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April 19-22, 2026
⚲ Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center

Creator Lab returns to NAB Show for its third year with a bold new design and expanded focus, positioning it as the go-to destination for the creator economy.

“It’s so wonderful to see the Creator Lab here. NAB Show sees us! We have a space. We have a stage. And we even had cool little photo spots!”

–Juliana Broste, Filmmaker, Traveling Jules

Mastering the Building Blocks of the Creator Economy

Newly relocated to Central Hall, Creator Lab at NAB Show brings creators, storytellers, brands, media companies, broadcasters and platforms together in a curated destination designed to spark collaboration and turn ideas into scalable content businesses.

This year, the Creator Lab features a dedicated classroom, theater, recording space and exhibitor activations showcasing in-demand tools and services. The classroom creates space for intimate Q-and-As, Ask-Me-Anythings and hands-on learning, while sessions explore the business of content creation, brand partnerships growth strategies and the evolving role of AI in the creative process. Attendees will examine how traditional and new media are re-inventing the way content is created, produced and distributed.

Meet the Emcees

Guiding the conversation are emcees Jim Louderback, creator economy expert and founder of Inside the Creator Economy, and RJ Larese, president of Whalar’s creator agency, Sixteenth. Together, they bring industry perspective, insight and momentum to every discussion.

What’s Trending at the Lab

Returning with a dramatically expanded footprint in the newly completed Central Hall, the Creator Lab will serve as the premier destination for creators, studios, broadcasters and brands seeking hands-on learning and next-generation storytelling tools.

Creator Lab Lounge
Creator Lab Theater

This year’s theater seats 100+ attendees to ensure you won’t miss out on any sessions. 

Expanded Classroom

Workshops will take place in an expanded classroom setting to cover topics like AI, creator techniques, business strategy and audience development.

Creator Lab Happy Hour

5 – 6 p.m. PT Monday, April 20

This community-driven reception brings creators, brands and industry insiders together to connect and collaborate. No RSVPs are required; the event is open to all NAB Show attendees.

Sunday, April 19

10:30 – 11 a.m.

C9226 Creator Lab Theater

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.

C9226 Creator Lab Theater

1:20 – 1:50 p.m.

C9226 Creator Lab Theater

1:45 – 2:15 p.m.

C9226 Creator Lab Classroom

2 – 2:20 p.m.

C9226 Creator Lab Theater

2:30 – 3 p.m.

C9226 Creator Lab Theater

Opus Clip

Track: Creator Lab

2:30 – 3 p.m.

C9226 Creator Lab Classroom

3:50 – 4:20 p.m.

C9226 Creator Lab Theater

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