NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge today announces it brought 5,000 attendees from over 40 countries together in-person June 27-29 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California to network, discover technologies, share ideas and define the future roadmap of the sensors and electronics industry. The three-day event featured nearly 230 exhibitors and over 75 conference sessions, as well as co-located events – Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference, Autonomous Technologies Conference, and Metaverse Global Congress. Both the event attendance and number of exhibitors almost doubled from 2021, reflecting a strong sign of the need for the industry to engage in person again.

Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Sensors Converge, said, “It was an exhilarating three days of exploration and learning between attendees, speakers, and exhibitors at Sensors Converge and our co-located events. We are thrilled to have doubled onsite attendance from 2021, and we were excited to see over 50% new attendees from exciting companies such as 3M, Airbus, Amazon, Apple, Ford, Meta, Rivian, Shell, Sony, Waymo, and more. We look forward to bringing the industry back together on June 20-22 in 2023.”

Sensors Converge Highlights

A dynamic educational experience comprised of technical sessions and tutorials conducted by over 140 subject matter experts and speakers with practical experience through tracks: 5G & IoT Connectivity, Agriculture Sensing & Technology, Environmental Sensing & Sustainability, Industrial & Manufacturing, MedTech, Smart Homes, Buildings & Cities and Smart Sensors & Sensor Fusion.
The celebration of the 2022 Best of Sensors Awards winners. See the full list of winners here.
The Expo Hall showcased 230 exhibitors, with 40 new exhibitors, demonstrating innovative, cutting edge technology across 60 product categories, including major industry players present – Microchip Technology, Avnet, Infineon, Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, TDK Corporation, Mouser, Sensirion, Digi-Key Electronics, and more.
Actor and Environmentalist, Adrian Grenier, delivered the keynote address “Technology & Sustainability: Working Together for a Better Future.”
Technology leaders from Ford, Google, Blumio, Infineon, and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® participated on the keynote panel “Ripple Effect: Unlocking New Applications and Innovations for Radar through Industry Standardization.”
Co-located with the Metaverse Global Congress, a new event where innovators, marketers and strategists connect to discuss the future of cyberspace. Nova Lorraine, Fashion Designer & Founder of Raine Magazine and Karen Root Director of Experience Strategy, Boehringer Ingelheim presented the keynotes.
Co-located with Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference, the largest embedded and IoT gathering in North America, to deliver three-day training and workshops.
Co-located with the Autonomous Technologies Conference, the industry’s premier event for technology in autonomous and automotive applications, to deliver four tracks of learning.

Networking in-person allowed attendees to catch up with colleagues and make new contacts.

Here’s what attendees and exhibitors had to say about the Sensors Converge.

“Our team members really enjoyed the showcase, the interactions with other robotics teams, as well as the conversations with professional engineers at the Expo. I believe that this event has planted a seed in their mind to be scientists and engineers in the future,” said Yiliang Wu, Ph.D., Sr. Principal Scientist/Manager, Corporate Technology Center.

“I found it really well organized and spent a lot of time talking to booth exhibitors since as a hardware product maker the attendees were exactly who I wanted to talk to,” said Kevin Hsu, CTO and Co-founder, Tellus.

“After a 2-year hiatus from in-person shows, we were concerned about the quality of trade shows as things begin to resume. Exhibiting is a major expense for small businesses like ours, but we decided to make the investment. The attendees were decision makers looking for solutions. We were able to meet and have conversations with the right people for our business, and came away with several high quality opportunities. Sensors Converge was a very worthwhile investment for us. It showed that in-person trade shows are still an important part of our marketing and sales strategy. We will see you there next year,” said Justin Hopper, Director of Marketing, Nexcomm Systems.

Sensors Converge 2023 will take place June 20-22 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. Get on the list for exclusive offers, show updates and more. For sponsorship opportunities click here.

To learn more about Sensors Converge, visit www.sensorsconverge.com. Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start 37 years ago bringing together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference, Autonomous Technologies Conference, Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Electronics, Fierce Sensors, Fierce AutoTech, and Fierce EmbeddedTech, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Electronics at www.fierceelectronics.com.

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
Sonal Patel
Sensors Converge
sonal@sonal.io 

Winners to be Revealed October 19 at Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards Dinner Gala in Philadelphia, During the Digital Pharma East Conference

NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Pharma today announces the finalists for the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards, which honor leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the pharma marketing and advertising community.

The Awards program received hundreds of submissions in all 12 categories. The finalists were chosen based on creativity, strategy, audience impact, social good, innovation and effectiveness.

Tracy Staton, Editor in Chief, Healthcare and Life Sciences said, “Pharma marketing isn’t the business it was just a few years ago. Now it’s a crucial component of any marketing strategy—and marketers must be more savvy and creative than ever before across all channels. Congratulations to the finalists and many thanks to the panel of judges for their hard work in making this year’s competition a success. We look forward to gathering the industry this fall to see who comes out on top.” 

The 2022 finalists:

Digital Campaign – Non-Social Media

Real Chemistry & Sobi: Best in Class Analytics for Doptelet
Antics & Octapharma: Factor My Way™: Enhancing Patient Experience | Extending Adherence l Elevating Brand Affinity
Klick Health & Biohaven; Nurtec ODT: Nurtec ODT Travel Triggers 
Klick Health & Biohaven; Nurtec ODT: Nurtec ODT x Condé Nast (SELF) ‘My Way to Well’ 
Condé Nast (Glamour) Klick Health & Biohaven: Nurtec ODT x Condé Nast (Glamour): What Unites Us 
Sharecare: Rheumatoid Arthritis Digital Immersion

Innovation Challenge

McCann Health Japan: 6 Minutes Together
Right ePharmacy: Collect&Go Smart Lockers TM
MedTrix Healthcare LLC & Novartis: iREAD-Pub – An Interactive Clinical Paper Web application
Evoke Kyne & Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation: Novartis STEP Program 
MedTrix Healthcare LLC & AbbVie: Rinvoq Patient Case Player
Grey & Genentech: Screen Your Lungs: If That Was You Then 

Medical Conference or Event Marketing

argenx and closerlook (A Member of Fishawack Health): MG United Cookbook
Klick Health & Biohaven; Nurtec ODT: Nurtec ODT ‘Military Salutes’ at iHeart Country Fest 
Klick Health & Biohaven; Nurtec ODT: Nurtec ODT Takes the Runway
Klick Health & Biohaven; Nurtec ODT: Nurtec ODT’s & Condé Nast (Glamour) Women of the Year Program
CDMP & SK Life Science: The First Shoe Store for Doctors
Area 23, An IPG Health Company & Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc: The Unwearable Collection

Multicultural Campaign

Wunderman Thompson Health: Health4Equity: 40 Seconds for 40 Years
Condé Nast (Allure): Allure: The Melanin Edit (Condé Nast + Allergan/Juvederm)
Havas Health Wave & Novartis: Life Interrupted 
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. & FCB Health: RISE UP
Real Chemistry & Merck: Uncovering TNBC: Stories of Resilience 
Wunderman Thompson Health: Health4Equity: We Love You to Health

New Brand Launch

Right ePharmacy: BonoloMeds campaign
Real Chemistry & Janssen Pharmaceuticals: Engineered for a Challenging Landscape: RYBREVANT Takes on the Toughest EGFR+ Lung Cancers
Havas Tonic & ViiV Healthcare: Good To Go
EvolveMKD & Endo: Launching the First and Only FDA-Approved Injectable for Cellulite
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. & FCB Health: PYRUKYND Launch
Havas San Francisco: TAVNEOS Launch

Online Video or Film

Syneos Health Communications & Genentech: Claiming New SPACES for People Living with Disabilities
Genentech & 21GRAMS: Flair Balance
WE Communications, Flying House Media & Horizon Therapeutics: Overcoming Hurdles of Thyroid Eye Disease with Olympic Icon
AstraZeneca & 21GRAMS: The Big Sneeze
Area 23, An IPG Health Company & Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: The Unwearable Collection
CDMP & SK Life Science: Untitled: Mary Kate’s Story

Pharma TV

Area 23, An IPG Health Company & Horizon Therapeutics: “Listen to Your Eyes” Graves :30 TVC
Area 23, An IPG Health Company & Horizon Therapeutics: “Listen to Your Eyes” New Symptoms :30 TVCArea 23, An IPG Health Company & Horizon Therapeutics: “Sunglasses” :60 TVC
IPNY & Regeneron Medical Affairs Insights & Value: Mono WHAT? (Taking Aim Against COVID)
CultHealth & Novo Nordisk: Oh Oh Oh Ozempic
Grey & Genentech, Inc: Screen Your Lungs: If That Was You Then

Print for Consumer

Aviva Pharmacy: Act For Love- HIV Prevention
Bristol Myers Squibb: Could It Be HCM?
Havas San Francisco: My VOXZOGO Tracker
SFC Group: SenesTech ContraPest Journal Ad
Crowley Webb: Surmount Studies
Evoke MicroMass & Harmony Biosciences, LLC: WAKIX Inspiration Journal

Professional Marketing

Proximyl Health & Accord BioPharma: CAMCEVI™ Simple Is Right At Hand
Real Chemistry & Janssen Pharmaceuticals: Engineered for a Challenging Landscape: RYBREVANT Takes on the Toughest EGFR+ Lung Cancers
CDMP & SK Life Science: The First Virtual Shoe Store for Doctors
CDMP & Sun Pharma: The Long Haul
Area 23, An IPG Health Company & Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: The Unwearable Collection
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. & Level Ex: Ultra-realistic avatars teach clinicians to recognize disease

Public Relations Campaign

McCann Health Japan: 6 Minutes Together
Boehringer Ingelheim & Ogilvy Health: Breathless Ballad Challenge: Raising Awareness of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Through the Power of Song
Syneos Health Communications & Genentech: Claiming New SPACES for People Living with Disabilities
WE Communications & Horizon Therapeutics: Overcoming Hurdles of Thyroid Eye Disease with Olympic Icon
Omnipod and Porter Novelli: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion for People with Diabetes: Animal Crossing™: New Horizons 
Edelman & AstraZeneca: Survivors Have Heart Second Chance Portraits 
Real Chemistry & Merck: Uncovering TNBC: Stories of Resilience 

Social Media for Consumer

McCann Health Japan: 6 Minutes Together
Imre & AstraZeneca: CALQUENCE Connections Facebook Group
Syneos Health & Zogenix, Inc.: FINTEPLA Photo Diary
Sanofi: MBC Unfiltered: Elevating Overlooked Stories Within the Breast Cancer Community
Real Chemistry & Evofem: Phexxi “House Rules” Campaign
21GRAMS & Genentech: Scroll-Stoppers

Website for Consumer

Imre & AstraZeneca: CALQUENCE’s SMARTLink: A Smart Way to Supercharge Site Search and SEO
Bristol Myers Squibb: Could It Be HCM?
Havas Tonic & Viiv Healthcare: Good to Go DTC Website
FCB Health New York, An IPG Health Company & Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.:  JYNARQUE Create Space Website
Horizon Therapeutics: Listen to Your Eyes
Sanofi: MBC Unfiltered: Elevating Overlooked Stories in the Breast Cancer Community

This year’s judging panel included experts from the top agencies involved in life sciences marketing and communications.

The winners will be announced at the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards Dinner on October 19 at the Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, as part of the Digital Pharma East Conference, which takes place October 18-20 in Philadelphia and October 25-28 virtually.

The awards event is sponsored by Health Union, DeepIntent, PulsePoint and SXM Media.

For sponsorship opportunities contact: 

 

 
 
 

Andy Walker
Dor Peled
Shauna Greg

awalker@questex.com
dpeled@questex.com
sgreig@questex.com

 
 
 

To attend the Digital Pharma East conference and the Awards dinner, click here.

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
Digital Pharma East
llam@questex.com        

 

ChromeOS leader Naveen Viswanatha will discuss how to redefine customer experience through modern kiosk and signage solutions

NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) today announces Naveen Viswanatha, head of product management for ChromeOS at Google will deliver a keynote address at the event, which takes place November 17-19, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Register here.

Viswanatha’s address, “Redefine Your Customer Experience with Modern Kiosk and Signage Solutions,” is slated for 10:30 a.m. on November 19.

According to the Logicalis 2021 Global CIO Survey, 81% of CIOs believe that redefining the customer and employee experience will become increasingly important in the next five years. However, traditional platforms and legacy solutions struggle to keep up with these rising expectations.

In Viswanatha’s presentation, he will share how cloud-based platforms reduce maintenance requirements and give teams the power to remotely manage any deployed device to deliver seamless experiences. With a comprehensive, fully integrated solution across all devices and peripherals, businesses can become leaders in digital transformation.

“Current kiosk and digital signage solutions are expensive, unreliable, and overly complex, and businesses need technology that modernizes their experience without the difficulties involved in traditional systems,” said Viswanatha. “I look forward to sharing what we’ve learned at Google, built around the end-user computing growth that we have been seeing the last several years.”

“Google is a clear leader in the technology space, and we’re thrilled to have Naveen share his wisdom with our audience,” said David Drain, DSE’s director of event programs. “Google brings a unique viewpoint to the digital signage industry that I am sure many will be interested to hear.”

Viswanatha is a technology leader with over 20 years of industry experience. He currently leads the ChromeOS product and engineering teams focused on key solution areas such as contact centers, virtualization and app streaming, and kiosks in addition to developing the next generation enterprise web platform capabilities. Prior to this role, Viswanatha led the ChromeOS Education team, enabling 45M+ students to utilize Chromebooks in their learning journeys. He was also an early member of the Google Cloud (formerly Enterprise) team and has held positions in product management, partnerships and sales. Prior to Google, Viswanatha worked as an engineer at various startups in the Bay Area.

For more information on DSE, visit digitalsignageexperience.com. To register, click here.

For sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with DSE on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter 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:
Sonal Patel
Digital Signage Experience (DSE)
917.858.0390
sonal@sonal.io

NEW YORK, July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE) returned to The Delano Las Vegas this year from June 29 – July 2, 2022, to host one-to-one private suite meetings between a roster of 65 hosted, high-volume North American incentive buyers and meeting planners with a combined purchasing power of $1.5 billion together with 67 global suppliers. The event generated 1,467 face-to-face meetings in just two and half days.

GMITE, the industry’s only hosted buyer event held in private suites, provided the ideal backdrop for solidifying new relationships in a luxurious setting built for relaxed networking, one-to-one meetings, and exceptional education.

The event kicked off with an earnest discussion, “The Great Reimagination: A NEW Business Case for In-Person Experiences,” which was moderated by Jessie States, CMP, CMM, Vice President, MPI Academy. The panel featured two buyers; Rita Malek, Business Development Director, McVeigh Global Meetings and Events and Catherine Jones, Principal, The Edventives Group, and two suppliers; Elisabeth Kinch, Director of National Accounts, Fontainebleau Hotels and Kent Elliott, Director of Destination Global Sales, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce providing insights into both the supply and demand of the future of MICE business.

“We are thrilled to be back at the Delano with GMITE this year, the original home base for the private, suite meetings,” said Caren Cotto, Event Director. “GMITE is a critical event for the MICE industry to attend as its unique format leverages the most optimal ROI for both parties, when you include the private meetings, multiple networking opportunities and education. There really is nothing else like it in the industry.”

GMITE’s mission is to create unforgettable experiences for attendees, and this year’s featured networking activity was no exception as the group was the first to explore Perception Las Vegas, the Strip’s first state of the art 17,000 square foot digital art museum with its opening exhibition “Leonardo: The Universal Man,” celebrating the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci.

New this year, was a keynote presentation on day two by Stephanie Harris, President, The Incentive Research Foundation, “Hospitality: Incentive Expectations and Reality.” Harris’ presentation shared findings of an inaugural annual survey held in partnership with Questex surrounding the dissonance between service levels at hotels and destinations as well as the expectations of incentive program owners and participants.

An exciting announcement made at the event was the return of Questex’s Caribbean & Mexico Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE), which will be held August 21-24, 2023 at Secrets Wild Orchid & St. James Montego Bay.

“GMITE has been an amazing experience; so much enthusiasm on the part of planners sourcing for 2023 and beyond,” said John Woolcock, Manager, Groups & Conventions, Jamaica Tourist Board. “We have received quite a number of leads so far which is extremely encouraging. As encouraging are the many new planners we’ve met and reconnecting with ones we have not seen in many years. We’re looking forward to hosting CMITE in August next year and to showcasing the many product offerings the island offers for the MICE market.’”

“The experience has been excellent. I like the private suite format, as it is more comfortable and makes it easier to communicate,” said Cindy Hughes, Director, National Accounts, Global Cynergies. “The quality of the suppliers is outstanding as was the breakfast panel discussion and lunch presentation. I’m having productive meetings which makes the time very worthwhile.”

Those interested in becoming a supplier for CMITE or GMITE are encouraged to reach out to Caren Cotto, Event Director, Questex at ccotto@questex.com and those interested in applying as a hosted buyer can contact Andrea Hutchinson, Delegate Relations Director, Questex at ahutchinson@questex.com.

To learn more about GMITE visit www.gmiteevent.com and follow the event on Facebook and LinkedIn with hashtag #GMITE2022. 2023 GMITE dates will be announced in the coming weeks and application will open soon.

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
Marketing Director, Questex Wellness Group
212-400-6233
Jrosen@questex.com 

NEW YORK, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotec Design brought the top hospitality buyers, designers and suppliers together to discover new valued partners to alleviate supply chain issues and get projects back on track quickly. The 2022 event, which took place at The Breakers Palm Beach from June 20th to the 23rd, provided the ideal backdrop for solidifying new relationships in a luxurious setting built for relaxed networking, one-to-one meetings, and exceptional education. The smaller, more intimate environment that Hotec Design provides allows for unparalleled access to decision-makers and targeted networking opportunities to make long-lasting connections that go beyond the typical business relationship.

The event kicked off with an informative keynote, Material Bank: Technology & The Future of Design presented by Farshid Tafazzoli, Co-Founder & CBO of Material Bank. The mission behind all Hotec events is to empower attendees with the latest tools to help them step ahead of the competition and work more efficiently. Tafazzoli shared a new development from Material Bank debuting in September of 2022 that will allow designers to more easily specify products and suppliers to quickly reach hospitality design leaders.

Over the course of three days, Hotec Design brought together 177 attending companies, 85 buyer/designer attendees and 149 supplier attendees, generating nearly 1,700 face-to-face meetings.

From a first-timer’s perspective, Sandi Lesueur, Founder & CVO at Virtu Resorts & Residences, praised its effectiveness in facilitating business. “Hotec was professionally organized and beneficial in bringing together hoteliers with a wide variety of suppliers. The relationships I created will assist Virtu Resorts & Residences Ltd. with the various projects we have ongoing starting in British Columbia, Canada. The beautiful surroundings and friendly staff provided a perfect experience mixing business with fun activities,” she said.

Amy Vaxman, Vice President, Questex Hospitality Group, says, “As we continue to recover as an industry and welcome an uptick in both budgets and projects, I am so excited to bring this vibrant community together for face-to-face meetings. In our inaugural Hotec Buyer Sentiment Assessment, we found that 85% of buyers/designers surveyed saw budgets increase or stay the same in the first half of this year and 78% of buyers are predicting an increase in projects over the next six months. Now is the time to join collectively to rethink and rebuild the guest experience and that starts at Hotec.”

Back by popular demand was the STR Keynote, presented by Vail Ross, Senior VP of Sales & Marketing, diving into US hotel performance and providing a glossy outlook for the future. Ross and STR expect a full recovery in the hotel space, from a RevPAR perspective, in 2024.

The education sessions concluded on day three with a panel focused on creating a more sustainable hospitality industry. ‘Designing for Climate Health & Equity’ brought together leading developers, design firm and hotel owners, and ESG experts to discuss how all members of the design community can make an impact in reducing waste, making the transition to net-zero carbon emissions and more.

Hotec events have become widely known for their interactive networking functions, and this year’s event was no exception. “The power of Hotec Design is in the ability of Mary Malloy and her team to curate an environment where icebreakers lead to genuine human interactions and business decisions. After COVID, we want more than ever to buy from humans and sell to humans. Hotec reminds us all why we love the hospitality industry,” says David Corle, Director of A+D Relations, HMI Glass.

The 2023 edition of Hotec Design will be held at The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa from June 19th to the 22nd, 2023.

For those interested in becoming a supplier, please reach out to Mary Malloy, Hotec Global Events Director. For those interested in being considered for a hosted buyer position, please reach out to Maritsa Samonas, Industry Relations Manager.

To learn more about Hotec Design visit www.hotecdesign.com.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter at @HotecEvents.

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: 
Alexandra Aldridge
Marketing Director, Questex Hospitality Group
212-895-8284
aaldridge@questex.com

NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS) Las Vegas and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) Las Vegas drew thousands of beauty and spa professionals to the Las Vegas Convention Center for three days of education, exhibits and networking, June 25-27, to grow the co-located events by 30 percent over 2021.

“Our co-located Las Vegas shows provide an exhilarating platform for beauty and spa professionals to connect with the brands they love and showcase new products for them to consider,” said Elizabeth Fantetti, Event and Partnership Director, Questex Wellness Group. “There’s truly no replacement for face-to-face interactions and we provided a jam-packed agenda consisting of premiere education, product demonstrations, a lively and interactive show floor plus two sold-out evening events! We look forward to bringing the industry together again next year.”

Exhibitors showcased their newest products, latest techniques, and invaluable in‐booth demonstrations by top artists in the industry, through a combined mega floor which was over 130,000 square feet. Attendees had the opportunity to shop for products for their salons and spas at professionals‐only pricing and to network with industry leaders.

The IBS Las Vegas show floor buzzed with excitement and exhibitors including Amika, Turbo Power, CHI by Farouk, Brazilian Professionals, Gelish & Morgan, EBL Lashes, Lashbox LA, DNA Hairtools, BES Distributions, Donna Bella Hair and Hattori Hanzo Shears enjoyed packed booths and sales. The complete list of exhibitors can be found here.

On the IECSC Las Vegas show floor Éminence, Geneo by Lumenis, FarmHouse Fresh, LightStim, HydraFacial, DermaJem, Elleebana, Clinical Resolution Lab, Celluma Light Therapy, Classic Spa Collection, Derme, CryoConcepts, Vivant Skincare, Procell Therapies, Repêchage, Skin Moderne, Sorella Apothecary and Global Beauty Private Label Skincare drew attendees with their innovative products and demonstrations. The complete list of exhibitors can be found here.  

“We’ve been coming to IBS for the past ten years and we love exhibiting here because we meet all the salon owners and we will continue to come because it’s a great event, with great energy on the show floor,” said Damiano Petrucelli, Turbo Power (Parlux).

“We come to IECSC because it’s the best way to meet new people, get our brand out there and educate people about our brand and products at one time,” said Amber Hershey, ProCell Therapies.

IBS and IECSC Las Vegas offered educational conference programs taught by top industry educators. The IBS classes included a range of subjects to help professionals boost skills, refine techniques and get back to being profitable. Additionally, Hands-on Workshops covered trendsetting techniques and direct instruction from elite artists for attendees looking for a more tactical experience.

One IECSC attendee said, “I love attending this event because I always get to network with new people, take a TON of classes and get show specials. There’s so much education – it’s ridiculous!”

In addition, the Questex Wellness group hosted an Advisory Board meeting, which included healthy, wide-ranging discussions about trends across the wellness industry. The team leverages these discussions for strategic development and to reach audience needs long-term.

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for spa, beauty and wellness professionals will take place throughout 2022 and 2023:

IECSC Florida, October 9-10, 2022 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Palm Beach, Florida. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information

IECSC/IBS New York, March 5-7, 2023 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Visit iecscnewyork.com and ibsnewyork.com for more information.

About IBS
Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, IBS is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, hair stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, nail technicians, beauty and hair product manufacturers and distributors. Connecting serious beauty professionals with the best in the industry, the Show brings hundreds of top beauty brands together under one roof for educational classes by industry legends, workshops, exclusive show-floor discounts and barbershop competitions. For more information, visit ibsnewyork.com

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, the 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. For more information, visit iecsc.com.

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
IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas
E: jrosen@questex.com        

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Questex’s Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics announced the winners of the 2022 Best of Sensors Awards during a special awards ceremony. The Best of Sensors Awards program honors the best in sensor technologies and the electronics ecosystem, people and companies. The award recipients were selected by a panel of expert judges based on the products’ or individuals’ value to the marketplace, the impact of the problems it solves or issues it addresses, as well as the uniqueness of the design. The awards ceremony took place at Sensors Converge, June 27-29 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.

Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Sensors & Electronics said, “The winners have outdone themselves this year with their innovations and perseverance. We are thrilled to honor them as the best in the industry. We congratulate them on their well-deserved accomplishments.”

The 2022 Innovative Product of the Year Award winners:

Aerospace/Space: Dynamic Vision Sensor (DVS) by iniVation

AI/Machine Learning: AML100 Analog Machine Learning Processor by Aspinity, Inc.

Connectivity: SYN4381 Triple Combo SoC by Synaptics Inc.

Automotive/Autonomous Technologies: PreAct T30P Flash LiDAR by PreAct Technologies

Data Acquisition & Analytics: Datalynq by Sourceability

Industrial IoT: UbiCell Streetlight Controller by Ubicquia

Industrial Sensors: Rechargeable SuperTag by Link Labs

Instrumentation & Test: Maxwell: Quantum RF Sensor Platform by ColdQuanta

MEMS: Instrumems Multi-Sense Platform by Instrumems

Medical: Powermat PMT 100 Wireless Power Solution by Powermat Technologies Ltd.

Optical and Cameras: Micro Core by Seek Thermal

Wearables: RESP Smart Sensor Platform by Strados Labs

The 2022 Individual Awards category winners:

Startup of the Year: Blickfeld GmbH

Woman of the Year: Sally Frykman, Velodyne Lidar

For more information about Sensors Converge 2022, visit sensorsconverge.com. The event will return to Silicon Valley on June 20-22, 2023 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start 37 years ago bringing together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference, Autonomous Technologies Conference, Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Electronics, Fierce Sensors, Fierce AutoTech, and Fierce EmbeddedTech, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Electronics at www.fierceelectronics.com.

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
Sonal Patel
Sensors Converge
sonal@sonal.io

 

NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) will bring beauty and spa professionals together June 25-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“We’re excited to offer the beauty and spa community two co-located events where they can interact with quality beauty and spa products, learn from industry thought leaders and connect with their professional community,” said Elizabeth Fantetti, Event and Partnership Director, Questex Wellness Group. “The industry is excited to gather in person, especially in a location like Las Vegas where they can relax and have fun. We anticipate attendance to exceed the 2021 event by 30 percent. Our audience thrives on face-to-face connectivity and we’re ready to deliver an amazing experience.”

IBS and IECSC Las Vegas boast educational conference programs taught by the best educators in the industry including business education to gain skills and techniques to help attendees get back to being profitable. Hands-on workshops are available for IBS that will cover trendsetting techniques and education for attendees looking for a more tactical experience.

Featured IBS Las Vegas educators: Rebecca Taylor of HoneyHairLab; Gilad Goldstein of ULTA; Ryan Teal of TEAL; Cole Thompson of Hattori Hanzo; Jikaiah Stevens of Jikaiah Stylist; Ivan Zoot of ClipperGuy; and Marco Pelusi of Marco Pelusi Hair Studio. 

IECSC Las Vegas classes include:

“Building a Clientele from Scratch” by Ryan Christopher
“Happy Hormones: Seven Simple Strategies for Glowing, Healthy Skin Through the Ages” by Dr. Susan Lovelle
“Integrating Nails into Your Spa Environment” by Jamie Schrabeck, Ph.D.
“Integrative Beauty Through Nutrition” by Christine Cole
“How to Build a Successful Beauty Business” by Shalon Burruss, Sheron Devlin, and Kechia Taylor

Hundreds of brands will showcase the newest products, the latest techniques and invaluable in‐booth demonstrations by some of the top artists in the industry. IBS and IECSC brings beauty and spa exhibitors together through a combined mega floor which is over 130,000 square feet.

Several IBS Las Vegas exhibitors: Amika, Turbo Power, CHI by Farouk, Brazilian Professionals, Gelish & Morgan, EBL Lashes, Lashbox LA, DNA Hairtools, BES Distributions, Donna Bella Hair and Hattori Hanzo Shears. The complete list of exhibitors can be found here.

Several IECSC Las Vegas exhibitors: Éminence, Geneo by Lumenis, FarmHouse Fresh, LightStim, HydraFacial, DermaJem, Elleebana, Clinical Resolution Lab, Celluma Light Therapy, Classic Spa Collection, Derme, CryoConcepts, Vivant Skincare, Procell Therapies, Repêchage, Skin Moderne, Sorella Apothecary and Global Beauty Private Label Skincare. The complete list of exhibitors can be found here.  

In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to shop for products for their salons at professionals‐only pricing and to network with industry leaders.

2022 IBS AND IECSC LAS VEGAS SHOW FACTS

WHEN:         
Saturday, June 25: 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 26: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Monday, June 27: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:         
Las Vegas Convention Center

TICKETS:         
Beauty professionals can register for IBS Las Vegas here and spa professionals can register for IECSC Las Vegas here. Plus, attendees can attend each event at no additional charge.

INFO:
For more information, on IBS Las Vegas, visit https://www.ibslasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.         

For more information on IECSC Las Vegas, visit https://www.iecsclasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.        

MEDIA REGISTRATION:
Media interested in attending via a complimentary media pass, register here.

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for spa, beauty and wellness professionals will take place throughout 2022 and 2023:

IECSC Florida, October 9-10, 2022 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Palm Beach, Florida. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information

IECSC/IBS New York, March 5-7, 2023 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Visit iecscnewyork.com and ibsnewyork.com for more information.

About IBS
Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, IBS is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, hair stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, nail technicians, beauty and hair product manufacturers and distributors. Connecting serious beauty professionals with the best in the industry, the Show brings hundreds of top beauty brands together under one roof for educational classes by industry legends, workshops, exclusive show-floor discounts and barbershop competitions. For more information, visit ibsnewyork.com

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, the 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. For more information, visit iecsc.com.

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
Amanda Butcher
Marketing Manager
IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas
E: abutcher@questex.com

 

Exciting Keynotes & Panels, 200+ Exhibitors Including Major Suppliers, and Top Attendee Companies All Making for a Can’t Miss Event Experience in San Jose, California

NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge 2022, where design innovation meets tech innovation, takes place June 27-29 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. The event will bring together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors and electronics industry.

“A lot of advancements have happened in the last year and we’re excited to be providing the place where our community can gather to collaborate, learn, and be inspired,” said Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Technology – Sensors & Electronics. “From our celebrity keynotes to the presence of all the major suppliers on the Expo Floor, to the record signup of top VIP attendee companies, this is an event that should not be missed.”

The Expo Hall will showcase nearly 230 exhibitors demonstrating “hot” and cutting-edge technologies and applications across 60 categories including: IoT, Wireless, Automation, Automotive, Medical, Pressure, Position, and Wearables. Major industry suppliers will have their latest tech on display including Microchip Technology Inc., Avnet, Infineon Technologies, Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, TDK Corporation, Sensirion, Allegro MicroSystems, Digi-Key Electronics, Mouser, Synaptics, Murata, Melexis, onsemi, and more. Additionally, the Expo Hall will be home to over 40 of new exhibitors.

The Conference Program offers a dynamic educational experience comprised of technical sessions and tutorials conducted by over 100 speakers, including keynotes from Adrian Grenier, Actor, and Environmentalist, Dr. Kate Darling, leading expert in Robot Ethics and MIT Media Lab Research Specialist and an exciting Keynote Panel “Ripple Effect: Unlocking New Applications and Innovations for Radar through Industry Standardization” with technology leaders from Ford, Google, Blumio, Infineon, and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®.

Event Features & Highlights:

Women in Sensors & Electronics will deliver a keynote from Sheryl Ehrman, Don Beall Dean of the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering at San Jose State University and a Panel Discussion on Women in Sensors & Electronic Engineering: Leading the Tech Revolution will feature speakers from Peloton Interactive, N5 Sensors, Linux Foundation, Blumio, and T-Mobile. https://sched.co/v2vA

Interactive demos:

Hexagon and Murata are partnering to bring a live demo of an autonomous car with fully reliable, robust, and resilient sensor technologies. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience safe and reliable positioning for autonomy in real-time that can be extended to a variety of applications, including V2X, ADAS, and level 3-5 autonomous systems.

Murata will also host live demonstrations of the new 60 GHz radar module for in-cabin detection. The module is based on the TI’s AWR6843 automotive radar sensor and provides occupant detection, localization, and classification which will allow vehicle designers to meet the new requirements for Child Presence Detection and airbag deployment.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) will be hosting a series of demos and challenges with their students and team leaders. With a theme of transportation, teams were challenged to look at the future of transportation and the movement of goods. The robots at the conference are examples of how each of the different programs met the specific challenge of their programs. Attendees will be able to see and talk to teams about their approach the challenges using different sensors for both movement and vision.

Live Trainings & Workshops 
Sessions in the Live Theater & Workshop Zone across two days will feature vendor demos and product sessions
Avnet will present two hands-on workshops: Prototyping Secure Sensor Applications Using Click Boards and the Azure Sphere Starter Kit and Enhancing an Embedded Sensor Application with a Custom Voice Command Interface
Trusted Computing Group will present a workshop on Cyber Resilience for IoT – Bouncing Back from Attacks
IAR Systems will be presenting on Optimizing Deep Learning AI/ML Models for Resource Constrained Embedded Systems
PowerFilm Solar will be presenting on Perpetual Power For Sensors and IoT Edge Devices Using Solar
Microchip will host two hands-on workshops on Developing IoT Cellular Applications With Arduino® and Interfacing low power / low voltage sensors to the AVR®128DB48 Microcontroller (Presented by Microchip)
Finite State will present on Enabling the Business Starts with Security: Six Steps to Secure Connected Device Automation

The Career Connection is the central meeting spot for attendees to create relationships with potential employers and exhibitors to advance their career.

Tech Zones: MEMS & Emerging Tech Zone, Embedded Tech Zone, IoT & Wireless Zone and the Auto Zone.

Converge Main Stage will be buzzing both days with partner keynotes, attendee giveaways, and startup activities, including a Startup Pitchfire, and Startup Reviews presented by the Autotech Council and Cleantech Council.

Awards ceremonies and giveaways, including Best of Sensors, Infineon Awards Announcement, and Avnet Summer of Sensors presentation, as well as giveaways throughout the event for Meta headsets, dev kits, and more.

Networking opportunities will take place each day from the VIP & Opening Reception to the Expo Floor Reception to Converge Park, as well as an interactive mobile app to enhance the attendee experience

Sensors Converge will be co-located with Embedded Technologies Conference & Expo, Autonomous Technologies Conference, and Metaverse Global Congress.

Sensors Converge offers several registration options, including the All-Access Pass, which provides access to the entire event, Conference passes to Sensors and co-located events, and the Expo Hall Pass, which offers access to the Expo Hall. Advance registration rates are available. For more information, visit: https://www.sensorsconverge.com/sensorsconvergecom/register. For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, click here.

To learn more about Sensors Converge, visit www.sensorsconverge.com. Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start 37 years ago bringing together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference, Autonomous Technologies Conference, Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Electronics, Fierce Sensors, Fierce AutoTech, and Fierce EmbeddedTech, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Electronics at www.fierceelectronics.com.

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
Sonal Patel
Sensors Converge
sonal@sonal.io

Hotec Buyer Sentiment Assessment finds now is the time to collectively rethink and rebuild the guest experience

NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After a three-year hiatus, Questex’s Hotec Operations reunited domestic hospitality buyers and suppliers. In response to market conditions and the ever-changing nature of procurement budgets, Questex merged its two U.S. procurement events, Hotec Operations and Hotec Design, into one overarching hosted buyer event, Hotec North America. With travel demand back on the rise and budgets now seeing a healthy readjustment, hospitality buyers must find new valued partners to alleviate supply chain issues and get their projects back on track quickly. The return of Hotec Operations comes at the right time to facilitate this as the industry recovers and prepares for impending growth.

Hotec Operations, which took place at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota from June 12th to the 15th, provided the ideal backdrop for solidifying new relationships in a luxurious setting built for relaxed networking, one-to-one meetings, and exceptional education.

The event kicked off with an inspirational keynote, Roar into the Second Half of Your Life, presented by Michael Clinton, Former President & Publishing Director, Hearst Magazines. The mission behind all Hotec events is to empower attendees to not just follow the trendlines, but to define them. According to Clinton, the next big social movement to affect everyone is the “New Longevity.” As people live longer, they are redefining life over 50 and are demanding more excitement and Clinton inspired attendees to keep this in mind as they reimagine the future of hospitality.

Over the course of three days, Hotec Operations brought together 100 attending companies, split evenly between buyers and suppliers, generating nearly 1,000 face-to-face meetings.

Amy Vaxman, Vice President, Questex Hospitality Group, says, “As we continue to recover as an industry and welcome an uptick in both budgets and projects, I am so excited to bring this vibrant community together for face-to-face meetings. In our inaugural Hotec Buyer Sentiment Assessment, we found that 85% of buyers surveyed saw budgets increase or stay the same in the first half of this year and 78% of buyers are predicting an increase in projects over the next six months. Now is the time to collectively rethink and rebuild the guest experience and that starts at Hotec.”

Back by popular demand was the STR Keynote, presented by Shawn Grenley, Senior Account Manager, North America, diving into U.S. hotel performance and providing a glossy outlook for the future. Grenley and STR expect a full recovery in the hotel space, from a RevPAR perspective, in 2024.

In addition to providing timely education, Hotec events have become widely known for their immersive networking functions, and this year’s Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville theme was no exception. “Hotec cares so much about supplier and buyers’ relationships. They go above and beyond to make sure lasting connections are made. From the host hotel to the activities presented, Hotec models what excellence looks like. I have established solid relationships with people in this business that are far reaching,” says Kory Davis, Corporate Director of New Builds + Transitions, PM Hotel Group.

Gina McKee, Director of Strategic Sales of Cloudbeds said, “Every time I’ve been to Hotec, I’ve been able to close a deal.”

A recap of the event can be found on www.hotelmanagement.net here.

The 2023 edition of Hotec Operations will be held at The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa from June 12th to the 15th, 2023.

For those interested in becoming a supplier, please reach out to Mary Malloy, Hotec Global Events Director. For those interested in being considered for a hosted buyer position, please reach out to Maritsa Samonas, Delegate & Buyer Relations Specialist.

To learn more about Hotec Operations visit www.hotecoperations.com.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter with hashtag #HotecOperations.

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: 
Alexandra Aldridge
Marketing Director, Questex Hospitality Group
212-895-8284
Aaldridge@questex.com