NAB 2019 Events and Parties: Where to Go After the NAB Show
Once the Exhibit Hall closes, NAB really gets going. Here are some of the most popular events and parties to check out while you’re in Las Vegas.
Are you headed to NAB and looking for things to do after the show? Here are some of the biggest and best events that are open to the public.
Keep any eye out for the PremiumBeat crew roaming a handful of events below!
(All images via respective parties.)
Sunday April 7th
Blue Collar Post Collective Meet-Up
Cost: FREE
Time: Starts at 6 PM
Location: The Linq (Between O’Sheas and The Flamingo)
About: Join us for another NAB meet-up in Las Vegas! We’ll be back on The Linq, between O’Shea’s and the Flamingo. There are several bars (and In-N-Out) nearby, and you’ll find us hanging out in the general area!
MoGraph Meetup
Cost: FREE
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Beerhaus (The Park Vegas)
About: It’s back! Welcome to round two of the infamous NAB MoGraph Meetup. Come hang out and talk MoGraph with the crews from School of Motion, Motion Hatch, Greyscalegorilla, Video Copilot, Motion Array, Action VFX, aescripts + aeplugins, Red Giant and Maxon!
This event is free to attend, but you must RSVP. Please don’t register unless you really plan on attending. The venue can hold 350 people, and after that there will be a 1-in-1-out policy. Drinks are on us, and there will be a food counter open to feed that belly.
The Colorist Mixer
Cost: $15
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Virgil’s BBQ (The Linq)
About: Join the teams behind Mixing Light, International Colorist Academy and Tao Of Color for a night of color correction camaraderie. The Colorist Mixer is an industry Meet & Greet. Colorists, Editors, DPs, Directors and DITs (plus their assistants) and the Vendors who serve them are all invited for an evening of great conversation, food and drink.
Content Creators Celebration
Cost: Included with Post|Production World Tickets, or $50 – $65
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: S222/S223, South Hall Meeting Rooms
About: The party will allow the community to celebrate as attendees can mix and mingle with sponsors, the Post Production World instructors, industry vendors, NAB Show staff, and your peers for an evening of networking. Party will feature an open bar, remarks from industry visionaries and unique raffle for prizes. The party pass is included only if you purchased a full Post|Production World Pass. Otherwise, the cost to attend is $50 for those with a Post|Production World Session 3-Pack, Field Workshop or Hands-On Training, and $65 for all others.
Monday April 8th
AWM Women’s Room
Cost: $79 – $189
Time: 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Location: Westgate Resort
About: Join a panel of experts at the AWM Women’s Room @ NAB as they share how they capitalize on creativity and innovation to maximize existing talent and recruit new individuals—all while furthering accelerated business growth.
Streaming Summit Beer Garden Reception
Cost: FREE w/ NAB Badge
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Silver Square Parking Lot
About: Join us for drinks and networking at the Beer Garden, located outside the Convention Center in the Silver Square parking lot. No special tickets are needed, just wear your NAB Show badge and come drink and network with other Streaming Media executives.
MediaMotion Ball 2019
Cost: $64 – $120
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Location: SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
About: Meet the who’s who of the production industry, representatives from all your favorite suppliers and of course great prizes. Gets a great sit down dinner, dessert and entry into the prize draw. There is also a cash bar.
Creator Meetup
Cost: FREE
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Oak & Ivy (Downtown Container Park)
About: Escape the NAB hustle and recharge with delicious drinks and inspiring conversations with your fellow video pros. There will be video prizes, canapés, and special guests. RSVP required.
Tuesday April 9th
#GALSNGEAR Networking Coffee
Cost: FREE with NAB Badge
Time: 8:30 AM – 9 AM
Location: Central Lobby
About: The goal of #GALSNGEAR, launched by Women in Film & Video (Washington, D.C. chapter) is to ensure women in the technical fields of media production get high level networking, access to gear and the latest industry technology, and visibility at major industry events.
The Faster Together Stage
Cost: $15
Time: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Rio
About: LumaForge has hosted The Faster Together Stage for the last two years at NAB. It was their initiative to bring the post production community together through presentations from some of the top editors, colorists and VFX artists in the industry. From The Stage, they have produced 55 presentations, made free for the public online.
RAMPS/JWSound Party
Cost: FREE
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
About: The 2019 RAMPS/JWSound Party in Las Vegas is where the film sound community meets during NAB Week. Attendees representing every echelon of the film sound community will be coming in from all around the world and we hope you can join us as well.
Imaging Innovation Reception at NAB
Cost: FREE for Alliance Members, $45 of general public
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: SLS Hotel & Casino – Grand Pool Rooftop
About: Enjoy rooftop views offering a scenic panoramic sight of the Las Vegas mountains and Downtown Las Vegas.
Society of Camera Operators NAB Gathering
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill (Caesar’s Palace)
About: Join the Society of Camera Operators – Production Tips for Camera Operating Listen and learn from this group of esteemed Camera Operators shooting television
Those are all the official and unofficial meetups worth checking out, but keep an ear out for all the secret parties throughout the week. Have fun at NAB 2019!
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