HAM Reception

The Amateur Radio Operators Reception, also known as the HAM Reception, is April 26, 2022

It’s another full day of programming and ends with a return of the Amateur Radio Operators Reception, also known as the HAM Reception.


Tuesday’s Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference Schedule
Tuesday, April 26 | 9:15 am – 4:30 pm
West Hall


2022 PILOT Innovation Challenge Winners: Michigan Radio and Townsquare Digital
Tuesday, April 26 | 11:30 am – 12 pm
Exhibition Floor, West Hall W6428 Connect Experiential Zone

Michigan Radio and Townsquare Digital, two of the 2022 PILOT Innovation Challenge Winners, will present the details of their winning submissions. Minutes by Michigan Radio is a new web-based tool that allows newsrooms to search transcripts of local government meetings, saving time on research and giving reporters the ability to create deeper, more relevant stories for audiences. Townsquare Digital will present Blueprint CRM, a next-generation CRM platform for broadcasters that provides a complete customer relationship management system optimized for ease of use with powerful tools for prospecting, managing relationships and garnering unique insights.


2022 and Beyond – Hybrid Station Operations
Tuesday, April 26 | 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
NAB Member Lounge

A lot has happened throughout the pandemic and it’s time to catch up. A myriad of innovative solutions for working remotely have been implemented to allow broadcasters to stay on the air. A panel of engineering and IT experts will share their findings and take questions about what they see remaining applicable to our post-pandemic future. What “interim” measures are now “best practices” and how differently do we view DR facilities than we once did?


Broadcast Radio and Android Automotive
Tuesday, April 26 | 1:45 – 2:15 pm
Exhibition Floor, West Hall W6428 Connect Experiential Zone

Numerous car manufacturers are moving to put Android Automotive in their cars. This system manages the automotive experience and creates some interesting opportunities for radio broadcasters. This session will provide an overview of the importance of full broadcast radio functionality in Android Automotive and the work being done to support it.


Media, Meta and More with Caroline Beasley
Tuesday, April 26 | 1:45 – 2:15 pm
Exhibition Floor, Central Hall C5646 – Create Inspiration Zone

Broadcast trailblazer and Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley sits down for a one-on-one conversation to talk about the company’s successful ventures in broadcast, digital, eSports and the dashboard, as well as share her thoughts on what the future can potentially look like and hold for broadcasters in the Metaverse


Amateur Radio Operators Reception
Tuesday, April 26 | 6 – 8 pm
West Hall Room W303-306

The Amateur Radio Operators Reception, also known as the HAM Reception, draws hundreds of broadcasting’s best and brightest for a relaxed evening talking shop, enjoying the fellowship of the radio amateur community and winning incredible prizes.