Broadcast Trade Events to Co-locate in New York City
Operators can consolidate their 2027 travel and procurement plans for these industry gatherings at the Javits Center.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Remote Work
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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show New York and the SMPTE Summit will co-locate at the Javits Center in New York City in September 2027. This move aligns the industry trade gatherings to bridge the gap between technical standard development and commercial implementation.
Why it matters
By bringing standards developers and industry professionals together under one roof, the organizers aim to accelerate the integration of new technologies into professional broadcast workflows. This co-location simplifies travel and networking for firms that must balance technical compliance with market deployment.
The SMPTE Summit is scheduled for a 3-day run, while the NAB Show New York will overlap during the final 2 days of that period. These events draw from a total universe of broadcast engineering and production firms operating in the local market.
The players
NAB Show New York
A major industry exhibition focused on media, entertainment, and technology professionals.
SMPTE Summit
A technical conference hosted by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.
Javits Center
A large-scale convention facility serving as the primary hub for major trade shows in New York City.
The details
The co-location at the Javits Center creates a unified environment for developers of engineering standards and the professionals responsible for deploying those technologies in a commercial setting. Operators will be able to attend both the technical summit and the commercial exhibition on the same site, reducing the time spent navigating disparate industry events throughout the year.
Timeline
September 28-30, 2027: SMPTE Summit in New York
September 29-30, 2027: NAB Show New York
April 3-7, 2027: NAB Show in Las Vegas
Market Landscape
The co-location follows the industry trend of integrating technical standards with commercial adoption as broadcast infrastructure migrates to IP-based systems. This partnership marks a departure from hosting siloed technical summits and commercial trade shows in different venues.
Business owners should mark the September 2027 dates on their calendars to consolidate their travel budgets for this joint technical and commercial event. Budgeting for a singular trip to the Javits Center rather than separate conferences may provide operational cost savings for production firms.
The takeaway
Operators should view the 2027 co-location as a signal to prioritize unified technical training and market procurement in their long-term planning. Track the development of new broadcast standards throughout 2026 to identify which technical sessions will provide the highest ROI for your staff.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Video Group.
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