THE STAGE IS SET FOR YOUR SUCCESS
Change is the only constant. And how you adapt is what will secure your evolution in an increasingly competitive media ecosystem. What are successful creators doing to stay ahead? What cutting-edge tech and solutions are enabling them to stay relevant? How can we assess what worked and what didn’t during this incredibly challenging year?
You’ll learn all this and more on the Main Stage, which is open to all registration types. The Main Stage is the ultimate venue to listen to the pandemic playlist of the industry’s most impactful topics we’ve curated for you. You’ll hear how successful brands, organizations and companies are creating new products, services and experiences in the wake of change and rising demands. You’ll glean valuable insight from thought leaders and visionaries on where we’re headed and what the future holds.
Main Stage Details
Byron Allen
April 27, 2022
Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Media Group & Entertainment Studios
Caroline Beasley
April 25, 2022
Chief Executive Officer & National Radio Award Recipient, Beasley Media Group
Jim Bohannon
April 24, 2022
Host, "The Jim Bohannon Show" & Inductee, NAB Radio Hall of Fame, Westwood One
LeVar Burton
April 25, 2022
Recipient, 2022 Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Insight Award, Actor, Director and Educator
April Carty-Sipp
April 24, 2022
Executive Vice President, Industry Affairs, National Association of Broadcasters
Stephen Dubner
April 27, 2022
Award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality, Freakonomics
Michelle Duke
April 24, 2022
Chief Diversity Officer & President, NAB Leadership Foundation, National Association of Broadcasters
Jim Gaffigan
April 25, 2022
Five-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, & two-time New York Times best-selling author, Actor & Comedian
Lester Holt
April 24, 2022
Anchor and Managing Editor, "NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt" & Inductee, NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame, NBC
Steven Levitt
April 27, 2022
Author & Tenured Professor of Economics, Freakonomics & University of Chicago
Ruth Presslaff
April 24, 2022
Founder & President, MIW Board of Directors, Presslaff Interactive Revenue
Jeremy Sinon
April 24, 2022
Vice President, Digital Strategy & Digital Leadership Award Recipient, Hubbard Radio
Gordon Smith
April 25 and 27, 2022
Former President & CEO, Distinguished Service Award Recipient, National Association of Broadcasters
Perry Sook
April 24, 2022
Chairman, President & CEO at Nexstar Media Group, Inc., NAB Television Board Chair
Nicki Sun
April 26, 2022
Host + Creative Director, NAB Show Spokesperson, Nicki Sun Media | TechNicki Speaking
Carla Tallo
April 24, 2022
Executive Producer, All Things Considered & Inductee, NAB Radio Hall of Fame, NPR
Jonathan Toomey
April 26, 2022
VP, Content Design & Development, National Association of Broadcasters
Evelyn Warfel
April 24, 2022
Executive Producer and Showrunner & Inductee, NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame, The Price is Right
Rising Tide LIVE: Ashleigh Banfield in Conversation with Lester Holt
April 24, 2022 1:15 pm
Ashleigh Banfield in Conversation with NBC News' Lester Holt
Merging Reality with Fantasy: Virtual Production & Visual Effects on HBO Max’s “Our Flag Means Death”
April 24, 2022 2:00 pm
Produced in partnership with FMC and Blackmagic Design, join us for this special Post|Production World keynote open to all!
In Conversation with Nick Cannon
April 24, 2022 3:30 pm
As the 2022 NAB Show opens--for the first time in three years!--join us at the Main Stage for an intimate sit-down with superstar Nick Cannon.
Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio: Trailblazer Award Presentation
April 24, 2022 4:05 pm
Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio: Trailblazer Award Presentation
The NAB Achievement in Broadcasting Awards
April 24, 2022 4:30 pm
Join us for the 2021 and 2022 NAB Achievement in Broadcasting Awards!
NAB Show Welcome
April 25, 2022 9:00 am
In his first ever state of the broadcast industry remarks, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt will share his vision of NAB’s role.
Fireside Chat with FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
April 25, 2022 10:00 am
Fireside Chat with FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
Good is No Fun at All: The Making of “The Bad Guys”
April 25, 2022 1:00 pm
Join us for this deep dive presentation from the team behind "The Bad Guys", brought to you by American Cinema Editors (ACE).
Jim Gaffigan LIVE!
April 25, 2022 4:15 pm
To celebrate NAB Show’s return, we’re kicking things off big at the Main Stage with an exclusive afternoon of comedy with Jim Gaffigan!
A TikTok Tale: Entertainment That Connects
April 26, 2022 9:00 am
In just a few short years, TikTok, the leading short-form video platform has brought the world together and forever changed the way we experience entertainment.
Brick by Brick: Making Content at The LEGO Group
April 26, 2022 1:00 pm
LEGO's own in-house commercial production team discusses how stories are brought to life for one of the world’s biggest toy brands.
You’re Doing Great, Boo: In Conversation With Peloton’s Cody Rigsby
April 26, 2022 3:30 pm
Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby takes the NAB Show Main Stage!
Executive Leadership Series: Gordon H. Smith and Byron Allen
April 27, 2022 9:15 am
Join media executive and NAB Television Board Member Byron Allen and former NAB President and CEO Gordon H. Smith for a candid and informative conversation.
“Let Freedom Sing” Live
April 27, 2022 10:15 am
Join Stokes Nielson and Chandler Flint for a live performance of the Ukraine support anthem, "Let Freedom Sing."
Closing Keynote: Why the Media & Entertainment Industry Should Think Like a Freak
April 27, 2022 10:30 am
Join us on the Main Stage for the 2022 NAB Show closing keynote featuring "Freakonomics" co-authors Stephen Dubner and Dr. Steven Levitt.
