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NAB Show Opening Session: “Survivor” at 50 + Jesse Collins Live

Celebrate 50 seasons of “Survivor” as the groundbreaking series receives the NAB Spirit of Broadcasting Award. Hear from Jeff Probst live from Fiji and join fan favorite Cirie Fields as she accepts the honor on behalf of the show.

Then go inside the world’s biggest live broadcasts with Jesse Collins, the producer behind the GRAMMY Awards, Super Bowl Halftime Show and more. In conversation with Carolyn Giardina, Collins will break down how today’s most iconic live moments come together.

From legacy-defining storytelling to real-time global events, this is where the industry comes into focus.

Moderator: Carolyn Giardina, Crafts and Entertainment Technology Journalist, Cinema Editor

Speakers: 

  • Cirie Fields, Legendary Contestant, Survivor
  • Collin Jones, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development, Cumulus Media/President of Westwood One
  • Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters
  • Jeff Probst, Host and Executive Producer, Survivor
  • Jesse Collins, Founder and CEO, Jesse Collins Entertainment
  • Karen Chupka, Executive Vice President, GCE, National Association of Broadcasters

April 20, 2026