Monday Keynote Speaker -
Tim Russert, Managing Editor and Moderator of "Meet the Press," and Political Analyst for "NBC Nightly News" and "Today".

There's perhaps no one more qualified to offer "A View From Washington" than keynote speaker, Tim Russert.

Russert is one of the most recognized and trusted journalists of our time, with a background as impressive as it is extensive. Russert is managing editor and moderator of "Meet the Press" and political analyst for "NBC Nightly News" and "Today." In addition, he anchors "The Tim Russert Show," a weekly interview program on CNBC, and is a contributing anchor for MSNBC.

To date, "Meet the Press" has become the most watched Sunday morning interview program in America. Washingtonian magazine dubbed Russert the "best and most influential journalist in Washington, D.C.," describing "Meet the Press" as "the most interesting and important hour on television."

Russert also serves as senior vice president and Washington bureau chief of NBC News, and has penned two books - Big Russ and Me in 2004, and Wisdom of Our Fathers in 2006, both New York Times #1 best sellers.

Russert's many accolades include an Emmy for his role in the coverage of the funeral of President Reagan, as well as the Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Television Journalism. Russert was also inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.

Russert is married to Maureen Orth, a writer for Vanity Fair magazine, and lives in Washington, D.C. with their son, Luke.