Sony Pulls Out of NAB Show, Other Upcoming In-Person Events

Sony withdrew from October trade shows, including NAB and InfoComm, it emailed Tuesday. The company will host an online event Oct. 10 at noon EDT at NabShow.com/live and pro.sony, during which it will unveil its latest products. In a statement, Sony Pro Division President Theresa Alesso said the company has been closely monitoring the evolving situation of the COVID-19 delta variant, and considering the "unprecedented circumstances," made the decision to not participate in person at the shows. "While these events are an important forum to reach our customers and introduce new products, this is a choice we made to ensure we’re putting our employees’ and our partners’ health and well-being first," Alesso said. Sony will continue to communicate and engage with customers and partners in "interactive, accessible ways," she said.