On behalf of the New Mexico Broadcasters Association, it is our honor to welcome you to the 75th Anniversary Convention & Awards Gala. For three-quarters of a century, New Mexico's broadcasters have served their communities with trusted journalism, vital public safety information, and the kind of local storytelling that connects us all.
Location
Marriott Pyramid North
5151 San Francisco Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87109
5151 San Francisco Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Date & Time
June 5, 2026,
8:30AM-11:30PM
8:30AM-11:30PM
Registration Fee: $70
(increases to $80 after May 20)
Includes access to all convention sessions & events
Book your NMBA group rate at
Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North for 159.00 USD per night
Schedule
8:30 AM
Starbucks Coffee Bar & Headshots
Marriott Pyramid Lobby
Complimentary for the first 100 attendees wearing their NMBA convention nametag
Complimentary Headshots
Complimentary for the first 100 attendees wearing their NMBA convention nametag
Complimentary Headshots
10:00 AM
Welcome Remarks - Keynote Address
Featured Speakers: Monica Armenta, President & CEO, NMBA, Charlyn Stanberry Esq., Vice President of Government Relations, NAB
"AI for Broadcasters—No Extra Budget, Staff, or Time Required"
Featured Speaker: Daniel Anstandig, Founder & CEO, Futuri Media
"AI for Broadcasters—No Extra Budget, Staff, or Time Required"
Featured Speaker: Daniel Anstandig, Founder & CEO, Futuri Media
11:00 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions
Sales- "The P1 Sales Toolkit You're Not Using (But Should Be)"
Presenter: Bryan Marriott, P1 Learning
Digital/Multi-Platform- "Beyond Broadcasting: Maximizing the Content You Already Have"
Presenters: Dominic Dezzutti, & Kellie May, Tailwind Collective
News- "Rebuilding Investigative Power in Local News with AI"
Presenter: Dr. Michael Braga, Texas Tech
Engineering- "Keeping the Signal Alive: Engineering in a Changing Broadcast World"
Presenters: NM Society of Broadcast Engineers, Jason Quinn, PBS New Mexico
Sports- "Video Streaming of High Schools Sports in New Mexico: Why radio stations will want to video stream their broadcasts"
Presenters: TJ Miracle, Noalmark Broadcasting (Hobbs, NM) & Vance Harrison, Co-founder of Sooner Sports Properties, former President of the OAB
Presenter: Bryan Marriott, P1 Learning
Digital/Multi-Platform- "Beyond Broadcasting: Maximizing the Content You Already Have"
Presenters: Dominic Dezzutti, & Kellie May, Tailwind Collective
News- "Rebuilding Investigative Power in Local News with AI"
Presenter: Dr. Michael Braga, Texas Tech
Engineering- "Keeping the Signal Alive: Engineering in a Changing Broadcast World"
Presenters: NM Society of Broadcast Engineers, Jason Quinn, PBS New Mexico
Sports- "Video Streaming of High Schools Sports in New Mexico: Why radio stations will want to video stream their broadcasts"
Presenters: TJ Miracle, Noalmark Broadcasting (Hobbs, NM) & Vance Harrison, Co-founder of Sooner Sports Properties, former President of the OAB
12:15 pM
Lunch & Membership Meeting
Lunch & Membership Meeting
Roundtable: "NMBA Idea Exchange: Solutions You Can Use"
Presenter: Dr. Sabrina Pack, NMBA Vice-Chairman
Zia Award
Roundtable: "NMBA Idea Exchange: Solutions You Can Use"
Presenter: Dr. Sabrina Pack, NMBA Vice-Chairman
Zia Award
2:15 pM
Decision 2026: The New Mexico Race for Governor
Gubernatorial Forum: A conversation with candidates for Governor of New Mexico, featuring brief remarks and audience Q&A. Participants to be confirmed following the June 2nd Primary Election.
Introduced & moderated by: Monica Armenta, President & CEO, NMBA
Introduced & moderated by: Monica Armenta, President & CEO, NMBA
3:00 pM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Sales- "Strengthening Human Connection Through AI"
Presenter: Bryan Marriott, P1 Learning
Digital/ Multi-Platform- "Clunky to Current: When Digital Growth Outpaces Your Systems"
Presenters: Dominic Dezzutti, & Kellie May, Tailwind Collective
AI- "AI Playbook for Small & Non-Metro Broadcasters"
Featured Speaker: Daniel Anstandig, Founder & CEO, Futuri Media
Engineering- "Emergency Readiness & Crisis Response"
Presenter: Jason Quinn, PBS New Mexico
Presenter: Bryan Marriott, P1 Learning
Digital/ Multi-Platform- "Clunky to Current: When Digital Growth Outpaces Your Systems"
Presenters: Dominic Dezzutti, & Kellie May, Tailwind Collective
AI- "AI Playbook for Small & Non-Metro Broadcasters"
Featured Speaker: Daniel Anstandig, Founder & CEO, Futuri Media
Engineering- "Emergency Readiness & Crisis Response"
Presenter: Jason Quinn, PBS New Mexico
4:15 pM
Networking Break
Refresh, recharge, and connect with peers.
If you missed your headshot opportunity this morning, there’s time now to get it done.
If you missed your headshot opportunity this morning, there’s time now to get it done.
6:30 pM
75th Anniversary NMBA Excellence in Broadcasting Banquet & Awards Ceremony
Join us for the NMBA's most anticipated event of the convention as we celebrate excellence in broadcasting across New Mexico including the NMBA Hall of Fame and Community Service Awards.
immediately following the awards ceremony
NMBA Awards & Gala After Party
Keep the celebration going with music, dancing, complimentary beer and pizza, and the chance to unwind and connect with fellow broadcasters.
Explore the Speaker Lineup
A powerful lineup of industry leaders is joining us for this year’s NMBA Convention & Gala.
