The global marketplace for broadcast, media and entertainment technology, back at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Press accreditation: Attendee registration for 2027 was not yet open at review time; exhibitor space selection is open with published member and non-member rates. Press accreditation criteria are published on the official press registration page.
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Attendee registration for 2027 was not yet open at review time; exhibitor space selection is open with published member and non-member rates. Press accreditation criteria are published on the official press registration page.
Check official access requirementsExhibitor space selection is open for 2027: NAB member rate $50 per square foot, non-member $56; turnkey packages from $6,550. Attendee registration was not yet open at review time; use only official NAB Show channels.
Open official ticket informationWest, Central and North Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, with conferences across all five days and the exhibit floor open April 4-7.
NAB Show remains the definitive B2B marketplace for broadcast and media technology. The 2027 edition keeps the proven LVCC footprint with a five-day conference program and four exhibit days; the honest planning constraint is that attendee registration had not opened at review time, so travel should be booked refundable until passes are confirmed.
NAB Show 2027 runs April 3-7, 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with conferences and workshops April 3-7 and the exhibit floor April 4-7. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, it is the largest annual gathering for the broadcast, media and entertainment technology industry.
The 2026 edition drew 40,000+ attendees from 144 countries with 649 accredited press; the 2027 media kit cites 59,000+ registrants, 160+ countries, 1,100 exhibitors and 550+ sessions. Attendee registration for 2027 was not yet open at review time; exhibitor space selection is open with published rates.
Four days of hands-on product access across the West, Central and North Halls, April 4-7.
550+ sessions across five days covering broadcast, streaming, production and media business.
A concentrated window for media technology launches, with 649 press accredited in 2026.
Book hotels early along the Monorail corridor or near the LVCC; NAB Show week tightens Strip inventory. Keep bookings refundable until 2027 attendee registration opens and your pass type is confirmed.
Official reservation guideFly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 10 minutes from the LVCC corridor. Use the Las Vegas Monorail, the free LVCC Loop, official hotel shuttles, or the Vegas Loop to reach the Convention Center; allow extra time on exhibit opening mornings.
Official transport guideExhibitor space starts at $50 per square foot for NAB members ($56 non-member); turnkey 10x10 packages from $6,550. Attendee pass prices for 2027 were not published at review time. Budget for Las Vegas show-week hotel premiums and plan meals away from peak convention dining hours.
Expect 40,000+ industry attendees across the halls; the exhibit floor is busiest on opening day April 4. Schedule key vendor meetings in advance and use the conference days (April 3) for quieter networking before the floor opens.
NAB Show is a B2B trade event, not a family attraction. Las Vegas offers family options off-site, but the Convention Center program assumes industry attendees; plan childcare separately if combining with family travel.
Official family guidanceThe Las Vegas Convention Center is ADA-compliant with accessible entrances, restrooms and transport. NAB Show publishes ADA transport options; contact the organizer in advance for specific accommodation needs during the 2027 edition.
Official accessibility guideSite rulesStandard Las Vegas Convention Center security applies; expect bag checks at hall entrances. The 2027-specific bag policy had not been published at review time; check the official NAB Show site before traveling.Check the official safety guidance
Stay near the Las Vegas Convention Center or along the Monorail corridor to avoid Strip traffic during show days. The Westgate is adjacent to the LVCC; Wynn and Resorts World are short monorail or shuttle rides.
Best for: Shortest commute to the halls; Westgate is adjacent.
Tradeoff: Fewer dining and entertainment options than the central Strip.
Best for: Direct monorail access to the LVCC plus full Strip amenities.
Tradeoff: Higher show-week rates and longer evening transfers.
Adjacent to LVCC, Paradise Road
Adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center with an official show shuttle stop, making it the shortest commute to the NAB Show halls, with solid review scores.
Know before booking: An older property than the Strip luxury tier; the immediate Paradise Road area has fewer dining options than the central Strip.
Central Strip
A top-tier Strip property with excellent review scores, short monorail or shuttle ride to the LVCC, and strong dining for business entertaining during show week.
Know before booking: Luxury pricing amplified by NAB Show week premiums; the central Strip location means longer transfers than LVCC-adjacent options.
North Strip, Resorts World
A newer Strip property with strong scores, monorail-adjacent for LVCC access, and modern rooms suited for business travelers.
Know before booking: The north Strip location is farther from the central dining cluster; show-week rates still carry a premium.
Hotel ratings move over time. We check at least two independent sources and include a drawback, but you should still read recent reviews before paying.
The Las Vegas Convention Center sits on Paradise Road, east of the central Strip and north of Harry Reid International Airport. The Las Vegas Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip with a Convention Center station; the free LVCC Loop connects the halls internally.
Arrive April 2 and use the evening to collect credentials, map your hall route and confirm shuttle times before the Saturday conference start.
Book one dinner away from the convention corridor mid-week to reset; the Arts District and downtown offer shorter waits than Strip venues during show week.
The LVCC corridor has convention-focused dining; the central Strip and downtown Las Vegas reward reservations made weeks ahead during NAB Show week.
Las Vegas Strip corridor · American fast food
A reliable low-cost meal near the convention corridor when show schedules compress lunch windows.
Know before booking: Lines are long at peak hours and the menu is deliberately limited; not a venue for a business dinner.
Caesars Palace, central Strip · International buffet
A high-capacity buffet that absorbs large groups without reservations during convention weeks.
Know before booking: Weekend waits can exceed an hour during major shows; go at off-peak times or expect a queue.
Restaurant details and hours can change. Reconfirm the operating day and reserve directly before relying on a recommendation.
April 3-7, 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Conferences run all five days; the exhibit floor is open April 4-7.
Not at review time (October 2026). Only an interest signup was available; exhibitor space selection is open with published rates.
The official press registration page publishes criteria: independent editorial coverage or industry analysis, three editorial examples in the last 24 months, and a letter of assignment, byline or public portfolio. Contact press@nab.org.
Near the Las Vegas Convention Center (Westgate is adjacent) or along the Monorail corridor for direct hall access without Strip traffic.
Dates, venue and rates verified against official NAB Show pages on 2026-10-09. Hotel scores checked against Booking.com data-partner pages and Tripadvisor review pages the same day. Scale figures are labeled 2026 historical; no 2027 forecasts were published.
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