NAB Show to Feature House E&C Chairman Walden

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Rep. Greg Walden

U.S. 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/CEO Gordon Smith during the 2018 NAB Show Opening. 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. He 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 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 will take place Monday, April 9 at 9am on the Main Stage in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.