MUMBAI: The National Association of Broadcasters (Nab) Show 2025 concluded on 9 April, solidifying its position as the premier global platform for technology for the media and entertainment industry. The event drew 55,000 registered attendees from 160 countries, demonstrating its international reach and influence.
Nab Show executive vice president Karen Chupka highlighted the show’s role in showcasing the latest advancements in storytelling and technology. A significant 26 per cent of attendees travelled from outside the United States, and 53 per cent were first-time participants, highlighting the show’s expanding appeal.
The exhibition floor, spanning an area equivalent to eight football fields, featured nearly 1,100 global exhibitors, including 125 new companies. Industry giants such as Adobe, AWS, Canon, Sony, and Verizon Business presented their latest innovations, driving forward the evolution of content creation and distribution. David Ross, CEO of Ross Video, described the show as a crucial platform for showcasing their entire product portfolio.
Key trends at the show included artificial intelligence, the burgeoning creator economy, and the convergence of sports and technology. High-profile speakers, including Gotham Chopra from Religion of Sports, Jody Gerson of Universal Music Publishing Group, and WWE executives Nick Khan and Paul “Triple H” Levesque, engaged audiences with insights into the future of media. Dhar Mann and Steven A. Smith also captivated attendees with their perspectives on content creation and sports media.
The show featured over 550 conference sessions and more than 1,000 speakers, addressing critical industry topics. The inaugural Sports Summit explored the intersection of sports, media, and technology, while the Business of Entertainment track, in partnership with The Ankler, examined media dealmaking and content strategies. Sessions on AWS, artificial intelligence, and sports streaming saw high attendance, reflecting the industry’s focus on emerging technologies. The Creator Lab provided a dedicated space for digital creators to explore new tools and resources.
Nab launched its Creator Council, an advisory group comprising influential creators and thought leaders, to amplify creator voices and guide Nab’s engagement with the creator economy. This initiative underscores Nab’s commitment to supporting the evolving needs of content creators.
Major company announcements included Sony’s unveiling of the HDC-F5500V and HDC-P50A cameras, and Verizon Business’s introduction of a portable Private 5G Network framework designed to streamline live broadcasting.
The Nab Show will return to New York from 22 -25 October 2025, and to Las Vegas from 18 to 22 April 2026.
