NEW YORK, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Questex’s International Beauty Show New York (IBS New York) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference New York (IECSC New York) made a triumphant return to the Javits Center with three jam-packed days of the best in beauty and spa. Twenty thousand professionals attended to experience the unparalleled education, face-to-face networking and unrivaled excitement that can only be found at these two iconic industry events.

Over 400 exhibitors showcased their newest products, the latest techniques, and invaluable in‐booth demonstrations by some of the top artists in the industry.

Exhibitors at IBS New York 2022 included Agadir, Amika, Andis, Blackpants, Brazilian Blowout, CHI by Farouk, Daisy Nail, DNA Hair Tools, Gelish and Morgan Taylor, Hattori Hanzo Shears, Johnny B Haircare, Kanar, LeChat Nails, Olaplex, Pibbs, Truss, Turbo Power and many more!

Exhibitors at IECSC New York 2022 included Celluma, Circadia, Eminence Organic Skin Care, Equipro, Esthemax, Estitique, FarmHouse Fresh, Germaine de Capuccini, HydraFacial, Italwax, Minkys, LightStim, PCA Skin, ProCell Therapies, Repechage, Sothys and many more!

“It was wonderful to be back in NYC and to witness first-hand the passion and creativity that is such an integral part of our industry,” said Liz Hitchcock, event director for IBS and IECSC. “The excitement and pure joy were palpable. Our community thrives on connection and the Shows were a great way to reengage after three long years apart.”

As always, attendees had the opportunity to shop for products for their salons and spas at professionals‐only pricing and to network with industry leaders.

IBS NY attendees had the chance to participate in over eighty classes and Hands-On Workshops covering trendsetting techniques and education in key categories including hair, nails, brows, men’s grooming, business, marketing, and more. 

The legendary IBS New York Main Stage featured exciting performances by some of the biggest names in the industry showcasing their incredible artistry and expertise.

IECSC NY attendees had access to product-focused education hosted by top exhibitors and industry leaders covering topics such as anti-aging, light therapy, cannabis treatments, cosmetic lasers, business management and more.

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty professionals are available at IBS Las Vegas, taking place June 25‐27, 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Visit IBSlasvegas.com for more information.

Additional networking and educational opportunities for spa and wellness professionals will take place throughout 2022:

Chicago, April 10-11, 2022, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Visit iecscchicago.com for more information

Las Vegas, June 25-27, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Visit iecsclasvegas.com for more information

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

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, 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. 

Contact: Amanda Brokaw
Email: amanda@brokawpr.com
Phone: 917.238.0204

Nine Finalists in the Jesse H. Neal Awards; Eight Regional Finalists and Five National Finalists in the American Society of Business Publication Editors AZBEE Awards

NEW YORK, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services company, today announces that it has been selected as a finalist in 22 categories from both the Jesse H. Neal Awards, the most prestigious editorial honors in the field of specialized journalism, and the American Society of Business Publication Editors AZBEE Awards, the most competitive awards programs for trade media.

“With a deep understanding of each of the industries we serve and our ability to analyze emerging trends and news for our audiences, our content delivers our audiences with the information they need to move their businesses forward,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “I’m delighted that both the Jesse H. Neal and the AZBEE awards programs have recognized our reporting. Our journalists are core to building our communities. They create the magnet for attracting audiences to our websites and, therefore, they are at the heart of the business we are in.”

“We’re so proud that our hard-working journalists have been recognized by the Neal and AZBEE awards programs. Our editorial teams hustle every day to bring news and analysis that matters to our readers, and it’s great to see their work honored. Good luck to all the finalists,” said Tracy Staton, Editor in Chief, Healthcare and Life Sciences.

Jesse H. Neal Awards finalists:

Best News Coverage: Illumina’s Quest for Grail, Fierce MedTech
Best Industry Coverage: Fierce Pharma Manufacturing Coverage 
Best Website: Fierce Pharma
Best COVID-19 Coverage: Pharma’s COVID Challenge, Fierce Pharma
Best Website: Fierce Healthcare
Best COVID-19 Coverage: One Year of COVID, Fierce Healthcare 
Best COVID-19 Coverage, COVID Fallout: Shortages and Mandates, Fierce Healthcare
Best Media Brand – Overall Editorial Excellence: Fierce Biotech
Best DEI Coverage: LGBTQ+ Inclusion: A Fierce Biotech Special Report 

ASBPE AZBEE Awards finalists:

Best Social Media Campaign: Social media coverage from Bar & Restaurant Expo and Instagram Live series “Side Bar” (Regional and National)
Original Research: Club Industry’s Top 100 Health Clubs of 2021 (Regional and National)
Web Feature Series: Forced into a Virtual World, Fierce Biotech (Regional and National)
Web Feature Series: LGBTQ+ in Biotech, Fierce Biotech (Regional and National)
Online State of the Industry: Fierce Biotech Special Reports, Fierce Biotech (Regional)
Online Breaking News Coverage: Biogen’s Aduhelm Approval, Fierce Pharma (Regional)
Online Single Topic Coverage by a Team: Biogen’s Aduhelm Launch, Fierce Pharma (Regional and National)
Online State of the Industry: Fierce Pharma Special Reports (Regional)

Award winners will be announced in the spring.

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.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
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com 
212 895 8488‬

Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS) New York Opens at the Javits Center for First Time in Three Years

NEW YORK, March 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show New York (IBS New York) returns to the Javits Center March 13‐15, 2022. The nation’s longest-running professionals-only beauty show is expected to draw thousands of industry members who are looking to reengage with the community and rejuvenate their businesses.

IBS New York 2022 will feature hundreds of high-profile exhibitors and vendors, including: Agadir, Amika, Andis, Blackpants, Brazilian Blowout, CHI by Farouk, Daisy Nail, DNA Hair Tools, Gelish and Morgan Taylor, Hattori Hanzo Shears, Johnny B Haircare, Kanar, LeChat Nails, Olaplex, Pibbs, Truss, Turbo Power and many more! For the full list, click here.        

Professionals will have the opportunity to walk through tons of exhibits and learn unique techniques through invaluable in‐booth demonstrations by some of the top artists in the industry. The Main Stage features exciting performances by some of the biggest names in the industry showcasing their incredible artistry and expertise.

The legendary IBS New York Main Stage will feature elite artists sharing demonstrations and tips to boost professionals’ careers and bottom line. Industry heavy-hitters, Nubia Rëzo from Rëzo, Mickey Colon and Asil from Truss, Sean Casey from Andis and Keya Neal from Kolour Kulture will appear on the stage, demonstrating the latest trends. Sue Phillips from Scenterprises and Lauren Weinberg from Square will also host special presentations giving attendees insight into building their business, despite the challenges of the past two years.

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

“We are thrilled to bring IBS NY back to the Javits Center. Our industry is such a tight-knit community,” said Liz Hitchcock, event director for IBS and IECSC. “We’ve missed being together and experiencing the connection that can only take place at an in-person event.”

Attendees can participate in over eighty classes covering trendsetting techniques and education in key categories including hair, nails, brows, men’s grooming, business, marketing, and more. Sessions feature profit‐boosting tips and from experts including Amy Carter, Steve Gomez and Shauna Wright. Nail guru Jamie Schrabeck teaches nail techs how to get ahead and stay ahead with her best practices and Malynda Vigliotti shares how to build a booming brow business. For the current schedule, click here.

Hands-On Workshops are also available for an additional fee and cover a wide range of subjects from Microblading Nano & Reverse Strokes for Perfect Brows taught by Quyen Nguyen of Evalash to American Fades – A Variety of Fading Techniques taught by Wanza Poole & Craig McLaurin from Iconic Barber to The Ultimate Marketing & Branding Workshop lead by Angelique Velez, founder of Breakups to Makeup. Plus, celebrity colorist and Balay Lama™, Candy Shaw, will share her top secrets in Painting Balayage 2.0 and reveal how the power of the paintbrush can change your career forever. See the full list of offerings here.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations is no longer required for in-person attendees at the Javits Center; masks are at the individual’s discretion.

All IBS NY attendees are welcome to visit IECSC NY, the industry’s largest spa show, which is a co-located event. IECSC NY features an additional 200+ exhibitors and over 60 sessions in wellness and skincare.

In addition, IBS NY is honored to share the announcement of a scholarship available to members of the local NY community. The Christine Cordey Salon Scholarship will provide a one-time $5,000 scholarship for an Orange, Rockland or Westchester, NY student entering or currently enrolled in a cosmetology program. Candidates must exhibit a strong, dedicated work ethic, a passionate, positive attitude, and pledge to one day “pay it forward.” The scholarship is held and given out by the Rockland Community Foundation. This year’s completed applications are due by May 1, 2022, and the scholarship will be awarded June 2022.

2022 IBS NY SHOW FACTS

WHEN:
 
Sunday, March 13 & Monday, March 14: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 15: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

WHERE:
 
Javits Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY

TICKETS:
 
Beauty professionals can register to attend at ibsnewyork.com 

INFO:
 
For more information, visit ibsnewyork.com or visit @ibs_shows on Instagram and @IBSShows on Facebook #IBSNY

Upcoming Events 
Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty professionals are available at IBS Las Vegas, taking place June 25‐27, 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Visit IBSlasvegas.com for more information.

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, exclusive show-floor discounts and barbershop competitions. For more information, visit ibsnewyork.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. 

Contact: Amanda Brokaw
Email: amanda@brokawpr.com
Phone: 917.238.0204

 

Provides Unparalleled Education and Networking for the Fast-Growing $119B Spa & Wellness Industry

NEW YORK, March 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s The International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) New York returns to the Javits Center March 13‐15, 2022. The largest professionals-only spa and wellness show on the East Coast brings thousands of professionals together to source the latest products, learn about new technologies and develop relationships with companies that move the industry. According to Global Wellness Institute, the spa industry is expected to surpass pre-pandemic revenues in 2022–reaching $122 Billion. Now, more than ever, IECSC is a top resource for supporting the growth and education needed to fuel and reinvigorate the marketplace.

IECSC New York 2022 features exhibitors such as Celluma, Circadia, Eminence Organic Skin Care, Equipro, Esthemax, Estitique, FarmHouse Fresh, Germaine de Capuccini, HydraFacial, Italwax, Minkys, Lightstim, PCA Skin, ProCell Therapies, Repechage, Sothys and more! For the full list to date, click here.

Professionals will have the opportunity to explore, discover and buy products as they meet face-to-face with spa, wellness and salon suppliers and find new solutions that can change the scope of their business and career.

Attendees have access to product-focused education hosted by top exhibitors and industry leaders covering topics such as anti-aging, light therapy, cannabis treatments, cosmetic lasers, business management and more!  Sessions include Trimming the Fat in Your Beauty Business hosted by Crystal Ochemba Powell from Crystal Ngozi Beauty, LLC; Cryotherapy expert Sam Niedbala, PhD shares the vital role cryotherapy can play when combined with a wide range of ablative treatments, and CBD Skincare is the focus of Jordan Helene Person’s, LPN, LMT, workshop which will answer the most commonly asked questions that your clients have about CBD and hemp skin care, explain why CBD/hemp as an ingredient is so beneficial and witness the difference plant medicine makes at the end of class with an infused Gua Sha treatment demo.

For the current schedule of all the offerings, click here.

2022 IECSC NY SHOW FACTS

 
 

WHEN:

Sunday, March 13 & Monday, March 14: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 15: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

WHERE:
JavitsCenter, 429 11thAve, New York, NY

TICKETS:
Spa & Wellness professionals can register to attend atiecscnewyork.com

INFO:

For more information, visit us at iecscnewyork.com, Instagram or Facebook #NYSpaShow

Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations is no longer required for in-person attendees at the Javits Center; masks are at the individual’s discretion.

IECSC NY attendees are welcome to visit IBS NY, the co-located event, for an additional fee. IBS NY is the nation’s longest-running professionals-only beauty show.

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

Chicago, April 10-11, 2022 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Visit iecscchicago.com for more information

Las Vegas, June 25-27, 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Visit iecsclasvegas.com for more information

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

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.

Contact: Amanda Brokaw
Email: amanda@brokawpr.com
Phone: 917.238.0204

NEW YORK, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today announces it is broadening the reach of its Hospitality portfolio. Hotel Management will be expanding internationally to bring its deep operations knowledge to new markets around the world and Hospitality Insights will bring its in-depth international investment understanding and expertise to the North American market.

David Eisen has joined the Hospitality portfolio as Content Director, Media, overseeing the content direction for Hotel Management, Hospitality Insights and leading content creation for Hospitality events and conferences. Eisen returns to Questex, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Questex Hospitality Group, with a mission to grow the properties globally.

“We believe the new direction of our Hotel portfolio will broaden the reach and appeal of both Hotel Management and Hospitality Insights,” said Alexi Khajavi, Group President, for Questex Travel & Hospitality, Questex. “I am very pleased that David has rejoined Questex as content director of the hospitality vertical. His industry knowledge will help us create a robust global footprint that builds on the strengths of Hotel Management and Hospitality Insights.”

Prior to Questex, Eisen was Director of Hotel Intelligence, Americas, for HotStats, a global, monthly profit-and-loss data benchmarking company, where he was responsible for business development and content marketing strategies. Earlier in his career, Eisen was hotel editor at Business Travel News. Eisen has a master’s degree in hospitality industry studies from New York University’s Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism and he frequently participates on panels and roundtable discussions focused on global hospitality industry trends and topics. 

“Coming back to Questex is not only a homecoming but the start of something big, bold and rewarding,” said Eisen. “The past two years have been rocky for the global hotel industry, but in that time, what’s been revealed is how much travel and hospitality are taken for granted. And when it’s taken away, how much we miss it. That’s why there is always a premium put on adroit and resourceful hotel operators and dealmakers who know where the next smart investment lies. Because no matter the event, the hospitality and travel industries are never down for long. I am excited to be part of this next direction at Questex and furthering the reach of our brands to new audiences.” 

Visit Hotel Management and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Visit Hospitality Insights and keep up to date on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Hotel Management
Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized print and online 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 Hospitality Insights
Hospitality Insights is a subscription platform created for global investors, developers, operators and advisors in the hospitality industry. Topical areas in year-round editorial coverage include adjacent spaces, asset management, destination outlook, development, design, investment, stakeholder alignment and tech hub.

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 MacLeod
Marketing Manager, Questex Travel & Hospitality
mmacleod@questex.com

Proprietary Intelligence Platform Activates Audience Insight, Content and Revenue

NEW YORK, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today unveils Q Activate, a proprietary platform that combines event and content intelligence to deliver insight into what its audience of B2B decision makers are interested in on and off its websites. This new platform brings all of Questex’s first-party audience data together into one database, allowing Questex to respond quickly to trends, intent and needs to fuel audience engagement enabling its customers to connect with buyers with more accuracy and intelligence.

“Our audience data is the lifeblood of our business. With more data being generated than ever before, we’ve created a forward-thinking strategy that combines event and content intelligence with trends and demographics to deliver insight into our audience’s interests and buying intent,” said Kate Spellman, Chief Marketing Officer, Questex.

Research shows that 60-80% of web visitors are unidentified. Q Activate allows Questex to gain a deep understanding of topic, audience and intent information in a single view from multiple data sources to identify the highest trends for each of its core markets – Hospitality, Wellness, Travel, Education, Life Sciences, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications. Questex can see what content is resonating and identify potential gaps to better serve audience needs, create more engaging marketing campaigns and advise clients on marketing solutions. This allows Questex to deliver the right content through its websites and events, to the right audience at the right time to generate market awareness and qualified leads for customers.

Spellman added, “All of our audience profiles and buyer intent data are now available through Q Activate, allowing us to support strategic business objectives and monetization opportunities. We can now grow, engage and retain audiences through a fully-integrated multi-channel journey via our websites, newsletters, content marketing, virtual events, webinars and live events.”

Marketers are in need of highly targeted audiences to drive business. Questex can now better collaborate with customers to activate audiences throughout the entire buyer’s journey as they move from discovering a problem to identifying features and functionality of a solution to selecting a provider and making a purchase. Q Insight reports allows for more collaboration with clients on who is visiting Questex’s media and event sites and what content these audiences are engaging with on and off Questex’s sites. The reports give Questex customers more insight as to what their target audience is consuming. Questex can also work with customers to deliver more targeting and personalization based on the detailed audience information it can deliver.

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.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
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com
212 895 8488‬

IBS and IECSC NY Shows Return to the Javits Center in NYC March 13-15

NEW YORK, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show New York (IBS New York) and The International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) New York announced today that proof of COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required for in-person attendees at their 2022 Shows at the Javits Center. These changes will come into effect in NYC as of March 7, 2022.

This update is based on Mayor Eric Adam’s announcement that New Yorkers no longer need to provide proof of vaccination upon entry of indoor public spaces and the Javits Center will follow suit with lifting COVID-19 regulations on March 7 (including mask and vaccine mandates) to reflect the city-wide change.

“We look forward to bringing the beauty & spa communities back to the Javits Center in New York City and providing an engaging and memorable experience, said Liz Hitchcock, event director for IBS and IECSC. “Safety is our top priority, and we can’t wait to reconnect and reignite the true passion that only in-person events like IBS NY and IECSC NY can deliver.”

The International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) New York is largest professionals-only spa and wellness show on the East Coast and is the perfect place for professionals to source the latest products, learn about new technologies and develop relationships with companies that move the industry.

International Beauty Show New York (IBS New York) is the nation’s longest-running professionals-only beauty show and draws thousands of industry members each year.

Professionals at both Shows will have the opportunity to walk through miles of exhibits and learn unique techniques through invaluable in‐booth demonstrations by some of the top artists and experts in the industry. As always, attendees will have the opportunity to shop for products for their salons at professionals‐only pricing and to network with industry leaders.

SHOW HOURS:
Sunday, March 13: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Monday, March 14: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday, March 15: 9:30am – 4:00pm

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, 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 a presented by America 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.

Contact: Amanda Brokaw
Email: amanda@brokawpr.com
Phone: 917.238.0204

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services company, bet on Super Bowl LVI with industry tailored game day content created specifically for its audiences in bar & restaurant, pharma, wireless, live design and event planning.

“Die-hard football fans watch the game for the sport. Others watch it for the halftime shows headline acts, many watch it to see the million dollar commercials and others watch it for the game day snacks. The Super Bowl has something for everyone,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “Our business lives in the experience economy. With a deep understanding of each of the industries we serve, our content delivered our audiences with the information they needed for the ultimate Super Bowl experience.”

Questex’s Super Bowl LVI coverage:

Bar & Restaurant, the bar, nightlife and restaurant business authority, interviewed Chef Brian Duffy, Culinary Director for the Bar & Restaurant Expo’s Food & Beverage Innovation Center (FBIC) for tasty game day recipes. Read the story here.
Fierce Pharma, which covers the pharma waterfront, from late-stage drug development through the entire lifecycle, wrote about Hologic’s commercial spot with Mary J. Blige. Read the story here.
Fierce Wireless, the wireless industry’s daily monitor, featured how telecommunications brands – AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon – promote their services at the Super Bowl. Read the stories: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon go big for Super Bowl LVI | Verizon brings ‘Cable Guy’ to Super Bowl party

Live Design, a creative and technical resource for live entertainment professionals, created a series of articles about the halftime show from the set design to the lights. The stories can be found here.
XLIVE creates news, analysis, and community for the live event industry, to help planners, producers and venues digitally transform their experiences. XLIVE covered how commercials are signaling a new phase in fan experience. Read the story here.

In 2021, Live Design won a FOLIO: Eddie award in the Series of Articles, B2B Technology category for its coverage of the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show 2021.  

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.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
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com
212 895 8488‬

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services company, is celebrating its success in multi-channel crisis communications through the integration of virtual events. Questex won a Notified Award in the “Excellence in Crisis Communications” category for producing Arizona State University’s REMOTE: The Connected Faculty Summit. REMOTE is a first of its kind, free virtual event created to help higher education faculty and administrators design effective and engaging online and blended learning experiences. The Notified awards celebrate excellence in events, investor relations and public relations.

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“The pandemic created complicated new realities for educators across the globe that are everlasting, forcing universities to confront long-standing challenges in higher education from blended learning and skyrocketing tuition costs to fewer international students and perceptions of elitism,” said David Levin Entrepreneur in Residence, Arizona State University, whose vision created the REMOTE franchise. “Arizona State University began REMOTE as a response to COVID-19 to equip faculty with proven tools and tips of remote and hybrid teaching.”

The event now in its third year will be held on June 8-9, 2022, and in the first two iterations hosted more than 38,000 attendees live and another 4,000 on-demand. Attendees were made up of higher education professors, instructors, lecturers, teaching professionals, instructional designers, provosts, deans, department chairs, university presidents and administrators from more than 150 universities and institutions across the world.

Questex and ASU implemented a multi-channel communications strategy by building an advisory board of higher education decision makers, a partner network of industry sponsorships, expansive recruitment of educational practitioners, and enablement for a broad community of remote learning specialists to speak, promote and share socially and globally about the REMOTE event.

“It’s been nearly two years since the pandemic began and we entered an era of extremely challenging communications. REMOTE demonstrated our ability to deliver for our clients in a time of crises, quickly shaping solutions from concept to completion, with extraordinary results. Questex has excelled in blending transparency, information and genuine care delivering information virtually to its audiences,” said Kate Spellman, Chief Marketing Officer, Questex. “We are delighted to have been recognized by Notified. Winning this award along with other well-known companies such as KPMG LLC, Merck, Tyson Foods, OTC Markets, Nokia, Amazon and Bloomberg demonstrates that our strategy is strong and that we offer powerful virtual solutions.”

With a custom virtual event space design, which replicates the look and feel of the university’s campus. The REMOTE event offered practical information including:

Keynote presentations from Michael M. Crow, President, Arizona State University, Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, President, UMBC and Kristina M. Johnson, PhD, President, Ohio State University
126 diverse speakers from Arizona State University, Georgia State University, Metropolitan Community College, Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University and more 

84 sessions featured in multiple virtual theaters across seven concurrent tracks focused on disciplines, best practices and policy allowing attendees to learn and interact through live Q&A’s
A variety of formats including executive interviews, interactive demos, audience-driven “ask the experts” sessions, educational presentations and more
Live networking chats where attendees could network and connect with others and share in “free-form” and moderated conversations, through ten different, custom designed themed networking Lounges based on types of disciplines and common topics.
Spanish translations of live chats, live captions and full session transcripts in English and Spanish were available for attendees across the event
A Wall of Experts, where attendees could view expert profiles from featured speakers.
An Exhibit Hall with over 25 sponsors which included Cisco, Microsoft, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Pearson, McGraw Hill and others and a Resource Center with comprehensive, downloadable resources and videos for immediate or on-the-go viewing

Notified’s 3-D virtual environment provides Questex with a stable platform for a large number of attendees and allows the company to run multiple content tracks, both live and recorded at the same time. In addition to REMOTE, in 2021, Questex delivered 59 virtual events, five hybrid events and 263 webinars to its audiences in Hospitality, Wellness, Travel, Life Science, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications.

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.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.

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Questex
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The Only Event to Showcase the Building Blocks of IoT through Co-Located Events, Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference, Autonomous Technologies Conference and Medical Technologies Design Conference

NEW YORK, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge, where design innovation meets tech innovation, today opens registration for the 37th annual event that will take place June 27-29th in San Jose, California at the McEnery Convention Center. Sensors Converge is the only in-person event covering the biggest design engineering trends and the only event where the building blocks of IoT converge – sensors, processing, and connectivity. Register here.

The event will offer a three-day educational experience comprised of technical sessions and tutorials conducted by subject matter experts and speakers with real-world, practical experience. Featuring engineers sharing real stories and technology applications, the program will cover tracks including: 5G, Aerospace Tech, AgTech, Energy Harvesting & Power Management, Industrial & Environmental Sensing, Intelligent Sensing (MEMS, Smart Sensors, AI/ML, Sensor Fusion), Interoperability & Standards, IoT & Wireless, Instrumentation, Smart Buildings & Cities, and Test & Measurement.

In addition, more than 200 exhibitors will participate at Sensors Converge including ams OSRAM, Analog Devices, Bosch Sensortec, Digi-Key Electronics, Fujitsu Components America, Inc., Hamamatsu, Harwin, Microchip Technology, Inc., Mouser Electronics, Parker LORD Microstrain, PowerFilm, Renishaw, Rohde & Schwarz, Schott North America, Sensirion, STMicroelectronics, TDK Corporation, and more.

Sensors Converge will be co-located with three events:

The Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference focuses on the development of embedded systems and the building blocks of IoT. The event will take place June 27-29 offering a three-day program as well as more than 65 exhibitors on a shared Expo Floor with Sensors Converge.
The Autonomous Technologies Conference is focused on the next generation of technology in autonomous vehicles. The event takes place June 27-28 and will bring an AutoTech Zone to the Sensors Converge Expo Floor.
The Medical Technologies Design Conference is a one-day conference program that drives tech development and fosters design innovation in medical and healthcare applications. The program will take place on June 28 and will bring a MedTech Zone to the Sensors Converge Expo Floor.

Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Electronics, Sensors Converge said, “It was exhilarating to be back in person in 2021 and we are looking forward to bringing the entire community together again in June to learn about the new trends and technologies in the industry. Now with three co-located events we will truly offer attendees a glimpse of the future as we feature the building blocks of IoT converge – sensors, processing, and connectivity.”

Here’s what Sensors Converge participants had to say about the event:

“This is the place to learn all about sensor technology and this is a place where you’re going to learn all about the trends and how sensors are evolving and becoming more and more powerful every day,” said Will Tu, Senior Director Automotive Business Unit, Xilinx.

“I’m excited to be at Sensors Converge to share real stories on how sensors have impacted people’s lives for the better to help them reverse chronic disease,” said David DiPaola, Founder and CEO, Sensibly.

“I was looking for sensors for healthcare and I found some very good insights in the talks and demos,” said Sahil Choudhary, Senior Director – Product, FitTrack.

“The most important reason in exhibiting is to be a part of the community. There was never a question that we wouldn’t be a part of Sensors Converge,” said Kurt Hochrein, Director – Sales & Marketing, Dexter Research Center.

Register to attend Sensors Converge here. The All-Access Pass provides attendees with complete event coverage and access to all the co-located events. Single event passes are also available.

For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Sensors team here.

Press registration will be available soon.

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

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge, formally 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, Medical Technologies Design 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
Ashley Secondini
Senior Marketing Manager
T: 617 219 8358 
E: asecondini@questex.com