2011 Communications Forum Speakers

Below is a list of the representatives from government and the communications industry who have been featured speakers at The Media Institute’s Communications Forum luncheons:

Former FCC chairman Michael K. Powell, president and CEO of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association

December 14, 2011, Luncheon Speaker

Former FCC chairman Michael K. Powell, president and CEO of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, speaks at a Communications Forum luncheon in Washington on Dec. 14.

Caroline Little, president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America

November 15, 2011, Luncheon Speaker

Caroline Little, president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America, speaks at a Communications Forum luncheon in Washington on Nov. 15.

Michael Gallagher, President & CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

September 20, 2011, Luncheon Speaker

Michael Gallagher, President & CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), speaks at the Communications Forum luncheon in Washington on Sept. 20.

David Cohen, executive vice president of Comcast Corporation

May 18, 2011, Luncheon Speaker

David Cohen, executive vice president of Comcast Corporation, speaks at the Communications Forum luncheon in Washington on May 18.

Sen. Christopher Dodd, President of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)

May 3, 2011, Luncheon Speaker

Sen. Christopher Dodd, President of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)

Steven Waldman, senior advisor to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski

April 6, 2011, Luncheon Speaker

Steven Waldman, senior advisor to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, discusses the Future of Media Initiative at the Communications Forum luncheon on April 6.

FCC Commissioner Michael O'RiellyRep. Greg Walden, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

March 17, 2011, Luncheon Speaker

Rep. Greg Walden, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

speaker Gary Shapiro (center) of the Consumer Electronics Association

February 9, 2011, Luncheon Speaker

At the Feb. 9 Communications Forum Luncheon, speaker Gary Shapiro (center) of the Consumer Electronics Association speaks with Harold Furchtgott-Roth (left) and Adonis Hoffman (right).