StreamTV Show brings together the executives redefining kids media, sports rights, streaming distribution, and audience engagement across the rapidly evolving streaming ecosystem

DENVER, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As streaming platforms race to capture younger audiences and live sports viewers, Questex’s StreamTV Show 2026, the streaming industry’s fastest-growing event, will bring together the executives reshaping how kids & family entertainment and sports content are distributed, monetized, discovered, and experienced in the streaming era.

From YouTube-native viewing habits and creator-led fandoms to the escalating battle for live sports rights and ad-supported streaming growth, StreamTV Show will spotlight the business models, platform strategies, technologies, and partnerships driving the next phase of the streaming economy.

Taking place June 16–19, 2026 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, the event will convene leaders across streaming platforms, sports leagues, media companies, advertisers, FAST operators, technology providers, creators, and content studios navigating one of the most significant shifts in audience behavior the media industry has ever seen.

As younger audiences continue migrating away from traditional television toward YouTube, creator-led platforms, streaming apps, FAST channels, gaming ecosystems, and social video, media companies are rapidly rethinking how content is programmed, monetized, and discovered. At the same time, live sports has emerged as one of the most competitive and valuable battlegrounds in streaming, with leagues, platforms, advertisers, and distributors aggressively investing in rights, fan engagement, and direct-to-consumer strategies.

Key conversations at StreamTV Show will explore:

• The growing influence of YouTube and creator ecosystems on kids viewing and sports fandom
• How FAST and AVOD are reshaping children’s programming and live sports distribution
• Audience retention, monetization, trust & safety, and fan engagement strategies
• The future of content discovery in an algorithm-driven environment
• Franchise, programming, and platform strategies driving long-term audience growth
• How leagues, teams, and streaming platforms are redefining sports rights and direct-to-consumer distribution

“Kids and family media and live sports are two of the fastest-evolving and most competitive areas of the streaming business today,” said Kevin Gray, Founder of StreamTV Show and VP, Questex. “Audience behavior is changing rapidly, platforms are aggressively competing for engagement and rights, and entirely new monetization and distribution models are emerging. StreamTV Show is bringing together the executives, platforms, leagues, creators, advertisers, and technology companies driving that transformation.”

Featured Kids & Family Streaming Sessions

Among the featured sessions is Live The Media Odyssey Podcast: The Kids Media Landscape, a live conversation examining the forces reshaping children’s entertainment — including shifting platform strategies, tightening advertising regulations, algorithm-driven discovery, and the migration of younger audiences toward YouTube and social video.

Moderated by Evan Shapiro, Media Universe Cartographer, ESHAP, and Jamie Shapiro, ESHAP, the session features:

• Sara DeWitt, SVP & General Manager, PBS Kids and Education, PBS Kids
• Jill Murphy, Chief Content Officer, Common Sense Media

Additionally, featured discussion, Kids & Family Content in the Digital Era, will explore how streaming providers, FAST operators, and content companies are adapting to changing viewing habits and evolving parental expectations.

Featured speakers include:

• David Di Lorenzo, Senior Vice President, Content Acquisition and Partnerships, Future Today
• Dean Koocher, Head of Content and Co-Founder, Kidstream
• Emma Witkowski, Vice President, WildBrain Media Solutions
• Cara Fano, VP of Strategy & Operations, HappyNest Entertainment

The session will examine how companies are leveraging FAST channels, niche SVOD offerings, franchise IP, and audience engagement strategies to drive growth while balancing monetization, discoverability, and platform safety.

The conference will also feature Case Study: The Public Media Powerhouse, How PBS Dominates the YouTube Ecosystem, offering an inside look at how PBS has emerged as a leader on YouTube through a sophisticated multi-channel strategy spanning PBS Digital Studios, PBS KIDS, PBS Distribution, and PBS NewsHour.

Moderated by Ira Rubenstein, Chief Digital Marketing Officer, PBS, the session features:

• Maribel Lopez, Senior Director, Head of PBS Digital Studios, PBS
• Andrea Downing, President, PBS Distribution
• Travis Daub, Director of Digital, PBS NewsHour

The discussion will explore how PBS has cultivated massive subscriber audiences, expanded engagement across digital platforms, and redefined the role of public media in the creator economy.

Featured Sports Streaming Sessions

As live sports increasingly become the centerpiece of streaming strategy, StreamTV Show 2026 will also feature extensive programming focused on sports rights, sports FAST channels, fan-first viewing experiences, sports advertising, audience engagement, and direct-to-consumer monetization.

Featured sessions include:

• Leaders’ Roundtable: Streaming Sports Monetization and Discovery featuring Kerry Flynn, Media Reporter, Axios; Joe Franzetta, Head of Sports, Roku; Dave Bernarth, CEO, Wurl; David Proper, Senior Executive Vice President, Media, NHL; and John Morash, Global Sports Lead, Gracenote.
• Live Sports Advertising on CTV: What the Data Shows featuring Brian Mahony, President, OTT Executive Community; Joe Nilsson, CEO and Co-founder, C15 Studio; Dave Stelnik, VP Business Development, FloSports; Bo Han, Chief Commercial Officer, Transmit; and Lily Morrison, Director, Media Business Development, PGA TOUR.
• DTC and How Sports Leagues and Teams Win in the New Audience Economy featuring David Dembowski, Chief Revenue Officer, Operative, examining how leagues and teams are building direct-to-consumer strategies centered around audience ownership and fan monetization.
• Winning the Audience — The Future of Fan-First Sports Streaming featuring Brian Ring, Principal Analyst, Ring Digital LLC; Bill Yucatonis, Co-Founder, Pro League Network; Adriana Waterston, EVP, Horowitz Research; and Jared Widman, President, Indoor Football League – Business Division.
• The New Playbook for Live Sports Rights: Bidding, Bundling, and Beyond featuring Zoe Hilden, Founding Partner, Hilden & Scarton; Felipe Saltz, AVP Media Distribution, NBA; Ryan Blood, Chief Content Officer, EverPass Media; and Doug Eichler, SVP, DirecTV for Business.
• The State of Streaming Sports: Consumer Habits, Rights Deals, and Investment Trends featuring Seth Shafer, Principal Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan.

For companies operating across streaming, sports media, kids entertainment, advertising, licensing, FAST, distribution, creator media, and digital platforms, StreamTV Show offers a critical opportunity to connect with the executives shaping the future of audience engagement and the next generation of streaming business models.

Where the Streaming Industry Comes Together

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

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

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

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

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StreamTV Show
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Bar & Restaurant News, Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Network and Fierce Pharma are Northeast Regional Award Winners

NEW YORK, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services and events company focused on high-growth B2B markets, today announces Fierce Healthcare has won a national silver award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) Azbee Awards of Excellence, the most competitive awards programs for b2b media. The award was won for the story “A new wave of middlemen offers ‘alternative funding’ for specialty drugs. Patients bear the risks” in the All Content: Impact/ Investigative category.

Additionally, Questex was named a finalist for three nominations in the national awards program.

• Fierce Healthcare: Reporting from the pressure points of American healthcare in the Overall Excellence: Best Body of Work: By a Staff Journalist category.
• Fierce Network: Monica Alleven: The Voice Behind Fierce Network’s Essential Wireless Coverage in the Overall Excellence: Best Body of Work: By a Staff Journalist category and Fierce Network: 25 Years of Essential Tech and Telecom Journalism in the Overall Excellence: Website of the Year category.

Paul Miller, CEO, Questex said, “Winning these awards is a reflection of the expertise and relentless commitment our team brings to every story they create. Our teams strive to deliver content that informs, inspires and drives meaningful impact across our industries. This achievement reinforces what sets our team apart, a dedication to excellence and a deep understanding of the audiences we serve. I’m incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished.”

Azbee Awards of Excellence in the Northeast Region
Bar & Restaurant News

• Gold: All Content – Feature Article, Industry category for Pride Month and the Hospitality Industry: Experts Say Listen, Collaborate, and Be Authentic
• Silver: All Content – Impact/Investigative category for Immigrants Play a Huge Role in Restaurants and Hospitality; Here’s Why It Matters

Fierce Healthcare  

• Gold: All Content – Impact/Investigative category for A new wave of middlemen offers ‘alternative funding’ for specialty drugs. Patients bear the risks
• Silver: All Content – Enterprise News Story category for We can’t do this alone’: Hospitals share lessons from Hurricane Helene to prepare for extreme weather events
• Bronze: All Content – Group or Company Profile category for Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, focused on whole health, opens its doors in Arkansas

Fierce Network

• Bronze: All Content – Industry News Coverage category for Fierce Network: Breaking News, Expert Analysis, and Industry Intelligence

Fierce Pharma

• Silver: All Content – Individual Profile category for The architect of applied hope

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.com.

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

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Chief Commercial Officer
Questex
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Half-day summit brings together leading analysts, TV OS executives, advertisers, and media strategists to unpack fragmentation, monetization, sports media evolution, and the future of television

DENVER, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the streaming industry’s fastest-growing event, today unveils the agenda for the TVREV Summit, bringing together the sharpest minds across streaming, advertising, TV operating systems, and media analysis for an unfiltered look at the future of television.

The agenda will explore the collapse of the monoculture and the rise of what TVREV calls “Feudal Media” — a series of disconnected audience bubbles spread across multiple media platforms — and examine how that fragmentation is reshaping television, advertising, TV operating systems, monetization, and sports media.

“The monoculture is gone, and the industry is still trying to figure out what replaces it,” said Alan Wolk, Co-founder/Lead Analyst, TVREV. “Audiences are now spread across thousands of disconnected content bubbles, each with its own culture, creators, and viewing habits. This Summit is about helping the industry understand what that means for TV operating systems, advertisers, content owners, and the future of media itself.”

Sessions include:

• “The Collapse of the Monoculture and the Rise of Feudal Media,” a keynote from Wolk exploring how audiences have fragmented across thousands of disconnected content ecosystems — each with its own celebrities, in-jokes, and source of truth — and what it will take for the industry to move beyond it.
• “TV Is TV” is a fireside conversation with Guy Edri, Co-founder and CEO, V examining the idea that television is television regardless of whether it is linear or streaming. He will also discuss V’s approach to building a TV operating system that creates value for content owners, advertisers, and OEMs alike.
• “How To Reach A Mass Audience When There’s No Mass Media” features executives from Google, LG Ads, Spectrum Reach and WURL discussing how advertisers can achieve mass reach across streaming, FAST, YouTube, social video, and linear television in an increasingly fragmented media environment.
• “Why The TV OS Needs An Ad Layer” offers a fireside discussion featuring Ed Lee, Vice President, Partnerships, Ventura TV OS at The Trade Desk exploring how The Trade Desk’s Ventura TV Operating System aims to streamline the ad layer to create more relevant advertising experiences and improved ROI for brands and content owners.
• “Beyond The 30 Second Spot: New Paths To Monetization” has executives from Stingray, Magnite and Merzigo examining how streaming apps, home screens, ambient video, retail media networks, and emerging TV experiences are creating new revenue opportunities, ad formats, and monetization strategies for content owners.
• “The Evolution Of Sports Media” is focused on how sports rights are shifting toward ad-supported streaming platforms while younger audiences increasingly consume highlights and clips instead of full games. Featuring an all-star panel from Hub Research, Play Anywhere, FloSports and Transmit.

The Summit will conclude with “Analyst Improv,” an interactive audience-driven session where attendees suggest media-related topics and Wolk will lead a troupe of top analysts—Jon Giegangack, Dade Hayes, Cathy Rasenberger and Mike Bloxham— to riff live on the trends, shifts, and hot takes shaping the future of television.

“TVREV’s Summit is designed to be thought-provoking, honest, and highly interactive,” said Kevin Gray, Founder, StreamTV Show and VP, Questex. “The streaming industry is navigating one of the most significant shifts in media history, and these conversations are happening in real time. This Summit is where executives and analysts could challenge assumptions, debate what’s next, and leave with a clearer understanding of where the industry is heading.”

TVREV’s Summit takes place as part of StreamTV Show 2026, the industry event bringing together leaders across streaming, connected TV, advertising, content, and technology. Attendance is included with the StreamTV Show pass, but RSVP is required for this workshop. For more information or to register, visit StreamTV Show.

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

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

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

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

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
StreamTV Show
csoucy@questex.com

Hospitality real estate investment leaders and decision-makers unite to drive innovation and identify new deal opportunities; Conference takes place on May 31 – June 2 in NYC

NEW YORK, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 48th annual NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum (NYU IHIF), operated by Questex, a leading information services and event company, in partnership with the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and its Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, today announces hospitality leaders from Hilton, Hyatt, Wyndham, IHG and Accor will participate on the “Global Hospitality CEO Panel: The View from the Boardroom.” NYU IHIF takes place on May 31 – June 2 at the New York Marriott Marquis in NYC.

On June 1, Christopher J. Nassetta, President and CEO, Hilton Worldwide; Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO, Hyatt; Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts; Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels and Resorts; and Sebastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor will share boardroom perspectives on market dynamics, emerging trends and strategies for adapting to uncertainty. Sara Eisen, Anchor, Closing Bell, CNBC will moderate the panel.

“We are excited to welcome this standout lineup of CEOs. Each brings a unique viewpoint and together they will create a dynamic exchange of ideas. In this must-attend session, attendees will gain insight into how they are shaping the industry,” said Alexi Khajavi, Group President, Living & Hospitality, Questex.

“NYU IHIF has served as a premier gathering for global business leaders, industry influencers and professionals for nearly five decades. We look forward to convening the hospitality ecosystem to share actionable insights on the industry’s trajectory and to provide rich networking opportunities that foster lasting connections,” said Nicolas Graf, Associate Dean of the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.

NYU IHIF will deliver unparalleled thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops and networking events. Top industry executives from CEOs of hotel brands to various investment and real estate executives will discuss the latest trends, economic influences, and projections.

Other prominent leaders presenting at NYU IHIF include:

• David Pepper, Chief Development Officer, Choice Hotels
• Satya Anand, Group President U.S., Canada and Latin America, Marriott International
• Kevin Osterhaus, President Global Lifestyle Brands, Hilton
• Claire Wallace, SVP Acquisitions and Development, Pyramid Global Hospitality
• Omer Acar, CEO Raffles and Fairmont, Accor
• María Zarraluqui, SVP, Global Growth & Owner Relations, Hyatt Inclusive Collection
• Jonathan Halkyard, Chief Financial Officer, MGM Resorts International
• Scott Strictland, Chief Commercial Officer, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

NYU IHIF supports the future of hospitality investment. A share of proceeds from the event will help fund student scholarships at the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and further support the program’s mission of educating and preparing future leaders and innovators for careers in global hospitality management, travel and tourism.

Click here to register to attend NYU IHIF.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Robert Britt at rbritt@questex.com.

For media registration, click here.

Stay connected with the NYU IHIF on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.  

About the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
The NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, now celebrating nearly 30 years of academic excellence, is a leading center for the study of hospitality, travel, and tourism. Founded in 1995, the Tisch Center was established in response to the growing need for hospitality and tourism undergraduate and graduate education. Its cutting-edge curricula attract bright, motivated students who seek to become leaders in their fields. The Tisch Center recently launched the Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), which will foster entrepreneurship and creative solutions for the industries it serves. For more information, visit sps.nyu.edu/tisch.

Media Contacts
Ahna Holloran
NYU IHIF
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Meryl Franzman
NYU IHIF
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The industry’s first dedicated forum for senior streaming and entertainment marketing leaders debuts in Denver on June 16, anchoring StreamTV Show 2026 with a strategic afternoon focused on the leaders driving the business of streaming

DENVER, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marketing is no longer a support function in entertainment. It is the business. And for the first time, the streaming industry will have a forum built specifically around the leaders responsible for it.

Questex’s StreamTV Show, the streaming industry’s fastest-growing event, today announces the launch of the inaugural StreamTV Marketers Summit, created in partnership with Social Department and taking place Tuesday, June 16. The Summit is the first event of its kind in the industry — a dedicated, executive-level program built around the senior marketing leaders shaping how content reaches audiences, how brands get built, and how streaming platforms grow.

Designed for marketing executives across streaming platforms, studios, FAST channels, agencies, and technology companies, the Summit will bring together the leaders defining audience growth, fandom, retention, AI integration, content discovery, and brand strategy across the streaming ecosystem.

“Marketing is no longer playing a supporting role in entertainment — it’s driving the business,” said Kevin Gray, Founder, StreamTV Show and VP, Questex. “Today’s marketing leaders are responsible for turning content into culture, building loyalty in an era of constant churn, and helping platforms stand out in a crowded marketplace. The StreamTV Marketers Summit was created to give those leaders a dedicated space for honest conversations, actionable insight, and meaningful peer-to-peer discussion.”

“It’s been a long time since marketers have had a true home in the industry — a place to share what’s working and shape where the category is headed,” said Jonathan Verk, Chair, StreamTV Marketers Summit and former CEO of PromaxBDA, the Global Association for Entertainment Marketing. “The leaders in this room are the people defining how content reaches audiences and how brands get built. I’m proud to help bring that conversation back.”

2026 Summit Highlights

The inaugural Summit features sessions designed around the questions defining streaming marketing right now — from audience growth to AI to fandom to content discovery.

“The State of Streaming Marketing” a leadership roundtable moderated by Deadline’s own Dade Hayes and featuring senior executives from Tubi, Lionsgate, AMC Networks and BritBox discussing the biggest challenges facing streaming marketers today — brand protection, bundling strategies, churn reduction, audience fragmentation, and balancing brand building with performance and retention.

“Champagne Campaigns on a Beer Budget” showcases high-impact streaming marketing campaigns that drove measurable audience growth without massive media spend — proving that smart strategy, sharp execution, and strong creative can outperform expensive media buys.

“Getting the Most From Your Marketing Partners” The most effective streaming marketers don’t just create great content — they know exactly which partners to lean on and how to extract maximum value from those relationships. This session cuts through the noise. Three category-defining partners share how marketers can increase awareness, intent, and tune-in by reaching the right audiences with the right tools at the right time. It will explore the organic opportunities most brands leave on the table, and the paid strategies that are actually moving the needle.

“From Audience to Army: How Smart Marketers Are Turning Viewers into Communities” Audiences watch. Communities evangelize. The most successful streaming brands aren’t just finding viewers — they’re building fandoms that do the marketing for them. This session explores how top marketers are moving beyond the home screen to meet audiences where they already live: in social feeds, creator ecosystems, fan forums, and always-on content loops. The brands winning right now aren’t the ones with the biggest budgets — they’re the ones who understand their audiences deeply enough to turn them into something more powerful than subscribers.

For more information or to register, visit StreamTV Show.

Where the Streaming Industry Comes Together

StreamTV Show 2026 will bring together leaders across streaming, advertising, content, and technology for four days of insights, networking, and business-driving opportunities. The StreamTV Marketers Summit anchors the event’s strategic programming on Tuesday, June 16 in the afternoon.

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

Attendee Registration: Standard pricing is in effect. Register here.

Press registration: Available here.

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact our sales team.

About The StreamTV Show

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

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

About Questex

Questex fuels exceptional business connections — where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact

Charlene Soucy

StreamTV Show

csoucy@questex.com

Keynotes and technical sessions highlight a shift toward smarter sensors, on-device intelligence, and real-world deployments across industries

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge, North America’s premier event dedicated to sensors and sensing technologies, concluded last week at the Santa Clara Convention Center, bringing together nearly 5,000 engineers, developers, and technology leaders for three days of innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

With a nearly sold-out expo floor of over 160 exhibitors, and expanded programming, Sensors Converge delivered strong momentum and high engagement, reinforcing its role as the industry’s central hub for sensing, processing, and connectivity.

“We’re very pleased with how this year’s event came together,” said David Drain, Show Director, Questex. “Thank you to our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for making Sensors Converge 2026 such a strong and engaging experience. It’s great to see the continued collaboration across the community and the meaningful conversations happening onsite.”

Smarter Sensors, More Connected Systems

A defining theme across Sensors Converge was the rapid evolution of smarter sensors and increasingly connected, intelligent systems, driven by advances in edge AI and embedded processing.

Pankaj Kedia, Founder and Managing Partner, 2468 Ventures emphasized this shift, noting: “AI cannot work if it can’t read and write—sensors are doing both.” Once viewed as commodity components, sensors are now emerging as a critical point of differentiation and value creation across industries.

Edge AI Moves from Concept to Deployment

The rise of edge AI was a central focus throughout the event, with speakers outlining how intelligence is increasingly being embedded directly into devices.

• Pete Bernard of the EDGE AI FOUNDATION described the current moment as the “steam engine age of AI,” where collaborative model training and node-level learning are advancing without reliance on cloud connectivity.
• Cristian Ionescu-Catrina of Bosch Sensortec highlighted how smart sensors are now capable of running inference and making decisions locally, enabling real-time responsiveness and reducing latency.

Vision for the Future: Next-Gen Devices and Scaled Innovation

In a standout keynote, Omar Abed, CTO of TDK InvenSense, explored the future of next-generation smart devices, including scalable smart glasses and emerging form factors—highlighting how rapid advances in system efficiency are accelerating innovation cycles beyond traditional expectations.

High-Energy Expo Floor and Expanding Ecosystem

The expo floor reflected these trends in action, featuring over 160 exhibitors, including more than 50 new companies, showcasing technologies across sensors, AI/ML, embedded systems, and connectivity.

Attendees experienced:

• Live demos across robotics, edge AI, and autonomous systems
• Hands-on product evaluation and comparison
• Real-time conversations driving partnerships and pipeline
• Startup Zone, highlighting next-generation sensing companies
• EDGE AI FOUNDATION Pavilion, showcasing real-world edge AI deployments

Expanded Programming and New Event Features

Sensors Converge 2026 introduced several new and enhanced experiences that contributed to its strong momentum:

• Expanded New Technology Breakfast, offering deeper access to emerging innovations
• Hands-on workshops, enabling engineers to build and deploy real solutions from STMicroelectronics and Avnet
• Converge Main Stage and Live Theater, delivering continuous, on-floor programming

Recognizing Excellence and Industry Leadership
The event also celebrated innovation through the Best of Sensors Awards, honoring companies, technologies, and individuals driving the industry forward. 

View the winners here. 

View the Rising Stars here.

Looking Ahead to 2027

Building on this year’s momentum, Sensors Converge will return to Santa Clara June 8–10, 2027, continuing to expand its role as the leading destination for engineers and innovators shaping the future of intelligent systems. Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact msandberg@questex.com.

Follow Sensors Converge on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start over 40 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 Experiential Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Sensors at www.fiercesensors.com.

About Questex

Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

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Charlene Soucy
Senior Director, Marketing
csoucy@questex.com            

Winners to be announced live on June 17 at the StreamTV Show in Denver

DENVER, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the ultimate gathering for the streaming television industry, today announces the finalists for the StreamTV Awards, the ultimate celebration of the visionaries and trailblazers transforming the streaming industry. StreamTV Show takes place June 16-19 in Denver, Colorado.

Finalists distinguished themselves through bold innovation, exceptional audience connection, strategic precision, strong revenue performance and transformative partnerships.

Kevin Gray, Founder, StreamTV Show and VP, Questex said, “The strength of this year’s finalists highlights just how quickly the streaming landscape is evolving. Congratulations to the outstanding leaders and companies driving the industry forward. We look forward to celebrating them at the StreamTV Show.”

The 2026 finalists: 

• Advertising Executive of the Year
  • Dan Callahan, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Spectrum Reach
  • Lauren Benedict, VP, Global Ad Sales and Partnerships, Roku
  • Michael Bologna, Chief Accelerator/Chief Revenue Officer, BrightLine
  • Ying Wang, General Manager, Xumo Advertising, Xumo
• Content Partnerships Executive of the Year – Acquisition
  • Anthony Layser, Executive Director, Content Acquisitions & Programming Strategy, Xumo
  • Patrick Courtney, Chief Business Officer, Fuse Media
  • Takashi Nakano, Vice President of Content and Programming, Samsung TV Plus
  • Teresa Alonso López, VP, Whale TV+
• Content Partnerships Executive of the Year – Distribution
  • Brian McGarvey, Vice President of Global Distribution & Business Development, Crunchyroll
  • Jonathan Shrank, VP, Streaming & Content Partnerships, TheSoul Group
  • Regina Breslin, Vice President, Global Content Distribution, Roku
  • Stefan Van Engen, VP, Content Partnership, Acquisition, Distribution & Experience, Xumo
• Emerging Leaders
  • Chelsea Duong, Senior Manager, Content Planning & Acquisition, Xumo
  • Elizabeth Lehrer, Director, Global Programming Operations, Pluto TV
  • Eric Steigelfest, CEO & Co-Founder, PurePlay AI
  • Felipe Saltz, Associate Vice President, NBA
  • Kate Dery, Director of Partner Growth and Management, AMC Global Media
  • Lady Learned, Vice President, Business Operations & Planning, Xumo
  • Mike Gould, SVP, Digital, Cineflix Rights
  • Murphy VandeMotter, VP, Data Operations, Madhive
• FAST Channel of the Year
  • DIRECTV Tribeca Festival Hub + FAST Channel
  • F1 Channel
  • Love After Lockup
  • NBA Channel
  • Tastemade

• Innovation in Advertising
  • Canela Media’s Club Canela
  • Redefining Streaming Attribution: How 24i Empowered Revry with Full-Funnel Advertising Intelligence
  • Samsung Ads Dynamic CTV Campaign Captures New Revenue for Crumbl
  • Transmit.Live, LLC
• Innovation in Content Delivery & Distribution
  • Graphics+ from Frequency
  • MKIO Multiview with Comcast’s “Create your own Multiview”
  • The Chosen Platform from Come and See Foundation: Delivered by Robosoft Technologies
  • ViewLift: Scalable Intelligence at the Core of Global Content Delivery
• Innovation in Monetization
  • Evergent Agentic Revenue Orchestration Platform
  • New England Sports Network (NESN)
  • The Digital Vending Machine® from Bango
  • Transmit.Live, LLC
• Innovation in User Experience
  • Canela Media’s Club Canela
  • Christmas Plus Movie Advent Calendar by OTT Studio
  • SyncWords Live AI Localization
  • The Chosen App Experience from Come and See Foundation: Designed by Robosoft Technologies
• Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • How Spectrum Reach Introduced Show-level Transparency in Campaigns
  • Pluto TV “The Holidays Are Brutal”
  • Tastemade’s Hot Grill Summer Marketing Campaign
  • Xumo x NASCAR: Driving Brand Lift Through Content, Culture, and Connection
• StreamTV Impact Award
  • Cineverse
  • Roku
  • Spectrum Reach
  • The AdGood Foundation
• Streaming Platform of the Year
  • Crunchyroll
  • Freely
  • Roku
  • Xumo Play
• Technology Executive of the Year
  • Alex Groysman, VP of Ad Product Development, Spectrum Reach
  • Joe Pascual, Co-Founder, CEO & CTO, dotstudioPRO
  • Joey Monjure, SVP of Product, Frndly TV and Director, Product Management, Roku
  • Philip Inghelbrecht, Cofounder/CEO, Tatari

The judging panel included experts from the streaming television industry.

Register to attend the StreamTV Show here.

For sponsorship opportunities contact: Scott Gruntorad or Marrysa Moyer.

Looking to speak or sponsor? Click here.

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

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

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

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Katie Williams
StreamTV Show
kwilliams@questex.com

Fourth Annual Event Convenes November 18-20, 2026 in New Orleans, LA; Register at www.broadbandnationexpo.com/register          

NEW ORLEANS, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Broadband Nation Expo today announces that registration is officially open for the fourth annual event taking place November 18-20 at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. Recognized as the nation’s largest meeting ground for end-to-end broadband, the event brings together service providers, equipment manufacturers, technology innovators, and federal, state, and local government leaders to drive collaboration and progress across the broadband and digital infrastructure ecosystem.

Produced in partnership with the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Broadband Nation Expo is designed to accelerate high-speed internet access and adoption by showcasing the strategies, funding, and technologies shaping the next generation of broadband in America. As the foundational infrastructure enabling future technologies, applications, and U.S. leadership in AI, broadband is central to innovation and economic competitiveness. The event’s theme, “Broadband & Beyond – The Next Era of End-to-End Connectivity,” reflects this critical role. Register here.

“Broadband Nation Expo brings together service providers, government leaders, communities, and industry to spur investment, expand access, and remove barriers to next-generation connectivity. Through a dynamic mix of education, innovation, and networking, it’s where practical solutions come together to extend opportunity and power the future of end-to-end connectivity,” said David Drain, Show Director, Questex.

Broadband Nation Expo will deliver a dynamic agenda tailored for all stakeholders.

Education program
The education program includes pre-conference workshops, keynotes, panel sessions, fireside chats and a post-event workshop, including:

• 120+ speakers from industry and government
• 40+ sessions across five key topics: 
  • Hybrid Horizons: Navigating Fiber, Wireless and Satellite Interoperability at Scale  
  • Built to Last: Creating Long-Term Sustainability, Resilience, and Community-Centric Connectivity  
  • No AI Without Broadband: The Critical Role of Physical Networks in Enabling AI, Edge Compute and Data-Driven Services  
  • BEAD & Beyond: Public Leadership, Policy Execution, and the Future of Broadband Funding  
• Two conference tracks on November 19: Hybrid Horizons and Built to Last

Event highlights

• Technology-agnostic showcase featuring leading suppliers covering fiber, fixed wireless, DOCSIS, satellite, AI and more
• Fierce Network Awards Reception & Ceremony
• Exclusive networking, including curated meetings and receptions
• Broadband Nation Connect program offering strategic networking opportunities through eight curated 15-minute meetings with high-level prospects

For additional details and to register, visit Broadband Nation Expo.

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

Partnership opportunities for Broadband Nation Expo can be explored by contacting Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

About TIA

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

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Katie Williams
Broadband Nation Expo
kwilliams@questex.com        

Bigger footprints. Bolder experiences. Unmatched industry momentum. StreamTV Show 2026 brings together the most influential content, technology, and advertising brands to life through its largest and most dynamic market floor yet

DENVER, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the streaming industry’s fastest-growing event, today announces leading technology and advertising powerhouses will anchor the 2026 Market Floor with immersive, large-scale brand experiences designed to drive real business outcomes. Taking place June 16-19 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, StreamTV Show 2026 is set to deliver the most expansive and engaging environment yet – reflecting the scale, innovation, and convergence shaping the streaming ecosystem.

With commanding 20×20 and larger activations, companies including Google, LG, and Vizio are transforming the Market Floor into a destination for discovery, dealmaking, and high-impact engagement. And this year Cineverse (encompassing Matchpoint, Giant and IndiCue) will be the largest activation with a show-stopping 40×40 booth highlighting their newly acquired companies and all their products and services.

“These aren’t just booths – they’re environments,” said Kevin Gray, Founder, StreamTV Show and VP, Questex. “Our partners are investing in experiences that bring their platforms, data, and capabilities to life. It’s about creating meaningful interactions that move the business forward.”

A Market Floor Built for How Streaming Business Gets Done

Across the Market Floor, attendees will experience:

• Immersive product demonstrations showcasing next-generation streaming, CTV advertising, and platform innovation
• Private meeting spaces designed for high-value dealmaking and strategic conversations
• Live activations and content experiences that bring technologies to life in real-time
• Integrated storytelling environments reflecting how platforms, data, and content ecosystems intersect

From advanced advertising solutions and audience targeting platforms to smart TV ecosystems and content distribution infrastructure, these large-scale environments underscore the critical role of technology partners in shaping the future of streaming.

Cineverse & Matchpoint: Powering the Connected Streaming Ecosystem

A major highlight of the Market Floor, Cineverse and Matchpoint will showcase a fully integrated, end-to-end streaming ecosystem – now expanded with Giant Worldwide, IndiCue, and the launch of HEX. At the Matchpoint™ activation, attendees can experience a live demonstration of the entire streaming lifecycle in action.

“We’ve been looking for the right opportunity to unveil to the industry how our Matchpoint platform is the only solution that powers the entire streaming workflow as one unified, incredibly powerful solution—and that’s exactly what StreamTV Show enables us to do,” said Erick Opeka, President & Chief Strategy Officer for Cineverse. “We’re excited to show the full scope of our complete Matchpoint ecosystem to the key industry executives who are gathered here in Denver. We look forward to connecting directly with partners across the entire media ecosystem who are looking to move faster, operate smarter, and accelerate revenue growth.”

To kick off the week, Cineverse and Matchpoint will also host “Cocktails with Cineverse” on June 16, featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and high-value networking—bringing the full “Universe of Cineverse” to life across content, infrastructure, AI-driven discovery, and ad-tech monetization.

Unmatched Sponsor Momentum Heading into 2026

Momentum for StreamTV Show 2026 continues to accelerate, with sponsorship demand outpacing previous years and the Market Floor nearing capacity.

A rapidly expanding lineup of sponsors and partners—including Wurl, Frequency, Matchpoint, Xumo, Google Ad Manager, Merzigo, V, Fremantle, Gracenote, Transmit, Amagi, Big Blue Marble, NBCUniversal, TiVo, Amazon MGM Studios, TV One, Starz, Madhive, Magnite and many more—underscores the industry’s commitment to being present where critical conversations and partnerships take shape. View full list here.

“StreamTV Show has become a must-attend for companies serious about growth in streaming,” added Gray. “The size of space and level of investment we’re seeing from sponsors reflects the value of being in the room—where strategy, partnerships, and innovation come together.”

Where the Streaming Industry Comes Together

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

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

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

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

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

About Questex
Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
StreamTV Show
csoucy@questex.com