For those who have displeased with the West Hall hub that has served radio and television broadcast media at the most recent NAB Show gatherings in Las Vegas, the parent of TiVo, DTS AutoStage and HD Radio may be your new best friend. That’s to their support, the NAB is relocating the “TV and Radio HQ.”
This will put the National Association of Broadcasters’ key television and radio industry members and their clients in a “new, highly visible location” on the Central Hall show floor, beginning with the 2026 NAB Show scheduled for April 19-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The LVCC has undergone a massive modernization effort, with the West Hall the gleaming new meeting hall within a short walk of Resorts World and the Wynn/Encore complex just a Tesla-ride away via the Vegas Loop.
Alas, the West Hall — even with the Vegas Loop’s underground connector — isn’t exactly close to the other halls where exhibitors and much of the floor traffic has been seen in recent years.
That’s now been rectified, with the “TV and Radio HQ, presented by Xperi” shifting in a relocation that the NAB on Thursday said “is designed to elevate convenience, increase engagement and strengthen the broadcast experience for attendees, exhibitors and NAB members.”
NAB EVP of Global Connections and Events Karen Chupka commented, “The TV and Radio HQ for 2026 reflects how broadcasters want to experience NAB Show today, with relevant, high-energy programming that’s integrated directly into the show floor. This new Central Hall presence makes it easier for broadcasters, exhibitors and attendees to connect, discover ideas and engage with the conversations shaping the future of television and radio.”
The TV and Radio HQ will feature a “HQ Theater,” an informal home for industry presentations, and an NAB Member Lounge.
The NAB adds that the TV and Radio HQ will play host a new workforce development program designed for industry leaders, offering practical, skills-focused sessions that address how AI, shifting talent models and emerging workforce trends are reshaping organizational strategy across the media, entertainment and technology sectors. “These sessions will equip decision-makers with the insights and tools needed to strengthen workforce readiness, accelerate re-skilling and lead teams through rapid transformation,” the NAB said.
SMALL MARKETS, BIGGER SPOTLIGHT
The other major move tied to the NAB Show involves the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum. No longer will it occur on the Saturday prior to the formal opening of the NAB Show, as it is now scheduled for Sunday, April 19 — “positioning it at the start of NAB Show when the full broadcast community is on site,” the association said. “This change is designed to increase accessibility, boost participation and strengthen the flow of broadcast-oriented programming during the opening days of NAB Show.”
The Forum will be integrated into the Broadcast Management and Monetization Conference, which will return to the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Here one can find the Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) conference; the Radio Advertising Bureau’s sales and revenue programming track; and the NAB Leadership Foundation’s Focus on Leadership Series.
“This evolution reflects our commitment to providing broadcasters with programming that is modern, accessible and aligned with the challenges and opportunities they face today,” said April Carty-Sipp, the NAB’s Executive VP of Industry Affairs and Innovation. “By expanding the TV and Radio HQ’s presence on the show floor, enhancing member experiences and aligning key programs like the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum with the broader broadcast schedule, we’re creating a more cohesive and impactful environment for the entire broadcast community.”
