2026 promises to be a dynamic year for media, broadcast, and production professionals. From CES to the SVG Summit, the year ahead offers numerous opportunities to stay ahead of the curve in technology, workflows, and business strategies. Here's a roundup of the most important events for media professionals, and who should attend to make the most of these invaluable networking and learning experiences.
1. CES 2026
January 6–9, Las Vegas, Nevada
Although CES isn't a traditional broadcast show, it's a key early indicator of emerging consumer platforms, display technologies, AI, and device ecosystems. For media professionals, CES is a vital space to explore distribution endpoints and platform partnerships that will set the tone for the year.
Who should attend: Media strategists, streaming executives, AI and display technologists.
2. Silicon Valley Video Summit
January 27, Mountain View, California
With a focus on enterprise video, cloud tools, and tech-driven workflows, this summit is ideal for those exploring video production beyond traditional broadcasting.
Who should attend: Enterprise media leaders, platform executives, engineers in cloud environments.
3. IAB NewFronts 2026
March 23–26, New York City, New York
As the separation between digital video and traditional TV ad cycles widens, this event focuses on streaming-first platforms, ad-tech, and data-driven ad products.
Who should attend: Digital video platforms, media buyers, ad-tech leaders.
4. NAB Show 2026
April 18–22, Las Vegas, Nevada
The largest and most comprehensive gathering for broadcast, streaming, and tech stakeholders, NAB Show will highlight the role of AI in production workflows, sports broadcasting, and cloud-based operations.
Who should attend: Broadcast engineers, CTOs, production leaders, media executives.
5. Programming Everywhere: Television’s Next Age
Presented at NAB Show
This track focuses on the evolving definition of “television,” addressing audience fragmentation, content discovery, and monetization across linear, streaming, and social platforms.
Who should attend: Programming executives, content strategists, monetization teams.
6. 2026 Television Upfronts
May, New York City, New York
The traditional TV upfronts season will coincide with FIFA World Cup coverage, making it a crucial time for advertisers to commit to large-scale campaigns, especially in live sports.
Who should attend: Broadcast network executives, media buyers, ad sales teams.
7. InfoComm 2026
June 13–19, Las Vegas, Nevada
Bringing together broadcast, enterprise, and Pro AV sectors, InfoComm is the place for those integrating AV systems into corporate production and hybrid environments.
Who should attend: Corporate studio leaders, Pro AV integrators, IT and AV engineers.
8. StreamTV Show
June 16–19, Denver, Colorado
Focusing on the business and technology of streaming television, this event is perfect for those looking at strategy and monetization in streaming.
Who should attend: Streaming executives, platform operators, monetization teams.
9. Texas Association of Broadcasters Annual TAB Show
August 5–6, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Texas
A must-attend for those working in one of the country’s most influential media markets, this event blends trade shows with focused educational sessions and networking.
Who should attend: Local radio and TV professionals, station owners, sales leaders.
10. IBC 2026
September 11–14, RAI Amsterdam
As the European counterpart to NAB, IBC brings global perspectives on production, distribution, and cloud strategies, especially for international broadcasters.
Who should attend: International broadcasters, operations leaders, production executives.
11. IAB CreatorFronts
Fall 2026, New York City, New York
A fresh addition to the event calendar, this show focuses on the rise of influencer-led and creator-driven video, spotlighting new advertising opportunities in the creator economy.
Who should attend: Creator platforms, influencer networks, brand marketers.
12. NAB Show New York
October 21–22, New York City, New York
Offering a creator and production-centric lens on media, NAB New York brings focused conversations on live production and brand storytelling.
Who should attend: Content creators, production teams, brand video teams.
13. Wall Street Video Summit
October, New York City, New York
A groundbreaking event showcasing the rising role of video within financial services, from internal communications to live events.
Who should attend: Financial media teams, corporate broadcast engineers, technology executives.
14. SVG Summit
December 14–15, New York City, New York
Closing out the year, this summit focuses on sports production, bringing together broadcasters, technologists, and vendors to discuss high-pressure workflows and live production challenges.
Who should attend: Sports broadcasters, live production engineers, technology vendors.
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