Washington, D.C., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Proposals for technical papers and panels are now being accepted for the 2026 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference, part of the 2026 NAB Show, held April 18-22, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The conference is an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to present their expertise at the premier broadcast, media and entertainment event. “NAB Show is the destination for industry professionals to showcase cutting-edge advancements throughout the media ecosystem,” said John Clark, NAB senior vice president, Emerging Technology and executive director, PILOT. “The NAB BEIT Conference's forward-looking focus will highlight groundbreaking work from both seasoned technologists and emerging voices. We're excited to see the forward-thinking solutions from the industry's leading experts.” The NAB BEIT Conference is designed for broadcast engineers, technicians, technology managers, developers, contractors, equipment manufacturers, consultants and researchers. The conference will address current and technical topics, with a forward-looking emphasis on the evolution of technology across radio, television, digital and the broader media and IT ecosystem. Papers selected for the NAB BEIT Conference will also be published in the “Proceedings of the 2026 NAB BEIT Conference” in April 2026. Topics for Submission Submissions are required to fall under one of the NAB BEIT Conference's focus areas, including: For a complete list of categories and additional details, please visit the official Call for Proposals. Proposal Submission Requirements Proposals must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Incomplete or late proposals will not be considered. Notifications will be sent to accepted presenters by Jan. 12, 2026. NAB Show is committed to ensuring diverse representation within its programming and encourages diverse voices from various backgrounds to submit proposals. Proposals explaining the underlying technologies used in new broadcast products or services will be considered. Note: Proposals promoting company products or services will not be accepted. For more information, contact Jarell Gibbs, NAB BEIT Conference Coordinator. Call for Student Papers Now Open In partnership with the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS), graduate and undergraduate students (18+ years old) are invited to submit papers for the NAB BEIT Conference. Papers must align with one of the NAB BEIT categories and will be reviewed alongside professional submissions. The selected best student paper will be presented during the NAB BEIT conference and published in the Proceedings. The best student paper award will be presented at the NAB BEIT Opening Session at the 2026 NAB Show, with travel assistance provided to the winner. Student papers must be submitted by the same deadline as NAB BEIT submissions — Nov. 14, 2025 — via the NAB BEIT Conference Student Paper Submission Portal. BEIT Conference Committee The 2026 NAB BEIT Conference Committee includes prominent industry experts, chaired by Sun Sachs, SVP of product at Townsquare Media, and the 2024 NAB Digital Leadership Award Honoree: Partners NAB Show would like to recognize its partners for the NAB BEIT Conference, including the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS), North American Broadcast Association (NABA), Radio Club of America (RCA), Public Media Venture Group (PMVG) and Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE). For more details on the NAB BEIT Conference, including the full conference committee, visit here. General Call for NAB Show Submissions Also Opens Proposals and abstracts for the broader 2026 NAB Show conference sessions, panels, show floor theaters and speakers are also now being accepted. The full list of trends and topics, along with the submission form, can be found here. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 14, and selected submissions will be notified on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Please note that the page for general show submissions is separate and distinct from the BEIT Conference and call for papers and panels. About NAB Show NAB Show is the premier global event powering the future of broadcast, media and entertainment, April 18-22, 2026 (Exhibits April 19-22) in Las Vegas. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, it convenes creators, technologists, exhibitors and decision-makers exploring breakthroughs in AI, the creator economy, sports, streaming and cloud. With curated destinations, immersive education and unmatched networking, NAB Show delivers both discovery and deal-making, attracting buyers with real influence. From its century-long legacy to today's multi-platform world, NAB Show remains the catalyst for innovation. 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 www.nab.org.
Matt Raymond
National Association of Broadcasters
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mraymond@nab.org