Registration for the 2025 NAB Show commences, while a fresh Sports Summit is unveiled
The 2025 NAB Show, scheduled from April 5-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, promises to be a transformative event for the broadcast, media, and entertainment community. With over 1,300 exhibitors, eight stages of dynamic free education, and ten professional conferences, the event aims to deliver an unparalleled experience for 65,000 attendees.
At the heart of the event is the Sports Summit, designed to connect industry leaders and equip businesses with the insights and strategies needed to thrive in a dynamic ecosystem. The Summit will focus on the tech and trends transforming the fan experience and driving new revenue streams in the sports sector.
The lucrative sports sector is expected to see an increase in annual U.S. sports rights revenues from $29.54 billion in 2024 to $34.72 billion by 2027. The Sports Summit will explore key industry trends such as sports, artificial intelligence, the creator economy, streaming, cloud virtualization, and a new three-day program called the Sports Summit: The Future of Sports Rights and Fan Experience.
Regarding artificial intelligence, sessions will highlight AI-driven tools enhancing automated audio production, voice cloning, real-time translation, and metadata generation to boost efficiency and engagement. Ethical and creative implications of AI in broadcasting will also be addressed. Additionally, the Creator Lab will examine how AI can be a creative partner integrated into production workflows.
For the creator economy, prominent speakers like Dhar Mann will share insights on content production at scale, audience growth, and strategies to win in platform algorithms. Sessions will also cover authenticity's role in audience retention and content distribution across multiple platforms.
Streaming trends will be explored with a focus on direct-to-consumer distribution, monetization strategies, audience analytics, and emerging digital audio formats reshaping consumption patterns.
Cloud virtualization will be discussed through showcases of solutions enabling remote production, scalable storage, and seamless content delivery—highlighting IP-based infrastructures and audio automation software that streamline broadcasting workflows.
The event will also showcase how cutting-edge technologies like real-time analytics and immersive fan experiences are redefining content delivery. For instance, AWS F1 Simulators will provide interactive activations where fans can feel like they're in the action.
The NFL and other industry leaders will discuss how they leverage on-air talent to elevate content, build fan loyalty, and enhance audience connections. The Sports Wagering Pavilion will showcase the latest tools and tech for engagement and monetization of the fan experience.
Women's sports are predicted to generate $1.28 billion globally in 2024, a 300% rise in three years. The event will also delve into the rise of athlete-owned media ventures.
The 2025 NAB Show floor will showcase key brands, including AWS, ARRI, Avid Technology, Blackmagic Design, Canon, Ross Video, Sony, and Verizon Business, exhibiting products and solutions for the sports industry.
Registration for the NAB Show is available, and members of the press can register separately. Attendees can also join the media list to stay updated on the latest show news. The exhibits will be open from April 6-9.
In summary, the 2025 NAB Show presents a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, the creator economy, streaming, sports, and cloud virtualization, and their impact on the future of content creation, distribution, and fan engagement across sports and media industries.
- At the 2025 NAB Show, taking place from April 5-9, the Sports Summit will delve into the technologic and trending transformations impacting the sports sector, including streaming, cloud virtualization, and sports artificial intelligence.
- The Sports Summit will also feature sessions on ensuring audience engagement through AI-driven tools such as automated audio production, voice cloning, real-time translation, and metadata generation.
- Dhar Mann, a prominent speaker, will share insights on content production at scale, audience growth, and strategies to win in platform algorithms at the 2025 NAB Show's Creator Lab.
- The event will showcase cutting-edge technologies like real-time analytics, immersive fan experiences, and cloud virtualization solutions enabling remote production, scalable storage, and seamless content delivery.
- The 2025 NAB Show floor will feature key brands like AWS, ARRI, Avid Technology, and Verizon Business, showcasing products and solutions for the sports industry, including the latest tools for the monetization of fan experiences and engagement.
