This year’s Content & Communication World 2015 convention marked a new phase for PNYA’s involvement in the increasingly relevant Javits Center-based show. (The show, held on November 11– 12, underwent a name change to NAB Show New York, reflecting its new ownership.)

If you haven’t attended one of these sprawling conferences, the show brings together the latest products pitched by tech companies, from leading brands like Sony and Avid, to smaller companies and a few startups as well. Just like last year’s show, PNYA had a booth on the floor, where we met dozens of interested visitors who expressed interest in learning more about how membership can help their careers.

If you’re selling gear or software, the show is turning into the right place to present your wares. Vendors spoke of how NAB’s involvement will push the show to renewed importance in our constantly evolving marketplace. NAB has created a new tagline for the show to highlight a marketplace that is far from Vegas - “The Essence of NAB. The Power of NYC.”

As Gordon Smith, NAB president and CEO, put it - “The goal for the new brand is to enhance the experience for all attendees while making the event unique to New York – a mecca for the media and entertainment community.”

The show moves beyond stands full of the latest gear to include two days full of panels, demos and courses. That’s where PNYA has started to fill an important role as a key representative of Gotham’s growing post scene. NAB management tasked PNYA Education Committee chair Ben Baker to pull together a panel to address current issues faced by some of the city’s top facilities.

Panelists include (from left)  Harry Skopas, Director of Technology, The Mill; Chris Parker, CTO, President of Post Production Division, SIM Group; Joe Beirne, CTO, Technicolor Postworks; and Avi Laniado, Chief Engineer, Harbor Picture Company. 

On the panel were Harry Skopas of The Mill; Chris Parker from SIM Group (the fast growing production and post conglomerate which merged with NY’s Post Factory this year); Joe Beirne of Technicolor Postworks; and Avi Laniado from Harbor Picture Company. StudioDaily’s Bryant Frazer wrote a good summation of the panel’s top points. You can access Frazer’s take on ‘Five Things That Keep NYC Post CTOs Up at Night’ right here.

Ben Baker answers an audience member's question during the Q&A.

NAB officials have asked PNYA to work with them on more elaborate presentations for next year’s event. With a year to plan, expect PNYA to up its game...