Creator Lab
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.

2026 Sponsors



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
Whether you’re looking to sit back and relax, connect with fellow creators, or work on new content, the Creator Lounge is positioned within the Creator Lab and accessible to all attendees.

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.
Conference Speakers

RJ Larese
President
Sixteenth

Matthew Patrick
Creator

Shira Lazar
CEO/Founder
What's Trending

Serena Harris
VP of Sales at Pixitmedia
Pixitmedia by Data Core

Dylan Huey
CEO
REACH

Travis Keyes
Photographer | Filmmaker | Content Creator
Travis W Keyes Photography

Nicki Sun
Host & Executive Producer
The Nicki Sun Show

Mari Takahashi
Content Creator
AtomicMari

Jen Adams
Co-Founder, Creator
Creator behind the 3M+ community of interiordesignerella and Co-founder of GoToLinks & Drivven

Ben Harris
Director of Strategy and Operations
Jesser

Ashlee McCullock
VP, Social Research & Insights
Paramount

Bernie Su
Head of Creative
Pickford AI
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Toni Gray
Head of Production
Dhar Mann Studios

Pojo Riegert
Creative Director
Mark Rober – CrunchLabs

Eric Iverson
Partner & Chief Technology Officer
United Talent Agency
Conference Sessions
10 – 10:30 a.m.
C9226 Creator Lab Theater
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
C9226 Creator Lab Theater
11:30 a.m. – noon
C9226 Creator Lab Theater
Sound On: How Audio Drives Storytelling
Sponsored by
2:30 – 3 p.m.
C9226 Creator Lab Theater
Secrets to Increasing Engagement Revealed
Sponsored by
3:10 – 3:40 p.m.
C9226 Creator Lab Theater
3:50 – 4:20 p.m.
C9226 Creator Lab Theater
4:30 – 5 p.m.
C9226 Creator Lab Theater
Blackmagic Design
Sponsored by
5 – 6 p.m.
C9226 Creator Lab Theater
Creator Lab Community Mixer
Sponsored by
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