WASHINGTON, DC – Elmira, Ontario’s Malcolm Gladwell will present a morning keynote discussion with NAB president and CEO David Rehr at the 2009 NAB Show on Wednesday, April 22nd in Las Vegas.
New York-based Galdwell – the long-time New Yorker magazine writer and reporter is also a bestselling author of books The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers, and was also named one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People in 2005 – will engage in an interactive dialog with audience members during the thought-provoking discussion entitled, "A Conversation With Malcom Gladwell."
"I am honored and delighted to be part of the NAB Show, and look forward to talking with attendees about the incredible opportunities for collaborative innovation and leadership in content and broadcasting," Gladwell said in the NAB press release. "This is a very disruptive and challenging time in the industry, but I hope to share some interesting stories about people who are ‘Outliers’ – those who have taken unusual life experiences and worked collectively to seize opportunities and build success by challenge the status quo during uncertain times."
"We are proud to welcome Malcolm Gladwell to the NAB Show as one of our keynote speakers for 2009 ," said Rehr. "Malcolm is one of the world’s most visionary thinkers in the area of social science, and his insights into the qualities that create and nurture success have been used by people and organizations globally. We look forward to an illuminating conversation with Malcolm, and a very engaging interactive session between him and our attendees."
Gladwell will host a keynote luncheon session on Wednesday, April 22nd at the Las Vegas Hilton.
