Media-Related Research, Creative Work, Panels & Workshops
April 17-21 | Las Vegas Convention Center
WHAT BEA2026 OFFERS
250+
Sessions, Events & Workshops
1,000+
Faculty & Student Attendees
300+
Colleges/Universities Participating
About Our
BEA Family
Every April in Las Vegas, #BEAvegas brings together more than 1,000 professors, researchers, and media students from 300-plus colleges and universities making it the NAB Show’s largest academic partner. The crowd is a vibrant mix: tenure-track faculty comparing classroom innovations, graduate scholars unveiling new studies, undergraduates showcasing award-winning projects, and industry professionals—from newsroom leaders and studio technologists to recruiters and corporate partners—sharing real-world insight. And because every BEA badge also opens the door to the neighboring NAB Show and its broadcast-technology expo, attendees move seamlessly between scholarly debate and the world’s biggest media marketplace, forging connections that accelerate research, careers and innovation.
Research
We know how important networking is at a conference and opportunities are plentiful for faculty looking for advice on tenure and promotion or assessment tools, junior faculty looking to connect with senior scholars for research opportunities and professors interested in connecting with industry professionals.
Networking
We know how important networking is at a conference and opportunities are plentiful for faculty looking for advice on tenure and promotion or assessment tools, junior faculty looking to connect with senior scholars for research opportunities and professors interested in connecting with industry professionals.
Industry Professionals
What sets BEA apart from other conferences is our ability to bring in numerous industry professionals. Each year you will find an assortment of people from the newsrooms to studio lots, and from research labs to corporate board rooms. BEA prides it self on being the intersection of academia and industry.
Hands-on Training
Hands-on Training is one of the things that makes #BEAvegas unique to other conferences. We offer a variety of training classes that cover both field and studio work. In recent years we have had hands-on training for Apple & Blackmagic Design Products, Virtual Production, and Mobile Journalism, to name a few.
For
Faculty
BEA’s annual convention traditionally produces over 250 sessions on media pedagogy, collaborative networking events, hands-on technology workshops, research and creative scholarship and the Festival of Media Arts. Co-located with NAB Show, where the broadcast, media and entertainment industry converged to experience innovation in action and harness the power of possibility. Everything from creation through consumption — the entire content lifecycle in one exhilarating journey. Combined you have access to 500 sessions from academics and media professionals covering every aspect of content creation.
For
Students
#BEAvegas is a great opportunity for students looking to get a leg up in their future careers. Attend sessions teaching the newest trends and technologies in content creation. Tour the exhibit floor and put the newest technologies in your hands. Meet with recruiters and executives both at the conference and at career day. #BEAvegas has student tracks to help find sessions geared toward young professionals and provide student only opportunities like the RAB Student Scholar and MMJ programs.
For
Students
#BEAvegas is a great opportunity for students looking to get a leg up in their future careers. Attend sessions teaching the newest trends and technologies in content creation. Tour the exhibit floor and put the newest technologies in your hands. Meet with recruiters and executives both at the conference and at career day. #BEAvegas has student tracks to help find sessions geared toward young professionals and provide student only opportunities like the RAB Student Scholar and MMJ programs.