NAB SHOW 2026 – IABM Impact

18-22 APRIL 2026, LAS VEGAS

Connecting, Supporting and Informing the Media Technology Industry

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NAB Show 2025 has begun!

IABM at NAB Show, Las Vegas 2026

NAB Show is the global stage where the MediaTech industry defines what’s next. Bringing together world-class media and entertainment leaders, it’s where bold ideas spark, transformative technologies emerge, and new models for creating, distributing, and monetising stories take shape – a high-energy crossroads of visionary innovation and real-world strategy, where the future of media is set in motion.

IABM is thrilled to return to NAB Show, bringing a dynamic programme packed with powerful market insights and exclusive IABM Studio interviews. We are also proud to announce the industry-renowned IABM Member Hub and dedicated IABM Showfloor booth — the go-to space for members to relax, recharge and form important connections.

From cutting-edge insights to high-visibility sponsorship opportunities, we champion our members, amplify their voice, and ensure they leave the show with real influence, value, and opportunity.

And this is just the beginning, more exciting updates are on the way!

Join the IABM Impact Briefing at NAB Show

Kick off your week at NAB Show with an exclusive first look at IABM’s flagship State of MediaTech Report, unpacking the trends and technologies defining conversations across the event and beyond.

But first, breakfast.
(because you can’t network on an empty stomach!).

From 8am, join us for a hot breakfast and networking, courtesy of Latakoo, before IABM CEO Saleha Williams takes the stage with an unmissable announcement about big changes at IABM.

Sunday 19 April, Room N250.

Here’s how the morning runs:

8:00am: Enjoy a hot breakfast while networking with fellow attendees and get NAB Show-ready, courtesy of Latakoo.

8:30am: IABM CEO Keynote: Saleha Williams officially opens the briefing with major IABM news.

8:40am: Fireside Chat: Industry titan Matt Stagg (Warner Bros. Discovery / BT Sport) and guests go deep on the future of media.

9-9:45am: IABM Impact Briefing: Chris Evans, Head of Knowledge & Insight, IABM, brings fresh findings from the State of MediaTech Report, followed by a sharp panel of leading industry voices turning data into real-world perspective.
10am: Ends

Leave with a practical framework to navigate NAB Show with clarity – and focus on the opportunities that matter most.

Speakers include senior representatives from:

IABM IMPACT AWARDS
AT NAB SHOW 2026

20 April | 5pm | IABM Member Hub (N257)

Making a triumphant return, the IABM Impact Awards are back at NAB Show 2026 – bigger, bolder, and ready to celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and game-changers who are shaping MediaTech.

Come and celebrate with us, and find out the winners from categories including:

MediaTech Leader
Best Journal Article Award – 2025 Q4 and 2026 Q1
Transformational Project Award
Most Supportive Member Award
Best Global Alliance Partner
Best Start-up Member

Products and Services Awards Categories:

Content Creation & Management
Distribution & Experience
Products, Services & Monetization
Operations & Lifecycle

20 April | 5-7pm | IABM Member Hub (N257)

View the finalists.

Register to attend here.

IABM on Stage

Revolution or Evolution? – Defining the future of Broadcast & MediaTech

Catch IABM CEO, Saleha Williams, on stage at the SET:30 Seminar 2026, as she delivers an unmissable keynote speech to reveal the forces reshaping the global broadcast and MediaTech landscape. Drawing on exclusive IABM industry intelligence, including brand-new data from the IABM MediaTech Industry Tracker Survey debuting at NAB Show 2026, this keynote will uncover the trends, technologies, and investment priorities driving the industry’s next era of transformation.

Location: North Hall, Rooms N107 and N108

Time: 8:10am

Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026

Visit us at the IABM Member Hub

Visit the IABM Member Hub, located at: N257LMR

The IABM Member Hub is the heart of connection at NAB Show – where members meet, network, and recharge. Featuring the brand-new IABM Studio, it’s your destination for live interviews, conversations, and capturing the pulse of the MediaTech community.

Open fully during show open times, whether you’re connecting with peers or making new contacts, the IABM Member Hub is where relationships are built and your presence is seen and heard.

Why you can’t miss it:

Connect with the world-class, global IABM community
Be part of the most important conversations in MediaTech
Maximise your show presence by building your visibility and network

IABM Member Hub Connectivity Partner

IABM Journal

Contribute your expert insights to the IABM Journal!

Available digitally and distributed in print at NAB Show, the Q1 edition of the IABM Journal, provides a powerful platform to showcase thought leadership, highlight innovation, and engage the decision-makers shaping the future of the industry.

Amplify your business in MediaTech’s most trusted, independent publication.

For more information and to submit your entry, click here.

Submissions are now closed.

IABM Studio

Introducing our brand-new IABM Visual Podcast Studio, launching at NAB, Las Vegas.

IABM puts your expertise centre-stage through high-impact interviews and
panels – uniting the industry’s leading vendors and buyers.

With 30,000+ monthly site views and 8,000+ IABM TV views at IBC alone, we’re elevating industry visibility further with next-level streaming and premium content delivery.

Spaces are limited and podcast priority is given to Platinum and Gold members so move quick!

Innovation Directory

Present your innovations to the global MediaTech community through the IABM Innovation Directory – a curated, printed showcase acting as an essential guide at the show.

Engineered to elevate visibility – position your brand at the centre of industry attention before and throughout the show.

For more information and to submit your entry, click here.

Submissions are now closed.