Karen Chupka is a seasoned executive in the exhibition industry whose expertise is in planning large-scale technology events. Chupka joined the National Association of Broadcasters in January 2024. In her role at NAB, she oversees the strategy, growth and execution of NAB Show, helping shape the event as a premier global gathering for the broadcast, media and entertainment industry and strengthening NAB Show as the marketplace for media innovation.
Prior to joining NAB, Chupka spent over two decades at the helm of CES® and was instrumental in making it the global platform for introducing new and innovative technologies.
Chupka has a broad level of experience in both live events and digital. She led a $120 million business and had oversight for sales, marketing, operations, and content development. She was also responsible for events outside of the U.S. including the launch of CES Asia in Shanghai, China in 2015.
She has served on many boards of various exhibition industry organizations and has received numerous awards for her contributions both to the exhibition and technology industries. In 2022, she was recognized with an industry “Icon” award by TSNN, Trade Show Network News. She is a member of IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events).