Cloud Cover keynote and opening panel to shed light on the current and future state of cloud infrastructure

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Silverlinings will present the Cloud Cover Virtual Event March 14-15, 2023. The free virtual event will focus on creating a successful cloud strategy that is flexible, scalable, and redundant as well as tips on how to lower costs and avoid pitfalls. The event is designed for cloud network architects and those tasked with deploying cloud infrastructure within telcos, service providers, and enterprises to help navigate this challenging market. Register here.

A number of cloud industry heavy hitters have signed on to support the event and executives from Uber, Brink’s, and Verizon will also be contributing to the program. Sponsors include Red Hat, Aviatrix, Ciena, Juniper Networks, Microsoft, and Rakuten Symphony.

“On the heels of a successful launch in early January, we are thrilled to see the overwhelming support from key industry players who have validated the need for a community built around cloud infrastructure, serving cloud network architects from enterprises, telcos, and service providers,” said Steve Saunders, Silverlinings Founder.

The Cloud Cover Program includes:

Opening Keynote: Cloud Infrastructure – State of the Art
Ishwar Parulkar, Chief Technologist for the Telecommunications, Amazon Web Services
John Bruno, Director of Engineering, Uber
Mitch Simcoe, Director Solution Marketing, Ciena
Roy Chua, Founder and Principal, AvidThink

Making Sense of Multi-Cloud
Bryan Ashley, VP of Product Management, Aviatrix
Nathan Jones, Senior Cloud Architect, Brink’s
Nadeem Uraizee, Sr. Director if Strategy and Business Planning, Red Hat

Telco Cloud Strategies
Fabio Cerone, Director Telco, Amazon Web Services
Beth Cohen, SDN Network Product Strategy, Verizon Wireless
Mehran Hadipour, VP- Business Development & Tech Alliances, Rakuten Symphony
Jon Mischel, Director of Marketing, Telco Cloud Solutions, Juniper Networks

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge): Critical Capabilities, Key Case Studies
John Isch, Director Digital and Communications Services, Orange Business Services

To participate in the virtual event, register here.

Visit Silverlinings at silverliningsinfo.com and stay connected on Twitter and LinkedIn. Sign up for the Silverlinings newsletter here.

About Silverlinings

Silverlinings provides analysis and strategy for the 21st Century Cloud Infrastructure Revolution – the single largest communications transformation of all time. Through independent, original reporting Silverlinings helps cloud network architects separate reality from marketing fluff and untangle the complexities of cloud infrastructure. Whether it’s integrating new and old technology, providing security, improving visibility, merging public and private clouds, avoiding cloud lock-in, managing edge networks, and deploying 5G into the cloud, we do the dirty work and sniff out the scoops to bring you the only site where cloud network architects can find a reputable daily source of news, analysis and strategy for cloud infrastructure, and have a laugh at the same time. You won’t want to look away.

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
[email protected]
212 895 8488‬

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS New York) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC New York) return to the Javits Convention Center March 5-7, 2023, with the industries’ top icons sharing their wisdom, talent and advice to help attendees grow their businesses and expand their customer base.

The multitude of educational opportunities will be led by prominent artists, skilled estheticians, celebrity stylists and beauty and wellness influencers. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the latest trends and techniques, along with business-building skills to take their crafts and careers to the next level. Offerings run the gamut from hair cutting and coloring techniques, to Microneedling vs. Microchanneling to waterless spa pedicures and so much more!

Over 100 sessions are included free with an Exhibit Hall pass. Hands-on workshops provide a more tactile educational experience for an additional fee. Attendees have access to all free classes at both co-located Shows.

New offerings in 2023 include:

Cost-saving techniquesPreventing overwhelm and burnoutDealing with difficult clientsFinancial fitnessNatural remedies for hair lossCutting textured hairEye-opening and inspiring panel discussions

For a full list of classes at IBS New York, click here
For a full list of classes at IECSC New York, click here

A list of some of the incredible educators lined up for this year’s Shows:

IBS New York

Alexandra Wilson – an expert hairstylist who specializes in soft, romantic, boho and braiding stylingCandy Shaw (AKA thebalaylama) – the world’s foremost authority on balayage education. She teaches a fast, efficient, no-nonsense method of hair paintingKeya Neal (Kolour Kulture) – an industry activist, DEI Strategist, Kolour Koach, Texture Specialist, KeyNote Speaker, ABCH Certified, and Intercoiffure memberMonaé Everett – a celebrity hair stylist, author and educator with 20 years of experience.J Ladner – an accomplished hair and makeup artist with experience in film, television, theatre, print and digital mediaGilad Goldstein  – as part of the Ulta Design Team, Gilad creates online Salon Education for stylists globallyDanny Amorim – a master barber, platform artist and instructor known for his ever-changing facial hair looksNina Tulio – an industry-leading salon business consultant, speaker, and educator helping salon owners and stylists around the world to grow their business, while growing themselvesIvan Zoot (Clipper Guy) – shares technical cutting, business building and career success education at trade shows and eventsNicholas French – a seasoned trend expert with vast experience in editorial and on stage, Nicholas French works with top film directors and companies all over the world

For a full list of speakers click here.

IECSC New York

Savanna Boda – a Clinical Educator for iS Clinical and SkinPen, and is the in-house esthetician for Dermascope magazine Despina Freimanis – a two-time Emmy Award winning TV producer and on-camera host, third generation skin care specialist, licensed esthetician and native New YorkerChristine Cole – 25+ years of sales, marketing and strategic planning expertise in the beauty retail industryDr. Susan Lovelle (Dr. Susan, The Thrive Architect) – teaches busy women how to flourish by mastering their energy, weight, and hormones. She’s the Founder of Premiere Wellness, a comprehensive lifestyle health company that serves clients globallyCrystal Ochemba-Powell – an experienced Licensed Esthetician, Makeup Artist, Business Coach and Licensed Continuing Education Provider with a combined ten years of experience in both business marketing and the beauty industryMary Nielsen – after 14 years with a surgical group, plus ten years owning a thriving med-spa and over ten years running a private aesthetics school, with multiple books under her name and countless articles in esthetics journals, to say that Mary Nielsen is passionate about the Aesthetics industry is an understatementE’toshia McFarland – a Licensed Esthetician, award-winning educator, and spa owner of Faces By Etosh

For a full list of speakers, click here.

NEW ONSITE EXPERIENCES
In addition to the exciting list of educational classes and speakers, the 2023 Shows will feature multiple new onsite experiences that celebrate and support our attendees, while encouraging them to say YES to themselves.

THE POWERHOUSE PAVILION: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs – located on the IBS NY show floor, this pavilion will showcase, celebrate, and empower Black beauty industry entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Myavana, the space will feature a gallery highlighting some of the most successful beauty entrepreneurs over the years and have beauty industry business consultants available to provide guidance for any attendee looking to boost their careers.LOOK & LEARN STAGE – also located on the IBS NY show floor, attendees can watch renowned artists demonstrate the latest techniques while lounging, networking and enjoying cocktails with colleagues and friends.HEALTHY YOU PAVILION – located on the IECSC NY show floor, this area gives attendees the opportunity to “Say Yes to a Healthy You” while experiencing the latest in health and wellness products from top brands like Sugarbear Vitamin Care. Plus, attendees can stop by the Recharge & Hydrate Lounge to relax, regroup and reconnect with friends and colleagues.

In addition, the IECSC show floor will feature the Studio Stage, a demonstration area developed for exhibitors to present the latest and greatest products and technologies.

Attendees may register to attend by clicking here. Exhibit Hall passes include all free classes at IBS New York, all Product-Focused Education at IECSC New York, and unlimited access to each exhibit hall. Hands-on Workshops at IBS New York and the curated conference sessions at IECSC New York are available for additional fees. All paid conference sessions include a three-day exhibit hall pass. Press may apply for a media pass here.

SHOW HOURS:

Sunday, March 5: 10:30am – 5:00pmMonday, March 6: 10:30am – 5:00pmTuesday, March 7: 10:30am – 3:30pm

INFO:

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

For more information on IECSC New York, visit iecscnewyork.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Upcoming Events

Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty and wellness professionals are available at IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas, taking place June 24-26, 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit ibslasvegas.com or iecsclasvegas.com for more information. Also, IECSC Florida will take place October 15-16, 2023, at the Palm Beach Convention Center. 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, and exclusive show-floor discounts. For more information, visit ibsnewyork.com.

About IECSC

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

About QUESTEX

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

Media Contact

Amanda Brokaw
IBS New York and IECSC New York

[email protected]

917-238-0204

Call for Submissions Open through March 23

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, now in its sixth year, will unite the streaming television industry June 12-14 in Denver, CO. To honor the remarkable progress and shine a light on the trailblazers in the streaming television industry, the StreamTV Show is launching the inaugural StreamTV Awards program. The awards program celebrates the innovators and leaders that are making a difference in driving viewership, revenue growth and elevating their brands and organizations. The live awards program takes place on June 12, 2023.

Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Technology, Media & Telecom said, “Following the success of the Emerging Leaders Awards Program, which takes place at the StreamTV Show, we are excited to be expanding the Awards program to recognize the exceptional talent of the executives behind the scenes and the FAST Channels and platforms that are leading the way. The Awards program will bring together the industry’s elite to celebrate and honor the remarkable progress in this incredible industry and shine a light on the trailblazers driving viewership and revenue growth, fortifying partnerships, boosting audience engagement and innovating new products and technologies.”

The call for submissions is now open through March 23, 2023. To make a nomination for the awards program, click here.

The awards are based on innovation, engagement, revenues, strategy and leadership. Categories range from Content Partnerships Executive of the Year, Programming Executive of the Year and Engineering and Technology Executive of the Year to FAST Channel of the Year and CTV OS of the Year. See the full list of categories. 

Submissions will be reviewed and voted on by a hand selected panel of judges who are some of the most innovative thinkers in the streaming television industry today. The shortlist of finalists will be announced April 24, 2023. 

Sponsors of the conference include Hallmark, Scripps, Endeavor Streaming, Samsung Advertising, Tivo, and Stingray. Attendees include Warner Bros Discovery, Xumo, Samsung TV Plus, Tubi, Amazon Freevee, Sling, Frndly TV, LG, Fire TV, VIZIO, Google TV, Pluto, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Charter, DIRECTV, Cox, NBCU, Paramount Streaming, Outdoor Sportsman Group, and more.

For sponsorship opportunities contact: 

Scott GruntoradMarrysa MoyerMelinda Hurley(202) 824-5045(917) 781-2076 ext. 5145(202) 496-5509[email protected] [email protected][email protected] 

About StreamTVShow
The StreamTV Show is the annual event where the industry gathers to evaluate, learn, and network. The event returns to Denver with a stellar educational program designed by our committee of 20 prominent industry experts and will feature over 30 sessions focusing on advertising, executive strategy, product and monetization, technology, and user experience.

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 
Kathleen Dean
StreamTV Awards
[email protected]

 

NEW YORK, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS New York) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC New York) return to the Javits Convention Center March 5-7, 2023, with an unprecedented list of hundreds of top-tier exhibitors selling must-have brands and products at professionals-only prices.

With nearly 300,000 sq feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows offer the unique opportunity for brands to get in front of thousands of hair stylists, colorists, barbers, nail technicians, makeup artists, lash specialists, estheticians, spa and salon owners & managers, and wellness professionals.  This event is the perfect launchpad for new products and services.

The IBS New York 2023 exhibit floor will feature hundreds of high-profile brands, including: Amika, Andis, Chi by Farouk, DNA Hairtools and Extensions, Gelish + Morgan Taylor, HALOCOUTURE Extensions, Hair Bar NYC, KANAR, MAC Cosmetics, Morfose Cosmetics, Olaplex, Parlux, Turbo Power and many more! For the full list to date, click here.

IECSC New York 2023 exhibiting brands will include Circadia, Eminence Organic Skin Care, HydraFacial, Geneo, FarmHouse Fresh, LightStim+, MerryLaz, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage and more! Full list, click here.

“When New York City hosts the IBS & IECSC shows, beauty and spa professionals from around the world convene to touch, feel, and test out new products, learn the latest and most innovative beauty practices, and source products and services that help them do their jobs better,” said Elizabeth Fantetti, Partnership & Event Director, Questex’s Beauty & Spa Group.

NEW ONSITE EXPERIENCES
In addition to the exciting list of exhibitors, the 2023 Shows will feature multiple new onsite experiences that celebrate and support our attendees, while encouraging them to say YES to themselves.

THE POWERHOUSE PAVILION: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs – located on the IBS NY show floor, this pavilion will showcase, celebrate, and empower Black beauty industry entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Myavana, the space will feature a gallery highlighting some of the most successful beauty entrepreneurs over the years, and have beauty industry business consultants available to provide guidance for any attendee looking to boost their careers.LOOK & LEARN STAGE – also located on the IBS NY show floor, attendees can watch renowned artists demonstrate the latest techniques while lounging, networking and enjoying cocktails with colleagues and friends.HEALTHY YOU PAVILION – located on the IECSC NY show floor, this area gives attendees the opportunity to “Say Yes to a Healthy You” while experiencing the latest in health and wellness products from top brands like Sugarbear Vitamin Care. Plus, attendees can stop by the Recharge & Hydrate Lounge to relax, regroup and reconnect with friends and colleagues.

In addition, the IECSC show floor will feature the Studio Stage, a demonstration area developed for exhibitors to present the latest and greatest products and technologies.

Attendees may register to attend by clicking here. Exhibit Hall passes include all free classes at IBS NY, all Product-Focused Education at IECSC NY, and unlimited access to each exhibit hall. Hands-on Workshops at IBS NY and the curated conference sessions at IECSC NY are available for additional fees. All paid conference sessions include a 3-day exhibit hall pass. Press may apply for a media pass here.

SHOW HOURS: 

Sunday, March 5: 10:30am – 5:00pmMonday, March 6: 10:30am – 5:00pmTuesday, March 7: 10:30am – 3:30pm

INFO:

For more information, on IBS New York, visit ibsnewyork.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. For more information on IECSC New York, visit iecscnewyork.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Upcoming Events

Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty and wellness professionals are available at IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas, taking place June 24-26, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit ibslasvegas.com or iecsclasvegas.com for more information. Also, IECSC Florida will take place October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach Convention Center. 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, and exclusive show-floor discounts. For more information, visit ibsnewyork.com

About IECSC

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

About QUESTEX

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

Media Contact
Amanda Brokaw
IBS New York and IECSC New York
[email protected], 917-238-0204 

Sibec Americas Takes Place May 7-10 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sibec Americas, the fitness industry’s leading one-on-one event, will host its first golf tournament during the event, which takes place May 7-10, 2023 at the PGA National Resort, an exclusive hotel known for hosting the annual Honda Classic, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Club management software company, GymRevenue, will sponsor the golf tournament, which takes place May 7 on the Fazio Course.

The tournament will precede the Sibec Americas official opening reception and will offer a unique networking opportunity for buyers and suppliers to connect before the official event begins. Participation is limited to attendees of the Sibec Americas event, and is capped to the first 80 registrants who respond to Sibec Americas’ invitation.

In August of 2022, Sibec North America, the longest running one-to-one fitness event in the western hemisphere, officially changed its name to Sibec Americas. For over 20 years, Sibec has brought together North America’s most prominent fitness club owners and operators to meet with key global suppliers offering an unparalleled networking experience, including a minimum of 15 one-to-one appointments, group meals, activities, icebreakers, and receptions. The event will now accept buyers from across the Americas including Latin America, offering suppliers opportunities to network with buyers from a larger geographic network.

“The golf tournament is just another step towards the future of where we want to take this event, and leveraging the athletic history of PGA National, with the support of our incredible sponsor GymRevenue, just makes it all the more special for our attendees,” said Rob Shannon, Event Director, Sibec. “The growth opportunity is beyond measure with Sibec Americas and we look forward to seeing the results from this event for both our suppliers and our buyers.”

For more information on Sibec Americas, visit sibecamericas.com. To reserve your place at Sibec Americas as a supplier, click here. To apply to be a fully hosted buyer, click here.

About SIBEC
Organized by Questex, Sibec events are the longest running one-to-one events for professionals in the fitness industry and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from fitness and wellness products, manufacturers and distributors to club owners, directors, and managers. With a minimum of 15 one-to- one appointments, multiple networking opportunities, and education, Sibec events, presented by Club Industry, provides the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified buyers of fitness equipment and supply looking to meet the top global companies.

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

Media Contact
Carrie Harper
Marketing Manager, Club Industry & Sibec
E: [email protected]

Event Takes Place in June in California

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Questex’s Fierce Technology Group unveils the Sensors Converge 2023 speaker lineup, which offers over 80 sessions over three days. Sensors Converge takes place June 20-22 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. Register here.

Dr. Elena Fersman, Vice President and Head of Global AI Accelerator at Ericsson will deliver the keynote “Optimizing Performance: AI in Mission-Critical Cyber-Physical Systems.” Dr. Fersman will discuss how artificial intelligence can be used to optimize performance of cyber-physical systems while guaranteeing their mission-critical properties. She is responsible for a distributed team based in the U.S., Sweden, India and Canada. Dr. Fersman is also a docent and an adjunct professor in Cyber-Physical Systems specialized in Automation at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

Dr. Christian Peters, Director Smart Sensors & Hardware Systems, Robert Bosch LLC | Bosch Center for AI and currently leading the strategic research portfolio “Smart Sensors & Hardware Systems” at Bosch Corporate Research will also deliver a keynote entitled “Sensors: Saving Lives, Enabling Sustainability.” This keynote will reflect on the importance of sensors as lifesavers and, looking forward, also projects the rising demand for sensors as a critical element to enable sustainability.

The conference program has currently programmed more than 40 prominent speakers including Aditya Dayal, VP Artificial Intelligence and Sensors at View, Inc.; Tess Skyrme, PhD, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx; Kerri Haresign, Director, Technology & Standards, Consumer Technology Association; Fan Wang, Head of Autonomous Driving, Faraday Future among many other experts in the industry. Additional speakers will be added in the coming weeks.

“We have an outstanding educational program planned with newly structured themes, formats and networking features. With more than 40 speakers currently signed on and more being added every day, our comprehensive agenda will cover topics from the entire design process, including enabling innovations and connectivity, process and control design for sustainability and growing applications of the sensors market. We are also excited to welcome Dr. Fersman and Dr. Peters to join our outstanding speaker roster and provide attendees with top level insights during their keynotes,” said Lucia Contreras, Conference Director, Sensors Converge.

Sensors Converge offers several registration options, including the All-Access Pass, which provides access to the entire event including pre-conference workshops and VIP reception, and the Expo Hall Pass, which offers access to over 275 exhibitors, keynotes and main stage sessions. For more information, visit: https://www.sensorsconverge.com/register.

For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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

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

Media Contact
Sonal Patel
Sensors Converge
[email protected]

NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the hospitality industry emerges from the pandemic and continues to battle headwinds from labor shortages to supply chain issues, Questex’s Hotel Operations Group has been pivotal in providing trusted news, insight and event solutions to its 635,000 hotel professionals, arming them with information and connections to get ahead of the latest challenges. As the premier hotel operations media and event provider, the group has created a family of brands that offers a holistic approach to operating hotels efficiently and profitably.

The sleek new look spans across its media and events assets including Hotel Management, a trusted advisor of news, trends and analysis for the entire hospitality ecosystem for over 148 years, Hotec matchmaking events and The Hospitality Show, a new event in partnership with The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). The Show will be held June 27-29, 2023 at The Venetian Las Vegas and will bring the Hotel Management brand to life by connecting hoteliers with industry leaders and game changers to leverage technology and operational solutions for maximum returns.
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Amy Vaxman, Vice President, Questex Hospitality Group says, “This is a pivotal time for reinvention in the sector and is a call to action for those looking for innovative ways to drive profitably. We are proud to provide a full suite of offerings for owners, operators, investors, developers and more; and with our new brand identity inspired by ‘acceleration,’ we are confident that we will continue to help our audience navigate to growth and success.”

Applications are open for Hotec Operations, June 12-15, 2023 and Hotec Design, June 19-22, 2023 which are both being held at The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, AZ. Registration for The Hospitality Show will open in a few weeks. Sign up for event announcements here or contact the team here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Subscribe to Hotel Management’s newsletters here to receive news, insights and important event announcements to your inbox.

Questex’s Hotel Operations Group is part of the Questex Hospitality Group, which produces The Annual Hotel Conference bringing together over 1,000 leading UK hoteliers, investors and suppliers each year in Manchester, The Resort & Residential Hospitality Investment Forum which attracts investors and developers from the leisure sector, its flagship event, The International Hospitality Investment Forum, which connects over 2,500 senior hospitality and tourism leaders each year in Europe, and Hospitality Insights, which delivers hospitality investment opinion and content.

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:
Alexandra Aldridge, Questex, 212-895-8284; [email protected]

Winners will be Announced at the Conference in California in February

NEW YORK, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Conference, the premier on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, today announces the 2023 Vibe Vista Award finalists. Vibe Vista Awards recognize the top performers in the beverage industry through the creation, training, execution, management, and on-going positive results of beverage programs.

Vibe Vista Awards entries were reviewed by a panel of Johnson & Wales University beverage faculty, staff and alumni and were judged on positive beverage sales initiatives, efficient operational innovations and training and service programs producing high quality standards.

The Vibe Vista Award finalists include:

Best Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program Delaware North Patina Restaurant Group Space 220Kincaid’sNorwegian Cruise Lines Best Beer Program Buffalo Wild WingsHooters of AmericaPenn Entertainment Best Spirits Program BJ’s Restaurant & BrewhousePatina Restaurant Group Space 220Kincaid’s Best Wine Program Delaware North Sportservice Petco ParkMorton’s The SteakhouseNorwegian Cruise Lines Best Beverage Limited Time Offer Delaware North Enterprise (Seeds for Sustainability)Mastro’sPPX HospitalityP. F. Chang’s

Best Beverage Menu
Firebirds Wood Fired GrillHEI Hotels & ResortsRoyal Caribbean International Best Overall: Hotels, Casinos & Cruise Lines Southland CasinoMarriott InternationalRoyal Caribbean International Best Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurants Firebirds Wood Fired GrillBrothers Bar & GrillRegal

Laddie Weiss, Producer, Vibe Conference, said, “Congratulations to the Vibe Vista Award finalists. Finalists were judged based on positive beverage sales initiatives, efficient operational innovations and training and service programs producing high quality standards. We look forward to revealing the winners at Vibe Conference in February.”

The winners will be announced at Vibe Conference taking place February 27-March 1, 2023 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego, CA.

To learn more about the Vibe Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com. To submit an Operator qualification form, click here. Stay connected with the Vibe Conference and industry news at https://www.barandrestaurant.com/chains.

To learn more about sponsor opportunities, contact Donna Bruns, [email protected], Charlie Forman, [email protected], or Fadi Alsayegh, [email protected].

About Vibe Conference
Vibe Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. The top on-premise conference is held annually and involves high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2023 conference will be held February 27-March 1 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.

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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Michelle Osborne
Questex
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Silverlinings Follows Questex’s Established and Successful Q Way Content Model and Fills a Gap in the Market for Cloud Network Architects

NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 21st Century Cloud Infrastructure Revolution is the single largest communications transformation of all time. Questex, a leading information services and event company, today announces it has entered the cloud infrastructure market, which is expected to grow to $1.55 trillion by 2030. (Grand View Research, Inc.)

The new site – Silverlinings – is led by award-winning digital entrepreneur Steve Saunders. It builds on Questex’s established and successful Q Way content model and adds editorial capabilities that will be leveraged across Questex. The site will cover the technologies and strategies that underpin successful cloud infrastructure deployment and the opportunities and risks. It will provide independent analysis, strategy and insight that will assist cloud network architects to separate reality from hype, untangle the complexities of cloud infrastructure, and highlight the cultural changes required for cloud adoption. The site will launch on January 5 at silverliningsinfo.com.

In addition, Silverlinings will offer virtual summits. Topics include: Cloud Data Center Strategies, Multicloud Interoperability, and Cloud Management and Security. 

The Silverlinings team will be part of the Questex Technology group led by Market Leader Kevin Gray. Questex has attracted top talent with critical skill sets to deliver content that reflects this dynamic new market, in engaging multimedia formats preferred by users of cloud infrastructure technology.

The Founder of silverliningsinfo.com is Saunders, a communications analyst, investor, author and digital media entrepreneur who launched Light Reading, an online media network covering telecommunications news, telecommunications research and security news. Saunders currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Laser Light Communications, which is building the world’s first all-optical carrier network in space. Saunders can be reached at [email protected].

Elizabeth Miller Coyne will serve as the Silverlinings Managing Editor where she will create and implement the content strategy. Miller Coyne was previous with Telephony Magazine, The Net Economy, Light Reading, America’s Network and SDxCentral. Miller Coyne can be reached at [email protected] or follow on Twitter.

Donna Goodison will serve as the Silverlinings Senior Editor. Goodison was most recently Protocol’s senior reporter focusing on enterprise infrastructure technology, covering the ‘Big 3’ cloud computing providers to data centers, after writing about the public cloud and channel at CRN for three years. Goodison can be reached at [email protected] or follow on Twitter.

Diana Goovaerts will serve as Senior Editor to Silverlinings. She is also a senior editor for Fierce’s Telecom Group, which includes FierceWireless, FierceTelecom and FierceVideo. Previously, she held roles as US editor for Mobile World Live, and editor of Wireless Week and CED Magazine. Goovaerts can be reached at [email protected] or follow on Twitter.

“An essential element of our strategy is to focus on our core sectors and extend leadership positions through organic growth and the acquisition of new capabilities and assets. Silverlinings perfectly complements and expands our Technology group,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “Whether integrating new and old technology, providing security, improving visibility, merging public and private clouds, avoiding cloud lock-in, managing edge networks, and deploying 5G into the cloud, Silverlinings fills a gap in the market and will deliver insights on of why cloud infrastructure is not an enterprise or telecom market, but an everything market.”

Silverlinings was created through Questex’s ability to deliver audience and vertical knowledge through its proprietary platform Q Activate. The 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.

Visit Silverlinings on January 5 at silverliningsinfo.com and stay connected on Twitter and LinkedIn. Sign up for the Silverlinings newsletter here.

For Silverlinings sponsorship opportunities, contact Kevin Gray at [email protected].

About Silverlinings
Silverlinings provides analysis and strategy for the 21st Century Cloud Infrastructure Revolution – the single largest communications transformation of all time. Through independent, original reporting Silverlinings helps cloud network architects separate reality from marketing fluff and untangle the complexities of cloud infrastructure. Whether it’s integrating new and old technology, providing security, improving visibility, merging public and private clouds, avoiding cloud lock-in, managing edge networks, and deploying 5G into the cloud, we do the dirty work and sniff out the scoops to bring you the only site where cloud network architects can find a reputable daily source of news, analysis and strategy for cloud infrastructure, and have a laugh at the same time. You won’t want to look away.

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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Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
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212 895 8488‬