NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management announces the sixth annual “Influential Women in Hospitality” list, honoring twenty-nine innovative, leading women in the hotel industry. 

The 2023 honorees were selected by the Hotel Management staff for their strong leadership and dedication to excellence in hospitality. This influential group’s list of accomplishments is as long as it is impressive, and Hotel Management is proud to feature these talented, inspiring women.

Hotel Management’s 2023 Influential Women in Hospitality are:

1.   Noha Abdalla, Chief Marketing Officer, Choice Hotels International
2.   Erika Alexander, Chief Global Officer, Global Operations, Marriott International
3.   Melissa Arana, VP Revenue Strategy, HVMG
4.   Amber Asher, CEO, Standard International
5.   Jennifer Barnwell, President, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection
6.   Anna Blue, President, AHLA Foundation
7.   Ave Bradley, VP Design & Creative, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle Americas
8.   Angel Brunner, Founder & CEO, EB5 Capital
9.   Tiffany Cooper, Chief Development Officer, Americas & Caribbean, Aimbridge Hospitality
10.  Michele Evans, EVP of Hospitality, Graduate Hotels
11.  Sarah Gulla, Senior VP, Asset Management, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
12.  Elizabeth Harlow, Chief Brand Officer, Sonesta
13.  Joy Jolin, Senior VP, Asset Management, RLJ Lodging Trust
14.  Emily Keip, Senior VP, Design Services—Americas, Hyatt
15.  Greta Kipp, Chief Operating Officer, Main Street Hospitality
16.  Sarah Koustrup, President, National Hospitality Services (Hotel Equities Division)
17.  Christine M. Magrann, President & COO, Makeready
18.  Deidre Mathis, Founder/Operator, Wanderstay Hospitality
19.  Jennifer Mehra, Director, Prototype Design & Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
20.  Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, President & COO, Flag Luxury Group
21.  Lissa Pierce, Head of Renovations & Project Design Management—Premium Brands, IHG
22.  Anne Marie Presutti, VP & GM, Hotel Nikko San Francisco
23.  Peggy Roe, EVP & Chief Customer Officer, Marriott International
24.  Melissa Ross Smith, COO, Peachtree Group
25.  Rachael Rothman, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analysis, CBRE
26.  Jyoti Sarolia, President & CEO, Ellis Hospitality Group
27.  Lisa Waldron, VP & Managing Director, Hilton Development
28.  Colleen Weiss-Hanen, President & CEO, East West Hospitality
29.  Michelle Zajac, Director of Meetings & Events, BWH Hotels

“Hotel Management is thrilled to inspire the industry with the 29 outstanding women hoteliers who make up this year’s 2023 Influential Women in Hospitality list,” said Jennifer Glatt, Editor-in-Chief and Content Director with Questex Hospitality and Hotel Management. “From nonprofit leadership to lawyering, reimagining spaces to rendering real estate deals, these are women who wield creative influence and moxie with confidence, daily making their mark on the global hospitality market. We congratulate them sincerely on their accomplishments.”

The 2023 Influential Women in Hospitality honorees are featured in the October issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group

Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up to date on breaking news in global and local investment, development, technology, operations, food & beverage and design.

About Questex

Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contacts
Jennifer Glatt
Editor-in-Chief
212-895-8201
[email protected]

Alexandra Aldridge
Marketing Director
212-895-8284
[email protected]

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management announces the annual “Thirty Under 30” list, showcasing rising stars in the hospitality industry. 

Each year, Hotel Management opens up its call for nominations to the greater industry in order to capture true rising talent that deserves widespread recognition for their dedication to the field. Nominees must be 29 years old or younger as of Dec. 31, 2023, currently work at any level in a hotel field (operations, management, ownership, technology, asset management, consulting, training, sales & marketing), have completed a significant project for his or her hotel or organization and be recognized by leaders of his or her own hotel or organization as an emerging leader.

This year, more than 100 nominations were received, and 30 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements. They are:

1.    Matthew Abbate, Strategic Business Development Manager, Grays Crossing Investments
2.    Adrian Adriano, Director Topline Franchise Support & Services, Premium Brands (Delta), Marriott International
3.    Caro Clifford, Head of ESG, Sustainability Manager, Hersha Hospitality Trust
4.    Michaelanne Colarelli, Marketing Manager, Hotel Equities
5.    Jeremy Cooper, SVP Investments, Sydell Group
6.    Madison Eades, Dual General Manager, The Bee Hotel and The Holbrook Hotel
7.    Paige Garrett, Director of Sales, The Delaney Hotel/Rio Pinar
8.    Peter Gramling, Front Office Manager, GF Hotels and Resorts – The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
9.    Dylan Greer, VP of Revenue Management, TPG Hotels and Resorts
10.  Robin Hackett, Manager, Category Management, Hilton
11.  Spencer Halford, VP of Sales and Marketing, Vibrant Management
12.  Jack Hodges, Manager, Loyalty Strategy, Choice Hotels International
13.  Zoë Jam, Revenue Manager, Brittain Resorts & Hotels
14.  Eliot Lamb, Assistant Vice President, HotelAVE
15.  Caroline Lidl, Marketing Manager, Virgin Hotels Dallas
16.  Hanieh Mazaheri, Director of Housekeeping, Omni Louisville Hotel
17.  Dalen Medina, Category Manager, Operating Supplies & Equipment, Hilton Supply Management
18.  Melissa Mitchell, Sr. Regional Marketing Manager, EOS Hospitality
19.  Makenzie Mizer, Catering Sales Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Palm Beach Gardens, Kolter Hospitality
20.  Karli Monger, Business Development Manager, GF Hotels and Resorts
21.  Cristian Munoz, Event Technology Director, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center, Atrium Hospitality
22.  Emily Olsen, Director of Lifestyle, Jasper Hotel
23.  Emma Russell, Regional Director of Finance, Kennebunkport Resort Collection
24.  Taylor Seidel, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Atrium Hospitality
25.  Beza Shanko, General Manager, Aimbridge Hospitality
26.  Elizabeth Vasquez Valdillez, General Manager, Insignia Hospitality Group
27.  Davis Weaver, Director of Real Estate, OTO Development
28.  Teresa Wechsler, Manager, Investments & Asset Management, Aspen Hospitality
29.  Eytan Weinberg, Director of Food & Beverage, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas
30. Tyler Wipf, Director of Resource Development, My Place Hotels

“Hotel Management’s Thirty Under 30 class this year is so impressive,” said Jennifer Glatt, Hotel Management Editor-in-Chief and Content Director for Questex Hospitality. “These hospitality professionals have determination and drive and are quickly emerging as leaders in the industry.”

The 2023 Thirty Under 30 winners are featured in the October issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

Hotel Management’s 2023 “Thirty Under 30” Awards are sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up-to-date on breaking news in global and local investment, development, technology, operations, food & beverage and design.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contacts
Jennifer Glatt
Editor-in-Chief & Content Director
212-895-8201
[email protected]

Alexandra Aldridge
Marketing Director
212-895-8284
[email protected]

Event to Host First Ever Cloud Innovation Awards; Submission Deadline is October 27

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Silverlinings today announces the Cloud Executive Summit, an exclusive two-day symposium built for senior executives looking to discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities presented by the cloud industry today. Blueplanet, a division of Ciena, has signed on as a Platinum Partner, along with Supporting Partners AvidThink, Dell’Oro Group, and Women Leaders in Data and AI. The event takes place December 6-7 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, CA. Register here.

Silverlinings Founder Steve Saunders said, “We’re excited to bring senior cloud executives together in-person to discuss the critical challenges and opportunities in the cloud industry. From automation, AI, multi-cloud and cloud-native 5G to telco cloud, security, cost-optimization and sustainability, we’ll cover all of the key topics that tech leaders are facing.”

The Cloud Executive Summit is produced by both the Silverlinings and Fierce Telecom editorial teams and offers a robust program including cloud business cases, interactive agile workshops as well as keynotes, panels and moderated small group discussions that will help attendees identify and solve deployment challenges presented by industry experts.

Confirmed speakers include:

Aisha Tahirkheli, Managing Director for Cloud at KPMGSerena Blanks, Deputy Director for Architecture & Engineering, City of San DiegoDara Meath, SVP, CTO, Build-a-BearHagai Pen, Head of Americas Operation Simplified, AWSMichael Dale, CTO, Caffeine.tvCarolyn Duby, Field Chief Technology Officer, ClouderaJoe Kodali, Senior Director of Compliance, CariloopJerry Dawkins, Ph.D, CISO Global Chief Technology OfficerAnne Flanagan, Former Head of Cross-Product Policy Strategy, AR/VR/XR and Metaverse, Meta; International Tech Policy ExpertRoy Chua, Founder and President, AvidThinkMauricio Sanchez, Senior Research Director, Dell’Oro GroupDave Bolan, Research Director, Dell’Oro GroupLeonard Lee, Executive Analyst and Founder, neXt Curve

Plus, exclusive research on key issues such as multi-cloud operations, cloud security, automation, AI, cost-effectiveness will be unveiled at the symposium. The Cloud Executive Summit will allow attendees to learn from hyperscalers and service providers successfully deploying cloud services and will provide a multitude of opportunities to network with key players in the industry throughout the event, including an offsite reception at a nearby winery.

View the agenda here.

Cloud Executive Summit Speaking Proposals
The Silverlinings Cloud Executive Summit offers sessions to discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities presented by the cloud industry today. Thought-leaders with deep technical, business and practical expertise in cloud are encouraged to submit a proposal. Submit a speaking proposal here through October 13.

The Cloud Innovation Awards
The Cloud Innovation Awards program will celebrate exceptional innovations that are driving improvements and transforming the cloud industry. An expert panel of judges will review all submissions and determine which companies demonstrate innovative solutions that have the greatest potential to save money, engage customers, or revolutionize networks and the industry overall. The Awards are judged on technical innovation, effectiveness, competitive advantage, financial impact and true innovation. Winners will be announced at an awards event on December 7 during the Cloud Executive Summit. Make a submission here through October 27.

For sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with the Cloud Executive Summit via LinkedIn and X.

About Silverlinings
Silverlinings provides analysis and strategy for the 21st Century Cloud Infrastructure Revolution – the single largest communications transformation of all time. Through independent, original reporting Silverlinings helps cloud network architects’ separate reality from marketing fluff and untangle the complexities of cloud infrastructure. Whether it’s integrating new and old technology, providing security, improving visibility, merging public and private clouds, avoiding cloud lock-in, managing edge networks, and deploying 5G into the cloud, we do the dirty work and sniff out the scoops to bring you the only site where cloud network architects can find a reputable daily source of news, analysis and strategy for cloud infrastructure, and have a laugh at the same time.

About Fierce Telecom
FierceTelecom is the telecom industry’s daily monitor. FierceTelecom’s independent team of experienced editors provides relevant and insightful information on the dynamic telecom market, covering topics ranging from fiber deployments, virtualization of telecom and cable networks, partnerships with big cloud providers, edge computing, business deals and competition. FierceTelecom provides its readers — which include stakeholders from the entire telecom and cable industry such as service providers, equipment vendors, telecom customers and analysts — with thoughtful news and analysis on this competitive marketplace.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
[email protected]

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) Florida, the premier event for wellness, returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, October 15-16, 2023 for its 25th event in South Florida.

IECSC Florida, the most influential gathering of spa and wellness professionals in the Southeast brings the industry together to source the latest products, learn about new technologies and develop relationships with companies that move the industry.

Hundreds of brands will fill the Exhibit Hall, selling the latest products and services at professionals-only prices, offering demonstrations, and some will even teach classes in the complimentary Product Focused Education (PFE) program. Each class offers a deep dive into a specific product or service, giving attendees expert brand knowledge that they can leverage in their business. These classes are all included with the 2-Day Exhibit Hall pass and do not require an additional fee.

Featured exhibitors include: Audrey Morris Cosmetics, Celluma, Circadia, Dermalogica, Eminence Organic Skin Care, Face Reality Skincare, HydraFacial, Farmhouse Fresh, Lira Clinical, Merrylaz Aesthetics USA, Skin Act, Repechage, Procell Therapies, and Silhouet-Tone USA.

View the full exhibitor list here.

IECSC Florida offers an incredibly valuable education program, curated by American Spa to include relevant business-building information, presented by the industry’s most prominent speakers. Content includes medical spa, makeup and beauty enhancements, business management, esthetics, nails, health & wellness, client & retail growth, social media & marketing.

Conference highlights:

No-Downtime Chemical Peels: Revolutionize Your Results – in the Esthetics Track, presented by Nichelle Mosely, award-winning esthetician and CEO of Queen City Beauty Group5-Star Client Experience – in the Client Relationships & Retail Growth Track, presented by E’Toshia McFarland, award-winning Estie educatorLaser Physics & Care Plans for Med Spas – in the Medical Spa Track, presented by Courtney Sykes, Chief Administrative Officer of Southeastern Esthetics InstituteLash Lift and Beyond – in the Makeup and Beauty Enhancements Track, presented by Rita St. Pierre, beauty specialist

In addition, IECSC Florida will present three classes offering NCBTMB credits:

Florida Laws & Rules, presented by Crystal A. Howard of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA), 2 CE creditsThe Luxury of Wellness Technology, presented by Sherrie Tennessee, CEO of SpaSOS, 1 CE creditWellness Leadership, presented by Sherrie Tennessee, CEO of SpaSOS, 1 CE credit

View the complete schedule here.

Noteworthy at this year’s event are the multiple opportunities to increase accreditation, presented by WU Aesthetics. Attendees must stop by the WU Aesthetics booth #104 to claim their credits.

Free access to the 10-Hour Continuing Education (CE) for Cosmetology Professionals – a $19.99 value. (Provider approval #0008298. Course approval #0501529.)Free access to the 4-Hour Initial HIV/AIDs Continuing Education for Cosmetology Professionals – a $16 value. (Provider approval #0008298. Course approval #0501532.)

Make It a Weekend and Take Brightline – Save 25%
To sweeten the deal, IECSC Florida is offering a 25% discount off Brightline train tickets for all attendees, so they may travel to the event seamlessly and conveniently. The West Palm Beach Brightline stop is located less than one mile from the Palm Beach Convention Center and organizers encourage attendees to come early and make it a weekend to experience at this gorgeous location. Explore the incredible shops and dining in Rosemary Square, located directly across the street from the Convention Center, and no trip would be complete without a visit to beautiful Palm Beach, just over one mile away. Click here for hotel and train info. Use promo code IECSC23 to redeem 25% Brightline discount.

Register to Attend
IECSC Florida takes place October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. IECSC Florida is celebrating its 25th year in Florida. Register here. Register as a group of four or more to save $20 off total registration. Conference passes include 2-Day Exhibit Hall access. Plus, guests will be treated to a sunset networking happy hour immediately following the close of the Exhibit Hall Sunday evening, inclusive of one free drink, compliments of sponsor Lipgloss & Aftershave. Media may register to attend here.

For sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with IECSC Florida on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.

About IECSC
Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by America Spa, IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies.

About Questex 
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. 

Media Contact
Jennifer Rosen
Group Marketing Director
[email protected]

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Spatec North America, the spa industry’s leading one-to-one event, brought together North America’s most prestigious owners and operators of major resort, hotel, destination and day spas, and design & management companies to meet with leading suppliers, September 26-29 at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, Florida for the second time this year at their fall edition event.

“Spatec Fall delivered an unprecedented event and we could not be more pleased,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event and Partnership Director, Questex Beauty & Spa Group. “Our turnkey format allowed for business to be conducted at every turn, and the seamless hospitality put forth by our partner at the Eau Palm Beach made the experience feel flawless, from the receptions to the food, to our gorgeous beachfront views. I could not be prouder of this concept we created and have built upon year after year which is designed specifically for the spa industry.”

“This is the best event I’ve ever been to,” said Joanne Kellis, R2 Technologies. “I like the size; its manageable. The quality of the buyers, the organization, and the hospitality… its unmatched.”

The event proved to be a significant triumph, fulfilling its commitment to unite suppliers through more than 600 one-on-one appointments with high-volume buyers they had chosen beforehand based on specific pre-selection criteria. Moreover, thoughtfully planned theme nights, featuring icebreaker activities and team-building exercises, provided attendees with opportunities to network with everyone present, irrespective of their pre-scheduled appointments.

“I’ve been fortunate to witness firsthand how Spatec provides a unique platform for emerging brands like ours to shine,” said Daniel Spikes, Founder/CEO, BeLoved Box. “The opportunity to connect with industry leaders, spa professionals, and fellow entrepreneurs has been invaluable.”

Learn more about Spatec North America at spatecna.com and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About Questex

Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Debbie Schmidle
Spa Marketing Manager
dschmidle@questex

Celebrated 25th Anniversary of Event

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sibec EMEA, Europe’s original one-to-one event for the fitness industry, presented its 25th anniversary edition at the Hilton Sorrento Palace, in Sorrento, Italy September 26-29 with over 550 one-to-one meetings between premier global fitness suppliers and owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the EMEA region.

The event’s unparalleled networking opportunities, inclusive of one-to-one appointments, are at the heart of the event with the purpose of building acute business relationships.

Special educational sessions were provided, including keynotes by Marjolijn Meijer of the Urban Gym Group and Thomas Mendonca of the Fitness Park Group. The discussions were about the future of the industry, including expanding brands and preparing for the AI and digital future within the fitness industry.

“We were thrilled to host such a beautiful event in Sorrento, with an outstanding presence from industry leaders as well as many buyers and suppliers from all over Europe and the Middle East who showcased their new and innovative products and services,” said Rob Shannon, Global Event Director of Sibec.

Alex Von Hagen, Head of Enterprise at Virtuagym said, “The ROI on the conversations we had and the partnerships we’ve formed far exceed the cost of attendance.” And Matteo Cerruti, CEO of Trib3 added, “Sibec EMEA is a must-attend event if you want to play in the big league in the industry.”

For additional information on future Sibec events, visit www.sibecevents.com.        

About Sibec
Organized by Questex, Sibec events are the longest running one-to-one events for professionals in the fitness industry and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from fitness and wellness products, manufacturers and distributors to club owners, directors, and managers. With a minimum of 16 one-to-one appointments, multiple networking opportunities, and education, Sibec events, presented by Club Industry, provides the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified buyers of fitness equipment and supply looking to meet the top global companies.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality, and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. 

Media Contact
Carrie Harper
Marketing Manager | Wellness & Travel
Questex Wellness Group
[email protected]

 

Winners to be revealed November 16 at U.S. Broadband Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. during the U.S. Broadband Summit

NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Telecom today announces the finalists for the inaugural U.S. Broadband Awards, which honors and celebrates the best solutions, programs, use cases, technology, and individuals working to connect everyone across the United States through broadband.

The finalists were chosen based on effectiveness, technical innovation, financial & community impact, individual efforts in driving broadband investment and true innovation in addressing the digital divide.

Alejandro Piñero, Head of Content, Fierce Technology Group at Questex said, “The breadth and quality of the submissions is testament to the incredible work the telecommunications industry is carrying out to connect the underserved and unconnected. We congratulate all of our finalists especially given the high level of candidates for each award category.”

The 2023 finalists:

Best Broadband & Data Mapping Solution or Initiative 

ArcGIS: Leveraging Location Intelligence to Bridge the Digital Divide: Esri Inc. ChatGIS and WiROI db Geospatial SaaS Platform: Wireless 20/20 Connected Nation Geospatial Services: Connected Nation Visualizing the Road to Broadband: NoaNet’s Broadband and Digital Equity Mapping Initiative: Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) 

Best Converged Solution – Cable & Connectivity 

Calix DOCSIS Provisioning Connector: Calix Harmonic cOS™ Broadband Platform: Harmonic PHYTunes Saturn Wi-Fi Solution: PHYTunes Inc.Reach 

Best Municipal Connectivity Program 

Consolidated Communications and Maine Connectivity Authority: Bringing Fiber to Rural Maine: Consolidated Communications EPB: Bringing the World’s Fastest Community-wide Internet to the Chattanooga Area: EPB Montgomery County, MD Pulse Fiber Internet 

Best use of 5G FWA For Remote/Rural Connectivity 

Casa Systems’ AurusLINK: Casa Systems, Inc. Decreasing Spend and providing rapid installation with 5G Technology: Granite Telecommunications Ohio Transparent Telecom with Ericsson Radisys Connect 5G FWA/Broadband Convergence: Radisys 

Enabling Connectivity – Middle Mile Award 

Diamond State Networks Mid-Atlantic Broadband Boosts Capacity, Minimizes Cost with Routed Optical Networking: Cisco Systems Scalable and efficient middle mile traffic aggregation leveraging point-to-multipoint ICE-X coherent pluggables: Infinera Zayo’s Middle Mile Strategy: Zayo 

Excellence in FTTH Deployment 

Blue Ridge Communications Connect2First connects their Arkansas communities in record time: Render Networks Frontier Communications Midwest Energy & Communications WOW! fiber Internet Deployment in Central Florida: WOW! Internet, TV & Phone 

Excellence in Wireless Neutral Host Networks 

Boldyn Networks Provides NYC Free Public WiFi through Link5G Kiosks: Boldyn Networks Celona Private Wireless Neutral Host Service: Celona Kajeet Smart Private 5G™️ Neutral Host Solution: Kajeet Dense Air and Radisys – ORAN Based Actively Shared 5G Small Cell Infrastructure Software Solutions: Radisys 

Impact Award – Greatest Technical achievement in connecting the unconnected (Individual) 

Gary Bolton, Fiber Broadband Association Robert L. Hance, Midwest Energy & Communications Tommy Jacobson, MCNC 

Impact in Broadband Affordability 

American Connection Corps: A Program of Lead For America: Lead For America Honest Networks 

Innovation in State Broadband Deployment Award 

Kansas Office of Broadband Development   Arcadian Infracom and the California Department of Technology Announce Innovative Middle-Mile Fiber Partnership: Arcadian InfracomVermont Community Broadband Board 

Open Infrastructure & Networking Award 

Ciena’s Broadband Solution: Empowering Open Access Service Providers: Ciena High-speed business services over an existing PON infrastructure leveraging ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables: Infinera RtBrick SiFi Networks   

Public Services Deployment 

NoaNet Supports Next Generation 911 Network for Washington State: Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) Nationwide managed SD-WAN rollout brings savings and simplicity to one of the nation’s largest delivery services: Granite Telecommunications 

Regional Operator of the Year 

C Spire Frontier Communications Lumos SCTelcom   

The judging panel included experts from leading companies in the wider broadband industry, including Tantra Analyst LLC, Mobile Experts, Inc., Impact Broadband and AvidThink. See the full list of judges here.

The winners will be announced at the U.S. Broadband Awards Gala on November 16 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown as part of the U.S. Broadband Summit, which takes place November 15-17. Register to attend the U.S. Broadband Summit and the awards ceremony here.

Sponsors of the conference include Verizon, AT&T Fiber, Comcast, NCTA, Calix, Harmonic, Clearfield, Radisys, and more.

For sponsorship opportunities contact Scott Gruntorad at (202) 824-5045 or [email protected]. 

About U.S. Broadband Summit
The first ever U.S. Broadband Summit brings together federal funding leaders and state representatives with the wider broadband industry, including fiber operators, MSO’s, WISP’s, wireless carriers and more, to discuss the future of broadband in the United States. As attention focuses on bridging the growing digital divide, and the need to bring connectivity to the under- and un-served, the industry must come together to address the challenge. There is no golden key to connect everyone, and the U.S. Broadband Summit aims to bring everyone together to discuss how collaboration will lead to a more connected and vibrant society, in benefit of individuals and communities.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. 

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
U.S. Broadband Awards
[email protected]

Offers an Unparalleled Opportunity to Connect and Learn February 26-28, 2024 in San Diego, CA

Vibe Vista Awards Submissions Open through November 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Conference, the premier on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, today opens Operator applications for the 2024 conference. Operators can register here. The Conference takes place February 26-28, 2024 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA, which was awarded Travelers’ Choice in 2023.

Vibe Conference is targeted to On-Premise Chain Restaurant, Hotel, Cruise-line, Casino, Contract-Foodservice Corporate Executives, Operators, Beverage Directors, Marketing Vice Presidents, and Food & Beverage Executives.

At Vibe Conference, Operators can attend the general sessions, workshops, keynote, innovation showcase, networking events, and happy hours as well as breakfast and lunch. Conference topics include scaling for growth, state of the on-premise, RFP process panel, consumer marketing, wine trends, global cocktail trends, and much more.

“Vibe Conference is the number-one, on-premise beverage conference where executives connect to explore emerging trends, experience leading industry innovation, and forge partnerships that will shape the future of the beverage world,” said Tim McLucas, Vice President of Bar & Restaurant Group. “At this unique event, operators have direct access to industry visionaries and thought leaders who are redefining the boundaries of success in the on-premise beverage sector. We’re excited to welcome guests to the 2024 event that includes an expanded conference program and elevated networking opportunities for all participants.”

Operators can register here through February 9, 2024. Contact Andrea Hutchinson, Industry Relations Director, at [email protected] with any questions.

To attend Vibe Conference as a supplier, companies must be a sponsor. Learn how to become a sponsor by contacting Donna Bruns (Companies A-L) at [email protected] and Fadi Alsayegh (Companies M-Z) at [email protected].

CORE Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE)
CORE Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE) is a 501(c)(3) a national non-profit and the charity of choice for the Vibe Conference. It was founded by members of the beverage vertical. In 2023, CORE raised a total of more than $103,488 for families in the food and beverage industry facing terminal illnesses or sudden losses. Learn more here.

2024 Vibe Vista Awards
The 2024 Vibe Vista Awards recognize the top performers in the beverage industry through the creation, training, execution, management, and on-going positive results of beverage programs.

Award categories include:

Best Beverage MenuBest Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program   Best Beer ProgramBest Spirits ProgramBest Wine ProgramBest Beverage Limited Time OfferBest Overall: HotelsBest Overall: Casinos Best Overall: Cruise LinesBest Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurants

Click here for more information. Nominations are open through November 13, 2023.

To learn more about the Vibe Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com.

About Vibe Conference
Vibe Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. The top on-premise conference is held annually and involves high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2024 conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA February 26-28, 2024.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Vibe Conference
[email protected]
617.219.8305

Gala Dinner to Celebrate Fierce 50 Takes Place December 5 in New York City

NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Pharma, Fierce Biotech and Fierce Healthcare today unveil the inaugural Fierce 50, a groundbreaking project that shines a spotlight on the companies and individuals driving advancements in medicine, fostering innovation and shaping the future of biopharma and healthcare. 

The Fierce 50 are the movers and shakers who are pushing boundaries, defying limitations and igniting change in healthcare delivery, drug development, research and beyond. Reflecting the true tapestry of the industry, the Fierce 50 offers a unique glimpse into the minds of influential figures who work tirelessly behind the scenes to drive change in healthcare and biopharma. The pillars of the Fierce 50 are Innovation, Social Impact, Health Equity, Breakthroughs and Patient Advocacy.      

Click here to see the Fierce 50.

“In a world where data and technology often overshadow the human side of healthcare and biopharma, our special report aims to remind us that these industries are fundamentally about people. Behind the scientific breakthroughs and statistics are inspiring narratives of individuals who have an unwavering commitment to fiercely fighting for patient care,” said Ayla Ellison, Editor-in-Chief, Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare. “We’re excited to share these 50 brilliant visionaries and trailblazers with our audience where they will get a front-row seat to each of their insights, strategies and outlooks on the future of biotech, healthcare and pharma.”

The Fierce 50 will be celebrated at a gala dinner on December 5 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Purchase tickets here.

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

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

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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, Facebook and X.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Linda Lam
Director of Marketing
Fierce Life Sciences Events
[email protected]

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) Florida, the premier event for wellness education and the most influential gathering of spa and wellness professionals in the Southeast, will bring leading brands to the Exhibit Hall, October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center for the annual event.

Hundreds of brands will fill the Exhibit Hall, selling the latest products and services at professionals-only prices, offering demonstrations, and some will even teach classes in the complimentary Product Focused Education (PFE) program. Each class offers a deep dive into a specific product or service, giving attendees expert brand knowledge that they can leverage in their business. These classes are all included with the 2-Day Exhibit Hall pass and do not require an additional fee.

Featured exhibitors include: Dermalogica, Eminence Organic Skin Care, HydraFacial, Farmhouse Fresh, Skin Act, Repechage, Celluma, Procell Therapies, and Circadia.

View the full exhibitor list here.

Make It a Weekend and Take Brightline – Save 25%
IECSC Florida is offering a 25% discount off Brightline train tickets for all attendees so they may travel to the event seamlessly and conveniently. The West Palm Beach Brightline stop is located less than one mile from the Palm Beach County Convention Center and organizers encourage attendees to come early and make it a weekend to experience this gorgeous location. Explore the incredible shops and dining in Rosemary Square, located directly across the street from the Convention Center, and no trip would be complete without a visit to beautiful Palm Beach, just over one mile away. Plus, the lovely Hilton West Palm Beach is connected right on site at the Convention Center. Click here for hotel and train info. Use promo code IECSC23 to redeem 25% Brightline discount.

Register to Attend
IECSC Florida takes place October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. IECSC Florida is celebrating its 25th year in Florida. Register here. Register as a group of four or more to save $20 off total registration. Conference passes include 2-Day Exhibit Hall access. Plus, guests will be treated to a sunset networking happy hour immediately following the close of the Exhibit Hall Sunday evening, inclusive of one free drink, compliments of sponsor Lipgloss & Aftershave. Media may register to attend here.

For sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with IECSC Florida on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.

About IECSC
Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by American Spa, IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies.

About Questex 
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality, and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. 

Media Contact
Debbie Schmidle
Marketing Manager
[email protected]