By Laura Hyde |
NAB Show 2026 will celebrate CBS show ‘Survivor’ during the event’s opening session on 20 April at the Las Vegas Convention Center, USA.
‘Survivor’ host and executive producer Jeff Probst will join the event live from Fiji, where production is underway on the show’s 51st season, to take part in a conversation with NAB president and CEO Curtis LeGeyt.
Cirie Fields, who has appeared in multiple seasons of ‘Survivor’ over the last 25 years, will accept the NAB Spirit of Broadcasting Award on behalf of the show. The award is presented periodically to individuals or organisations NAB deems to have made a “lasting and meaningful impact” on the broadcasting industry.
Jeff Probst (left) and Cirie Fields (right) will take part in the NAB Show opening session on 20 April 2026
“‘Survivor’ is one of the most enduring and influential franchises in television history,” said April Carty-Sipp, executive vice president of industry affairs and innovation at NAB. “For 25 years, it has continuously reinvented what unscripted storytelling can be while captivating audiences around the world. Reaching 50 seasons is an extraordinary achievement, and we’re proud to recognise its impact on our industry.”
The event’s opening sessions will also include a keynote conversation with Jesse Collins, an executive producer of numerous live televised events, including the annual Grammy awards and the Super Bowl Halftime Shows since 2021. The Emmy-award winning producer will speak with entertainment and technology journalist, Carolyn Giardina.
Jesse Collins (left) will speak with Carolyn Giardina (right) during the opening session
“Jesse Collins is one of the leading creative forces in television today,” said Carty-Sipp. “From the Super Bowl Halftime Show to the Grammy awards and the Oscars, he has helped define what live entertainment looks like at the highest level. His perspective on the craft and scale of live production will be an unforgettable highlight of the opening session.”
Read more about NAB Show, which runs from 18-22 April, in our event preview.