NIGA 2017 announces first Keynote Address

The National Indian Gaming Association has announced the first Keynote Address that will be presented at the San Diego Convention Center during the 2017 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, 10-13 April. The panel will bring together the leaders of the National Indian Gaming Association, American Gaming Association, National Indian Gaming Commission and National Congress of American Indians on the stage together for the first time.

"I am honored to be a part of this unique panel and thankful that these leaders are able to come together to share their perspectives as we discuss issues affecting Indian gaming," said Ernie Stevens, Jr., Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association. "There is no better way to gain access to the perspectives, strategies and tactics you need to succeed than direct from this group of industry leaders, and I encourage all convention participants to join us for the Keynote Address."

The Keynote, titled "Collaboration with the American Gaming Association" features:

Moderator
Victor Rocha
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Panelists
Ernie Stevens, Jr.
Chairman
National Indian Gaming Association

Brian Cladoosby
NCAI President
Chairman
Swinomish Tribe

Jonodev Chaudhuri
Chairman
National Indian
Gaming Comission

Geoff Freeman
President/CEO
American Gaming
Association