SAN DIEGO, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Conference, the premier on-premise beverage conference for chain beverage executives, today announces the top adult beverage suppliers at the 2025 Supplier Awards. Vibe Conference takes place March 3-5 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA.

For more than ten years, the Supplier Awards have invited beverage operators to rate their respective supplier companies on key attributes, including business-building support as well as service and support performance through live interviews. To ensure efficient, fair and unbiased balloting and analysis, results were analyzed by food and beverage industry research and consulting firm CM Profit Group. Winners were then identified in four categories including beer, wine, spirits and non-alcohol beverages, categorized by total annual case volume.

“Congratulations to the 2025 Supplier Award Winners,” said Shawn Fox, Partner, CM Profit Group. “The results are based on comprehensive research from CM Profit’s annual On-Premise Partnering Study. Through in-depth interviews with over 65 leading operators, we gathered assessments of supplier service performance across the industry. We extend our sincere gratitude to all participating operators who generously shared their valuable insights confidentially, and helped support this important industry benchmark.”

The winners of the 2025 Supplier Awards are:
Best Large Beer Supplier
Molson Coors Beverage Company

Best Medium Beer Supplier
Boston Beer Company

Best Small Beer Supplier
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Best Large Wine Supplier
Gallo

Best Medium Wine Supplier
Jackson Family Wines

Best Small Wine Supplier
Copper Cane Wines & Provisions

Best Large Spirits Supplier
Bacardi USA

Best Medium Spirits Supplier
Campari Group

Best Small Spirits Supplier
Rémy Cointreau USA

Best Overall Supplier
Best Large Non-Alcohol Supplier
Red Bull North America

Best Medium Non-Alcohol Supplier
American Beverage Marketers

Best Small Non-Alcohol Supplier
Fever-Tree

To learn more about Vibe Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com. Stay connected with Vibe Conference and industry news at https://www.barandrestaurant.com/chains.

About Vibe Conference
Vibe Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. This top on-premise conference is held annually and delivers high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2026 conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA February 23-25, 2026.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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 Osbourne
Vibe Conference
mosborne@questex.com        

SAN DIEGO, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Conference the premier on-premise beverage conference for executives, today announces the winners of the 2025 Vista Awards. The 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. Vibe Conference takes place March 3-5 at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego, CA.

Tim McLucas, Market Leader, Hospitality Group at Questex, commented, “Congratulations to the 2025 Vibe Vista Awards winners! Competition was particularly strong this year, and we are proud of the venues that have risen to the top with innovative programs and contributions to the industry.”

The Vibe Vista Award winners include:

Best Overall: Cruise Line: Princess CruisesBest Overall: Hotel: Marriott InternationalBest Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurant: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & BarBest Spirits Program: Delta Sky ClubBest Wine Program: Seasons 52Best Beer Program: BJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseBest Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program: Hyatt LifestyleBest Beverage Limited Time Offer: Delaware NorthBest Beverage Menu: Marella Cruises & The Apollo GroupBest Overhaul of Beverage Program: Hyatt Hotels

The Vibe Vista Awards entries were evaluated on the basis of positive beverage sales initiatives, operational innovations, and training and service programs that uphold high-quality standards.
The distinguished panel of judges included:

Brian Warrener – Judging Chair, Associate Professor & Director of the Center for Beverage Education & Innovation, Johnson & Wales UniversityMichael Sabitoni – Associate Professor & Dept. Chair, Food & Beverage + Travel & Tourism Studies, Johnson & Wales UniversityDale J. Venturini – Former President & CEO, RI Hospitality AssociationBrian Van Gyzen – Associate Professor, Johnson & Wales University

To learn more about Vibe Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com. Stay connected with Vibe Conference and industry news at https://www.barandrestaurant.com/chains.

About Vibe Conference
Vibe Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. This top on-premise conference is held annually and delivers high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2026 conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA February 23-25, 2026.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
mosborne@questex.com        

SAN DIEGO, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Conference, the premiere on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, today announces the winners of the 2025 Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award and the Innovator Award. Larry McGinn, Partner/Owner of IMI Agency, has been honored with the Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award, and Indre Jasaityte, Director of Beverage at BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., has won the Innovator Award. These prestigious awards celebrate individuals who demonstrate a passion for the beverage industry and have made significant contributions to its advancement.

Tim McLucas, Market Leader, Hospitality Group at Questex, said, “Congratulations to Larry McGinn and Indre Jasaityte on these well-deserved honors. Larry’s exceptional leadership and creativity have left a lasting impact on the industry, and Indre’s innovative approach continues to push boundaries and elevate beverage programs. Both winners exemplify the spirit of these awards, and we celebrate their remarkable achievements.”

The Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award recognizes individuals whose careers have left an enduring mark on the on-premise beverage industry. Larry McGinn has been a transformative force in on-premise and national accounts for decades. His creativity, leadership, and relationship-building skills have shaped the industry in profound ways, and his philanthropic work with CORE has further solidified his legacy. Despite personal and health challenges, Larry’s focus and leadership have inspired countless peers and colleagues, making him a true Industry Legend.

The Innovator Award honors individuals driving creative and impactful change in the industry. Indre Jasaityte, Director of Beverage at BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., has earned this distinction for her visionary leadership and innovative strategies that have elevated BJ’s beverage program to new heights. Her commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through beverage innovation exemplifies the forward-thinking spirit of this award.

The award winners were chosen by the Vibe Conference Advisory Council, a group of industry leaders dedicated to recognizing excellence within the beverage sector.

To learn more about Vibe Conference, visit: www.vibeconference.com. Stay connected with Vibe Conference and industry news at www.barandrestaurant.com/chains.

About Vibe Conference
Vibe Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. This top on-premise conference is held annually and delivers high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2026 conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA February 23-25, 2026.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
mosborne@questex.com        

NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management announces the eighth annual “Influential Women in Hospitality” list, honoring innovative, leading women in the hotel industry. 

The 2025 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 2025 Influential Women in Hospitality are:

Anne Becker Olins, Global chief design and technical services officer, Ultra Luxury and Luxury, AccorSara Becnel, President, Sandestin InvestmentsOdette Brown, Senior director, brand operations, Choice Hotels InternationalVickie Callahan, President, hospitality management, Peachtree GroupAnn Christenson, Chief human resources officer, AimbridgeVanessa Claspill, Chief commercial officer, Crescent Hotels & ResortsArmelle De la Porte des Vaux, Vice president marketing, Club Med North AmericaLisa Drake, Vice President, Development & Owner Relations, GF Hotels & ResortsLan Elliott, Co-Founder & Principal, Acacia HospitalityEmily Feeney, Senior director of capital markets and investments, Noble Investment GroupWendy Ferrill, Vice president, Worldwide sales, BWH Hotel GroupCatherine Hance, Chief legal officer, Peregrine HospitalityBrittany Jones, Chief development officer, Brittain Resorts & HotelsJosie Kilgore, President, Cobblestone HotelsShannon Knapp, President and CEO, Leading Hotels of the WorldSandi Lesueur, Founder and CEO, VIRTU Resort & ResidencesHelinda Lizarraga, President, Aligned Hospitality ManagementLisa Lombardo, President, Ark Holding GroupKerry Mack, Chief revenue officer, HighgateLuana Maitland, Area director of cultural experiences, Outrigger Resorts & HotelsAyesha Molino, President and COO, ARIA and Vdara; Chief public affairs officer, MGM Resorts InternationalKendra Plummer, Founder and CEO, Elise CapitalAyesha Rajput, Regional vice president, franchise development, SonestaSamantha Sugarman, Senior vice president, strategic operations, Trinity Investments

“It is Hotel Management’s honor to recognize and celebrate hospitality professionals who make up this year’s 2025 Influential Women in Hospitality list,” said Esther Hertzfeld, Senior Editor at Hotel Management. “These exceptional women are innovators, collaborators, entrepreneurs, developers, and leaders reshaping and redefining the global hospitality industry. Their contributions inspire us, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations on their remarkable achievements.”

The 2025 Influential Women in Hospitality honorees are featured online in the March Issue of Hotel Management. Visit here 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: 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

Esther Hertzfeld
Senior Editor
212-400-6230
ehertzfeld@questex.com

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotec brand is evolving to meet the changing needs of the hospitality sector by expanding into new, high-growth areas. Hotec Design today announces a new restaurant design track, reflecting the increasing demand for innovative and functional dining spaces within hotels, resorts and standalone establishments.

The restaurant design track will be co-located with Hotec Design 2025, taking place June 16-18 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona. This new program aims to bring together top designers, architects, and suppliers specializing in restaurant and foodservice environments, fostering collaboration and industry innovation.

The Hotec brand will also expand further with the launch of Hotec Senior Living in Q3 2025. Recognizing the growing intersection between hospitality and senior living, this new event will provide a dedicated platform for senior living designers, developers, operators and suppliers to connect, collaborate and explore cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of senior living environments.

Amy Vaxman, VP/Brand Leader, Questex Hospitality Group said, “Our audience is experiencing new challenges when it comes to design. We have listened to their needs and developed a new restaurant design track and a new event to support them. With these new programs, our portfolio is poised to continue its rapid expansion and innovate within the industry.”

Hotec Design Expands Team
Mary Malloy, who had a long career at Questex, is returning to the brand as Business Development Manager and will be responsible for launching two new events. She will work in conjunction with Allen Rolleri, Hotec Design Show Director, who is responsible for driving sales and positioning Hotec Design as the premier event for hospitality design professionals.

Vaxman added, “We are excited to welcome Mary back to the Hotec Design team. Mary is passionate about the hospitality design space. She helped build an engaged audience and formed extensive partnerships in the community. Now as a team, Mary and Allen will bring their exceptional expertise and proven track record to help us continue to grow our event into these new areas.”

Malloy said, “Returning to Questex is an exciting new chapter. I am extremely passionate about the design industry and the relationships I have in this industry. Hotec Design is the ultimate hosted buyer conference in the industry and I look forward to collaborating with Allen to expand the Hotec Design brand to reach new audiences.”

Rolleri said, “Since joining Questex last fall, I have enjoyed working with the buyers and suppliers in the design space. I look forward to combining my expertise with Mary to drive growth for the Hotec Design portfolio.”

The 2025 Hotel Design takes place June 16-18 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, AZ. To apply to attend Hotec Design as a buyer or supplier, click here.

Contact Malloy at mmalloy@questex.com and Rolleri at arolleri@questex.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Amy Vaxman
VP/Brand Leader
Questex Hospitality Group
avaxman@questex.com

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the ultimate gathering for the streaming television industry, is set to feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, bringing together some of the most influential leaders in the streaming industry to share game-changing insights, bold strategies, and an unfiltered look at what’s next for the streaming revolution.

This year’s keynote lineup features three of the most influential voices shaping the future of streaming:

Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi – A pioneer in the AVOD space, Lewinson will share insights on Tubi’s content strategy and the evolving ad-supported streaming landscape.Charlotte Maines, Director of Fire TV Business, Amazon – Leading Fire TV’s business strategy, Maines will discuss the role of connected TV platforms in the streaming ecosystem.Domenic DiMeglio, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Data Officer, Paramount Streaming (Paramount+ and Pluto TV) – As a key marketing executive at Paramount Global, DiMeglio will explore the latest trends in streaming content, audience engagement, and brand growth.

“The streaming industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, and this year’s keynote speakers represent the forefront of innovation in content, technology, and audience engagement,” said Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Experiential Technology. “We are thrilled to welcome these industry leaders to share their expertise and vision for the future.”

More Industry Titans Take the Stage

With over 50 top executives already confirmed, StreamTV Show 2025 features leaders from YouTube, Google TV, NBCU, Paramount+, A&E, Pluto TV, Peacock, Crunchyroll, Plex, and more. The agenda is packed with visionary discussions, powerful networking opportunities, and game-changing insights attendees won’t find anywhere else. Check out the full agenda here.

One of the event’s must-attend sessions, Media Universe Summit – Mapping Media’s Future with No Filter at StreamTV Show on June 11-12, 2025, will be hosted by renowned media cartographer Evan Shapiro—a no-holds-barred deep dive into the forces reshaping the media landscape.

Looking to speak or sponsor? Click here.
Stay in the loop! Connect with the StreamTV Show on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the streaming TV event of the year. Register to attend StreamTV Show here.

About The StreamTV Show
StreamTV Show isn’t just a conference – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.
Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the industry’s largest annual event for streaming television. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvshow.com. The StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvinsider.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
csoucy@questex.com

Bar & Restaurant Expo, The Hospitality Show, International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference New York, Live Design International and International Beauty Show New York on the Influential List

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, today announces five events in its Hospitality, Wellness and Experiential Technology markets have been recognized as fast-growing events by Trade Show Executive.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized by Trade Show Executive for our fast-growing events,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “Our events continue to see growth through our innovative data driven strategy. Additionally, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with leading NPS ratings, robust resigns for 2025 events and numerous testimonials from customers and attendees attesting to strong ROI.”

Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 list features the fastest-growing U.S. trade shows and are ranked in three categories — By Net Square Feet, By Exhibiting Companies and By Total Attendance. Questex’s fast-growing events include:

Fastest 50 – By Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space

Bar & Restaurant Expo, the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operatorsThe Hospitality Show, produced in conjunction with AHLA, the only comprehensive hospitality event to bring together industry leaders and procurement specialists from across the hospitality spectrumInternational Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) New York, the premier event for wellness educationLive Design International (LDI), the preeminent event for the live events industry

Fastest 50 – By Exhibiting Companies

Bar & Restaurant Expo, the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators  The Hospitality Show, produced in conjunction with AHLA, the only comprehensive hospitality event to bring together industry leaders and procurement specialists from across the hospitality spectrumLive Design International (LDI), the preeminent event for the live events industry

Fastest 50 – By Total Attendance

 The Hospitality Show, produced in conjunction with AHLA, the only comprehensive hospitality event to bring together industry leaders and procurement specialists from across the hospitality spectrum

Trade Show Executive also features the Next 50, a list of up and coming shows to watch. The International Beauty Show (IBS) New York, was featured in the exhibiting companies category.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com
212 895 8488‬

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit, produced by Questex, will take place May 5-7 at Chateau Elan Resort & Winery located in Braselton, Georgia, just north of Atlanta.

New for 2025, the ULTRA Summit plans to bridge the gap between luxury leisure travel and the MICE industries, creating unique opportunities for advisors and suppliers to connect, collaborate, and achieve their business objectives in an intimate, highly personalized setting, by co-locating with the Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE). This collaboration is driven by extensive industry research, which underscores the growing intersection of these sectors and the increasing demand for integrated experiences.

The cornerstone of ULTRA Summit’s pillars – connecting luxury suppliers with hand-selected, North American luxury travel agency owners, managers and independent contractors for 24 productive one-to-one meetings, will still take place, along with a noteworthy conference, and multiple networking receptions and activities.

Advisors represent a cross-section of both independent agencies and consortia affiliates including Virtuoso, Internova, Signature Travel Network, and Ensemble Travel Group. Advisor list includes owners and operators from the following agencies: Strong Travel Services, Courtyard Travel, Largay Travel, Inc., Elegant Elephant Travel Co., Opulence by Outside Agents, On the Map Travel, Global Escapes, Tzell Travel, World Traveler 365, Embark Beyond and more. See full advisor list.

Attending supplier brands include Aruba Tourism Authority, Bermuda Tourism Authority, Experience Scottsdale, Explora Journeys, Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, Icaterina Italian Luxury DMC, JW Marriott Marco Island, KSL Resorts, Losinj Hotels & Villas/Jadranka Hotels doo, Nocturne Luxury Villas, Olympia DMC, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Outrigger Hospitality Group, Palladium Hotel Group, Prime Tours Germany, Prince Hotels USA, Inc, Riverside Luxury Cruises, Salterra Resort & Spa, Scenic Cruises USA, Selva Terra Private Island Resort, Visit Rwanda, Wailea Beach Resort-Marriott and more. See full supplier list.

New Luxury Travel Industry Day: A key addition to the 2025 agenda is the “Trends & Topics” day on May 7, where thought leaders from across the hospitality and travel sectors will discuss pivotal topics such as global politics and travel policies, the growth of bleisure, and the demand for authentic travel experiences, with a focus on the luxury market. This day also offers enhanced networking with attendees from the co-located GMITE which include meeting planners, incentive buyers and suppliers.

Luxury brands interested in participating in the 2025 event, please click here to contact the Questex Travel Group Sales team. Those interested in applying to become a hosted advisor, please click here.

Stay connected on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and X.

About Luxury Travel Advisor
Luxury Travel Advisor was founded in 2005, as the only outlet created for the very important luxury segment. Luxury Travel Advisor boasts a readership of 15,000 hand-selected travel advisors who belong to Virtuoso, Signature, American Express, Ensemble and Internova, as well as those hard-to-reach independent luxury travel advisors across the United States and Canada. The readers of Luxury Travel Advisor sell to the most affluent consumers across the world and the ULTRA Summit is the intimate, in-person event where those advisors collaborate with top suppliers on how to navigate a successful business plan for the future. The Dossier newsletter publishes news from LuxuryTravelAdvisor.com twice a week and reaches a broad audience of luxury travel professionals worldwide.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Sr. Marketing Director
Jrosen@questex.com
+1 212-400-6233

Event Unites Pharma Marketing, Communications, Medical Affairs and BD&L Professionals April 29-May 1 in San Diego, CA

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Pharma today unveils the Conference Program for the inaugural Fierce Pharma Engage, an exclusive summit for pharma and biotech marketing, dealmaking, communications and medical affairs executives. Fierce Pharma Engage takes place April 29 – May 1, 2025 at Town & Country Resort in San Diego, CA. Register to attend Fierce Pharma Engage here.

Jennifer Woods, VP/Market Leader, Life Sciences/Healthcare Events said, “Our Fierce Pharma Engage event promises a robust content and networking experience, with focuses on four major life sciences areas: Marketing, PR/Communications, Medical Affairs and BD&L. By bringing together thought leaders from the top pharma and biotech companies to speak on a program packed with high impact discussions, this event is designed to inspire innovation, foster collaboration and equip executives with actionable strategies for navigating the evolving industry landscape. With expanded content and networking capability, pharma teams will derive significant value from their participation.” 

The Conference Program offers keynotes, panels, sessions and case studies targeted to the pharma marketing, communications, medical affairs and BD&L communities. Over 100 industry thought leaders in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry are confirmed to speak at the conference including leaders from AbbVie, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), Eli Lilly, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Roche and Sanofi. Click here to view the complete list of speakers.

Fierce Pharma Engage was created in conjunction with an exclusive group of pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals. Click here to see the Advisory Board.

Fierce Pharma Engage Founding Partner is IQVIA. Other key sponsors for the event include: DeepIntent, Ostro, Swoop and Syneos Health. For the complete list of sponsors, click here. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Angelique Alcover at aalcover@questex.com.

To register to attend Fierce Pharma Engage click here.

Stay connected to Fierce Pharma Engage on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Sr. Director of Marketing, Life Sciences and Healthcare
Questex
llam@questex.com

LIVE025 Pre-Launch Will Kick Off at IBS NY and The Live Fashion Hair Awards (Americas Edition) Will Take Place at IBS Las Vegas

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s 2025 International Beauty Shows New York (IBS New York) and Las Vegas (IBS Las Vegas) today announces a unique, first-ever collaboration with global beauty brand Live Fashion Hair. These industry icons are joining forces on a series of milestone events that will take place during the upcoming 2025 IBS New York and Las Vegas Shows.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Live Fashion Hair on the 2025 IBS New York and Las Vegas Shows,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director, Questex’s Wellness Group. “Live Fashion Hair epitomizes what’s new and what’s next in beauty on a global scale and perfectly complements our mission. Together we represent the past, present and future of the beauty industry.”

LIVE025 Pre-Launch at IBS New York
To officially kick off the partnership, Live Fashion Hair will host two education-oriented opportunities featuring world-renowned artists during the 2025 IBS New York Show, including:

75 Minute Class with Simone Petinatti on March 23 – with over 28 years of international experience in the fashion industry, Petinatti is the creator of the revolutionary Balayage coloring technique BRAZILIAN FREE HANDS©. She has gained worldwide popularity since its launch in Brazil in 2000 and has left a lasting impact on the beauty industry in the United States and beyond since 2015.Live Show on the Glam & Go Stage on March 24 – hosted by industry pioneer and world-renowned presenter Byrd Mena, this exciting demonstration and live event will highlight the latest trends in hair cutting, hair styling, barbering, nail art and more! Featured artists include Joel Torres (Booksy), William Camargo (Booksy) Mr. Luis, Lisa Van (Insight), Jay Rodriguez & Joseph Solis (Sharp Fade Artistic Team) and Sam the Barber (Booksy).  

Live Fashion Hair Awards 2025 (Americas Edition) and Education at IBS Las Vegas

The excitement builds as the Live Fashion Hair Awards and Booksy x Live Fashion Awards premiere at the prestigious IBS Las Vegas Show, June 21-23. This highly anticipated annual gathering has evolved into a cornerstone event for the hairdressing and styling community. This year’s ceremony will honor exceptional talent across multiple categories, with finalists—carefully selected by industry experts—demonstrating their remarkable artistry and technical excellence. Submission deadline is April 15, 2025. Find more information on the Awards and how to enter here.Live Fashion Hair will also produce three classes for International Beauty Show attendees. Registration for IBS Las Vegas will open in late March.

“Live Fashion Hair is more than just an award show—it’s a global platform where the entire industry can showcase creativity and innovation,” said Byrd Mena, co-owner Live Fashion Hair Awards. “Partnering with a synergistic brand like IBS furthers our joint mission in building a dynamic community, where artists can connect, share experiences, and encourage collaboration and continuous education.”

For more information and registration details for the Live Fashion Hair Awards, visit
www.livefashionhair.com.

NEW YORK INFO:
For more information on IBS New York, visit ibsnewyork.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

LAS VEGAS INFO:
For more information on IBS Las Vegas, visit ibslasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

About IBS New York
Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, IBS New York is the longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS New York 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 free educational classes by industry legends, workshops, and exclusive show-floor discounts. For more information, visit ibsnewyork.com.

About IBS Las Vegas
IBS Las Vegas is a trade show and conference for members of the professional beauty industry. The show is for beauty professionals only and is not open to the general public. The show’s main objective is to educate, in effect opening new doors for beauty professionals. IBS is only open to licensed beauty professionals and currently enrolled cosmetology students and educators. For more information, visit ibslasvegas.com.

About QUESTEX
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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 Brokaw
IBS New York and IECSC New York
Amanda@brokawpr.com