2026 NAB Show Kicks Off, Uniting Global Media Leaders

Annual event highlights innovation across media, entertainment and tech industries.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:08am

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a futuristic media control center, with illuminated cables, servers, and digital displays, conveying the convergence of technology and creativity at the heart of the media industry.The 2026 NAB Show will bring together the global media ecosystem to explore and build the future of storytelling through innovative technologies and platforms.Las Vegas Today

The 2026 NAB Show, the premier global event for the broadcast, media and entertainment industries, kicks off on April 18 in Las Vegas. The five-day event will bring together creators, technologists, exhibitors and decision-makers to explore the latest breakthroughs in AI, the creator economy, sports, streaming and cloud technology.

Why it matters

As the only platform that convenes broadcasters, media companies, content creators and technology innovators at scale, the NAB Show continues its century-long legacy as the catalyst for innovation, growth and deal-making in a rapidly evolving, multi-platform world. The event reflects the accelerating pace of innovation and the expanding universe of storytellers shaping the industry.

The details

The 2026 NAB Show will feature over 630 industry leaders speaking across 11 stages, with trailblazers showcasing new ways audiences consume content. The event will also include expanded programming, an elevated show floor experience, a reimagined TV & Radio HQ, and a greater focus on AI and the creator economy. Attendees will have access to the latest technologies, insights and connections fueling content creation and distribution across every platform.

  • The 2026 NAB Show kicks off on April 18, 2026.
  • The show floor and exhibits will open on April 19, 2026.

The players

Karen Chupka

Executive vice president of the National Association of Broadcasters.

Jonathan Liu

CEO of Zhong, a YouTuber with 95 million subscribers across all platforms who creates scripted, fast-paced entertainment for a young, global audience.

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What they’re saying

“NAB Show is where the global media ecosystem comes together not just to explore what's next—but to build it.”

— Karen Chupka, Executive vice president, National Association of Broadcasters

What’s next

The 2026 NAB Show will take place April 18-22 in Las Vegas, with exhibits open April 19-22. Registration is open at NABShow.com, and attendees using the code EM153 can get a free Show Floor Pass and 10% off Premium Conference or All Access Passes.

The takeaway

The NAB Show remains the industry's most powerful marketplace for connection and commerce, bringing together the entire media ecosystem to drive innovation, growth and deal-making in a rapidly evolving, multi-platform world.