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NAB SHOW: National Association of Broadcasters Expo
April 18, 2026 - April 22, 2026
The NAB Show is where media, entertainment, and storytelling converge.
Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, NAB Show is one of the largest global marketplaces for broadcast, digital media, streaming, film, sports production, and content technology.
If you work anywhere in the content pipeline — creation, production, distribution, or monetization — this is one of the most important weeks of the year.
What Makes NAB Show Matter
NAB Show brings together the global media ecosystem in one place.
Recent attendance numbers show the scale:
- 54,000+ attendees
- 26% international
- 150+ countries represented
- 1,000+ exhibitors
- 1,000+ members of the press
This isn’t just a U.S. broadcast show anymore. It’s a global content economy event.
What You’ll Experience
Emerging Tech
AI-driven production tools, XR and immersive media, cloud workflows, and next-gen live production.
End-to-End Content Solutions
From cameras and editing systems to streaming platforms, monetization tools, and distribution infrastructure.
Conference Programming
Multi-day sessions covering film, TV, sports, streaming, and creator-driven content.
Exhibit Hall
Hands-on access to the latest media tech from global brands and startups.
This is where product launches happen and where future workflows are shaped.
Who Attends
- Broadcasters
- Film and TV production teams
- Streaming platforms
- Sports media organizations
- Digital creators
- Post-production professionals
- Technology providers
- Advertising and media executives
If your business revolves around content, this is your crowd.
The NAB Show routinely draws tens of thousands of attendees looking to network, learn, and promote solutions that go beyond traditional broadcasting.
Broadcast, digital media, film, entertainment, telecom, post-production, advertising, and more all converge in Las Vegas for one of the most important weeks in the industry.
NAB Party List: After Hour Parties, Networking Events and Meetups
Every spring, NAB takes over Las Vegas with packed expo halls, private meetups, booth happy hours, invite-only dinners, and late-night networking all over the city. If you’re in town for the show, the real action does not stop when the floor closes.
The NetworkinVegas.com annual list of NAB after parties, happy hours, networking events, receptions, dinners, and invite-only meetups for NAB 2026 in Las Vegas. We’ll keep updating this list as more events are announced.
NAB 2026 Party List: Happy Hours, Receptions, Mixers & Invite-Only Events
Show dates: April 18–22, 2026 (Las Vegas). Some of the best networking happens after hours, and we’ll keep adding to this list as new events pop up.
| Sat Apr 18 | Sun Apr 19 | Mon Apr 20 | Tue Apr 21 | Wed Apr 22 |
Saturday, April 18, 2026
BEIT Conference & Premium Passholder Happy Hour
- Date & Time: Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Location: N252/N254
- Sponsored by: Shure & Cisco
- Registration: Event Website
- Description: Early-show happy hour for BEIT Conference and premium pass holders to meet, talk shop, and ease into the first day of NAB.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Join NPAW’s NAB Happy Hour
- Date & Time: Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: NPAW Booth #W3307, West Hall
- Sponsored by: NPAW & Medianova
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: Booth-side happy hour for streaming and media tech professionals looking to meet people and catch up after the show floor slows down.
LucidLink & Projective Happy Hour
- Date & Time: Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: LucidLink Booth #N2940, North Hall
- Sponsored by: LucidLink & Projective
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: A laid-back NAB meetup for cloud workflow and production teams to connect over drinks right on the floor.
NAB NextGen TV News Technology Lab Happy Hour
- Date & Time: Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: C2450, TV & Radio HQ
- Registration: Register Now
- Description: Official NAB happy hour focused on next-gen broadcast technology, newsroom innovation, and industry networking.
NAB Happy Hour at Gilley’s
- Date & Time: Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
- Location: Gilley’s Saloon, Treasure Island
- Sponsored by: bunny.net, Uniqcast & LightHouse Growth
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: Western-style happy hour with drinks, conversation, and a more casual off-floor setting for NAB attendees.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Trianz Executive Lunch at Brasserie B Steakhouse
- Date & Time: Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Brasserie B Steakhouse, Caesars Palace
- Sponsored by: Trianz
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: Executive lunch for invited guests looking to connect over media, technology, and business strategy away from the show floor.
Join NPAW’s NAB Happy Hour
- Date & Time: Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: NPAW Booth #W3307, West Hall
- Sponsored by: NPAW & Redge Technologies
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: Another booth happy hour built for quick conversations, industry catchups, and easy networking before the evening events begin.
Creator Lab Happy Hour
- Date & Time: Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Creator Lounge
- Registration: Register Now
- Description: Official NAB networking event focused on creators, digital media, and the business side of the creator economy.
NAB Tech on Tap 2026
- Date & Time: Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Elvis Suite, The Westgate
- Sponsored by: CTi
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: One of those classic off-site NAB networking nights with drinks, tech talk, and a more relaxed setting for industry conversations.
Join Us for Drinks!
- Date & Time: Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 5:30 PM
- Location: Delilah Lounge, Wynn
- Sponsored by: ScorePlay & TwelveLabs
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: Small-group drinks meetup for attendees who want a quieter, more upscale place to network after the day wraps.
Trianz Executive Dinner at Alle on 66
- Date & Time: Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
- Location: Alle on 66, Resorts World
- Sponsored by: Trianz
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: Invite-only dinner for executives and partners looking for more serious one-on-one conversations during NAB week.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Trianz Executive Lunch at Carmine’s
- Date & Time: Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Carmine’s, Caesars Palace
- Sponsored by: Trianz
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: Another executive lunch built around private conversations, partnerships, and dealmaking during NAB.
Redesign Private Happy Hour at Ski Lodge
- Date & Time: Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Ski Lodge Speakeasy, Cosmopolitan
- Sponsored by: Redesign
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: Private happy hour in one of the better hidden-bar settings on the Strip, built for off-floor networking with media and tech people.
Join NPAW’s NAB Happy Hour
- Date & Time: Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: NPAW Booth #W3307, West Hall
- Sponsored by: NPAW
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: A quick booth happy hour for attendees who want one more easy networking stop before heading off-site.
Future Frames: Where Audience, Agility, Artistry & AI Converge
- Date & Time: Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: W2457, VideoNext Theater
- Registration: Register Now
- Description: NAB session and networking event centered on audience growth, creative strategy, and AI in media.
Trianz Executive Dinner at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
- Date & Time: Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
- Location: Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Caesars Palace
- Sponsored by: Trianz
- Registration: Request Invite
- Description: Invite-only dinner for partners, clients, and industry leaders looking to talk business in a quieter setting.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
More NAB parties, happy hours, receptions, and private events are added weekly as we get closer to the show.
Scroll below for the latest NAB 2026 parties, happy hours, and networking events happening throughout the week.
