NAB Show
Speaker Resources.
Tools for Our Incredible Thought Leaders
October 21-22, 2026 | Javits Center, New York, NY
October 21-22 | Show Floor/Exhibits
October 20-22 | Conferences
Maximize your experience in New York as a speaker! We’ve curated a suite of resources to help you prepare for your best NAB Show New York yet.
Speaker Portal
Your Speaker Portal (Sessionboard) is the central hub for all required updates and event details. Log in now to:
Verify your Email
Verifying your email activates your complimentary registration pass.
Upload Marketing Assets
Upload or refresh your headshot, bio and job details.
Review Session Date & Time
Review your session date and time.
Submit Presentation Slides
Access instructions to submit presentation slides.
Sign Speaker Release Form*
*Coming soon: This is required.
Sign Policy Acknowledgement Forms*
*Coming soon: All speakers must review and sign NAB Show New York policies.
2025 Attendee Profile
Build connections with a global community of partners, collaborators and innovators at NAB Show New York. In 2025, 80% of attendees identified as buyers and 64% as first-time attendees. The show offers both net-new pipelines and meaningful authority.
11,500
REGISTERED ATTENDEES
10%
International attendees
95
countries
62%
First-time attendees
37%
Alumni
80%
buyers
Planning and Preparation
Everything you need to plan, organize and prepare for a successful experience.
Book Hotel and Travel
Find hotel blocks and travel information for a seamless experience in New York City.
Download Presentation Template
Simplify your presentation with the NAB Show New York 2026 PowerPoint Template. Please note that use of our template is required for all sessions.
Promote Your Session
We’ve curated marketing resources to help you promote your session and connect with even more attendees before you take the stage.
Speaker Ready Room
Speakers should check in at the Speaker Ready Room at least 30 minutes prior to your session to meet with your presenter as well as pick up registration materials.
Show Resources
Schedule At-a-Glance
See a day-by-day view of NAB Show New York events to help you plan your itinerary.
U.S. Visa Information
International visitors may need a U.S. visa to attend NAB Show New York.
Speaker Expectations
As a confirmed speaker, you are kindly expected to comply with the following:
- Provide unique, dynamic and engaging content for your session.
- Ensure your presentation reflects the session description and is agreed upon with NAB and/or NAB’s partner producers.
- Promote your presence and session on your social media, company newsletters, blogs, podcasts, etc.
- Stay within your allocated presentation time slot. It is critical to stay on schedule so attendees may move between sessions as needed.
- Obtain and share all permissions to use any copyrighted materials.
- Adhere to NAB Show New York policies.
- Allocate time for at least one conference call with your session moderator and/or fellow session speakers.
- Encourage audience participation, especially during Q&A, if built into your session.
- When addressing questions from the floor, repeat the question so the entire audience hears it before your answer.
- Immediately inform NAB if you need to cancel and provide replacement recommendations. Replacement speakers will be vetted if one is not already on the waiting list for that topic.
- In the Sessionboard portal, ensure your contact information, high-resolution headshot and bios are accurate and up to date for marketing purposes.
Need help?
Questions about speaker deliverables or submission requirements? Contact speaker support services at [email protected].