NAB Show Joins Vax Mandate
• With less than 60 days until the start of the 2021 NAB Show in Las Vegas, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that all NAB Show attendees and participants will have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The NAB Show mandate was expressed in a letter from Chris Brown, NAB EVP of Global Connections and Events, which reads, in part, “We are filled with excitement and anticipation to welcome you to what promises to be the ultimate reunion at which to get back to business, reconnect and reinvigorate the industry. While the enthusiasm is building, we are keenly aware of health and safety concerns tied to the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant and want to assure you that we are putting in place a comprehensive, data-driven plan that prioritizes safety and creates a productive environment at these events.”
The letter continues, “We have worked for the past several weeks to finalize protocols that will maximize the experience and safety of all members of the NAB Show community. This process has involved extensive consultation with health and safety experts, gathering feedback from a range of exhibitors and attendees, and review of the safety measures recommended by national and local health authorities, including Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak‘s important announcement this week regarding large events. Taking this all into account, we will require all attendees and participants to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. We think this is a positive step in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and will provide further details on implementation as well as other safety measures under consideration.”
Brown added, “Major industry events, such as the Radio Show, Sales and Management Television Exchange and AES Show will co-locate in Las Vegas, broadening the base of attendees and adding value to their experience. NAB Show is a momentous opportunity for the industry to reengage. We are ready to provide an unparalleled forum for inspiration and innovation while safeguarding those in attendance with sound health and safety protocols.”
• The NAB announcement comes less than 24 hours after the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that in-person attendees to CES® 2022, scheduled for January 5-8, 2022 in Las Vegas will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
