"Meet the Press" host to keynote Food Safety Summit

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- David Gregory, host of NBC's "Meet the Press," will deliver the keynote address at BNP Media's Food Safety Summit on April 20.

"Millions of Americans, including many Food Safety Summit attendees, watch Mr. Gregory every Sunday morning interview world-leaders and newsmakers," said Emily Patten, director of tradeshows and conferences for BNP Media, producers of The Food Safety Summit. "He has moderated many discussions about food safety issues and we are confident he will deliver a highly relevant and timely speech for our audience."

Gregory was named moderator of NBC News' "Meet the Press" on December 7, 2008. In addition to his "Meet the Press" responsibilities, Gregory is a regular contributor for "Today" and serves as a back-up anchor for the broadcast. He is also a regular contributor and analyst on msnbc, and lends his voice and reporting to all NBC News broadcasts including coverage of special events.