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.
2026 Sponsors
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.
Media and Entertainment Theater
Conference Speakers
JB Smoove
Actor, comedian
Will Brackett
Head of Partnerships
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Will McIntosh
President, Digital Platforms and Ventures
Versant
Dave Davis
Chief Content Officer
Protege
Eric Robles
Showrunner
Netflix’s Stranger Things: Tales From ’85
Josh Simon
CEO
Funko
Bryn Mooser
Founder and CEO
Asteria
Susan Rovner
Chief Creative Officer
MicroCo
Jana Winograde
CEO
MicroCo
Erik Barmack
Founder
Wild Sheep Content/AI in Hollywood
Michael LoFaso
Co-CEO
Rideback and Spuree
Fred Turpin
Global Chair of Investment Banking
JP Morgan
Jen Psaki
Anchor
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Ari Melber
Anchor/Chief Legal Reporter
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Marcus Mabry
SVP, Content Strategy
MS NOW
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 the economics of news. Speakers will also explore the intersection of media and Wall Street — where capital, content and corporate strategy converge.
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
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11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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2:15 – 3 p.m.
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3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
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4 – 4:45 p.m.
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5 – 5:45 p.m.
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9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
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10:30 – 11 a.m.
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1 – 1:45 p.m.
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2 – 2:30 p.m.
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9:30 – 10 a.m.
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10:15 – 11 a.m.
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11:15 – 11:45 a.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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