Whom You Know: Artificial Intelligence and the Creator Economy Take Center Stage at the 2024 NAB Show

Friday, April 19, 2024

Artificial Intelligence and the Creator Economy Take Center Stage at the 2024 NAB Show

NAB Show is hub for global visionaries and storytellers – uniting inspiration, tools and tech – for content creation, distribution and monetization

The 2024 NAB Show exhibitors debuted and showcased thousands of new products and next generation and pioneering technologies from brands that include Adobe, ARRI, AWS, Blackmagic Design, Canon, Fujifilm, JVC Professional Video, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Sony and Verizon Business. Nearly 200 exhibitors displayed AI/Machine learning tools and tech, while more than 150 sessions featured AI. Meanwhile, there were hundreds of exhibitors in the create space, including a new show floor area dedicated to the creator economy, as well as nearly 100 sessions about the creator economy. In a sign of the broadcast, media and entertainment industry’s booming appeal, a staggering 54 percent of the more than 61,000 projected registered attendees experienced the event for the first time.

More than a quarter of attendees (27 percent, up 2 percent from last year) were international, representing 163 countries and included 34 delegation buying groups from all across the world. Ten first-time delegations attended from Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Oceana and Central Asia. Additionally, NAB Show presented its first-ever all-Spanish language session, A Case Study of Caliente TV’s Studio Build and the Latin America Broadcast Market. The Show also hosted five international pavilions, with exhibitors from Germany, France, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Korea and Belgium.

The influx of fresh faces, brimming with new ideas and perspectives, underscores the expanding reach of the industry and the exciting opportunities it holds for the next generation of storytellers, content creators and innovators.

“We’re blown away to see over half of our attendees this year experiencing NAB Show for the first time,” said Karen Chupka, incoming executive vice president and managing director, NAB Global Connections and Events. "This, and the strong international attendance proves that NAB Show is where global storytellers come to find the tools and technologies needed to create, distribute and monetize content."

The show floor buzzed with innovation as nearly 1,300 exhibitors from 41 countries showcased and unveiled groundbreaking products and technologies. From AI-powered production tools to immersive virtual reality experiences to the latest tech for broadcast and delivery and everything in between, the ever-evolving landscape of media creation and consumption was showcased by companies from early-stage startups to powerhouse brands. More than 200 first-time exhibitors engaged with attendees.

Beyond the cutting-edge tools and tech, the conference programs offered insightful discussions and presentations from industry veterans and rising stars. More than 1,050 thought leaders from across the content ecosystem spoke at more than 750 sessions that explored the future of storytelling, the rise of streaming platforms, generative AI and its impact on the industry and the evolving media landscape. Speakers included Frances Berwick, chairman, NBCUniversal entertainment, Terry Crews, America’s Got Talent host, Jennifer Hudson, EGOT winner, entertainment icon and host of The Jennifer Hudson Show and Phil Wiser, EVP, CTO and head of multiplatform operations at Paramount Global.

In response to the booming creator economy, NAB Show launched the Creator Lab, sponsored by Blackmagic Design, and expanded show programming to include more pioneering creators to share their insights with the next generation. These digital disrupters included Sean Evans, host and co-creator of Hot Ones, Mark Hustvedt, president of MrBeast YouTube, Casey Neistat, YouTube personality, filmmaker, digital creator and co-founder at Beme and Sean Sotaridona, creator of SeanDoesMagic.

International attendance figures are included in the overall registration number. All numbers are based on pre-show and onsite registration and subject to an ongoing audit. First-time attendees classified as not having attended since 2017, if ever.

Planning is already underway for NAB Show New York, October 9-10, 2024, and next year’s NAB Show, April 5-9, 2025 (Exhibits April 6-9), in Las Vegas.

About NAB Show

NAB Show is the preeminent conference and exhibition driving the evolution of broadcast, media and entertainment, held April 13-17, 2024 (Exhibits April 14-17) in Las Vegas. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for next-generation technology inspiring superior audio and video experiences. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms, NAB Show, ranked as one of the top fastest-growing shows in the United States, is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. Learn more at NABShow.com.

About NAB

The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at nab.org.

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