NAB Announces NAB Show Off for April, Reviewing Options for Event Later This Year

Washington, D.C. March 11, 2020--The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)  is contemplating several options after it announced that it is calling off the 2020 NAB Show amid concerns regarding the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The NAB is considering  moving their flgaship show to the summer or expanding autumn's NAB Show New York.

Gordon Smith, the organization's chief executive officer, said the decision to cancel was a difficult one, but "Fortunately, we did not have to make this decision alone, and are grateful to our NAB Show community for engaging with us as we grappled with the rapidly-evolving situation. For nearly 100 years, NAB Show has provided superior value and the best possible experience for exhibitors and attendees. We knew that if we could not deliver on those expectations, we would not move forward. More importantly, keeping the community safe and healthy is NAB’s highest priority; therefore, we are deferring to the developing consensus from public health authorities on the challenges posed by coronavirus."

"We are still weighing the best potential path forward, and we ask you for your patience as we do so. We are committed to exploring all possible alternatives so that we can provide a productive setting where the industry can engage with the latest technology, hear from industry thought leaders and make the game-changing connections that drive our industry forward," Smith added.