The 2025 NAB Show, taking place April 5-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, promises to be a pivotal event for the sports media industry. This year's show will serve as a central hub for professionals to explore the latest advancements and discuss the future of sports broadcasting and fan engagement.
A significant highlight is the inaugural Sports Summit: The Future of Sports Rights and Fan Engagement, a three-day program (April 6-8). This summit will delve into the dynamic shifts in sports production, the rise of athlete-driven content, the implications of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, and the growth of direct-to-fan business models.
The Summit's opening session features Gotham Chopra, co-founder of Religion of Sports, who will share insights on the power of storytelling in building audience connections. Other sessions will cover crucial topics such as the role of original content in boosting viewership, cutting-edge innovations in live sports production, and the evolving landscape of sports media rights negotiations.
Attendees will gain valuable insights from leading sports executives and media personalities. The NAB Show exhibit floor will also offer interactive demonstrations, including AI-powered content creation tools and immersive sports experiences.
The convergence of industry leaders, broadcasters, and technology innovators in Las Vegas will facilitate discussions on the transformative impact of AI, streaming technologies, and content production on the future of sports media. "NAB Show is bringing together the best in the business to explore the opportunities driving the next era of sports media," noted Karen Chupka, executive vice president and managing director of NAB Global Connections and Events.