Quarterly “MICE Meeting Planner Sentiment Survey” Now Open for Submissions

NEW YORK, May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex is getting back to business and is successfully bringing buyers and sellers together in-person. The company’s 15th annual Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE), which connects the largest selection of meeting and incentive buyers with global suppliers, took place at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, May 10-13, 2021.

In adherence to Questex’s comprehensive “Be Safe” commitment, GMITE brought together 65 fully hosted, high-volume North American incentive buyers and meeting planners who have a combined purchasing power of $1.5 billion together with 64 global suppliers for two and a half days of exclusive networking opportunities and pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings in private, luxury suites. The one-to-one meetings included a few international suppliers who were not able to travel due to restrictions, but who were able to take advantage of the meetings virtually through the Questex hybrid platform.

Last month, Questex Asia hosted the 6th CMO Innovation Forum Hong Kong 2021, which brought together over 125 of the region’s top marketing leaders and business decision makers. In addition, Questex’s SIBEC North America takes place May 17-19 in Phoenix, Arizona bringing the club and fitness industry together.

“It was a tremendous feeling to witness over 100 buyers and sellers convene with excitement and enthusiasm. The Questex team was delighted to be back to organizing live events and the feedback was extremely positive all around,” Paul Miller, CEO of Questex said.

The event’s program kicked off with a welcome address from Miller, followed by a state of the industry presentation by Matt Turner, Editor, of Questex Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Agent Central and Meeting Spotlight, who shared that buyers sourcing meetings and incentives see the USA, Mexico and The Caribbean as areas showing the most growth in the next 12 months.

Michael Dominguez, President & CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International, expanded on the trends presented by Turner in a keynote presentation addressing how we can understand behavioral changes for the meeting and incentive industry using “affective forecasting.” The interactive session set the stage for a realistic yet positive future for the MICE industry. 

Many of the buyers and suppliers commented on how pleased they were to be issuing and receiving RFPs and enquiries for programs in 2022 and beyond and to feel the pulse of the meeting and incentive industry coming back to life. “Attending GMITE 2021 was an excellent example of bringing in-person meetings back for our industry,” said Callie Medina, Director, Corporate Events, BMC Software. “This is my first GMITE event and the goals that I had coming here were met 100%. Not only have I found new venues and suppliers, but I think I have also found friends for life.”

Tracking and predicting buyer sentiment has always been at the forefront of the GMITE ethos. In a year where the industry is being closely monitored, the Questex Travel & Hospitality Group has launched a quarterly “MICE Meeting Planner Sentiment Survey” which is now open for submission. Here is the link to the survey. The survey will open quarterly, and results will be analyzed and published on www.meetingspotlight.com. It will gather intelligence from North America’s most well-regarded meeting and incentive planners and will paint a picture of where the industry is now and predictions for the future.

For suppliers interested in attending future GMITE events, please complete the inquiry form. For planners sourcing programs and interested in attending future GMITE events, please contact Andrea Hutchinson, Senior Manager, Marketing & Buyer Acquisition at [email protected].

To learn more about GMITE visit www.gmiteevent.com   
Follow GMITE on Facebook and visit the GMITE LinkedIn page  

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:  
Andrea Hutchinson  
[email protected]  
212-895-8283 

LONDON, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hospitality Insights, the industry’s trusted investment and development news platform from Questex, has released the Q1 2021 results of the quarterly Investor Sentiment Assessment in collaboration with ABP Invest. Hospitality Insights provides deal-makers with the latest information on trends and opportunities and is the official news arm of top global hospitality conferences, including; The Annual Hotel Conference, The International Hospitality Investment Forum and The Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum.

The assessment was launched at the start of the pandemic in an effort to monitor buyer and seller sentiment during a time where tracking investors’ appetites became more crucial than ever. The data captures overall proportions of dry powder in hospitality, interest and allocation in various investment segments, regions, and asset classes, yield expectations, potential threats, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies.

“The sharp improvement in Investor sentiment for Hospitality is best depicted by the difference between those who expected an improvement versus those who expected a deterioration. During the inaugural Quarterly assessment amidst the Covid crisis in March 2020 that difference was 14%; this increased to 30% in Q3’20, 40% in Q3’20 and to 69% in Q1’21.   Furthermore, in our latest Assessment, 75% of investors have a Positive sentiment on Hospitality for the ensuing 12 months compared to 18% Neutral and 6% Negative,” said Thanos Papasavvas, CFA, Founder & CIO, ABP Invest.

This quarter’s findings provide a bit of relief as we head further into 2021. Investors are expecting a ‘significant improvement’ in economic conditions over the next 12 months doubled from 21% at the end of last year to 40% in Q1 2021. In addition, 75% of all investors now have a ‘positive’ or ‘strongly positive’ investment sentiment for the hospitality industry.

“We are delighted with this fifth quarterly assessment, providing a unique insight within the hospitality industry, capturing investor sentiment and thought. The shifting trends of investment opportunities, the yield expectations across investment types and the latest concerns on the industry (beyond economic uncertainty) are all valuable insights. Furthermore, a new question capturing a snapshot on ESG – who’s actually taking it seriously and who is paying lip service?” says Papasavvas.

Over the course of the past 14 months, the assessment was only open to a select group of investors that actively attend the Questex portfolio of hospitality events and provide a healthy representation of the entire hospitality investment ecosystem; including institutional investors, private property owners, family offices, private equity and high net worth individuals. As the investor pool grows, Questex will be opening up submissions to vetted investors who wish to participate and in turn, have the opportunity to debrief with fellow contributors on the findings. Those interested can complete this brief form.

The Q2 assessment will open in just a few weeks. Sign up for Hospitality Insights’ newsletters here to stay up to date and follow the company page on LinkedIn here.

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

Media Contact   
Alexandra Aldridge  
Marketing Director, Hospitality & Travel 
[email protected]  
212-895-8284

Questex’s World Tea Conference + Expo and Nightclub & Bar Show to Be Co-Located, June 28-30

NEW YORK, April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex is creating the largest gathering of the beverage industry. World Tea Conference + Expo, the leading specialty tea event, is to be co-located with Nightclub & Bar Show, North America’s premier conference and expo for the bar and restaurant industry. The events are taking place June 28-30, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The rapid spike in demand for low and no alcohol beverages is a critical and fast-growth segment of the beverage industry which is expected to be a trillion-dollar industry by 2024. With support from the specialty tea industry, this strategic co-location will create exciting new opportunities to connect buyers and sellers of tea and tea related products with the bar and restaurant industry; and bring fresh growth to World Tea Conference + Expo at an important time in the industry’s evolution.

Tim McLucas, Vice President, Bar & Restaurant, Questex said, “Adding World Tea Conference + Expo to co-locate alongside Nightclub & Bar Show is an important and exciting move for the tea, bar and restaurant industries. It provides critical new opportunities for business growth and evolution, in addition to expanding the audience reach, and encouraging innovation and new business partnerships.

World Tea Conference & Expo is the leading specialty tea event in North America focused on the business of tea with unique sampling, tasting, and education on how to profit from tea. The event attracts the national and international tea community, including buyers and decision makers from retailers, grocery, hotels, distributors, foodservice, spas, plus tea and coffeehouses, among others.

Product categories represented include: Tea and Herbal Tea Suppliers, Teaware, Giftware, Equipment and Supplies, Flavors & Ingredients, Tea Support & Education, Herbals/Botanicals, CBD Products, Packaged Foods, Packaging/Labels, Apparel, Technology/POS and Payment Processing.

The event will feature a lively expo floor with hundreds of new tea products, 3-day conference program including workshops and bootcamps with leading tea experts and speakers. Event highlights include:

• Tea Bar: Brand new expo floor feature to sample the latest teas from around the world including tea infused cocktails.
• Kombucha Experience: Dedicated expo floor experience exclusively focused on Kombucha producers.
• CBD Innovation: All you need to learn about CBD in one area – how it works, where to purchase it and how to blend it. 
• New Business Launch Pad: Discover the latest emerging trends and stay ahead of the competition.
• Tea infused culinary demonstrations showcasing the versatility of tea.
• Skill Building Sessions: Vary from Tea-Infused Cocktails to Food Pairing and Blending Skills 
• Evening reception and networking.

For members of the tea community unable to travel to Las Vegas, Questex will offer a World Tea Conference & Expo hybrid option to provide access to live education, on-site product activations, expo floor features including the brand new Tea Bar and Food & Beverage Innovation Center.

The health and safety of exhibitors, sponsors and attendees is Questex’s top priority. Following federal and local guidelines, Questex has crafted unique protocols for each event experience, which includes event specific health and safety initiatives, response team identified for every event and on-site health and safety guidelines. For more details on the on the company’s health and safety protocols, please visit https://questex.com/event-safety/. 

Registration for World Tea Conference + Expo will open soon at WorldTeaExpo.com. Stay connected with World Tea Conference + Expo on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Early bird registration for Nightclub & Bar Show 2021 starts at $99 and expires May 17, 2021.
Register at NCBShow.com/Register. Stay connected with Nightclub & Bar Show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vimeo.

For World Tea Conference + Expo sponsorship opportunities, contact Jamie Schroeder (U.S. and Canadian Companies) at [email protected] or Veronica Gonnello (International Companies) at [email protected].

For Nightclub & Bar Show sponsorship opportunities, contact Jamie Schroeder (Companies G, H, J-S, U, W-Z) at [email protected],  Veronica Gonnello (Companies A-F,I,T,V) at [email protected]; or Fadi Alsayegh (Foodservice Companies) at [email protected].

About World Tea Conference + Expo
World Tea Conference & Expo is North America’s cannot miss gathering of the specialty tea industry and is focused 100% on specialty teas and related products. Blending fresh ideas, the latest trends and new distribution channels with focused buying, selling, networking and education, World Tea Conference & Expo is your chance to capitalize on this growing category to the fullest.  As the hub of the North American specialty tea market, World Tea Conference & Expo serves the $8 billion US tea industry, expected to grow an additional $11 billion.  

About Nightclub & Bar Show
Nightclub & Bar Show is the go-to resource for the bar and restaurant industry. Mirroring the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry, Nightclub & Bar has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. Nightclub & Bar Show is part of the Bar & Restaurant Group, a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces VIBE Conference, Nightclub & Bar Awards, and daily content on barandrestaurant.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:
Aaron Kiel
ak PR Group
919-325-3358 – Office
310-699-4805 – Cell
[email protected]

 

Awards Program Honors the Best in Sensor Technologies and the Sensor Ecosystem, People, and Companies

NEW YORK, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics today announces the call for nominations for the Best of Sensors Awards 2021, which honor the best in sensor technologies and the sensor ecosystem, people, and companies.

Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Sensors & Electronics said, “For over two decades, the Best of Sensors Awards has shone a spotlight on the best and most innovative products, technologies, teams, and people in the sensors industry. This year we have seen a tremendous amount of innovation and we look forward to reviewing all of the submissions and identifying the best of the best.”

The Best of Sensors Awards program categories:

• Innovative Product of the Year
• Startup of the Year
• Woman of the Year

The sub-categories for the Innovative Product of the Year awards:

• AI/Machine Learning
• Automotive/Autonomous Technologies
• Chemical & Gas Sensors
• COVID-19
• Data Acquisition & Analytics
• Embedded Technology
• Industrial IoT
• Industrial Sensors
• IoT and Wireless
• MEMS
• Medical
• Optical and Cameras

The Best of Sensors Awards call for nominations deadline is Friday, April 30. For more information on the awards, click here.

The Best of Sensors Awards finalists will be announced on May 31. Winners will be announced at Sensors Converge taking place June 22-24, the only in-person event covering the biggest design engineering trends. Register to attend Sensors Converge here.

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

About Sensors Converge
For 36 years Sensors Expo & Conference has brought together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. In 2021, we’re excited to curate a live, in-person experience called Sensors Converge, where the industry can come together, safely, to collaborate and conduct business. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Sensors, and 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: [email protected]

NEW YORK, March 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex lives in the experience economy bringing people together in the markets that help them live better and live longer and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences in fast growing markets.

Today, Questex announces it has acquired the assets of Digital Signage Expo. The acquisition complements Questex’s business and aligns with its growth strategy including both acquisition and organic growth in the experience economy. It builds on the recent acquisition of LDI, which connects design, technology and production to the live audience experience, and with Questex’s Technology assets including Sensors Converge, StreamTV Show and Fierce Electronics.

Questex CEO Paul Miller commented, “We’re starting 2021 in a very strong position with the right people, the right products and the right processes. We’ve created a strong foundation and strategy that is incredibly relevant to the disruptive trends currently in the market. Digital Signage Expo complements our portfolio perfectly and we’re excited for the opportunity to grow these properties as part of the Questex family. We hope to build upon the past success of the brand to connect suppliers with buyers across this very exciting market.”

The digital signage industry is booming. Digital signage technologies like LCD, LED and projection-to-display images, video, and streaming media are in a whole host of spaces including hotels, restaurants, retail stores and more, creating opportunities for suppliers in the digital signage and the digital out-of-home (OOH) advertising industries. The global digital signage market size is predicted to grow to USD $31.71 billion by 2025 (Grand View Research, Inc.), while the digital OOH advertising market is expected to reach $31.05 billion in 2023 (ResearchAndMarkets.com). Additionally, with an increased demand for connected lighting systems and the global high-end lighting market expected to reach USD $24.3 billion by 2025 (Grand View Research, Inc.), Digital Signage Expo in tandem with LDI will provide a strong platform for connecting buyers and sellers in this market.

Questex, owned by MidOcean Partners, acquired the rights to the live and digital assets including all trademarks, tradenames, websites, domain names, databases as well as customer, vendor and attendee lists. Questex will announce the go-forward strategy for these assets in the near future.

Stay connected to Questex on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
                         
About Questex
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.

About MidOcean Partners
MidOcean Partners is a premier New York-based alternative asset manager specializing in middle-market private equity and alternative credit investments. Since its inception in 2003, MidOcean Private Equity has managed approximately $4.8 billion of committed capital. It has targeted investments in high-quality middle-market companies in the consumer and business services sectors. MidOcean Credit Partners was launched in 2009 and currently manages over $7.5 billion across a series of alternative credit strategies, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), and customized separately managed accounts as of December 2020.

Media Contact
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
[email protected]
212 895 8488‬

Restaurant Industry Sales Professional Fadi Alsayegh to Support Sales Growth Strategy and Create Enhanced Customer Value and ROI

NEW YORK, March 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today announces that restaurant industry sales professional Fadi Alsayegh has joined the company as Senior Sales Director for its Bar & Restaurant Group brands. In this newly created position, Alsayegh will lead the food and foodservice sales expansion for its Bar & Restaurant brands including Nightclub & Bar Show, the leading bar and nightlife event designed for bar, nightlife and hospitality operators, celebrating its 35^th anniversary this year, as well as World Tea Expo, Bar & Restaurant and World Tea News.

With an innovative leadership style and expertise in brand positioning strategies, Alsayegh brings extensive restaurant and hospitality experience to Questex. Previously, he was with the National Restaurant Association where he exceeded sales goals yearly. Earlier in his career, Alsayegh held sales management positions with EnsembleIQ and Nation’s Restaurant News.

“We are delighted to welcome Fadi to the team to assist in our expansion in the food and foodservice sectors as we evolve the Bar & Restaurant brands to meet the needs and demands of today’s industry,” said Tim McLucas, Vice President of the Bar & Restaurant Group. “Having worked previously with Fadi, I understand the impact he can make and his ability to offer a creative approach to generating new business while placing a top priority on delivering customer value and success.” Alsayegh will report to McLucas.

Alsayegh joins the Questex team at a key time when the Nightclub & Bar Show is doubling down on getting the bar & restaurant industry back to fast-paced growth – attracting new guests, sampling new products, creating new experiences and expanding foodservice. Food has been an integral part of the Nightclub & Bar Show program and agenda for the last four years and now enters a new phase of expansion with an important announcement to follow during the event in June.

To learn more about Questex’s Bar & Restaurant Group brands sponsorship opportunities, contact Alsayegh via email at [email protected].

Stay connected with Bar & Restaurant through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Questex
[email protected]
617.219.8305

NEW YORK, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The life science industry has played a pivotal role in supporting the public during the pandemic, by leading important conversations and becoming a trusted resource. This has paved the way for PR and communications professionals to drive the narrative about the industry, connect with patients and key customers in new ways, and lead the charge in sustaining the industry’s improved reputation in meaningful ways.

To support this community, Questex’s Fierce Pharma will host the Pharma PR & Communications Virtual Summit, the only communications event for peer learning and networking exclusively for life sciences, April 20-22, 2021. Register here to attend.

Jennifer Woods, Vice President, Fierce Life Sciences, “Connecting and engaging with others – both personally and professionally – during this unprecedented time has been a challenge. Our event will provide life science communicators with key insights and best practices for successful communications strategies for today’s complex healthcare environment. If you’re a part of the life sciences PR and communications community, we hope you’ll join us.”

The Pharma PR & Communications Summit will focus on three key areas:

• April 20, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Panels and discussions led by experts will focus on how life sciences organizations can improve diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in internal and external communication strategies. Speakers will address staffing and hiring practices, creating access to accurate information, and building communities starting at the zip-code level.
• April 21, Operational Excellence: One of the largest challenges for pharma companies is the new way of working. Panels and discussions will take a deep look at the way companies staff and communicate with internal teams, build teams from the ground up, and how to empower young professionals.
• April 22, The New Consumer: The consumer mindset has shifted over the past year. While addressing the hyper-sensitivity of consumers and their evolving needs, the panels and discussions will take a close look at the increasing importance of a CSR plan, how to better include the patient voice in organizations, and how influencers and providers help to shape the way consumers think about health needs.

The 2021 Pharma PR & Communications Virtual Summit Advisory Board members include:

• Advisory Chair: Wendy Lund, Chief Communications Officer, ORGANON
• Michele Baer, Executive Director, Human Pharma Communications, BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM
• Angela Bechan, Head of Communications, SANOFI
• Kristin Cahill, CEO, GCI HEALTH
• Carrie Fernandez, Vice President and Head of Communications, Global Oncology, TAKEDA
• Tom Jones, Senior Partner, FINN PARTNERS
• Ray Kerins, Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Affairs, BAYER
• Stephanie Koze, Managing Director, REAL CHEMISTRY
• Christine Lindenboom, VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, ALNYLAM
• Claire Mulhearn, Associate Vice President and Head of Health Communications, MERCK
• Roslyn Patterson, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, IONIS
• Brandi Robinson, Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, MALLINCKRODT
• Tierney Saccavino, EVP, Corporate Communications, ACORDA

The Pharma PR & Communications Virtual Summit marquee partner is GCI Health and gold sponsors are FINN Partners and Real Chemistry.

Registration is free for professionals from pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations. Click here to register.

For sponsorship opportunities contact: 

Andy Walker  202-496-5522  [email protected]

Dor Peled  917-258-5159  [email protected]

Shauna Greg  212-400-6228  [email protected]

About Fierce Pharma
Biopharma is a fast-growing world where big ideas come along daily. Our readers rely on Fierce Pharma for the latest news, analysis and data on drugs and the companies that make them. Fierce Pharma covers the pharma waterfront, from late-stage drug development through the entire lifecycle—tracking regulatory approvals, payer negotiations, manufacturing, marketing, patent fights, government investigations and regulation, M&A deals and beyond. Our aim is to analyze the day’s news, showing readers not only what they need to know, but why they need to know it. Beyond the daily, the Fierce Pharma team produces special reports that take stock of the industry’s products and finances, and shed new light on industry trends. 

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 
Emily Schriver 
Marketing Manager | Life Science & Healthcare 
Questex  
917-932-0431 
[email protected] 

Event Takes Place June 22-24, 2021 in San Jose

NEW YORK, March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex and the Fierce Technology Group today open registration for Sensors Converge, the only in-person event covering the biggest design engineering trends, taking place June 22-24, 2021 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. From sensors and chips to the cloud, Sensors Converge covers the technologies and applications driving innovation today. Click here to register.

“Throughout the pandemic, the sensors and electronics community have pivoted to solve immediate new problems. Now that it’s safe to bring back live events, we’re excited to reconnect in-person this June to meet the people and see the solutions driving the industry forward,” said Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Sensors Converge. “Sensors Converge will provide design engineers with real-world experiences of the challenges and opportunities in product design, subject matter experts sharing their best practices and strategies for success and leading suppliers showcasing the technologies used to make it all happen.”

Key highlights of Sensors Converge 2021:

• Immersive Education: a dynamic educational experience comprised of technical sessions and tutorials conducted by subject matter experts and speakers with practical experience. Featuring engineers sharing real stories and technology applications, the program will cover tracks including Embedded Technology, Autonomous Technologies, Industrial & Environmental Sensing, Intelligent Sensing, IoT & Wireless, 5G, Energy Harvesting, Interoperability, COVID-19 Technologies, IIoT, MedTech, and Smart Buildings & Cities.
• Live Training Workshops: training sessions offering deep dives into specific technologies presented by speakers and trainers with technical expertise.
• Interactive Tech Zones & Demos: expo floor areas offering an exclusive focus on Sensors, Autonomous, Embedded, IoT & Wireless, MEMS, and Emerging Technologies, as well as demos of new and innovative products.
• Theater of Touchless Technology: see some of the newest and never before seen touchless tech on display.
• Expo Hall: over 200 suppliers showcasing hundreds of the latest sensor technologies will participate at Sensors Converge 2021, including Amphenol Advanced Sensors, ams, Digi-Key, dSPACE, Endress + Hauser, Hamamatsu, imec, Infineon, Melexis, Microchip, Mouser, On Semiconductor, PowerFilm, Sensirion, TDK, TE Connectivity and zGlue.
• In-Person Networking: catch up with colleagues and make new contacts through safe networking opportunities, including roundtables, outdoor lunches, meetups, and more.

Sensors Converge is Committed to Keeping the Design Engineering Community Safe
Safety measures will be in place to ensure a healthy and safe visit to Sensors Converge including mandatory masks, temperature checks, hands-free badging, and more. With 100+ in-person events globally, Questex is monitoring data daily by country, state, local government and venue, and incorporating CDC and WHO guidelines on vaccines, testing and protocols to achieve the best safety results. For additional information on the health and safety protocols, click here.

Sensors Converge offers two registration options. The All-Access Pass provides access to the entire event and the Expo Hall Pass offers access to the Expo Hall only. Early bird rates end April 23. For more, information, visit: https://www.sensorsexpo.com/register.

For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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

About Sensors Converge
For 36 years Sensors Expo & Conference has brought together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. In 2021, we’re excited to curate a live, in-person experience called Sensors Converge, where the industry can come together, safely, to collaborate and conduct business. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Sensors, and 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: [email protected] 

NEW YORK, March 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the parent company of VIBE Conference, today announces the event has been unavoidably rescheduled due to the COVID-19 restrictions in California. Originally scheduled to run June 7-9, 2021, VIBE Conference is now scheduled to take place September 27-29, 2021 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA.

“The current ongoing crisis and restrictions in California, necessitated postponing the 2021 event to a later date to ensure we have the ability to host a live, safe, and successful program,” stated Laddie Weiss, Event Director.

From the launch in 2009, the mission of VIBE Conference has been to listen to the market and build a platform for collaboration. VIBE Conference will take every step available to create a safe and secure show experience for attendees, speakers, and sponsors to interact, conduct meetings, and form meaningful relationships. For more information visit www.vibeconference.com.

About VIBE Conference
VIBE Conference is owned by Questex and is the premier event for chain restaurant and hotel beverage executives and suppliers. The top on-premise conference is held annually and involves high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. VIBE Conference is part of the Bar & Restaurant Group, a division of the Questex Hospitality Group, which also produces daily content on barandrestaurantexpo.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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Kate Spellman
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Nightclub & Bar Show 2021 Takes Place June 28-30

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Nightclub & Bar Show 2021, North America’s premier conference and expo for the bar and restaurant industry, will take place June 28-30, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Today, registration opens for the in-person event. Click here to register.

The bar and restaurant industry has been significantly impacted by the pandemic and in an immediate effort to support the industry, Bar & Restaurant launched Evolve, a six-month education and networking program to keep operators informed and engaged during the toughest winter months. Now that there are emerging signs of recovery, a vital next step is to bring the industry together in a safe, in person environment and apply these key new learnings to get business back to work.

Tim McLucas, Vice President, Bar & Restaurant, Questex said, “The pandemic has had a devastating effect on bars, restaurants and hospitality venues. Supporting the industry to get their premises open again as quickly as possible is our main priority, and providing access to the latest education, new products, innovation, and know-how in a live setting, is an important component of this recovery. A major focus of the event will be on food – helping small and mid-sized operators purchase mobile kitchen equipment, introduce new menu items, sample new food products, and attract new guests. This is a pivotal moment to strengthen the industry for long term future success.” 

Nightclub & Bar Show 2021 will offer bar and restaurant owners the knowledge, energy, and new solutions they need to evolve their businesses:

• The conference program will feature keynotes, bootcamps, certifications and a series of educational breakout sessions and workshops on the following topics: Food & Beverage, Guest Experience, Staff & People, Operations and Marketing & Promotions and Technology.
• The Expo Hall will feature 300 exhibitors including a Food & Beverage Innovation Center, a dedicated area of food and food service equipment suppliers with access to expert demonstrations, tastings and Chef meet and greets and new interactive experiences addressing the state of the industry including: Food Festival, Sports Bar, White Claw Hard Seltzer Bungalow, and NxT, which showcases the latest creations, trends and innovations of the food and beverage industry.

Exhibitors and sponsors participating at Nightclub & Bar Show 2021 include: Diageo, Heineken, White Claw Hard Seltzer, American Nightlife Association, Truly Hard Seltzer, Ultimate Bars, Blondies, Liquid Death Mountain Water, Rums of Puerto Rico, and Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill.

The health and safety of exhibitors, sponsors and attendees is Nightclub & Bar Show’s top priority. Following federal and local guidelines, Questex has crafted unique protocols for each event experience, which includes event specific health and safety initiatives, response team identified for every event and on-site health and safety guidelines. For more details on the on the company’s health and safety protocols, please visit https://questex.com/event-safety/. 

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Jamie Schroeder at [email protected] or Veronica Gonnello at [email protected].

Early bird registration for Nightclub & Bar Show 2021 starts at $99 and expires May 17, 2021. Click here to register.

About Nightclub & Bar Show
Nightclub & Bar Show is the go-to resource for the bar and restaurant industry. Mirroring the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry, Nightclub & Bar has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. Nightclub & Bar Show is part of the Bar & Restaurant Group, a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces VIBE Conference, Nightclub & Bar Awards, and daily content on barandrestaurantexpo.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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