IAB´S outstanding participation at NAB Show 2026
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) and the Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters (ABERT) had a prominent participation at NAB Show 2026, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 20 to 22, strengthening important spaces for dialogue regarding the future of radio and television throughout the Americas.
The delegation held high-level meetings with industry leaders and international organizations, including discussions with ATSC executives regarding the development of TV 3.0 technologies, meetings with representatives of the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) and with the Secretary General of the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU), Mrs. Rebecca Hanson, as well as technical visits to the event’s leading radio, television, and technological innovation exhibitions.
One of the most significant moments of the agenda was the meeting held with the President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Mr. Curtis LeGeyt, and with NAB Senior Vice President of State, International and Board Relations, Ms. Susan Keenom.
During the meeting, strategic issues related to the future sustainability of the radio and television business were discussed, including the need to modernize copyright regulations and investment protection frameworks in Latin America in order to foster economic growth in the region, as well as the importance of strengthening the defense of freedom of expression and democratic values throughout the continent.
IAB also reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting regional spaces for cooperation and strategic intelligence in order to collectively address the challenges arising from digital transformation and the growing competition posed by global streaming platforms.