NAB Show
Media and Entertainment Theater.
Shaping the Future
April 19-21, 2026
West Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center
The Media and Entertainment Theater, in partnership with The Ankler, returns for its second year to gather the industry’s most influential dealmakers, visionary executives and boundary-pushing creative leaders to spotlight the dynamic intersection of storytelling, distribution and business strategy.
Business of Media and Entertainment
April 19-20, 2026
Media and Entertainment Theater, West Hall
Programming kicks off Sunday and Monday with The Ankler’s signature Business of Media and Entertainment sessions delivering insider conversations on the evolving power dynamics transforming the industry. Known for delivering unrivaled reporting and analysis on the entertainment industry, The Ankler is trusted by leaders, decision-makers and creatives in Hollywood.
Program Pricing
The Show Floor Pass, Premium Pass and All Access Pass give registrants’ access to the Media and Entertainment Theater.
| NAB Non-Member Rate | Government, Student and NAB Member Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Show Floor Pass | $219 | $159 |
| Premium Pass (includes Show Floor access) | $999 | $799 |
| All Access Pass | $1,999 | $1,699 |
Media and Entertainment Theater
Conference Speakers
Ryan Pirozzi
Head of Prime Video Channels
Amazon
Anna Dubenko
Director of Newsroom Audience
The New York Times
Perry Sook
Chairman and CEO
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Aja Whitaker-Moore
Deputy Editor in Chief
The Wall Street Journal
Mohamed Moawad
Show Host and Editor at large
Al Jazeera Channel
Tedd Cittadine
Senior Vice President, Streaming Services Partnerships
Roku
Matt Schnaars
President, Platform Distribution & Partnerships
NBCUniversal
Deborah Norville
Veteran Broadcast Journalist
Tom Ara
Partner and Lead, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Weil, Gotshal & Manges
Conference Sessions
The Ankler’s signature Business of Media and Entertainment program takes place on Sunday and Monday, followed by sessions focusing on the forces redefining journalism around trust and misinformation, press safety and economics of news. Speakers will also explore the intersection of media and Wall Street — where capital, content and corporate strategy converge.
10:15 – 11 a.m.
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noon – 12:45 p.m.
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2 – 2:45 p.m.
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3 – 3:40 p.m.
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3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
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