NAB 2020 Canceled Due to COVID-19

NAB 2020, which was scheduled for April, is canceled by the National Association of Broadcasters due to the threat of COVID-19.

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NAB 2020 has been canceled in the wake of COVID-19. The National Association of Broadcasters show says it was monitoring the progression of the virus and has decided not to move forward with its scheduled April proceedings.

An announcement says the show organizers are currently “considering a number of potential alternatives to create the best possible experience for our community.”

More from the Association:

“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.

“I want to stress that despite our disappointment at how this year’s Show has been impacted by global public health concerns, we are more excited than ever about the future of NAB Show and our relationship with you.

“We are grateful for each and every member of our Show community. It is your passion for the industry that makes NAB Show a success year after year, and it is that same passion that will drive us into the future as we look ahead to new possibilities later this year and beyond.”

Click here for a list of all the AV-adjacent events canceled by coronavirus

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