Broadcasting & Media Technology
NAB Show 2026
NAB Show 2026
NAB Show 2026
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Las Vegas
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NV
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US
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Las Vegas Convention Center
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Apr 18, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
NAB Show is one of the world’s leading trade shows for broadcast media, content creation, and professional video production, held in Las Vegas with major exhibits centered around the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and adjacent show venues. Exhibitors typically include camera and lens brands, live production systems, video streaming platforms, post-production software providers, and AV infrastructure companies—making the show floor a blend of studio-grade demos and enterprise workflow showcases.
Exhibiting at NAB is highly technical and execution-heavy. Many booths require studio-style demo zones, LED walls, controlled lighting, and reliable power/data planning to support live switching, streaming workflows, and hands-on equipment demonstrations. Demo theaters and capture-to-display setups often depend on clean cable routing, predictable sightlines, and stable audio control—so teams typically coordinate rigging, labor scheduling, and material handling earlier than they would for non-technical trade shows.
For many broadcast brands, a 20×30 trade show booth is a common footprint to balance an LED wall or demo stage with operator positions, equipment display, and meeting space for production buyers. For exhibitor teams preparing complex AV environments, our on-site installation and dismantle services help align build requirements with show timelines and venue rules. As a Las Vegas–based exhibit builder, Circle Exhibit supports NAB exhibitors with booth design, fabrication, and on-site execution tailored to broadcast-focused demos, union labor coordination, and drayage schedules—see our Las Vegas trade show booth builder page for local execution considerations.
NAB Show is one of the world’s leading trade shows for broadcast media, content creation, and professional video production, held in Las Vegas with major exhibits centered around the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and adjacent show venues. Exhibitors typically include camera and lens brands, live production systems, video streaming platforms, post-production software providers, and AV infrastructure companies—making the show floor a blend of studio-grade demos and enterprise workflow showcases.
Exhibiting at NAB is highly technical and execution-heavy. Many booths require studio-style demo zones, LED walls, controlled lighting, and reliable power/data planning to support live switching, streaming workflows, and hands-on equipment demonstrations. Demo theaters and capture-to-display setups often depend on clean cable routing, predictable sightlines, and stable audio control—so teams typically coordinate rigging, labor scheduling, and material handling earlier than they would for non-technical trade shows.
For many broadcast brands, a 20×30 trade show booth is a common footprint to balance an LED wall or demo stage with operator positions, equipment display, and meeting space for production buyers. For exhibitor teams preparing complex AV environments, our on-site installation and dismantle services help align build requirements with show timelines and venue rules. As a Las Vegas–based exhibit builder, Circle Exhibit supports NAB exhibitors with booth design, fabrication, and on-site execution tailored to broadcast-focused demos, union labor coordination, and drayage schedules—see our Las Vegas trade show booth builder page for local execution considerations.
Event Facts
Event Facts
Broadcast Media & Content Production Trade Show
Broadcast Media & Content Production Trade Show
NAB Show focuses on professional video, broadcasting, live production, streaming, and media technology workflows.
NAB Show focuses on professional video, broadcasting, live production, streaming, and media technology workflows.
AV-Intensive Demos and Studio-Style Booths
AV-Intensive Demos and Studio-Style Booths
Exhibits often include camera rigs, control room demos, LED walls, and live switching/streaming environments that require technical planning.
Exhibits often include camera rigs, control room demos, LED walls, and live switching/streaming environments that require technical planning.
Las Vegas Venue & Logistics Coordination
Las Vegas Venue & Logistics Coordination
NAB exhibitors typically plan around Las Vegas venue rules, union labor coordination, and drayage/material handling timelines.
NAB exhibitors typically plan around Las Vegas venue rules, union labor coordination, and drayage/material handling timelines.
Exhibiting Challenges
Exhibiting Challenges
Challenges 1
Rigging and Overhead Signage for AV-Heavy Booths
Rigging and Overhead Signage for AV-Heavy Booths
Many NAB exhibits rely on overhead truss, lighting grids, and hanging signage to support studio-style presentation, which requires early rigging coordination and venue approvals.
Many NAB exhibits rely on overhead truss, lighting grids, and hanging signage to support studio-style presentation, which requires early rigging coordination and venue approvals.
Challenges 2
Power, Data, and Network Stability for Live Demos
Power, Data, and Network Stability for Live Demos
Broadcast and streaming demonstrations may require stable power distribution, dedicated data connections, and network planning for live switching, encoding, and real-time playback.
Broadcast and streaming demonstrations may require stable power distribution, dedicated data connections, and network planning for live switching, encoding, and real-time playback.
Challenges 3
Acoustic Control and Demo Audio Management
Acoustic Control and Demo Audio Management
Product demos involving microphones, speakers, and monitoring stations can create audio spill, making booth layout and acoustic planning important on busy show floors.
Product demos involving microphones, speakers, and monitoring stations can create audio spill, making booth layout and acoustic planning important on busy show floors.
Challenges 4
Secure Handling of High-Value Camera and Production Gear
Secure Handling of High-Value Camera and Production Gear
Camera bodies, lenses, broadcast monitors, and control hardware are high-value assets that need secure storage, controlled access, and careful on-site handling.
Camera bodies, lenses, broadcast monitors, and control hardware are high-value assets that need secure storage, controlled access, and careful on-site handling.
Challenges 5
Union Labor Coordination Across Installation Windows
Union Labor Coordination Across Installation Windows
Venue labor rules in Las Vegas can affect electrical, rigging, and installation scheduling; NAB’s tight move-in timelines make labor coordination a critical planning factor.
Venue labor rules in Las Vegas can affect electrical, rigging, and installation scheduling; NAB’s tight move-in timelines make labor coordination a critical planning factor.
Challenges 6
Material Handling and Freight Timing for Equipment-Dense Builds
Material Handling and Freight Timing for Equipment-Dense Builds
Booths with heavy AV equipment, staging elements, and technical back rooms may require precise drayage scheduling and freight coordination to avoid installation delays.
Booths with heavy AV equipment, staging elements, and technical back rooms may require precise drayage scheduling and freight coordination to avoid installation delays.
Preparation Steps
Preparation Steps
1
Define Demo Scenarios and Production Workflow
Start by confirming which broadcast systems, cameras, software platforms, or live production workflows will be demonstrated on-site.
Start by confirming which broadcast systems, cameras, software platforms, or live production workflows will be demonstrated on-site.
2
Design Layout for Demo Theaters and Control Areas
Design Layout for Demo Theaters and Control Areas
Develop layouts that support demo counters, LED walls, controlled lighting, and visitor flow, including back-of-house space for equipment and storage.
Develop layouts that support demo counters, LED walls, controlled lighting, and visitor flow, including back-of-house space for equipment and storage.
3
Plan Technical Requirements and Venue Approvals
Plan Technical Requirements and Venue Approvals
Coordinate power loads, data needs, rigging plans, and any required approvals based on the booth type and venue rules for the Las Vegas show environment.
Coordinate power loads, data needs, rigging plans, and any required approvals based on the booth type and venue rules for the Las Vegas show environment.
4
Prepare Installation Plan and On-Site Operations
Prepare Installation Plan and On-Site Operations
Finalize installation sequencing, equipment staging, and on-site support workflows to keep live demos stable throughout show days.
Finalize installation sequencing, equipment staging, and on-site support workflows to keep live demos stable throughout show days.
Local Execution Notes
Local Execution Notes
Las Vegas Union Labor and Rigging Scheduling
Las Vegas Union Labor and Rigging Scheduling
NAB builds frequently involve electrical and rigging coordination; Las Vegas union labor scheduling and venue rules can influence installation timelines.
Drayage and Material Handling for Technical Freight
Drayage and Material Handling for Technical Freight
AV equipment, staging elements, and booth structures often move through drayage/material handling processes, making advance scheduling important for smooth move-in.
On-Site Support for Demo Stability
On-Site Support for Demo Stability
Because NAB booths run continuous demos using broadcast systems and production gear, on-site technical support planning helps maintain uptime and reduces show-day disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What booth setups are common at NAB Show?

NAB booths often include demo counters, LED walls, and studio-style zones to showcase cameras, broadcast monitors, and live production systems—ranging from inline booths to large island exhibits.
Do NAB exhibitors need to plan rigging and power differently?

Yes. Exhibits using overhead truss, lighting grids, or large LED displays require early rigging coordination and power planning to support broadcast equipment and continuous demo playback.
What logistics factors matter most for NAB booth execution in Las Vegas?

Key factors include union labor scheduling, drayage/material handling timelines, and on-site coordination for equipment-dense builds involving cameras, control room gear, and AV infrastructure.
What booth setups are common at NAB Show?

NAB booths often include demo counters, LED walls, and studio-style zones to showcase cameras, broadcast monitors, and live production systems—ranging from inline booths to large island exhibits.
Do NAB exhibitors need to plan rigging and power differently?

Yes. Exhibits using overhead truss, lighting grids, or large LED displays require early rigging coordination and power planning to support broadcast equipment and continuous demo playback.
What logistics factors matter most for NAB booth execution in Las Vegas?

Key factors include union labor scheduling, drayage/material handling timelines, and on-site coordination for equipment-dense builds involving cameras, control room gear, and AV infrastructure.
What booth setups are common at NAB Show?

NAB booths often include demo counters, LED walls, and studio-style zones to showcase cameras, broadcast monitors, and live production systems—ranging from inline booths to large island exhibits.
Do NAB exhibitors need to plan rigging and power differently?

Yes. Exhibits using overhead truss, lighting grids, or large LED displays require early rigging coordination and power planning to support broadcast equipment and continuous demo playback.
What logistics factors matter most for NAB booth execution in Las Vegas?

Key factors include union labor scheduling, drayage/material handling timelines, and on-site coordination for equipment-dense builds involving cameras, control room gear, and AV infrastructure.

NAB Show
National Association of Broadcasters Show
Event Time
Apr 18, 2026
-
Apr 22, 2026
Venue
Las Vegas Convention Center
Organizer
National Association of Broadcasters
Exhibitor Scale
Large-scale broadcast & media technology exhibition
Audience Type
Buyers, Brands, Manufacturers, Media
Typical Booth Size
10x10, 20x20, 30x30, 30x40
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