Ahead of World Press Freedom Day join the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), The George Washington University School of Media & Public Affairs and the Committee to Protect Journalists for a lunch conversation on challenges and new trends in international media freedom, access to information, and journalist safety. Registration and lunch will be followed by a program starting promptly at 12:30 PM. 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Registration and networking lunch 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Program Speakers include: John Lansing-Chief Executive Officer, Broadcasting Board of Governors Frank Sesno-Director, The School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University Greta Van Susteren-Contributor, Voice of America, former News Host, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC Patrick Butler-Vice President, Programs, International Center for Journalists Michael De Dora-Washington Advocacy Manager, Committee to Protect Journalists Amanda Bennett-Director, Voice of America Alberto M. Fernandez-President, Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. Libby Liu-President, Radio Free Asia Haroon Ullah-Chief Strategy Officer, Broadcasting Board of Governors Joan Mower-Head of Development and Training, Broadcasting Board of Governors WHEN: 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., April 25, 2018 WHERE: The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs City View Room, 7th Floor 1957 E Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20052 This event is free and open to the public and you can register here.