Summit Takes Place November 18-19 in New Orleans, LA

NEW ORLEANS, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Broadband Nation Expo today announces the launch of the co-located Data Center Excellence Summit, convening industry leaders to scale the infrastructure behind the AI economy. The Summit is produced in partnership with Fierce Network and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and takes place November 18-19 at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.

The two-day Summit offers:

• Keynote Address entitled “The Infrastructure Behind the AI Economy”
• Fireside Chat entitled “Can Infrastructure Keep Up with AI? The Race for Connectivity”
• Six Data Center Excellence Summit Track Sessions
  • Designing for AI: Next-Generation Data Center Architectures
  • Securing the Data Center: From Cyber to Physical Infrastructure
  • Power. Land. Capital. Talent. — What Will Limit Data Center Growth?
  • Aligning Policy with Data Center Growth
  • Community Impact: Power, Water, and Public Acceptance
  • Global Competition and the Future of Digital Infrastructure

Additional sessions and speakers will be announced in the coming months.

Plus, the Summit will host a Data Center Pavilion on the show floor.

The Data Center Excellence Summit will also include Data Center Connect, a hosted buyer program connecting data center executives with vendors who can help support their growth goals.

Registration for the Data Center Excellence Summit also includes access to Broadband Nation Expo, providing attendees with even greater opportunities to connect with industry leaders, attend educational sessions, and participate in networking receptions and events.

“The addition of a data center focused Summit is a natural evolution for our event,” said David Drain, Show Director, Broadband Nation Expo. “By offering our audience this additional education, exploration of solutions and networking opportunities, we are helping attendees create ideas, partnerships and innovations faster than before.”

TIA’s Data Center Excellence Initiative

AI, cloud computing, and digital services are driving unprecedented growth in global data center infrastructure. Meeting demand by 2030 will require an estimated $6.7T in capital investment, underscoring the need for scalable, consistent quality. To address this, TIA is advancing the development of the Data Center Excellence initiative (DCE 9000), an industry-led initiative to unify operators, suppliers, and ecosystem partners around common quality frameworks that improve performance, reduce duplicative audits, and strengthen the data center supply chain.

“Bringing the Data Center Excellence Summit alongside Broadband Nation Expo reflects the convergence we’re seeing across digital infrastructure. As AI and data demands accelerate, the industry needs a stronger focus on quality, resilience, and trusted supply chains. This Summit creates a shared forum for operators, suppliers, and policymakers to align on the standards and best practices required to scale with confidence,” said David Stehlin, CEO, TIA.

The Data Center Excellence Summit call for speakers is now open through July 31. Click here for more information.

For additional information on the Data Center Excellence Summit and to register, visit BroadbandNationExpo.com/DataCenterSummit.

Stay connected with the latest updates by following Broadband Nation Expo on LinkedIn and X.

Partnership opportunities for Broadband Nation Expo and Data Center Excellence Summit can be explored by contacting Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

About Broadband Nation Expo
Broadband Nation Expo is the nation’s largest meeting ground for the U.S. broadband, digital infrastructure, and connectivity ecosystem– bringing together the decision-makers building, funding, deploying, and operating the networks that will power America’s future. Broadband Nation Expo takes place November 18-20 in New Orleans, LA.

About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) advances trusted digital infrastructure for a connected world. Representing more than 400 companies globally, TIA brings industry and government together through standards development, government advocacy, certifications, and industry programs to support resilient, innovative infrastructure. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), TIA plays a central role in shaping the future of global digital infrastructure.

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

IECSC Florida (now Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show) brings 80+ education sessions, top industry speakers, and a new Nail & Makeup Competition to the Broward County Convention Center, August 30-31

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Registration is officially open for International Esthetic, Cosmetic & Spa Conference (IECSC) Florida, now Questex’s Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show Florida. The Southeast’s largest and most trusted skincare, spa, and wellness event is set to take place August 30-31 at its brand-new location: the Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center, marking a landmark moment for the event.

“For decades, industry professionals have relied on IECSC to perfect their craft, discover breakthrough innovations, learn from world-class masters, and network with their community,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director, Questex’s Wellness Group. “The rebranding to Be+Well reflects the shifting landscape of the industry, evolving to meet the growing demand for holistic, cross-category wellness experiences.”

Attendees can expect the same legendary quality and experience they have trusted for years, but with expanded opportunities designed to elevate their businesses in a rapidly changing market.

Superstar Speakers + Top-Tier Education

This year’s show features a diverse and dynamic lineup of leaders from the spa and wellness industries, including 10 speakers making their Be+Well Florida debut. Highlights include:

• Savanna Boda – Licensed Esthetician | Med Spa Owner | Social media influencer, Savanna Boda Aesthetics
• Nerida Joy – Renowned Esthetician and One of the Country’s Top Facialists
• Terrance Bonner – Spa & Wellness Expert and Founder of The Bonner Institute
• Jane Pham – CEO and Founder of Lady Peng
• George Scandalis – Founder and Owner of The Skin Guy, Inc.

This year’s Be+Well Florida Show delivers an unparalleled lineup of 80+ classes, covering a full spectrum of education across 7 tracks including esthetics, business, skincare science, wellness integration, and marketing. The program emphasizes practical strategies, hands-on learning, and transformative client care. These classes are offered for an additional fee.

Session highlights include:

• Aging Clients, Expanding Income: The Untapped Revenue Market, Alison O’Neil
• Brow Lamination That Lasts: Safe Techniques for Consistent, Profitable Results, Kimberly Morfin
• PCOS, PMS & Perimenopause: What Hormonal Imbalance Looks Like on the Skin, Jordan Hogan
• Keep More, Owe Less: The Five Easy Financial Fixes That Took Me From 6 to 7 Figures, Jane Pham
• Modern Facial Rejuvenation: A Practical Guide to Esthetic Devices, Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck
• Social Media That Converts: A Workshop for Service-Based Beauty Businesses, Kirsten Goetzelman

First-Ever Nail & Makeup Competition Powered by Global Talent Beauty Cup

• Be+Well Florida will welcome up to 150 nail and makeup artists to showcase their precision, creativity, and world-class nail artistry.

Hundreds of Premier Beauty & Wellness Exhibitors

• Discover, experience, and purchase from the top industry brands you need to run a skincare or spa business including: Celluma Light Therapy, Circadia, Cosgram, Elleebana, Eminence Organic Skin Care, FarmHouse Fresh, Jovê, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage, The HydraFacial Company, Zemits, Lira Clinical, LightStim and many more! Click here for the full list of Be+Well Florida exhibitors. Plus, over 100 Product-Focused Education Sessions included free with an admission pass.

Attendees may register to attend the Show by clicking here.

Exhibit Hall passes include all free Product-Focused Education at Be+Well Florida.

Press may apply for a media pass here.

SHOW HOURS:

Sunday, August 30 10:00am – 5:00pm and Monday August 31 10:00am – 4:00pm

NEW LOCATION:
Ft. Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

SHOW INFO:

For more information on visit Be+Well Show Florida.

Stay connected on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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 with shows located in New York, Las Vegas, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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
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One-Day Forum at The Savoy to Unite Global Biotech, Pharma, and Investment Leaders

LONDON, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex‘s Fierce Biotech is expanding its global footprint. Today it’s launching Fierce Biotech at London Life Sciences Week, a new one-day event taking place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at The Savoy in London. The event marks Fierce Biotech’s debut in the UK market, bringing its signature brand of high-impact programming to one of the world’s premier life sciences destinations.

Taking place alongside London Life Sciences Week, the forum will convene senior leaders from across the global biotech, pharma, and investment ecosystem for a full day of curated discussions, deal-making, and premium networking. Programming will center on scientific innovation, drug development, and the investment trends shaping the next generation of biotech breakthroughs.

“Fierce Biotech at London Life Sciences Week is a significant milestone for our life sciences portfolio,” said Rhiannon James, President, Life Sciences, Health & Wellness. “This event reflects our commitment to connecting the people and ideas driving the future of biopharma; and there’s no better city than London to do it.”

Designed for biotech executives, investors, and business development leaders, Fierce Biotech at London Life Sciences Week will deliver actionable insights on emerging technologies and strategic opportunities; all within a single, focused forum at one of London’s most iconic venues.

“Watching this agenda come together has been incredibly rewarding,” said James Waldron, Senior Editor, Healthcare & LifeSciences. “The speakers and topics we’re bringing to London represent the conversations that matter most to the biotech community right now; we can’t wait to see it all unfold on stage in November.”

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details, including the speaker lineup and complete session details. 

For more information or to register, visit biotechlondon.fiercelifesciences.com.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? 
Connect with us to explore how your brand can be part of this premier event. 

About Fierce Biotech
Fierce Biotech is the essential resource for biopharma professionals navigating a fast-moving industry. From drug development through the entire product lifecycle; including regulatory approvals, payer negotiations, manufacturing, M&A, and beyond; Fierce Biotech delivers the news, analysis, and data that professionals rely on to understand not just what’s happening, but why it matters. Learn more at fiercebiotech.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
Matt DeNapoli
Fierce Biotech
mdenapoli@questex.com

Awards Ceremony Takes Place at the StreamTV Show on June 17

DENVER, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the streaming industry’s fastest-growing event, today announces Vince Torres, Chief Marketing Officer, DIRECTV is being honored with the inaugural StreamTV Trailblazer Award, which honors a visionary streaming executive who has fundamentally shaped the direction of the industry through bold leadership, innovation and measurable impact. This award was created for executives who boldly redefine strategies, unlock new growth opportunities and revolutionize how audiences engage with content.

Kevin Gray, Founder of StreamTV Show and VP, Questex said, “We are thrilled to recognize Vince Torres with the inaugural StreamTV Trailblazer Award. This award was designed for executives like Vince who embody forward-thinking leadership in a rapidly evolving market and inspires peers across the ecosystem. We look forward to celebrating Vince at the StreamTV Show later this month.”

Torres is a marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience driving growth and transformation across the technology, media and telecommunications industries. Torres translates consumer insight into category-defining execution, strengthening DIRECTV’s leadership in live sports and modernizing the viewing experience. Torres has redefined the DIRECTV brand by driving one of the most significant product evolutions in modern pay television. Torres set the strategic direction for DIRECTV’s marketing and product organizations as they introduced DIRECTV Genre Packs^®, a new category reshaping how television packages are designed and marketed.

A defining accomplishment for Torres was the marketing organization’s leadership in developing genre-based television offerings rooted in how consumers actually watch TV. This vision came to life with the launch of MySports^®, a contract-free sports-focused pack designed to deliver the sports content fans care about most. MySports serves as both a proof point and catalyst, demonstrating that flexible, genre-led packaging could succeed while reinforcing DIRECTV’s authority in live sports.

Torres and his leadership team expanded this consumer-first approach into a broader portfolio with the introduction of five Genre Packs in 2025: MySports, MyEntertainment^®, MyNews^®, MiEspañol^®, and MyKids^®. Designed around viewing preferences rather than traditional channel bundles, the packs gave consumers greater flexibility and control, while several also integrated popular streaming services such as ESPN+, HBO Max and Disney+ to deliver a more complete entertainment experience. The industry-first approach challenged decades-old bundling conventions and reflected DIRECTV’s commitment to removing barriers between consumers and the content they value most. DIRECTV remains focused on advancing greater choice, personalization and flexibility while helping shape the next generation of entertainment experiences through data, AI and consumer-led innovation.

Bill Morrow, CEO, DIRECTV added, “Our industry continues to evolve, creating both new opportunities and new challenges. Recognizing early that the explosion of content, platforms, and viewing options was making the entertainment experience more fragmented, Vince became a strong advocate for consumers and guided our marketing and product organizations to reduce the friction and complexity customers face when accessing the programming they value most. His strategic vision and collaborative approach have fostered deeper innovation and alignment across our company, enabling DIRECTV to reimagine how consumers discover and enjoy the content they love through more flexible streaming experiences and packages built around their interests. We are proud of Vince’s accomplishments and thrilled to see him recognized with this well-deserved honor.”

Torres said, “I’m honored to receive the inaugural StreamTV Trailblazer Award on behalf of the entire DIRECTV team. This recognition reflects our shared commitment to challenging the status quo and rethinking how entertainment is delivered for consumers. Our industry has a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional models and create experiences built around choice, flexibility and control. Through strong partnerships across the media and technology ecosystem, we can continue pushing boundaries, accelerate innovation, and unlock new possibilities that help shape the future of entertainment.”

Torres will receive his award during the Big Bash at the StreamTV Show on June 17.

Where the Streaming Industry Comes Together
StreamTV Show 2026 will bring together thousands of executives across streaming, advertising, sports, content, platforms, and technology for four days of strategy, networking, and business-driving conversations shaping the future of media. StreamTV Show takes place June 16-19 in Denver, Colorado.

Attendee Registration: Register here.
Press registration: Available here.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact our sales team.

Stay in the loop: Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

About The StreamTV Show
StreamTV Show isn’t just a market and expo – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the streaming industry’s largest annual event. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvshow.com. The StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvinsider.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
StreamTV Show
csoucy@questex.com

Clinical Trial Experts Convene at One-Day Summit to Discuss Site-Driven Approaches to Boost Enrollment and Retention

NEW YORK, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Life Sciences today announces the Partnerships with Sites Summit agenda. The 2^nd annual Summit takes place September 14, 2026, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.

The Summit brings together clinical trial sites, sponsors, and CROs to address the critical challenge in clinical research: improving patient enrollment by focusing on operational realities and partnership strategies that enable scalable, high-performing collaboration across the ecosystem.

“The time is now, as sites face increasing burden, protocols grow more complex, and the demand for trials continues to rise,” said Kate Woda, Senior Director, Partnerships with Sites Summit. “Partnerships with Sites focuses on what sites need to succeed and how to rebuild the ecosystem to support better patient enrollment.”

The Summit features multi-stakeholder participation, including leaders from organizations such as Eli Lilly, Biogen, Boehringer Ingelheim, AstraZeneca, Novartis, BMS, Takeda, Merck, Teva, Keenova, Sanofi and more.

The program addresses:

• Keynote: Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development on global shifts in the site landscape and implications for sponsors and CROs
• Diverse site perspectives, addressing what sites need from sponsors and CROs to improve enrollment and retention
• Redesigning sponsor-site-CRO partnerships to enable scalable, trust-based execution
• Discussions on early study design and contracting alignment, incorporating site realities to reduce downstream inefficiencies
• AI in clinical trials, examining where it is delivering value at the site level
• Trial technology, workflow burden, and operational efficiency at the site level
• Case studies on practical frameworks on enrollment, startup timelines, and site engagement strategies

Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Partnerships with Sites will be followed by DPHARM: Disruptive Innovations to Modernize Clinical Research, taking place September 15–16.

To learn more about Partnerships with Sites and to register to attend, please visit partnershipswithsites.com.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Brandon Pepper at bpepper@questex.com.

About Fierce Life Sciences
Fierce Life Sciences offers a full suite of news, analysis and event education, all in one place. From preclinical research to market and beyond, our team of editors and handpicked experts deliver insights you can source with confidence and events, both virtual and live, that support professional and business growth.

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
Alaina Schwartz
Partnerships with Sites Summit
aschwartz@questex.com

YouTube’s Tara Walpert Levy Headlines an Expanded Agenda as StreamTV Show Continues Momentum Toward Its Biggest Event Yet June 16-19 in Denver

DENVER, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show 2026, the streaming industry’s fastest-growing event, today announces an expanded keynote lineup featuring Tara Walpert Levy, Vice President, Americas at YouTube, a new Keynote Fireside Chat with STARZ executives Alison Hoffman and Kathryn Busby, and a keynote by Tania Missad, EVP of Insights, Strategy, and Analytics, Sony Pictures Television, alongside more than 30 newly added speakers that bring the event’s 2026 program to nearly 300 speakers – the largest and most comprehensive agenda in StreamTV Show history and across the industry.

Taking place June 16–19, 2026 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, StreamTV Show brings together the executives, innovators, creators, advertisers, technologists, and decision-makers shaping the future of streaming, television, sports media, connected TV, advertising, content distribution, and audience engagement.

Leading this year’s keynote program is Tara Walpert Levy, Vice President, Americas at YouTube, who will deliver the Opening Keynote. As one of the industry’s most influential leaders at the intersection of creators, advertising, connected TV, and digital video, Walpert Levy will share insights into the evolving viewing habits, creator economy, and advertising innovations transforming the media landscape.

Also joining the keynote stage are Alison Hoffman, President, STARZ Networks and Kathryn Busby, President, Original Programming, STARZ for an exclusive fireside conversation examining the future of premium storytelling, franchise development, audience engagement, and the evolving role of networks in an increasingly competitive streaming marketplace.

In addition, Tania Missad, EVP, Insights, Strategy and Analytics, Sony Pictures Television, will provide a data-driven perspective on how audience intelligence, consumer behavior, and analytics are influencing content strategy, programming decisions, and growth across today’s television ecosystem.

These keynote additions further strengthen what is already shaping up to be StreamTV Show’s most robust content program to date.

“With nearly 300 speakers, expanded summits, and executives representing every corner of the streaming ecosystem, this year’s program reflects both the scale and transformation happening across the industry,” said Kevin Gray, Founder of StreamTV Show and VP, Questex. “From YouTube and STARZ to emerging innovators and established industry leaders, StreamTV Show is bringing together the voices driving the next era of streaming.”

Nearly 300 Speakers Added to the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Streaming Agenda

The newly announced speakers span streaming platforms, media companies, sports organizations, technology providers, advertising leaders, and creator-driven businesses, further expanding one of the industry’s most influential gatherings focused on the future of streaming.

Additional new speakers include Ahmed Darwish, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, New England Sports Network, Jonathan Vu, Head of Product & Ad Tech, NFL, Amanda Stevens, SVP Global Partnerships, All3Media International, Randy Ahn, Vice President, Subscriptions, Roku, Samir Asthana, Head of OTT Distribution, Studio71, James Ross, CEO, Lightning International, and more.

Exploring What’s Next for Streaming

Across four days of programming, attendees will hear from nearly 300 speakers exploring the trends, technologies, and business models reshaping media and entertainment, including:

• Streaming monetization and advertising innovation
• FAST, AVOD, and the future of free streaming
• Sports streaming, rights, and audience engagement
• AI-powered discovery, personalization, and content recommendations
• Creator media and YouTube ecosystems
• Audience acquisition, retention, and loyalty
• Platform strategy and distribution
• CTV advertising, measurement, and attribution
• Data, identity, and consumer insights
• Product innovation and the future of user experience

In addition to the main conference, attendees will have access to three co-located summits, including Evan Shapiro’s Media Universe Summit, TVREV’s Summit, and the StreamTV Marketers Summit, providing deeper dives into the topics shaping the future of media and streaming.

The Industry Is Gathering in Denver

The expanded agenda comes as momentum continues to build ahead of StreamTV Show 2026, which is on track to be the largest event in its history. Alongside its biggest speaker lineup ever, attendees can expect an expanded Market Floor, immersive activations, executive networking experiences, AI-powered matchmaking, and signature events including The Big Bash featuring Flo Rida, StreamTV Park, Cocktails with Cineverse, StreamTV After Hours, and more.

As streaming continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, StreamTV Show remains the industry’s premier destination for discovering new ideas, building partnerships, and connecting with the leaders shaping what’s next.

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

To learn more or register, visit StreamTV Show.

Where the Streaming Industry Comes Together

StreamTV Show 2026 will bring together leaders across streaming, advertising, content, and technology for four days of insights, networking, and business-driving opportunities.

Stay in the loop: Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

Attendee Registration: Advance pricing is in effect. Register here.
Press registration: Available here.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact our sales team.

About The StreamTV Show
StreamTV Show isn’t just a market and expo – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the streaming industry’s largest annual event. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvshow.com. The StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvinsider.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
StreamTV Show
csoucy@questex.com

Speakers Confirmed from Leading Broadband Operators, State Broadband Offices, Technology Providers, Investors, and Government Agencies as the Industry Gathers in New Orleans to Explore the Future of Connectivity, Infrastructure, AI, and Network Innovation

NEW YORK, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As historic broadband investments, AI-driven infrastructure demand, and next-generation network technologies reshape the connectivity landscape, Questex’s Fierce Network and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) today unveiled the conference program for the fourth annual Broadband Nation Expo.

Taking place November 18-20 in New Orleans, LA, Broadband Nation Expo is the nation’s largest meeting ground for the U.S. broadband, digital infrastructure, and connectivity ecosystem – bringing together the decision-makers building, funding, deploying, and operating the networks that will power America’s future.

With the theme, “Broadband & Beyond–The Next Era of End-to-End Connectivity,” Broadband Nation Expo serves as the industry’s largest meeting ground for broadband providers, network operators, technology innovators, policymakers, investors, workforce leaders, and infrastructure stakeholders working to expand connectivity and accelerate digital transformation across the United States.

Register here.

“Broadband is no longer just about connectivity – it’s the foundation for economic growth, AI innovation, workforce development, education, healthcare, and national competitiveness,” said David Drain, Show Director, Broadband Nation Expo. “This year’s program brings together the leaders who are actively shaping that future. From BEAD implementation and broadband policy to fiber expansion, wireless innovation, data center growth and workforce development, Broadband Nation Expo is where the conversations that move the industry forward take place.”

Broadband Nation Expo brings together the entire connectivity ecosystem, including rural and regional broadband providers, network engineers, EPC contractors, state broadband offices, government leaders, satellite broadband providers, fiber and wireless infrastructure companies, data center operators, workforce development organizations, community broadband advocates, funding organizations, investors, technology vendors, cloud providers, and edge computing leaders.

Industry Leaders Confirmed to Speak
This year’s conference program features leaders representing broadband operators, state broadband offices, federal and local government, workforce development organizations, infrastructure investors, technology innovators, and policy experts—all focused on accelerating the next generation of connectivity.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Matt Myers, COO, All West Fiber
• Donald Ray, Chief Development Officer, BAM Broadband
• Brian Horton, Senior Director Head of Wireless Business, CCI Systems
• Michelle Yirka, SVP Business Development, Chisholm Broadband
• Anis Khemakhem, Chief Commercial Officer, Clearfield
• Kenny Williams, District 9 Staff Representative, Communications Workers of America (CWA)
• Mark Pearson, Broadband Interstate Coordinator, Communities Unlimited
• Brian Vo, Chief Investment Officer, Connect Humanity
• Veneeth Iyengar, Executive Director, Connect LA
• Alan Jones, Chief Network Officer, C Spire
• Butch Brock, CSO, Dragonfly Internet
• Jason Mitler, Manager, FPUAnet Communications
• Jeff Freyer, SVP, Grain Management
• Steve Coran, Attorney, Lerman Senter PLLC
• Ronnie Hammond, Director, Office Statewide broadband, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
• Eric Bathras, Chief Technology Officer, Maryland Department of Information Technology
• Carol Mattey, Principal, Mattey Consulting LLC
• Eric Frederick, Chief Connectivity Officer, Michigan High-Speed Internet Office
• Brandon Dinsmore, Tribal Outreach & Workforce Programs Specialist, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
• Jaimie Lenderman, Practice Leader, Omdia
• Sue Marek, Editorial Director, Ookla
• David Bronston, Special Counsel, Phillips Lytle
• Caleb Henry, Direct of Research, Quilty Space
• Jeff Kohler, Co-Founder, Rise Broadband
• Bobbie Gilbert, Chief Government Affairs Officer, Ripple Fiber
• Carla Shearer, General Manager, SCTelecom
• Bill Steuber, Partner, Telecom Partners Group
• Matt Larsen, CEO, Vistabeam
• Berge Ayvaian, Senior Industry Analyst and Consultant, Wireless 20/20
• Steven Schwerbel, Director of State Advocacy, WISPA
• Kevin Uyeno, VP, Chief of Staff, Pivot-Tech Development, Inc
• Bree Maki, Executive Director, Office of Broadband Development, Minnesota
• Kimberly McKinley, Chief of Staff, TAK
• Warren Woodward, Director of Broadband, XMission Internet
• Rick Cimerman, VP, External & State Affairs Lead, NCTA
• Paroma Sanyal, Principal, Brattle Group

Additional speakers and sessions will be announced in the coming months.

Why the Industry Comes to Broadband Nation Expo

• Broadband Nation Connect: delivers curated one-to-one meetings between technology providers and broadband operators, connecting attendees with 30 senior technology leaders from Tier 2 and Tier 3 carriers across the United States to foster valuable business opportunities and strategic partnerships. Learn more here.
• 20+ Hours of Networking: attendees will have access to more than 20 hours of networking experiences designed to spark conversations, facilitate partnerships, and connect professionals from across the broadband and digital infrastructure ecosystem.
• NEW – The Fierce Network Innovation Awards Reception & Ceremony: taking place on November 19, the Awards program and ceremony will celebrate the companies, leaders, technologies, and innovations transforming connectivity and advancing the future of broadband. 
• NEW – Post event workshop taking place November 20
• NEW – Tracks: Built to Last and Hybrid Horizons

View the Broadband Nation Expo agenda here.

For additional information and registration, visit Broadband Nation Expo.

Stay connected with the latest updates by following Broadband Nation Expo on LinkedIn and X.

Partnership opportunities for Broadband Nation Expo 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 will take place November 18-20 in New Orleans, LA.

About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) advances trusted digital infrastructure for a connected world. Representing more than 400 companies globally, TIA brings industry and government together through standards development, government advocacy, certifications, and industry programs to support resilient, innovative infrastructure.

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

Anime Streaming Leader Recognized for Building One of Entertainment’s Most Passionate Global Fan Communities

StreamTV Marketers Summit is Part of Questex’s StreamTV Show

DENVER, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show 2026 and the StreamTV Marketers Summit today announces global anime brand Crunchyroll will be honored as “Brand of the Year” at the inaugural StreamTV Marketers Summit, taking place June 16 at StreamTV Show in Denver.

The award recognizes Crunchyroll’s leadership in building one of the most successful and culturally influential streaming brands in entertainment, transforming anime into a global mainstream phenomenon powered by fandom, community and passionate audience engagement.

“Crunchyroll has built one of the most passionate and engaged fan communities anywhere in media,” said Jonathan Verk, Chair of the StreamTV Marketers Summit and founder and CEO of Social Department. “As streaming platforms increasingly compete for relevance and audience loyalty, Crunchyroll has emerged as a defining example of an entertainment brand whose cultural reach extends across every conceivable marketing channel. They represent exactly the kind of innovative audience-first marketing leadership this award was created to celebrate.”

“For fans, anime is more than entertainment – it’s a powerful force that shapes emotional expression, identity, lifestyle, and worldview,” said Scott Donaton, SVP of Brand and Community, Crunchyroll. “We’re honored to accept StreamTV’s Brand of the Year Award and are so grateful to be serving such a passionate global fan community.”

The StreamTV Marketers Summit is the streaming industry’s first executive-level event dedicated entirely to the marketing leaders shaping how content is discovered, brands are built and fandoms are cultivated across the streaming ecosystem. Produced by StreamTV Show in partnership with Social Department, the Summit brings together senior executives from across streaming, entertainment, advertising and technology for conversations around audience growth, retention, AI integration, content discovery and brand strategy.

About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

About StreamTV Show
StreamTV Show is the streaming industry’s largest annual event, bringing together leaders across streaming, advertising, content and technology for four days of insights, networking and business opportunities. Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV Show is where the business of streaming comes together.

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MIAMI, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Registration is officially open for The Hospitality Show, taking place November 2–4, 2026 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida.

Produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), The Hospitality Show brings together hotel owners, operators, management companies, franchisees, and hospitality leaders for three days focused on operating hotels more efficiently and profitably.

“The Hospitality Show is the only event bringing together the entire hotel ecosystem with a dedicated focus on the business of operating hotels,” said Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO, AHLA. “At a time of rapid change across hospitality, this has become one of the industry’s most important events for decision-makers looking to gain insights, build partnerships, and maximize hotel operations.”

The 2026 conference program will feature some of hospitality’s most influential leaders discussing the forces shaping the future of the industry — from brand-owner dynamics and labor pressures to new insights into guest expectations, case studies in operational excellence, best practices in implementing AI-powered technology, and experiential demand drivers.

Featured speakers on the Visionary Stage, hosting top industry leaders, include:

• Chris Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton, in conversation on leading a global hotel company through unprecedented industry change
• Thom Geshay, President & CEO, Davidson Hospitality Group, providing a unique perspective on leading successful hotels while moderating the conversation with President & CEO, Hilton, Chris Nassetta
• Duncan Wardle, Former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and Disney Parks, sharing how hotels can use creativity, storytelling, and immersive experiences to transform guest engagement
• Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Group Chief Strategy Officer of Accor, will share insights on how strategic partnerships are evolving beyond traditional sponsorships to help hospitality brands connect with new audiences and drive demand.

“The Hospitality Show was built for the people running hospitality every day,” said Alexi Khajavi, Group President, Hospitality & Operational Real Estate, Questex. “As the industry continues to evolve rapidly, hospitality leaders are looking for smarter ways to optimize time, revenue, guest experience, operational efficiency, technology, and workforce strategy. The Hospitality Show brings those conversations, solutions, and connections together in one place.”

New for 2026, The Hospitality Show is introducing several onsite experience enhancements designed to help attendees navigate the event more efficiently and maximize their time onsite, including:

• Six Solution-Driven Pavilions: Dedicated expo floor areas for Design, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Hospitality Services & Strategy, Technology, and Operations
• New Pavilion Lounges: Focused networking spaces designed for more intentional business conversations across key hospitality sectors
• One Center Stage: A centralized stage bringing together the industry’s biggest operational trends, insights, and thought leadership sessions in one location

Featured 2026 sponsors include: 365 Retail Markets, Ace Parking, Actabl, Avendra International, Best Western International, Chobani, Cintas, Curve Hospitality, DIRECTV, Ecolab, Entegra, Ephoca, Foodbuy Hospitality, Guestworldwide, A Sysco Company, HD Supply, LG Electronics, L’Occitane, Nespresso Professional, Oracle, Plainscraft, Procter & Gamble Professional, Silverock Hospitality, Skechers, TPV-USA (Philips Professional), Transworld Services, Unilever, VSR Cloud Communications, and WorldVue Connect.

Best value registration rates are now open through July 6, 2026. For more information on how to sponsor or register, visit the hospitalityshow.com

About The Hospitality Show
The Hospitality Show is an event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one goal: operating hotels more efficiently. Produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the event brings together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists, and their teams. The Hospitality Show 2026 takes place November 2-4, at the Miami Beach Convention Cetner in Miami, FL.

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.

About AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at ahla.com

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With expanded summits, nearly double the Market Floor participation, 230+ speakers, Flo Rida, AI-powered networking, and a week of industry experiences, StreamTV Show returns June 16–19 for its most anticipated event to date

DENVER, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In just a few short weeks, the streaming industry will gather in Denver for what is shaping up to be the largest and most immersive StreamTV Show in the event’s history. Taking place June 16–19 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Questex’s StreamTV Show 2026 will bring together executives, content leaders, advertisers, technology providers, distributors, sports media companies, and innovators for four days of education, networking, deal-making, and industry-defining experiences.

As the streaming marketplace continues to evolve, StreamTV Show has expanded across every facet of the attendee experience—with more educational content, more industry summits, a significantly expanded Market Floor, and a larger lineup of networking events and experiential activations designed to bring the industry together.

“StreamTV Show has evolved into one of the streaming industry’s most important gathering places,” said Kevin Gray, Founder of StreamTV Show and VP, Questex. “It’s where the streaming ecosystem comes together to exchange ideas, build relationships, discover new opportunities, and experience firsthand where the industry is headed next.”

Industry-Leading Education and New Conversations

This year’s program features more than 230 speakers representing every corner of the streaming ecosystem, from content and advertising to technology, sports, monetization, audience growth, and platform innovation.

The event will also host multiple co-located industry summits, including:

• Evan Shapiro’s Media Universe Summit, exploring the forces reshaping media, fandom, and audience behavior
• TVREV Summit, featuring analyst-driven discussions on the trends transforming television and streaming
• StreamTV Marketers Summit, focused on audience growth, engagement, customer acquisition, and brand strategy

Together, these programs provide attendees with direct access to the executives, innovators, creators, and thought leaders driving the future of streaming.

Largest Market Floor in Event History

The 2026 event will feature the largest Market Floor in StreamTV Show history, with nearly double the number of sponsors and participating companies compared to previous editions.

The expanded footprint includes larger activations, dedicated meeting environments, interactive demonstrations, immersive experiences, and expanded opportunities for business development across the streaming ecosystem.

Leading companies from across content, advertising, technology, measurement, distribution, FAST, and connected TV will be onsite, creating one of the most comprehensive gatherings of streaming decision-makers anywhere in the industry.

Among the largest activations will be Cineverse and Matchpoint’s immersive streaming ecosystem showcase, alongside expanded presences from many of the industry’s most influential brands.

More Than a Conference: A Week of Industry Experiences

As demand grows for meaningful in-person connection, StreamTV Show 2026 is expanding its experiential programming with a full week of networking events, activations, receptions, wellness experiences, and industry gatherings designed to bring the streaming ecosystem together.

The week begins with The StreamTV Open, presented by Roku, where attendees can network with industry leaders on the golf course before the event officially begins.

Throughout the week, attendees can connect at signature events including StreamTV Park, presented by Wurl, featuring outdoor networking, music, games, food, and drinks under the Colorado sky; Cocktails with Cineverse, hosted by Cineverse and Matchpoint; and StreamTV After Hours, presented by Xumo.

For attendees of Evan Shapiro’s Media Universe Summit, the exclusive Outdoor Odyssey Reception, presented by Merzigo, offers an intimate setting for media leaders to continue conversations beyond the summit stage.

Additional networking experiences include the Women at the Helm Networking Breakfast, presented by STARZ, interactive Breakfast TableTalks: AI & The New Attention Economy, executive dinners, hosted receptions, VIP experiences, and StreamTV Connect.

Attendees can also recharge and connect at a variety of unique activations throughout the week, including the Circle Bar, presented by DIRECTV, serving as the event’s central gathering spot for coffee, cocktails, live sports, and spontaneous meetings; the Fastly Headshot Lounge, offering complimentary professional headshots; and the Fastly Margarita Bar, providing a networking destination directly on the Market Floor.

Returning fan-favorite experiences include morning Goat Yoga, one of StreamTV Show’s most talked-about traditions, and World Cup Watch Parties, hosted by Dolby OptiView, where attendees can gather to watch international competition alongside fellow streaming executives.

Flo Rida Headlines The Big Bash and StreamTV Awards

One of the week’s most anticipated moments will be The Big Bash, presented by Frequency. The annual celebration will feature the presentation of the 2026 StreamTV Awards, recognizing innovation and leadership across the streaming ecosystem, followed by a live performance from global music star Flo Rida.

Bringing together attendees, speakers, sponsors, and industry executives, The Big Bash has become one of StreamTV Show’s signature experiences and a highlight of the industry’s social calendar. Additional activations at the Big Bash include Mia Asano performance presented by concerto.tv, Photo Booth and Champagne Wall presented by Stingray, and Popcorn by Seedtag.

Where Business Meets Community

Whether attendees are attending a summit, exploring the expanded Market Floor, networking at StreamTV Park, participating in AI-powered matchmaking, gathering at Circle Bar, celebrating at The Big Bash, joining morning Goat Yoga, refreshing their professional headshot, watching the World Cup with colleagues, or making new connections over cocktails, StreamTV Show 2026 offers more opportunities than ever to learn, connect, and do business.

The result is an event experience that extends far beyond the session rooms—creating the conversations, partnerships, and unexpected moments that continue long after the week ends.

“The streaming industry moves fast,” added Gray. “Our goal is to create an environment where attendees can not only stay ahead of what’s next, but build the relationships and partnerships that help shape the future. That’s what StreamTV Show is all about.”

StreamTV Show 2026 takes place June 16–19 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

Where the Streaming Industry Comes Together

StreamTV Show 2026 will bring together thousands of executives across streaming, advertising, sports, content, platforms, and technology for four days of strategy, networking, and business-driving conversations shaping the future of media.

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About The StreamTV Show
StreamTV Show isn’t just a market and expo – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the streaming industry’s largest annual event. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvshow.com. The StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvinsider.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.

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Charlene Soucy
StreamTV Show
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