Creator Lab
Where Creators Build and Scale Content Businesses
Creator Lab returned to NAB Show for its third year with a bold new design and expanded focus, positioning itself as the go-to destination for the creator economy.

“It’s so wonderful to see the Creator Lab here. NAB Show sees us! We have a space. We have a stage. And we even had cool little photo spots!”
–Juliana Broste, Filmmaker, Traveling Jules
Mastering the Building Blocks of the Creator Economy
Relocated to Central Hall, Creator Lab brought together creators, storytellers, brands, media companies, broadcasters and platforms together in environment designed to spark collaboration and support scalable content businesses.
In 2026, the Creator Lab featured a dedicated classroom, theater, recording space and exhibitor activations showcasing in-demand tools and services. The classroom created space for intimate Q-and-As, Ask-Me-Anything sessions and hands-on learning, while programming explored the business of content creation, brand partnerships growth strategies and the evolving role of AI in the creative process. Attendees examined how traditional and new media are re-inventing the way content is created, produced and distributed.
Meet the Emcees
Guiding the conversation were emcees Jim Louderback, creator economy expert and founder of Inside the Creator Economy, and RJ Larese, president of Whalar’s creator agency, Sixteenth. Together, they brought industry perspective and momentum to each discussion.

2026 Sponsors














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What’s Trending at the Lab
In 2026, the Creator Lab returned with an expanded footprint in the newly completed Central Hall, serving as the premier destination for creators, studios, broadcasters and brands seeking hands-on learning and next-generation storytelling tools.

Creator Lab Lounge
The Creator Lounge is positioned within the Creator Lab and accessible to all attendees.

Creator Lab Theater
The 2026 theater seated 100+ attendees to ensure no-one missed out on a session.

Expanded Classroom
Workshops took place in an expanded classroom setting to cover topics like AI, creator techniques, business strategy and audience development.

Creator Lab Happy Hour
This community-driven reception brought creators, brands and industry insiders together to connect and collaborate.
2026 Conference Speakers
Timothy Reese
Director / Producer
Brooklyn Quarter

Scott Brown
CEO
Second Rodeo Productions

Meagan Keane
Director of Product Marketing
Adobe

Andrew Cochrane
Immersive Specialist
The AV Club Productions, Inc.

John Canning
Director of Strategic Partnerships
AMD

Edward Dawson-Taylor
Co-Founder
CG Pro

France Tantiado
Co-Founder
Creator Gold
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Uptin Saiidi
Creator & Founder
@Uptin

Yak Gertmenian
Creator Innovation
Influential

Jonathan Liu
CEO
Zhong

Matt Swider
Editor-in-Chief
The Shortcut

Graham Stephan
Co-Host
The Iced Coffee Hour

Sachin Kumar
Product Marketing
OpusClip

Jack Selby
Co-Host
The Iced Coffee Hour

Sanjay Jenkins
Co-Founder & CMO
Replo
2026 Conference Sessions
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