NAB Show New York Launches Live Streaming Conference

Bob_Gruters_FacebookProduced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and scheduled for November 9-10 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, the 2016 NAB Show New York will host the inaugural Live Streaming Conference on Wednesday, November 9.

That was the big news shared by event organizers with MMW this week.

Facebook executive Bob Gruters, U.S. group lead, Tech/Telco, Entertainment, and Multicultural (pictured on right), will keynote the event, we’re told.

Produced in association with Digital Media Wire, the one-day Live Streaming Conference will address a multitude of topics related to live streaming video and feature pertinent research, case studies, keynote presentations, panel sessions, and discussions between industry leaders.

In addition, the conference will explore the latest methods that content creators, brands, and marketers are using to build, grow, engage, and monetize their audiences via live streaming video.

“Live streaming technology is providing new ways for content owners and broadcasters to reach new audiences and better serve their core viewers,” said Chris Brown, NAB executive vice president, Conventions and Business Operations. “NAB Show New York will provide valuable insights on today’s media landscape that will inspire and inform attendees in the development of media strategies and business plans.”