Speakers.
Meet the 2026 Speakers
The 2026 NAB Show brings together an extraordinary roster of leaders shaping the future of storytelling, technology and media business. From broadcast and streaming to sports, AI and the creator economy, these speakers offer firsthand insight into the ideas, tools and strategies redefining how content is created, distributed and experienced worldwide. Explore the roster to see who’s speaking at the Show.

Assia Grazioli-Venier
Co-Founder
Muse Capital

Werner Brell
CEO
Motorsport Network

Stuart McLean
CEO
FAST Studios

Mark Fischbach aka Markiplier
YouTuber and Filmmaker

Mara Gassmann
Senior Staff Attorney
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Erik Hodge
Partner
The Raine Group

Shawn Makhijani
SVP of Business Development and Strategy / Senior Vice President
NBCUniversal Television and Streaming / NBC Spot On
Paul LeFort
Managing Director, Local TV Client Services
Nielsen

Larry Walke
Associate General Counsel
National Association of Broadcasters

Erin Boone
Senior Counsel
Federal Communications Commission
David Brown
Division Chief, Video Division
Federal Communications Commission

Alexander Sanjenis
Deputy Bureau Chief
Federal Communications Commission

Jason Druss
Principal Product Marketing Manager
Adobe

A.C. Thompson
Correspondent, Producer/Staff Reporter
PBS FRONTLINE/ ProPublica

Rob Hutchinson
CDO
TVNZ