House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) will discuss current legislation and its potential impact on the broadcast industry with NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith during the 2018 NAB Show Opening. The event will take place Monday, April 9 at 9:00 a.m. on the Main Stage in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Rep. Walden has been representing Oregon’s Second Congressional District since 1998. In December 2016, he was selected as Chairman of the full Committee on Energy and Commerce. Rep. Walden previously served as Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
“From his days as a longtime radio broadcaster and now one of the most influential members of Congress, Greg Walden has been a steadfast champion of local broadcasting,” said Gordon Smith. “This is a great opportunity for broadcasters to hear from a key lawmaker about the legal, regulatory and legislative challenges facing radio and TV in Washington.”
The opening event will also feature NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith’s “State of the Broadcast Industry” address, a keynote by YouTube Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan and the presentation of the NAB Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts. The event is sponsored by Blackmagic Design.
About NAB Show
NAB Show, held April 7-12, 2018 in Las Vegas, is the world's largest convention encompassing The M.E.T. Effect, the convergence of media, entertainment and technology. With 103,000 attendees from 161 countries and 1,800+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. For complete details, visit www.nabshow.com.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
