Registration for the 2025 NAB Show is now available, accompanied by the introduction of a new Sports Summit.
The 2025 NAB Show, set to take place from April 5-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, promises to be a pivotal event for the sports and media industries. The five-day extravaganza will feature 1,300 exhibitors, eight stages of free education, and ten professional conferences, providing a comprehensive showcase of innovative broadcasting and media technologies.
One of the highlights of the event will be the Sports Summit: The Future of Sports Rights and Fan Experience. This three-day program is designed to connect industry leaders and equip businesses with the insights and strategies needed to thrive in a dynamic ecosystem. The Summit will explore the tech and trends transforming the fan experience and driving new revenue streams.
Attendees can discover innovations from exhibitors like Grass Valley, Insta360, LiveU, Panasonic Connect, Vizrt, Zixi, and Zero Density. Key brands exhibiting products and solutions for the sports industry at the NAB Show include AWS, ARRI, Avid Technology, Blackmagic Design, Canon, Ross Video, Sony, and Verizon Business.
The Sports Summit will delve into the rise of athlete-owned media ventures and the impact of transformative changes like the NCAA NIL rule on the media rights landscape. Key trends and topics to be explored include the evolving role of college athletes and their personal branding/business opportunities in the digital era.
Expected highlights in the Sports Summit include discussions that intersect sports broadcasting, digital content creation, and fan engagement. These discussions will focus on personalized and short-form sports content tailored to younger audiences, advances in live production technologies, and enhanced strategies for sports content protection. Major industry players related to streaming, AI-driven personalization, and content production are likely participants.
In addition to the Sports Summit, the NAB Show will feature other prominent sessions. For instance, the Creator Lab will focus on integrating AI as a creative partner, audience engagement, and content distribution across multiple platforms. The NFL and other industry leaders will discuss how to engage audiences through on-air talent.
Moreover, the Sports Wagering Pavilion will showcase tools and tech for fan engagement and monetization. My SportsCenter, powered by Microsoft, will demonstrate AI-delivered personalized sports broadcasts.
For members of the press, registration for the NAB Show is available online, and staying updated on show news can be done by joining the media list. The event will also discuss key industry trends such as sports, artificial intelligence, the creator economy, streaming, cloud virtualization, and sports rights and fan experience.
As predicted by Deloitte, women's sports are expected to generate $1.28 billion globally in 2024, a 300% rise in three years. Meanwhile, S&P Global Market Intelligence projects that annual U.S. sports rights revenues will rise from $29.54 billion in 2024 to $34.72 billion by 2027.
Karen Chupka, executive vice president and managing director of NAB Global Connections and Events, stated that the Summit and trailblazing companies on the exhibit floor are reshaping the way that fans are engaging and experiencing sports.
AWS F1 Simulators will provide interactive activations for fans to feel like they're in the action. With its emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and education, the 2025 NAB Show is set to be a must-attend event for anyone involved in the sports and media industries.
- At the 2025 NAB Show, a three-day Sports Summit will be held, focusing on the future of sports rights and fan experience.
- The Summit will connect industry leaders and equip businesses with insights and strategies for thriving in a dynamic sports and media ecosystem.
- The event will feature exhibitors like Grass Valley, Insta360, LiveU, Panasonic Connect, Vizrt, Zixi, and Zero Density, showcasing innovations.
- Key topics to be explored in the Sports Summit include the evolving role of college athletes, personalized and short-form sports content for younger audiences, and sports content protection.
- The NAB Show will also feature the Creator Lab, focusing on integrating AI as a creative partner, audience engagement, and content distribution.
- Major industry players related to streaming, AI-driven personalization, and content production are likely participants in the discussions focusing on sports broadcasting, digital content creation, and fan engagement.
