Winners were revealed during the U.S. Broadband Summit

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Telecom today announces the winners of the inaugural U.S. Broadband Awards. The program honors and celebrates the best solutions, programs, use cases, technology, and individuals working to connect everyone across the United States through broadband. The award winners were announced at the U.S. Broadband Awards Gala last night during the U.S. Broadband Summit.

Winners were selected based on effectiveness, technical innovation, financial & community impact, individual efforts in driving broadband investment and true innovation in addressing the digital divide.

Alejandro Piñero, Head of Content, Fierce Technology Group at Questex said, “Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural U.S. Broadband Awards. We were extremely impressed with the submissions and look forward to watching them be implemented to connect the underserved and unconnected.”

The 2023 winners:

Best Broadband & Data Mapping Solution or Initiative 

ChatGIS and WiROI db Geospatial SaaS Platform: Wireless 20/20 

Best Municipal Connectivity Program 

Bringing the World’s Fastest Community-wide Internet to the Chattanooga Area: EPB 

Best Use of 5G FWA For Remote/Rural Connectivity 

Ohio Transparent Telecom with Ericsson 

Excellence in FTTH Deployment 

WOW! Fiber Internet Deployment in Central Florida: WOW! Internet, TV & Phone 

Open Infrastructure & Networking Award 

Ciena’s Broadband Solution: Empowering Open Access Service Providers: Ciena 

Public Services Deployment 

NoaNet Supports Next Generation 911 Network for Washington State: Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) 

Enabling Connectivity – Middle Mile Award 

Scalable and efficient middle mile traffic aggregation leveraging point-to-multipoint ICE-X coherent pluggables: Infinera 

Excellence in Wireless Neutral Host Networks 

Kajeet Smart Private 5G™️ Neutral Host Solution: Kajeet 

Innovation in State Broadband Deployment Award 

Arcadian Infracom and the California Department of Technology Announce Innovative Middle-Mile Fiber Partnership: Arcadian Infracom

Impact Award – Greatest Technical achievement in connecting the unconnected (Individual) 

Robert L. Hance, Midwest Energy & Communications 

Regional Operator of the Year 

SCTelcom

Impact in Broadband Affordability 

American Connection Corps: A Program of Lead For America: Lead For America 

Best Converged Solution – Cable & Connectivity 

Harmonic cOS™ Broadband Platform: Harmonic 

 Editor’s Choice Award

Kathryn de Wit, Pew Charitable Trusts

The judging panel included experts from leading companies in the wider broadband industry, including Tantra Analyst LLC, Mobile Experts, Inc., Impact Broadband and AvidThink. See the full list of judges here.

About U.S. Broadband Summit
The first ever U.S. Broadband Summit brings together federal funding leaders and state representatives with the wider broadband industry, including fiber operators, MSO’s, WISP’s, wireless carriers and more, to discuss the future of broadband in the United States. As attention focuses on bridging the growing digital divide, and the need to bring connectivity to the under- and un-served, the industry must come together to address the challenge. There is no golden key to connect everyone, and the U.S. Broadband Summit aims to bring everyone together to discuss how collaboration will lead to a more connected and vibrant society, in benefit of individuals and communities.

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
Charlene Soucy
U.S. Broadband Awards
csoucy@questex.com

Broadband Nation and Broadband Nation Expo to Unite Government with Industry to Attract, Train and Deliver Talent

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and events company focused on the experience economy with a robust telecommunications portfolio including Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless and Silverlinings, today announces a ground breaking relationship with the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the trusted industry association for the connected world, to launch new digital and event properties to assist in the mission to bring broadband to every home in America.

“It’s an honor for us to collaborate with the TIA to bring these new properties to market,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “Their decades of expertise representing the entire supply chain of companies that build and support the communications technologies and information networks combined with our telecommunications knowledge, deep reach into the industry and our experience producing must-attend events is the perfect collaboration.”

Federal, state and local governments have approved nearly $100 billion in funding with the goal of helping the industry deliver broadband to every home in America, however the challenge is that the industry is facing a workforce gap of over 200,000 qualified employees. Broadband Nation (http://broadbandnation.org), the new digital property, will help rebrand the broadband technician profession, attracting a younger and more diverse generation of employees to the broadband workforce. From there, the program will connect job seekers with training opportunities at community colleges and technical institutes around the country, subsequently providing them with career opportunities from across the industry. By helping solve the workforce challenge, high speed internet access will be rolled out more quickly to the unconnected, and the industry will be able to replenish and diversify their employee base.

“Broadband is critical to our nation’s success and connecting all Americans by combining private and public resources will unlock tremendous value for all. Creating exciting career opportunities for thousands while making our country better and safer is a worthy mission,” said Dave Stehlin, CEO, TIA. “The Broadband Nation program is a gateway to opportunity, and we have been thrilled to receive enthusiastic early feedback from government, industry, and academia about its potential.”

“To witness leading organizations proactively extending vital infrastructure to underserved communities is truly inspiring,” said Tamarah Holmes, Ph.D., Director of the Virginia Office of Broadband. “Building a skilled workforce is a significant challenge that requires a focused effort. Attracting and retaining talented individuals is crucial to achieving our goal to attain universal broadband access in the Commonwealth.” 

In order to meet the massive demand for broadband professionals there will need to be a significant increase, across the country, in the number of institutions offering broadband skills training. Broadband Nation will work with various training providers, colleges and technical schools, to aggregate and expand training to create more opportunities for the prospective workforce.

“The Fiber Optic Association (FOA) has been promoting fiber optics training and providing certifications since 1995,” said Jim Hays, President, Fiber Optics Association. “Our programs are currently used by more than 100 academic institutions and organizations in the U.S. FOA is excited about the Broadband Nation program’s potential to expand the recruitment and training opportunities for broadband workforce development across the U.S. and help create the workers needed so that everyone can benefit from broadband.”

Questex’s inaugural U.S. Broadband Summit is also bringing the wider broadband industry together this week to discuss the future of broadband in the United States and the concerted effort to bridge the digital divide. The event is a record-breaking launch in the Questex technology portfolio, with over 600 attendees and 55 partners. Based on the success of the event, the Summit will evolve into a larger event in collaboration with TIA called Broadband Nation Expo (www.broadbandnationexpo.com), which will take place October 9-11, 2024 at the Gaylord Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Broadband Nation Expo will unite broadband service providers and industry partners with local, state and federal government leaders. The event is expected to draw thousands of attendees and hundreds of sponsors/exhibitors. Broadband Nation Expo will be technology agnostic, featuring all potential access technologies such as fiber, fixed wireless, DOCSIS and satellite. A special feature of Broadband Nation Expo will be the Workforce Development Pavilion, which will host academic institutions from around the country and guide them towards setting up on-site broadband technician training programs on campus.  

Miller added, “We are delighted to bolster our Telecommunications portfolio with this new relationship. The success of our U.S. Broadband Summit will help Broadband Nation and Broadband Nation Expo serve as a one-stop-shop to meet, learn and do business in the communications industry. It is fitting that our mission is to serve communities that help people live longer and live better with technology as the driver. This partnership will help bring broadband access to all parts of the USA bridging the digital divide.”

Stay update with Broadband Nation Expo here.

For sponsorship opportunities for Broadband Nation and Broadband Nation Expo, contact Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

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

About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents more than 400 global companies that enable high-speed communications networks and accelerate next-generation ICT innovation. Through leadership in U.S. and international advocacy, technology programs, standards development, and business performance solutions, TIA and its members are accelerating global connectivity across every industry and market.

Media Contacts
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com        

Urvi Shah
Marketing and Communications
TIA
ushah@tiaonline.org

Verizon Signs on as Emerald Partner of the Summit along with 58 Other Partners

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex Technology Group’s U.S. Broadband Summit will bring together more than 600 federal funding leaders, state representatives and tech leaders from across the broadband and telecommunications industries, including fiber operators, MSO’s, WISP’s, wireless carriers to discuss to discuss the future of broadband in the United States and the concerted effort to bridge the digital divide. The event takes place this week, November 15-17, 2023, at the Westin Downtown Hotel in Washington, D.C. Click here to register. 

“We are excited to join Questex, along with other government and private organizations and individuals that are committed to the goals of expanding broadband across the US and closing the digital divide,” said Randall L. René, Industry Solutions Director for Telecommunications at Esri. “People today rely on internet access for most of their daily lives, so ensuring access is foundational for infrastructure modernization. Identifying communities experiencing gaps in service is a geographic challenge, so we are happy that Esri’s location technology is already being used by numerous organizations to benefit communities across the nation.”

Alejandro Piñero, Head of Content, Fierce Technology Group at Questex said, “From conference sessions and our awards program to the exhibits and networking opportunities, we have an outstanding program planned. We’re looking forward to bring the industry together to discuss how collaboration will lead to a more connected and vibrant society, in benefit of individuals and communities throughout the country.”

U.S. Broadband Summit Conference Program
The Conference Program will offer content from over 90 speakers across more than 40 sessions in a variety of formats from keynotes, to fireside chats, roundtables, and more.

Kevin Gallagher, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce, Department of Commerce will deliver the opening keynote address titled “The State of Affairs in America’s Broadband Deployment – Funding Availability and Goal Setting.”

Other keynote presenters include:

“Funding beyond BEAD – The Role of Private Equity” presented by Jonathan Adelstein, DigitalBridge“Future-Proofing Broadband with High Road Labor Standards” presented by Keith Busby, Communications Workers of America“Deploying Fiber for Rural Networks” presented by Andrew Butcher, Maine Connectivity Authority“Everybody’s Wrong: If the $45 billion Connect America Fund didn’t close the digital divide, what makes you think the $42.5 billion BEAD program will do better?” presented by Jonathan Chambers, Conexon“Supercharging US Broadband: Bringing 10G to America” presented by Rick Cimerman, NCTA“How to Close the Digital Divide in Rural America” presented by Kerry Haughan, Calix“Open Network Fiber Networks” presented by Michael Horn, Radisys“Deep Dive: FWA, mmWave and the Digital Divide” presented by Alan Jones, C Spire“Broadband and Equity: How We Connect People” presented by Tony Lewis, Verizon“Fiber Evolution: The Brightspeed Difference” presented by Tom Maguire, Brightspeed“Fiber Technology & Industry Trends” presented by Kevin Morgan, Clearfield“Building, Launching, and Operating a Brilliant Network” presented by Elad Nafshi, Comcast Cable“The Role of 5G in Building Affordable Connectivity” presented by Louis Peraertz, WISPA“Location Technology and Extending Broadband’s Reach to Those Who Need It Most” presented by Anthony J. Puzzo and Randall L. René, Esri“Pioneering the Future of Connectivity: How Broadband Shapes Tomorrow’s Opportunities” presented by Erin Scarborough, AT&T“Making a Downpayment on the Administration’s Goal of Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet for All” presented by Joseph Wender, U.S. Department of the Treasury

In addition to the keynotes, several Leaders’ Roundtables and Panel sessions will be presented.

Additionally, more than 20 thought leaders from around the country will convene to discuss the impact BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment) will have on the future of connectivity, as well as funding opportunities beyond federal funds and the merits of different technologies in connecting remote and underserved communities. Select U.S. state speakers include:

MJ Barton, Oklahoma Broadband OfficeSandip Bhowmick, Arizona Commerce AuthorityTasha Boerner, California State AssemblyAndrew Butcher, Maine Connectivity AuthorityJudson Cary, Colorado Attorney General’s OfficeRebecca Dilg, Utah Broadband CenterQuinn Jordan, Mississippi Broadband AssociationHenry Lofton, Office of the CTO, District of ColumbiaBrian Newby, North Dakota Information TechnologyJade Piros, Kansas Office of Broadband DevelopmentBrieana Reed-Harmel, City of Loveland PulseAlejandro Roark, Bureau Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs, FCCEdyn Rolls, Oklahoma Broadband OfficeMeghan Sandfoss, Kentucky Office of Broadband DevelopmentSandeep Taxali, New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and ExpansionThomas Tyler, Jr, Louisiana Office of Broadband Development and ConnectivityPeter Voderberg, Ohio Department of Development

View the U.S. Broadband Summit agenda.

Verizon has signed on as Emerald Partner of the Summit. “We are excited to be part of the first U.S. Broadband Summit, which will bring together a number of state and national broadband leaders at a critical time,” said Katharine Saunders, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Verizon. “At Verizon, digital inclusion is at the center of everything we do, because providing people with the technology and connectivity they need benefits all communities. Industry and government working together is a critical element of this effort, so I look forward to a highly substantive dialogue focused on connecting the millions of homes in this country that still lack access to reliable, high-speed broadband service.”

The Summit will feature industry leading sponsors and partners in a variety of formats and connection opportunities. Nearly 60 partners including Verizon, AT&T, Comcast, Calix, Esri, NCTA, Boldyn, Cisco, Harmonic, Clearfield, Conexon, Radisys, Grain Management, Lumos, Visionary Broadband, Wavelo, Vivacity Infrastructure Group, Amphenol Network Solutions, CHR Solutions, Ciena, DIRECTV, EBI Consulting, Enghouse Networks, Edgecore Networks, MyBundle, Power & Tel, Ribbon Communications, TriLeaf, SMOptics, VantagePoint, TEKsystems, 123Net, Arcadian, Arthur D. Little, CCI Systems, CostQuest Associates, Dycom, Forvis, Foxhound Advisors, Frontier, FTI Delta, Guidehouse, Render, Sanborn, Superior Essex, Tarana Wireless, Vetro, 5G Americas, ACA Connects, Broadband Forum, CCA, Fiber Broadband Association, Fierce Telecom, Five Nine Podcast, GSMA, ICF, NATE and TIA will participate at the Summit.

For sponsorship opportunities of the U.S. Broadband Summit, contact Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

U.S. Broadband Awards
The inaugural U.S. Broadband Awards honors and celebrates the best solutions, programs, use cases, technology, and individuals working to connect everyone across the U.S. through broadband. The finalists were chosen based on effectiveness, technical innovation, financial & community impact, individual efforts in driving broadband investment and true innovation in addressing the digital divide. View finalists here. Winners will be revealed at the U.S. Broadband Awards Gala on November 16.

Click here to register for the U.S. Broadband Summit.

Stay connected with the U.S. Broadband Summit on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About U.S. Broadband Summit
The first ever U.S. Broadband Summit brings together federal funding leaders and state representatives with the wider broadband industry, including fiber operators, MSO’s, WISP’s, wireless carriers and more, to discuss the future of broadband in the United States. As attention focuses on bridging the growing digital divide, and the need to bring connectivity to the under- and un-served, the industry must come together to address the challenge. There is no golden key to connect everyone, and the U.S. Broadband Summit aims to bring everyone together to discuss how collaboration will lead to a more connected and vibrant society, in benefit of individuals and communities.

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
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com        

 

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Pharma, Fierce Biotech and Fierce Healthcare today launches Fierce JPM Week 2024. The event will deliver the news, insights and an overview of the 2024 outlook from the industry’s top thought leaders. Fierce JPM Week’s new expanded, two-day program features must-have content from its award-winning editorial team with enhanced networking opportunities at a new location, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. The 2024 event will also offer dedicated meeting space and an all-star lineup of speakers. Fierce JPM Week takes place January 9-10 in-person and virtually January 16-18. Register here. 

“A pivotal election, new regulations, and an array of technological advancements are poised to usher in a year marked by innovation and change for biopharma and healthcare,” said Rebecca Willumson, Senior Vice President & Publisher, Fierce Pharma & Fierce Biotech. “Last year was the biggest Fierce JPM Week in the event’s history; the success of the event demonstrates the critical importance to our audience.”

The program will feature hosted panel discussions, interviews and presentations with ample networking and meeting space throughout the conference. Plus, each day will end with a cocktail reception.

From thought-provoking discussions on the ever-evolving deal dynamics within the industry to unique insights on the regulatory landscape, treatment breakthroughs, and the strategic deployment of AI, many of the greatest minds in pharma and healthcare will convene to explore the most pressing issues and exciting opportunities on the horizon. Featured sessions include:

Exploring the Inflation Reduction Act: Pharma’s Legal Battles and the Future of InnovationA look at Biopharma M&A and Shifting Deal DynamicsRevolutionizing Healthcare: The Impact of AI Disruption in Clinical TrialsCrossovers, Megarounds and IPOs: Biotechs Always Find a WayAdvancements and Challenges in Gene Therapy Manufacturing

Fierce JPM Week sponsors include Cognizant, Komodo Health, PhRMA, SmartLabs Viz.ai, H1, Oracle, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Alkermes, BioLineRx, Surgo Health and California Life Sciences.

Learn more about Fierce JPM Week here. To register to attend Fierce JPM Week, click here. Early bird rates end December 1.

For sponsorship opportunities click here.

Stay connected with Fierce JPM Week on LinkedIn and X.

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
Linda Lam
Director of Marketing
Fierce Life Sciences
llam@questex.com

 

Registration Now Open to Experience the Best in Beauty and Spa, March 3-5, 2024, at the Javits Center in NYC

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Beauty Show (IBS New York) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC New York) return to the Javits Convention Center March 3-5, 2024, co-locating to offer beauty, spa and wellness professionals hundreds of brands selling at professionals-only prices. IBS New York and IECSC New York, produced by Questex, and presented by American Salon and American Spa respectively, are planning for unprecedented events in 2024, including expanded educational opportunities featuring newly added Master Classes. Plus, attendees can experience both shows at no additional cost, allowing them to not only walk both exhibit show floors, but also attend any of the free classes at either event.

“We are thrilled to introduce a revitalized line-up of classes and experiences at this year’s NY Shows, including our innovative Master Class series,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director, Questex’s Beauty & Spa Group. “Our mission is to empower professionals in the beauty and wellness sectors with essential resources for their success. From top-notch education and instructors to cutting-edge products and techniques, as well as unbeatable prices on client essentials, our Shows are meticulously crafted to uplift attendees and foster their professional growth.”

EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

IBS New York now offers a full roster of Master Classes in addition to Hands On Workshops. Master Classes are designed to provide an in-depth look at the latest skills, techniques, and styles led by elite industry artists. With an emphasis on demonstrations, business tips, and insider knowledge, attendees will leave each class ready to elevate their services, captivate their clientele with new skills, and increase profitability. Hands-On Workshops are three hours long, immersive classes tailored to enhance expertise, covering a wide range of topics, from Cutting & Styling to Makeup & Artistry, and each provide attendees with a mannequin head to practice their new skills.

IECSC New York will have their curated Conference Education – a diverse range of paid classes featuring speakers with unique expertise, all aimed at providing the essential knowledge and insights to elevate and grow businesses, as well as the free Product Focused Education – informative sessions and workshops led by top exhibitors and offering a deep dive into a specific product or service.

Plus, all attendees are welcome to take part in over 100 demonstration classes at each Show, included free with the Exhibit Hall pass.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

THE POWERHOUSE PAVILION: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs is designed to inspire, empower, and enlighten industry professionals! Revitalized for 2024, attendees will have a special chance to glean wisdom from some of the most influential figures in the business. The Pavilion will feature stage presentations by iconic Black Beauty Entrepreneurs such as Faatemah Ampey, Keya Neal, Monae Everett, and many more. Sponsored by MYAVANA and located on the IBS NY exhibit floor, this Pavilion honors industry trailblazers, recognizing their significant contributions and achievements.

Also located on the bustling show floor is the Look & Learn Stage. The Look & Learn Stage is the ultimate destination to explore the latest trends and styles. Here, esteemed artists showcase cutting-edge techniques, creating an ideal space for attendees to network, savor delightful cocktails, and learn from top-tier professionals in an intimate, community-focused setting.

Plus, attendees won’t want to miss visiting the IECSC NY Studio Stage, a demonstration area developed for exhibitors to present the latest and greatest products and technologies in spa and wellness.

The IBS New York 2024 exhibit floor will feature hundreds of high-profile brands, including: Andis, DNA Hairtools and Extensions, HALOCOUTURE Extensions, Mia Secret Nails, Olaplex, Parlux, Turbo Power and many more! For the full list to date, click here.

IECSC New York 2024 exhibiting brands include Circadia, Eminence Organic Skin Care, FarmHouse Fresh, Geneo, HyrdraFacial, MerryLaz, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage and many more! For the full list to date, click here.

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

SHOW HOURS:
Sunday, March 3: 10:30am – 5:00pm; Monday, March 4: 10:30am – 5:00pm; and Tuesday, March 5: 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 22-24, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit ibslasvegas.com or iecsclasvegas.com for more information. Also, IECSC Florida will take place October 13-14, 2024 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
Amanda@brokawpr.com

Winners to be Announced December 7 During the Cloud Executive Summit in Sonoma, CA

NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Silverlinings today announces the first ever Cloud Innovation Awards finalists for the Top Cloud Changemaker category. The program celebrates exceptional innovations that are driving improvements and transforming the cloud industry and were judged on technical innovation, effectiveness, competitive advantage, financial impact and true innovation.

The winners will be announced at the Cloud Executive Summit, an exclusive two-day symposium built for senior executives looking to discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities presented by the cloud industry today. The event takes place December 6-7 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, CA. Register here.

Elizabeth Coyne, Managing Editor, Silverlinings said, “Congratulations to the first round of finalists announced for the Cloud Innovation Awards in the Top Cloud Changemaker category. We are blown away by the accomplishments and impact these finalists have had on the industry and we look forward to seeing who comes out on top at our event next month.”  

An expert panel of judges reviewed this category which recognizes individuals who have impacted their organization through cloud technological advancement, revenue generation, customer experience or company culture.

The Top Cloud Changemaker finalists are:

Andrew Coward, GM of Software Defined Networking, IBM (International Business Machines) (NYSE: IBM)Chris Nicholas, SVP, Cloud Solutions Group, Trace3Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)Chris Sambar, President of Network, AT&T (NYSE: T)Will Grannis, CTO, Google Cloud (NASDAQ: GOOGL)Michael Kagan, CTO, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA)Michael Intrator, CEO, CoreWeaveJon Abrahamson, Chief Product and Digital Officer, Deutsche Telekom (OTCMKTS: DTEGY)Richard Moulds, General Manager for Quantum Computing Service Amazon Braket, AWS (NASDAQ: AMZN)Scott Guthrie, EVP, Cloud and AI Group, Microsoft Azure (NASDAQ: MSFT)

Finalists for the categories below will be announced on Friday, November 10.

Best Cloud Networking Solution (Public, Private or Hybrid)Best Cloud Automation SolutionBest Cloud Artificial Intelligence Solution Best Cloud-Native 5G Solution Best Cloud Data Center Solution Best Cloud Sustainability Initiative  

Cloud Executive Summit sponsors include Platinum partner Blue Planet, a division of Ciena; Research partner RedHat; Supporting partner Aviatrix; and Industry partners – AvidThink, Dell’Oro Group and WLDA.TECH.

Winners will be announced December 7 at the Cloud Innovation Awards Ceremony during the Cloud Executive Summit in Sonoma, CA. Register here.

For Cloud Executive Summit sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with the Cloud Executive Summit via LinkedIn and X.

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.

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
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com

NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silverlinings’ Cloud Executive Summit, an exclusive two-day symposium built for senior executives looking to discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities presented by the cloud industry, today announces the conference program has expanded with new sessions, speakers and sponsors. The Summit is produced by Questex and takes place December 6-7 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, CA. Register here.

Silverlinings Founder Steve Saunders said, “We’ve put a terrific program together with key topics and thought leaders from around the industry. The Summit is the perfect place for senior cloud executives to come together to learn more about the critical challenges and opportunities in the cloud industry. Additionally, we are excited to unveil our research, which will reveal vital information on key issues.”

The Cloud Executive Summit is produced by both the Silverlinings and Fierce Telecom editorial teams and offers a robust program including cloud business cases, interactive agile workshops as well as keynotes, panels and moderated small group discussions that will help attendees identify and solve deployment challenges presented by industry experts.

Two new sessions added to the program include 5G & The Cloud and Debate: Open Source in the Cloud: A Debate on Innovation, Security and Sustainability.

Leaders in the cloud industry added to the agenda include:

Chris Hristov, Assistant Vice President, Network Engineering and Automation, AT&TSteven Wilson, Head of Public Cloud, Dish Network Joe Duffy, Founder and CEO, PulumiSerena Blanks, Deputy Director for Architecture & Engineering, City of San DiegoKailem Anderson, Vice President and General Manager: Global Products and Delivery, Blue Planet, a division of Ciena Prakash Sangam, Founder and Principal, Tantra Analyst 

View the agenda here.

The Summit will feature industry leading sponsors and partners in a variety of format and connection opportunities, including Blue Planet as Platinum Partner, Red Hat as Research Partner, and Aviatrix as Supporting Partner.

Kailem Anderson, Vice President, Portfolio & Engineering, Blue Planet, a division of Ciena said, “Digital transformation is a key priority for network operators and automation is critical in the process. Our mission in Blue Planet is to help network operators automate the service lifecycle to create incredible customer experiences, improve operational agility, reduce costs, and accelerate digital transformation and the Cloud Executive Summit would be an opportunity to forward our goal.”

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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.

About Fierce Telecom
FierceTelecom is the telecom industry’s daily monitor. FierceTelecom’s independent team of experienced editors provides relevant and insightful information on the dynamic telecom market, covering topics ranging from fiber deployments, virtualization of telecom and cable networks, partnerships with big cloud providers, edge computing, business deals and competition. FierceTelecom provides its readers — which include stakeholders from the entire telecom and cable industry such as service providers, equipment vendors, telecom customers and analysts — with thoughtful news and analysis on this competitive marketplace.

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
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com        

NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services and event company, joined event professionals at Trade Show News Network’s (TSNN) annual awards event October 27-29 in Puerto Rico to celebrate the best of the best in the events industry.

Top honors were awarded to events with the Industry Icon Award, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award and Sustainability Award. Questex won the 2023 TSNN Sustainability Award, which recognizes companies that have made sustainability an important part of their business. Questex was recognized for its roadmap to reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for both the company and its events. The initiative – Quest Zero – allows Questex to drive positive change across the communities it serves and live up to its mission to serve the communities that are helping people live longer and live better. To learn more about the Quest Zero Initiative, click here. View the Quest Zero visitor tips here. Additionally, Questex was recognized for the International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas) collaboration with GLO Recycling (Green Life Organization), who provides zero-landfill recycling solutions for the salon industry. GLO Recycling was as a Recycling Partner to help reduce salon and spa waste. [Press release] The co-located Las Vegas events took place June 24-26, 2023.

“With a significant business in the events industry, we are clear on our responsibility to minimize the climate impacts that the live events industry generates. We are proud of the strategies we have put in place and we are delighted that TSNN saw our passion by awarding us the 2023 Sustainability Award,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “We were honored to participate celebrate the professionals and events in our industry at the awards program. We would like to thank TSNN, all of the award finalists and winners as well as the luminaries who make this industry great.”

Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event & Partnership Director, Questex Beauty & Spa Group, and Jessi Cybulski, Show Director, Live Design International, delivered the Sustainability keynote presentation. Fantetti Trevorrow and Cybulski had the honor to represent Questex in presenting all of the Company’s sustainability initiatives.

TSNN Innovation Awards
The International Beauty Show (IBS New York), the longest running professional beauty event in the country, won a 2023 TSNN Innovation Award in the Best Engagement category. IBS New York was honored with the award for showcasing, celebrating and empowering Black beauty industry entrepreneurs with The Powerhouse Pavilion. The Pavilion allowed beauty professionals to partake in enriching conversations, watch powerful presentations and interact with experts in the areas of finance, legal, marketing, business management, social media and more. It also helped them cultivate business and boost their beauty career. Attendees had the opportunity to walk the halls of greatness in the gallery and celebrate the Black artists and entrepreneurs of the past, and the game changers of today who forged their ways to advance the beauty industry.

Additionally, three Questex properties received honorable mentions in the TSNN Innovation Awards program:

Bar & Restaurant Expo, the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators [Best Use of Data]Digital Signage Experience (DSE), an immersive experience for the digital and interactive display industry [Hybrid-Virtual Experience]Live Design International, the leading event for live event production design and technology [Created (Maintained) Culture]

TSNN Outstanding Show Pro
Michelle Osborne, Marketing Director, Bar & Restaurant Group, was also honored as a TSNN Outstanding Show Pro. Osborne’s aggressive, value-based marketing plan surpassed attendee and revenue goals for Bar & Restaurant Expo, Vibe Conference, the premiere on-premises beverage event for beverage executives, and World Tea Expo, the leading gathering of tea industry professionals.

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.com.

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

Media Contact
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com
212 895 8488‬

Event takes place at the Wigwam September 15-18, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ

NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex announces Spatec North America, the spa industry’s leading one-to-one event, will take place September 15-18, 2024 at the Wigwam in Phoenix, AZ. The event brings together North America’s most prestigious owners and operators of major resort, hotel, destination and day spas, and design & management companies to meet with leading global suppliers, for two and half days of networking, relationship building and education, in a turnkey intimate format that has brought visitors back year after year.

“This is the best event I’ve ever been to,” said Joanne Kellis, R2 Technologies. “I like the size; its manageable. The quality of the buyers, the organization, and the hospitality… its unmatched.”

The bespoke Spatec concept incorporates a minimum of 16 one-to-one appointments, optional morning exercise, two evening receptions, team building activities, engaging educational presentations, and multiple meals, all with the intent of bringing buyers and suppliers together for business development and relationship building.

The Wigwam is a historic and charming old-world style resort that seamlessly blends its rich history with modern amenities. The allure of bygone eras still lingers within its walls, yet one finds all the luxurious comforts of the present day.

“We are excited to bring Spatec to the newly renovated Wigwam for a unique experience,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event and Partnership Director, Questex Beauty & Spa Group. “The venue is an ideal setting to reconnect with old friends or forge new business relationships in its relaxed and inviting spaces.”

Learn more about Spatec North America at spatecna.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Click here for supplier inquiries.

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
Debbie Schmidle
Spa Marketing Manager
dschmidle@questex