NAB is the premier trade association representing over 8,300 commercial and non-commercial radio and television stations in the United States, providing strong advocacy and resources to advance the industry. It offers a free legal hotline, grassroots support, and innovation programs such as NEXTGEN TV and hybrid radio technology to help broadcasters seize digital opportunities. Through its Leadership Foundation, NAB promotes diversity, leadership development, and community service initiatives, reinforcing its role as the unified voice for broadcasters navigating regulatory and technological change.
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced the speaker lineup and programming for the upcoming NAB Show New York 2026, scheduled for October 21-22 at the Javits Center. The event will feature over 150 speakers and 225 exhibitors focusing on media business strategies, AI implementation, and the evolving economics of streaming and sports.
NAB issued a June 25 statement praising FCC action to improve the cybersecurity and reliability of the Emergency Alert System, a broadcast-public safety issue directly tied to NAB’s advocacy priorities.
PILOT is a coalition of innovators, educators and advocates dedicated to advancing broadcast technologies and cultivating new media opportunities.
Curtis LeGeyt
President and CEO
Brad Haransky
VP, Member Services and Operations
Téa Gennaro, CPA, CGMA, MBA
CFO/EVP of Operations and Secretary/Treasurer
Tewedage (Mimi) Yohanes, CPA, MBA
VP & Controller, Finance
Michael Khatcheressian
VP, Media Production
Sean Perkins
SVP and CMO, Global Connections and Events
Latesa Hughes, M.B.A.
VP of Marketing
John Clark
Chief Innovation Officer and SVP, Emerging Technology
So Vang
VP of Advanced Technology
Kelly Williams
VP, Engineering and Technology Policy
Joey Martin
SVP, Sales Strategy and Enablement
Kari Jacobson, CEM
VP, Sales
Nate Mann
SVP, Data Intelligence
Gagan Nirula
Chief Creative Officer and SVP, Digital
Eric Trabb
SVP Chief Customer Success Officer
Nandu Machiraju
SVP and Deputy General Counsel
Kelly K.
VP, Event Development
April Carty-Sipp
EVP, Industry Affairs and Innovation
Bradford Caldwell
VP, Member Experience
Dan McDonald
VP, Research
