By Sadaf Sundays Riaz ( Nab Show )
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Washington, D.C. — Proposals for technical papers and panels are now being accepted for the 2025 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference, part of the 2025 NAB Show, held April 5-9, 2025 (Exhibits April 6-9), at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The conference is an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to present their expertise at the premier broadcast, media and entertainment event.
“NAB Show continues to be the premier destination for industry professionals to showcase cutting-edge advancements in broadcast engineering and IT,” said John Clark, senior vice president, NAB Emerging Technology and executive director, PILOT. “The NAB BEIT Conference plays a crucial role in driving innovation, and this year’s call for papers will highlight groundbreaking work from both seasoned professionals and emerging voices. We’re excited to see the wide range of technical expertise and forward-thinking solutions that will be presented in 2025.”
The NAB BEIT Conference is designed for broadcast engineers, technicians, technology managers, developers, contractors, equipment manufacturers, consultants and researchers. The event will address current and technical topics, with a forward-looking emphasis on the evolution of technology across radio, television, digital and the broader media and IT ecosystem.
Papers selected for the NAB BEIT Conference will also be published in the “Proceedings of the 2025 NAB BEIT Conference” in April 2025.
Topics for Submission
Submissions are required to fall under one of the NAB BEIT Conference’s focus areas, including:
Broadcast Radio
Broadcast Television
Broadcast Facility Design
Digital Online Operations
Positioning, Navigation and Timing Via Broadcast Signals
Audio and Video Technology
Technical Regulatory Issues
Cybersecurity for Broadcasters
Generative AI
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in Broadcasting
For a complete list of categories and additional details, please visit the official Call for Proposals.
Proposal Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted by Friday, November 8, 2024. Incomplete or late proposals will not be considered. Notifications will be sent to accepted presenters by January 17, 2025.
NAB Show is committed to ensuring diverse representation within its programming and encourages diverse voices from various backgrounds to submit proposals. Proposals explaining the underlying technologies used in new broadcast products or services will be considered. Note: Proposals promoting company products or services will not be accepted.