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

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

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

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

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

Attendees can choose between two registration options:

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

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

If you’re interested in exhibiting, contact Elliot Howell, Sales Director at ehowell@questex.com.

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

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

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Questex Hospitality Group
mosborne@questex.com

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

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

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

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

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

Keynote: Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid Death

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

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

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

40 Years of Industry Leadership

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

An Immersive Expo Experience Like Never Before

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

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

Conference Program and Speakers

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

This year’s agenda features sessions on:

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

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

Can’t-Miss Parties and VIP Experiences

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

Sponsors and Partners

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

Registration is now open at www.barandrestaurantexpo.com

If you’re interested in sponsoring, contact Elliot Howell, Sales Director at ehowell@questex.com

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

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

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Questex Hospitality Group
mosborne@questex.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional speakers will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

IHIF EMEA highlights:

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

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

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

View the pass options here and register here.

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

To register for a media pass, email opremarketing@questex.com.

For sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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

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

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

Media Contacts
Kirsty McKenna
IHIF EMEA
kmckenna@questex.com

Meryl Franzman
IHIF EMEA
mfranzman@questex.com

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

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

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

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

Bold New Training Initiatives

XLIVE: The Concert Touring Sessions
December 6

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

Dining With Dinosaurs: Presented by Geezers of Gear
December 6

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

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

Stage Managers Academy
December 6

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

RIGZ! Training
December 6-7

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

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

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

LDI 2025 Overall Event Highlights

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

LDI is five weeks away and registration is open. Join the global community of designers, technologists, and storytellers at the epicenter of live design. www.ldishow.com

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

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner, Director of Sales, at 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 3 – 9, 2025, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

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

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
LDI
csoucy@questex.com

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

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

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

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

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

About Fierce Healthcare
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 of publications 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. Stay connected via LinkedIn.

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

Media Contact
Linda Lam
Fierce Health Payer
llam@questex.com 

Register for Broadband Nation Expo 2025 Here

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

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

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

Highlights from the Award-Winning Event: 

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

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

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

Visit www.broadbandnationexpo.com for details and registration.

For partnership and sponsorship opportunities, contact Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
Senior Marketing Director, Experiential Technology
Broadband Nation Expo
csoucy@questex.com        

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

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

2025 DIZZIE Award winners: 

Category: Corporate Environments 

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

Category: Digital-Out-Of-Home 

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

Category: Educational Environments 

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

Category: Entertainment & Recreation 

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

Category: Experiential Design & Planning 

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

Category: Healthcare Environments 

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

Category: Hospitality 

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

Category: Public Spaces 

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

Category: Restaurants, Bars and Foodservice 

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

Category: Retail Environments 

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

Category: Sustainable Solution 

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

Category: Transportation 

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

Category: Venues 

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

Digital Signage Content of the Year 

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

Digital Signage Experience of the Year 

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

The Trailblazer Award 

• Stuart Armstrong, Managing Director/Founder, AAG Consulting

The Emerging Talent Award 

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

View the winning projects here.

The judges for the DIZZIE Awards include:

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

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

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

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
DSE
csoucy@questex.com        

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

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

The winning entries include:

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

Questex was shortlisted for 20 Eddie awards.

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What Operators Can Expect in 2026

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

Elevated Parties

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

Sponsor Bench Strength

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

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

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

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

About Questex

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

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Vibe Conference
mosborne@questex.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Media Contact
Amanda Brokaw
Amanda@brokawpr.com

¹ Global Wellness Institute, 2024
² McKinsey & Company