Showcases the Outstanding Innovation Driving Improvements and Transforming the Life Sciences Industry; Unveils Innovation Report that Feature Winners

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma today announce the winners of the Fierce Life Sciences Innovation Awards. The program showcases outstanding innovation that is driving improvements and transforming the life sciences industry.

“Technology is reshaping every corner of our industry — from AI to powerful new ways of harnessing data. This year’s winners represent the bold vision and innovation leading that charge. We’re thrilled to celebrate these pioneers and the momentum they’re creating. Congratulations to the 2025 winners,” says Rebecca Willumson, SVP and Publisher of Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma.

2025 Fierce Life Sciences Innovation Awards winners:

• AI Innovation: Immunai – Immunai Platform (AMICA™, CT-OS™, PE-OS™)
• Biotech Innovation: Orca Bio – Orca-T® allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy
• Data Analytics/Business Intelligence: Domino Data Lab – Domino for Life Sciences
• Digital Health Solutions: DrFirst – Timely by DrFirst
• Drug Delivery Technology: Entrada Therapeutics – Endosomal Escape Vehicle (EEV™) Platform
• Medical Device Innovation: ATED Therapeutics Ltd. – Parkinson Disease Rapid Blood Diagnostic Test
• Operations Solutions: Danaher Corporation – Personalized CRISPR Therapy Platform
• Technology Innovation: SandboxAQ – AQBioSim

An expert panel of judges reviewed the hundreds of awards submissions and determined which companies demonstrated innovative technologies and services that have the greatest potential to create efficiencies, engage patients, or revolutionize the industry.

Winners are featured in the Life Sciences Innovation Report. Click here to read the report.

Winners will also be honored during the Fierce 50 Awards Gala. Learn more about the Gala and register to attend here.

About Fierce Biotech
Fierce Biotech is the biotech industry’s daily monitor, providing the latest news, articles, and resources related to clinical trials, drug discovery, FDA approval, FDA regulation, patent news, pharma news, biotech company news and more. More than 300,000 top biotech professionals rely on Fierce Biotech for an insider briefing on the day’s top stories. Signup is free here.

About Fierce Pharma
Biopharma is a fast-growing world where big ideas come along daily. Our readers rely on Fierce Pharma for the latest news, analysis and data on drugs and the companies that make them. Fierce Pharma covers the pharma waterfront, from late-stage drug development through the entire lifecycle— tracking regulatory approvals, payer negotiations, manufacturing, marketing, patent fights, government investigations and regulation, M&A deals and beyond. Our aim is to analyze the day’s news, showing readers not only what they need to know, but why they need to know it. Beyond the daily, the Fierce Pharma team produces special reports that take stock of the industry’s products and finances, and shed new light on industry trends.

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

Media Contact
Linda Lam
Director of Marketing, Life Sciences and Healthcare  
llam@questex.com

Showcases the Outstanding Innovation Driving Improvements and Transforming the Healthcare Industry; Unveils Innovation Report that Feature Winners

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Healthcare today announces the winners of the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards. The program showcases outstanding innovation that is driving improvements and transforming the industry.

“From personalized medicine to AI, technology is revolutionizing our industry and improving patient outcomes,” says Rebecca Willumson, SVP and Publisher of Fierce Healthcare. “This year’s winners represent that spirit of innovation, and we’re excited to celebrate them.”

Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards winners:

• Artificial Intelligence Solutions: Dyania Health – Synapsis AI
• Clinical Information Management: OMNY Health – Unstructured Clinical Notes
• Data Analytics/Business Intelligence: Verato – Verato hMDM®
• Digital Health Solutions: Swift Medical – Swift Skin & Wound
• Financial Solutions: Candid Health – Candid Health
• Operational Solutions: Amae Health – Amae Health OS
• Patient Engagement Solutions: Hyro – Responsible AI Agents for Healthcare
• Population Health Management: QURE Healthcare – QURE Patient Simulations

The expert panel of judges reviewed the hundreds of awards submissions and determined which companies demonstrated innovative technologies and services that have the greatest potential to save money, engage patients, or revolutionize the industry.

Winners are featured in the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Report. Click here to read the report.

Winners will also be honored during the Fierce 50 Awards Gala. Learn more about the Gala and register to attend here.

About Fierce Healthcare
Fierce Healthcare delivers healthcare news at the intersection of business and policy. Our journalists strive to bring our readers breaking industry news, exclusive interviews and thoughtfully-reported stories that offer a deeper insight on how changes in the industry impact their corner of the healthcare world. Our family includes Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Health Payer, Fierce Health IT, Fierce Hospitals, Fierce Practice Management and Fierce Health Finance. Click here to subscribe to one or all of our newsletters.

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

Media Contact
Linda Lam
Director of Marketing, Life Sciences and Healthcare  
llam@questex.com

Announces keynote Pankaj Kedia of 2468 Ventures, the 2026 program spotlights innovation in sensing, semiconductors, and AI-driven design

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge, North America’s leading event covering the technologies driving smarter, more connected systems – from sensors and semiconductors to processing, power and AI at the edge – today announces registration is officially open for the 2026 edition, taking place May 5–7, 2026 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Register here.

With the 2026 theme, “Design Smarter, Build Faster, Power What’s Next,” Sensors Converge unites engineers, innovators and technology leaders to explore how sensing and intelligence are transforming design, enabling new capabilities, and advancing industries across the globe.

“Sensors Converge is where innovation comes alive,” said David Drain, Show Director, Sensors Converge. “It’s the only event that unites engineers, innovators and technology leaders to showcase advancements enabling intelligent devices and real-world applications across industries. Sensors Converge serves as the hub where sensing meets intelligence.”

First Keynote Speaker Announced

Pankaj Kedia, a globally recognized, award-winning AI thought leader and early-stage investor, will headline the event with his keynote address, “The Edge AI Revolution: Next Generation Devices and Sensors.” 

Kedia will explore how edge AI, sensors, and next-generation devices are driving transformation across both industrial and consumer markets worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as an executive at Intel and Qualcomm, and his leadership at 2468 Ventures, Kedia will discuss how sensors and intelligent systems are redefining industries and enabling innovation on the edge.

Sensors Converge 2026 Highlights

• Expansive Exhibit Hall: Featuring 200+ technology leaders – including STMicroelectronics, Analog Devices, and Microchip – showcasing the latest advancements in chips, software, edge devices, AI integration and more. To date, over 80 exhibitors are signed up. View exhibitor list.
• Fierce Sensors Rising Stars 2026: Formerly the Fierce Electronics 40 Under 40, this program celebrates emerging innovators shaping the future of sensors. Nominations are open through December 31, 2025. Learn more.
• EDGE AI FOUNDATION Pavilion: Highlighting breakthroughs in edge AI hardware, neuromorphic computing, and ultra-efficient machine learning for real-world applications.
• Dev Kit Zone: In partnership with Embedded Computing Design, this zone will spotlight cutting-edge development boards and platforms with daily talks, hands-on demos, and giveaways.
• Networking & Experiences: expanded networking programs connecting engineers, product developers, and technology leaders, including the second annual New Technology Breakfast, as well as the 1:1 meeting program Sensors Converge Connect.

A Unified Community for the Sensors Ecosystem
Fierce Sensors, formerly Fierce Electronics, now aligns directly with Sensors Converge to deliver continuous year-round content, insights, and community engagement. Together, Fierce Sensors and Sensors Converge form the only fully dedicated ecosystem for the global sensors market – connecting professionals through both digital platforms and in-person experiences.

Learn more and register to attend at www.sensorsconverge.com.

For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, contact achun@questex.com or mhurley@questex.com.

For media registration, click here.

Follow Sensors Converge on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.

About Fierce Sensors
For decades, Fierce Sensors, formerly Fierce Electronics, has been the trusted source for insights, innovation, and leadership in the sensors semiconductor, and electronics sectors. Dedicated 100% to sensor technology, Fierce Sensors celebrates the power of sensing to improve health, sustainability, and industry. Together with Sensors Converge, Fierce Sensors forms the only fully integrated media and event community in the global sensors market.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start over 40 years ago bringing together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. Sensors Converge is part of the Experiential Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Sensors at www.fiercesensors.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 Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com        

Diamond Sponsor VIDAA Signs Global Multi-Year Partnership with Stream TV Europe and The StreamTV Show

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Europe today announces its initial lineup of sponsors and partners who will help shape the next era of streaming at the event’s debut 13-15 April 2026 at the EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.

Building on the record-breaking success of The StreamTV Show in Denver, StreamTV Europe will unite Europe’s most influential media leaders, creators, and innovators for three days of learning, deal-making, and collaboration at the center of the streaming universe.

“The energy behind the StreamTV community is unmatched, and Europe is ready for its moment,” said Kevin Gray, VP of Questex’s Experiential Technology Group and Founder of StreamTV. “Our sponsors and partners are driving real transformation across the streaming economy – together, we’re creating a platform where innovation meets opportunity.”

VIDAA Commits to a Three-Year Diamond Sponsorship
Leading smart TV platform VIDAA has signed a global multi-year Diamond Sponsorship, committing to both StreamTV Europe and The StreamTV Show in Denver through 2028.

“The StreamTV platform brings together key figures across streaming and connected TV for real networking, learning, and deal-making,” said Guy Edri, CEO, VIDAA. “We’re proud to establish a partnership across both events, strengthening our presence and driving growth for our OS and content platform globally.”

A Growing Roster of Industry Leaders
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, and more joining every day. View the complete list of sponsors here.   

“We’re proud to have the support of such an exceptional group of sponsors and partners. Their collaboration and commitment are key to driving innovation, creativity and growth across the European streaming landscape,” added Gray.

What to Expect at StreamTV Europe 2026

• 1,000+ Attendees: Global streaming leaders and European disruptors driving the industry forward.
• 100+ Speakers: Visionaries across content, advertising, distribution, technology, and more.
• Unmatched Networking: Curated experiences and AI-powered matchmaking to foster real, game-changing connections.
• Exclusive Insights: Keynotes, debates, panels, and deep-dive sessions on content, advertising, technology, and regional market trends.
• Pre-Event Workshops: Hands-on sessions led by Marion Ranchet (Streaming Made Easy) and Alan Wolk (TVREV).
• Industry Collaboration: In partnership with Evan Shapiro (ESHAP) and Tony Goncalves (The Evrose Group), redefining the European streaming conversation around media, monetization, and market transformation.

StreamTV Europe takes place 13–15 April 2026 at EPIC SANA Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Registration is now available 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.  

Stay connected with StreamTV Europe on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

About StreamTV Europe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Fresh Take for Hair + Skin + Body Professionals

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show New York, the fusion of two iconic industry brands – The International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC), announces registration is now open for the mega-show. The ultimate one-stop destination for beauty and wellness professionals will take place at the Javits Center in New York City, March 8-10, 2026. Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show is a united event community designed to empower hair + skin + body professionals. 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!

Attendees may register to attend the Show by clicking here.

“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

Fierce Sensors Content and Sensors Converge Conference and Trade Show Respond to Immense Growth in the Sensor Technology Industry, Align as Only Dedicated Community in the Global Sensors Market

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today announces the rebranding of Fierce Electronics to Fierce Sensors, leveraging its content mission to become the definitive platform for sensors-focused news, insights, and community engagement. For decades, the brand has served as the trusted source of record for the sensors and semiconductor sectors.

With the global sensors market projected to reach $401 billion by 2030, advancing at a 10.42% CAGR (Mordor Intelligence), the demand for sensor-driven intelligence has never been greater. Fierce Sensors content will now focus exclusively on the technologies, innovators, and applications that shape the evolution of sensors technology, with 100% sensor-focused content celebrating the industry’s impact on health, sustainability, and industry.

“Today marks a pivotal moment for our brand,” said Marian Sandberg, VP & Market Leader, Questex. “As Fierce Electronics becomes Fierce Sensors, we’re doubling down on our mission to inform, inspire, and connect the global sensors community and provide a greater voice, and resource, to engineers working in areas where sensors improve how people live, work, and connect. Our enhanced coverage and partnership with Sensors Converge ensure we remain the industry’s most trusted and connected source of information.”

A Sharper Focus on the Future of Sensing

The new Fierce Sensors content strategy will deliver deeper coverage and greater engagement through:

• A redesigned website experience featuring intuitive navigation and dedicated sensors coverage
• Impact stories showcasing how sensors are transforming smart cities, healthcare, robotics, and more
• Product spotlights on breakthrough sensor technologies and innovations
• Thought leadership contributions from engineers and industry leaders
• Community recognition programs including the Fierce Sensors Hall of Fame and Fierce Sensors Rising Stars

“Fierce Sensors offers engineers and others keen insights on the critical role sensors play in multiple applications, especially at the edge where AI inference is taking a central role and the demand to lower power consumption is dire,” said Matt Hamblen, senior editor, Fierce Sensors. “With humanoids, autos, drones and satellites a focus of demanding applications with a multiplicity of sensors—optical, radar, infrared, pressure, temperature, position and more—there will be so many stories to tell readers.”

Alignment with Sensors Converge
Fierce Sensors will align more closely with Sensors Converge, North America’s largest and longest-running event dedicated to sensor technology, taking place May 5–7, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA. Together, the two platforms will deliver an always-on community experience – connecting professionals before, during, and after the event through continuous coverage, networking, and education.

“We’re thrilled about the deeper alignment between Fierce Sensors and Sensors Converge, which strengthens our year-round engagement with the design engineering community,” said David Drain, Show Director for Sensors Converge. “The show is sharpening its focus on sensor technologies and raising the bar for technical sessions, thanks to input from an expert panel of design engineers who ensure the content is both relevant and rigorous.”

To subscribe, click here.

For Fierce Sensors advertising or Sensors Converge sponsorship opportunities, contact achun@questex.com or mhurley@questex.com.

About Fierce Sensors
For decades, Fierce Sensors, formerly Fierce Electronics, has been the trusted source for insights, innovation, and leadership in the sensors semiconductor, and electronics sectors. Dedicated 100% to sensor technology, Fierce Sensors celebrates the power of sensing to improve health, sustainability, and industry. Together with Sensors Converge, Fierce Sensors forms the only fully integrated media and event community in the global sensors market.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start over 40 years ago bringing together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. Sensors Converge is part of the Experiential Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Sensors at www.fiercesensors.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 Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com        

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management today announces winners of the annual “GMs to Watch” award, showcasing creative, resilient and dynamic leaders in the hospitality industry. 

Each year, Hotel Management opens its call for nominations to the greater hospitality industry to nominate those who deserve widespread recognition. This year, more than 150 nominations were received, and 28 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements.

The 2025 “GMs to Watch”:

• Zarar Ahmed, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport
• Cheri Anderson, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Spectrum
• Frank Arena, General Manager, Springhill Suites Cincinnati Midtown
• Laurent Boisdron, General Manager, Sable Hotel at Navy Pier
• Peter Campanini, General Manager, The Wilbur Lititz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
• DeAnna Carlsen, General Manager, La Quinta by Wyndham Morgan Hill
• Dasha Chayka, General Manager, TownePlace Suites Naples by Marriott
• Angelina Convington, General Manager, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
• Michelle Davis, General Manager, Springhill Suites by Marriott at The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL
• Michael Guleserian, General Manager, Sheraton Commander Hotel
• Nicholas Kuhns, General Manager, Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
• Rebecca Light, General Manager, Aloft Dallas Love Field & Element Dallas Love Field
• Dale MacPhee, General Manager, Conrad Washington, DC
• Stephanie Maldonado, General Manager, La Casa de la Playa
• Liza Monagle, General Manager, Homewood Suites by Hilton – Atlantic City Egg Harbor
• Sonesh Mool, General Manager, Marriott Beverly Hills
• Fungai Muzunze, General Manager, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection
• Leydi Naranjo, General Manager, The Buckingham Hotel
• Michael O’Shaughnessy, General Manager, The Alida, Savannah
• Barbara Readey, General Manager, The Don CeSar
• Norma Robinson, General Manager, Blossom Hotel Houston
• Cheyenne Seres-Rodriguez, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express Historic AlbuquerqueOldtown/TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Oldtown
• Talha Shabbir, General Manager, Embassy Suites Houston – Energy Corridor
• Awet Sium, General Manager, Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
• Kenan Tekin, General Manager, Sheraton Gateway at Los Angeles International Airport 
• Kelly Thoele, General Manager, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Evgenia Williamson, General Manager, Amara Resort and Spa
• Frederic Zemmour, General Manager, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills   

“General managers are the backbone of a thriving hospitality operation—leaders who elevate experiences, inspire teams and drive performance. Hotel Management proudly congratulates the 2025 GMs to Watch—exceptional visionaries shaping the future of hospitality,” said Esther Hertzfeld, Executive Editor, Hospitality Group, Questex.

The 2025 GMs to Watch winers are featured online and in the November/December issue of Hotel Management. Click here to see the winners.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management creates content for the hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal of operating hotels efficiently and profitably. Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up to date on breaking news in global and local development, technology, investment, operations, food & beverage, design and more.

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

Media Contact
Christine Johnson
Marketing Director, Hospitality Group
Hotel Management
cjohnson@questex.com        

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For More Information
For more details about the program, eligibility requirements, and the nomination process, contact ddrain@questex.com.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start over 40 years ago bringing together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. Sensors Converge is part of the Experiential Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Sensors.

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

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director, Marketing
Fierce Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com

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

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

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

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

A Collaboration with Industry Visionaries

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

What to Expect at StreamTV Europe 2026

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

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

Join the Leaders Shaping the Future of Streaming

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

Registration is available here.

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

Members of the press can apply for media credentials here.  

Stay connected with StreamTV Europe on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

About StreamTV Europe


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

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

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

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

About Questex

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

Media Contact:
Charlene Soucy
StreamTV Show Europe
csoucy@questex.com        

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information about Questex and its growing portfolio, visit www.questex.com.

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

Media Contact
Kate Spellman
Chief Commercial Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com