal Commware: Cyclops™ – Visual Intelligence for 5G mmWave Site Surveys
• Next-Gen Deployment Fiber/Wireline: VETRO: VETRO Mobile
• Rural Broadband Deployment: HFCL Ltd: HFCL’s BharatNet Rural Broadband Deployment for Digital India
• Sustainability Achievement: Amdocs: Amdocs Energy Efficiency Solution
• Top Changemaker: Jenna Wandres, Director of Enterprise PMO at GFiber
• Wireless Innovation – CORE: Singtel: Singtel 5G Network Slicing for Enterprises
• Wireless Innovation – Fixed Wireless: Tarana Wireless, Inc.: Tarana G2
• Wireless Innovation – Mobile Evolution: Helium Mobile: People-Powered Wireless
• Wireless Innovation – Private Wireless Networks: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions: Ericsson Private 5G
• Wireless Innovation – RAN: Samsung Networks: Samsung virtualized RAN (vRAN)

View the complete list of winners here.

Elizabeth Coyne, Editor in Chief of Fierce Network, said, “Our awards program celebrates the advancements and achievements in wireless, broadband and cloud over the past year. They embody true competitive spirit. We are thrilled to honor these visionary individuals, service providers and vendors on their commitment to next-gen solutions that have the power to save money, engage customers, revolutionize networks and the industry as a whole.”

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

For more information on the awards program, visit https://awards.fierce-network.com/. For partnership inquiries, reach out to Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

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

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

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director, Marketing
Fierce Network Research
csoucy@questex.com

Broadband Nation Expo 2026 Announced to Take Place November 18-20 in New Orleans

NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Broadband Nation Expo, the ultimate event for end-to-end broadband deployment and innovation, took place November 17-19 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Florida. The event brought together more than 700 industry professionals, including service providers, government, investors, and industry partners to discuss end-to-end broadband. Broadband Nation Expo is created in collaboration with Fierce Network, a mega portal of hard-hitting industry news and analysis, designed to meet the needs of today’s decision makers, and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the trusted industry association for the connected world.

“Broadband Nation Expo served as a central hub for broadband innovation, funding strategy, and technology deployment, uniting policymakers, service providers, technology pioneers, and community leaders. We were very pleased to host over 100 Service Providers big and small at the event and drive conversations regarding the deployment of networks and we were thrilled to learn that two deals were made at the event,” said Alejandro Piñero, Senior Director, Broadband, Questex. “We look forward to providing our audience with the insights they need to get business done throughout the year and again at our event in the Fall of 2026.”

Event highlights:

• Robust conference program that encompassed five tracks including: The Future of Fiber, Connecting Everyone, Workforce Development, Wireless Innovation, and Broadband & Infrastructure Economics. The dynamic agenda with more than 120 speakers included executives from T-Mobile, Google, Comcast, AT&T and more. Broadband Nation Expo also offered a half-day Pre-Conference Workshop.
• Over 100 Service Providers from tier 1 providers to regional and rural service providers attended to strategize, partner, and future-proof operations.
• Technology agnostic exhibitor floor with more than 75 sponsors covering fiber, fixed wireless, DOCSIS, satellite, and more. View all partners and sponsors here.
• Broadband Nation Connect, a premier networking program brought service providers and key equipment suppliers together through eight curated 15-minute meetings with high-level prospects.
• Offered over 20 hours of high-level discussions and networking opportunities.

Here’s what Broadband Nation Expo attendees, speakers and exhibitors had to say about the event:
“The Connect Program was straightforward, impactful, and genuinely helpful for our team—something we will absolutely consider again in the future. The organizers were a pleasure to work with and exceptionally responsive,” said Angie Zettler, Marketing Manager, Preseem.

“When it comes to exhibiting at events, The Fiber School is very selective. We want to attend shows where we can meet industry leaders giving us a glimpse of the future, vendors that are providing the products needed to build broadband infrastructure, and the opportunity to talk with people and companies that are looking for solutions for their broadband needs. Broadband Nation delivers exactly that. The breakout sessions offer the ability to attend meetings based on your interests. There is ample time for networking, workshops, one on one meetings and yes interaction with exhibitors. The show was extremely successful for us. We had the opportunity to talk with some of our existing vendors. We met some new vendors that we will be collaborating with in the future, and had real conversations with attendees that I am confident will lead to future business. This was our second event with Broadband Nation Expo, and we are looking forward to attending in 2026,” said Sonny Hunt, COO, FiberOptic.com/The Fiber School.

“It was my pleasure to participate and to moderate a panel at this year’s Broadband Nation Expo. The conversations throughout the event reflected the momentum across the industry, and I was grateful to be part of it,” said Heather Gate, Executive Vice President, Digital Inclusion, Connected Nation.

Broadband Nation Expo 2026 is headed to New Orleans November 18-20. Register your interest for the 2026 event here, and stay connected with the latest updates by following Broadband Nation Expo on LinkedIn and X.

Partnership opportunities for Broadband Nation Expo 2026 can be explored by contacting Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

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 2026 will take place in New Orleans November 18-20.

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
Katie Williams
Broadband Nation Expo
kwilliams@questex.com

The Ultimate Event for Hair + Skin + Body Pros

NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Registration is now open for Questex’s Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show New York, the can’t-miss industry event taking place March 8-10, 2026, at the Javits Center. The Show brings together masters from across the beauty, spa, wellness and fitness spectrum for three days of unprecedented education, innovation and inspiration.

Attendees may register to attend the Show by clicking here.

The Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show New York is the fusion of two iconic industry brands – The International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC). With expanded offerings, the addition of fitness and wellness exhibitors, and increased education on topics that elevate your craft, Be+Well New York is the must-attend event of 2026 for beauty and wellness professionals!

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

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

• FITNESS + WELLNESS JOIN THE FAMILY! As part of the new holistic approach, fitness and wellness professionals, brands, and leading speakers, will be part of the Show’s robust offerings.
• SHOP THE NEIGHBORHOODS The Show will feature a new layout consisting of neighborhoods that bring communities of buyers and sellers together and blur the lines between traditional beauty, spa and wellness for the ultimate educational and shopping experience. Neighborhoods include Hair & Salon Essentials; Spa & Wellness; Nails, Cosmetics, Brows & Lashes; Business & Education District; Retail Zone; What’s New For You Zone and NEW! TechZone.
• ROBUST EDUCATION TRACKS With even more expert-led sessions across multiple specialized tracks, attendees will discover trends, techniques, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies to elevate both their craft and their career.
  
  • Spa/Wellness/Fitness Program Tracks include Business Growth & Leadership, Strategic Profitability, Science-Backed Skincare, Holistic Wellness Integration Fitness & Human Performance and Marketing, Branding & Digital Mastery
  • Beauty Program Tracks include Hands-On Workshops, Hair Techniques & Trends and Makeup & Nail, Lash, Brow Enhancements
• TOP TALENT New and featured speakers include:
  
  • Wellness/Fitness/Spa
    
    • Dr. Arlene Strugar, Founder & Research Scientist, Healuxe NeuroSkinGlow
    • Nick Ovenden, President, GreatLIFE Golf and Fitness
    • Monique Blake, WellBEing Educator + Spa Strategist, BEspoke Well Global, LLC
    • Jake McLendon, VP of Group Fitness, Crunch Fitness Corporate
    • Savanna Boda, Licensed Esthetician / Med spa Owner / Social media influencer, Savanna Boda Aesthetics
    • Terri Wojak, Esthetician, Author, Aesthetics Exposed Education
  • Beauty
    
    • Candy Shaw, “The Balay Lama” and founder of Sunlights Balayage
    • Asil Simsek, TRUSS Global Ambassador and educator
    • Bernadette Thompson, Celebrity manicurist and nail artist
    • Tracey Hughes, Hall of Fame Hairstylist
• CAN’T MISS BRANDS RETURN
  
  • Top-tier exhibitors including Dyson Inc., ULTA Beauty, Beauty Quest Group Brands (RUSK and aquage), Celluma, CHI by Farouk Systems, Christine Valmy, Circadia, COSGRAM, Eminence, Farmhouse Fresh, Hattori Hanzo, Hydrafacial, Italwax, Kanar / Cree, L3VEL3, LightStim, Repechage, Turbo Power, and Zemits
  • Where innovation meets beauty — experience the power of Dyson on the Glam & Glow Stage exclusively at Be+Well NY.

Press may apply for a media pass here.

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

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

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

About Be+Well
Be+Well is the new umbrella brand bringing together legendary industry events and media serving hair, skin, and body professionals in the beauty, spa, wellness, and fitness industry.

Be+Well Media and Events includes Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show (the new home of The International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference), American Salon, American Spa, Spatec, and Sibec, including the former Club Industry events—to create the beauty and wellness industry’s largest event and media platform. For more information on subscribing, attending or advertising, visit www.BeWellMediaandEvents.com.

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

Media Contact
Amanda Brokaw
Amanda@brokawpr.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information on exhibiting companies and products click here.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner, Director of Sales, at kturner@questex.com.

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

About Live Design International (LDI)

Established in 1988, Live Design International (LDI) is built on a 36-year history as the essential trade show and conference for global live design professionals. Attendees come to LDI to see the latest gear and entertainment technology in action, covering audio, lighting, projection, video, staging, special effects, and XR. It is also a great opportunity to refresh knowledge and professional training, in addition to networking and finding inspiration from colleagues, manufacturers, and distributors at the vanguard of entertainment technology. For more information, visit https://www.ldishow.com/. LDI will take place December 3 – 9, 2025, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

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

Media Contacts
Charlene Soucy
LDI
csoucy@questex.com

Erin Grabe
ESTA, Executive Director
erin.grabe@esta.org
+1-312-500-8020

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

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

A Comprehensive, Focused Programme

The agenda includes: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For sponsorship opportunities at StreamTV Europe 2026, visit https://europe.streamtvshow.com/europestreamtvshowco/request-prospectus or contact Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

Members of the press can apply for media credentials here.  

For more information and updates on StreamTV Europe, visit europe.streamtvshow.com/. Interested in speaking or sponsoring? Click here to learn more.

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About StreamTV Europe

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

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

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

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

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

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

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
The StreamTV Show
csoucy@questex.com

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

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

Introducing the 2025 Finalists

AI Innovation

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

Analytics/Automation

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

Broadband Workforce Development

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

BSS/OSS Innovation

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

Business Services Innovation

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

Carrier of the Year

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

Cloud Data Center Innovation

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

Cloud Networking Innovation (Public, Private or Hybrid)

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

Customer Engagement Innovation

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

Digital Divide Impact

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

IoT Innovation

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

Municipal/Public Connectivity Program

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

Network Security Innovation

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

Network Test and Measurement

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

Next-Gen Deployment Fiber/Wireline

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

Rural Broadband Deployment

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

Sustainability Achievement

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

Top Changemaker

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

Wireless Innovation – CORE

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

Wireless Innovation – Fixed Wireless

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

Wireless Innovation – Mobile Evolution

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

Wireless Innovation – Private Wireless Networks

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

Wireless Innovation – RAN

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

View the complete list of finalists here.

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

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

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

For more information on the awards program, visit https://awards.fierce-network.com/. For partnership inquiries, reach out to Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

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

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

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director, Marketing
Fierce Network Research
csoucy@questex.com