Next-Level Creators, Top Media Leaders, Storytelling Legends And AI Step Into The Spotlight As 2026 NAB Show Unveils Latest Speakers, Sessions

The session will feature:

• Markiplier
• Akela Cooper
• Michael Clear
• Natalie Jarvey
  The session“ The Cost of Bearing Witness John Berman

  Other featured sessions include:

  “ The Evolving Paradigm of Broadcast News Deborah Norville Perry Sook

  “ Who Controls the Pipe? Matt Schnaars Tedd Cittadine

  “ Putting the New Back in News Programming Everywhere

  Filmmaking Craft and Creative Talent

  The 2026 NAB Show will spotlight the art and craft of filmmaking through sessions and workshops in CineCentral Sir Roger Deakins The Guardian live discussion James Deakins, the pair will share insights from their careers and their book“Reflections: On Cinematography.”
  CineCentral The Storyteller's Guide to Production on a Tight Budget

  AI, Streaming and Production Innovation Highlighted

  Across the Show, programming will highlight how AI, cloud workflows and new production technologies are reshaping media creation and distribution. New for 2026, NAB Show has added a second AI Pavilion

  Also new this year, the Enterprise Video Strategies Architecting ROI: Scalable Virtual Production for Enterprise Teams

  Other highlighted sessions include:

  • A Fireside Keynote Streaming Summit Robert Schildhouse
  • A Fireside Chat at the NAB Show Streaming Summit,“ Orchestrating JioHotStar Traffic
  • “ The Augmented Studio Anil Jain Márcia Mayer
  • “ Powering Intelligent Media Silvia Candiani
  • “ Securing Distributed Broadcast Operations Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference
  • “ Transforming Media Delivery
  • “ The Enterprise Video Quality Gap
  • “ Efficient by Design
  • “ Imaging at Unprecedented Scale for Sphere Andrew Shulkind Rich Welsh SMPTE VIBE Conference

    Sports Summit Brings Together Sports Ecosystem Leaders

    As previously announced

    “The 2026 NAB Show lineup is one that truly reflects where the industry is right now: a powerful mix of emerging creators and world-class storytellers alongside the technologies shaping how content is made and delivered,” Chupka said.“We're seeing that same momentum in our registration, with a significant influx of new voices joining established leaders from across the global media ecosystem.”

    Notable Speakers at the 2026 NAB Show:

    Film, TV and Content Creators

    • Stephen Brown
    • “ Team Deakins
    • Carolyn Giardina
    • Jeff Hasler
    • Dylan Huey
    • Travis Keyes
    • Shira Lazar
    • Ashlee McCullock
    • Pojo Riegert
    • René Ritchie
    • Rick Siegel
    • Nicki Sun
    • Mari Takahashi

      Sports and Entertainment Leaders

      • Tom Ara
      • Assia Grazioli-Venier
      • Laura“LJ” Johnson
      • Rebecca Kacaba
      • Allen T. Lamb
      • Jon Miller
      • Michelle Munson
      • John Ourand
      • Blake Paris
      • Jeff Roth
      • Ameeth Sankaran
      • Shelby Williams

      News and Media Leaders

      • John Berman
      • Mike Dello Stritto
      • Mara Gassmann
      • Marc Lefebvre
      • Barbara Maushard
      • Mohamed Moawad
      • Deborah Norville
      • Eric Rasmussen
      • Perry Sook
      • A.C. Thompson
      • Lee Zurik

      Technology and Innovation Leaders

      • Ernest Appiah
      • Aaron Behman
      • Silvia Candiani
      • Caroline Coleman
      • Anil Jain
      • Justin Lee
      • James Leach
      • Tony Masiello
      • Márcia Mayer
      • Rajesh Ramachandran
      • Andrew Shulkind
      • Steve Shultis
      • Katie Stout
      • Rich Welsh

      Platform and Distribution Leaders

      • Tedd Cittadine
      • Ryan Pirozzi
      • Akash Saxena
      • Robert Schildhouse
      • Matt Schnaars
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      About NAB Show

      NAB Show is the premier global event powering the future of broadcast, media and entertainment, April 18–22, 2026 (exhibits April 19–22), in Las Vegas. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, it convenes creators, technologists, exhibitors and decision-makers exploring breakthroughs in AI, the creator economy, sports, streaming and cloud. With curated destinations, immersive education and unmatched networking, NAB Show delivers both discovery and deal-making, attracting buyers with real influence. From its century-long legacy to today's multi-platform world, NAB Show remains the catalyst for innovation. Learn more at NABShow

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      • "Team Deakins" Brings Cinematography Mastery to the 2026 NAB Show CineCentral Stage
      • CNN's John Berman to Lead Conversation on Journalist Safety at the 2026 NAB Show
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