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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.

Mike Downs
Executive Director
Society of Broadcast Engineers

Julie Koehn
President and CEO
Lenawee Broadcasting Company and Southeast Michigan Media

Jesse Janosky
2110 Engineer
JPM Technology Consulting
G Morgan
EVP of Sales
Globecast

Chriss Scherer
Communications Director
Society of Broadcast Engineers

Brian Cullinan
Vice President, Technical Operations
Hallmark Media

April Carty-Sipp
EVP, Industry Affairs and Innovation
NAB

Tigh Holmstrom
Product Solutions Architect
Netapp

Shelby Williams
Head of Integrated Sports Marketing
AWS

Ron Tolentino
Strategic Advisor, Emerging Technology & Media (Former Dentsu)
ProFlection Advisory

Rebecca Kacaba
Co-Founder and CEO
DealMaker

Rajesh Ramachandran
President & CTO
Qube Cinema

Peter Hootman
Head Of Production, Director
Intuit Credit Karma

Michelle Lehman
Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Chief of Staff
National Association of Broadcasters

Laura “LJ” Johnson
Executive Producer and Senior Director, Game Presentation and Live Events
San Francisco 49ers