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NAB & AES to Co-locate Conventions in 2021
The 2021 Audio Engineering Society ( AES ) fall convention will co-locate with NAB Show from Oct . 11 – 13 , 2021 in Las Vegas . The co-location brings together two of the largest trade shows and conferences for AVL professionals . The AES Show will take place at the Westgate Hotel , adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center where NAB Show will be held October from 9 – 13 , 2021 .
The AES fall convention was previously co-located with NAB Show New York each October . The two events were held virtually in 2020 . The AES Show brings together leaders in audio engineering , technical presentations , as well as education and networking opportunities . The event focuses on myriad audio disciplines and applications including cinema , broadcast and online delivery , immersive audio , sound recordings , productions , and live events . On average , the AES Show draws upwards of 15,000 attendees and 300 exhibitors .
“ We are excited to be building the most significant , in-person media and entertainment event of 2021 and are ready to bring the industry together once again at NAB Show in October ,” says NAB EVP of Conventions and Business Operations Chris Brown . “ Together with AES , we will provide unparalleled access to critical information , inspiration , and solutions for audio engineers and content creators .” As previously announced , the 2021 NAB Show will also co-locate with the Radio Show as well as NAB ’ s Sales and Management Television Exchange . For more information , contact NAB : 800-622-3976 , nab @ nab . org , www . nab . org .
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