WASHINGTON—(BUSINESS WIRE)—November 26, 2008— Government Video Technology Expo today announced that its 11^th annual conference and exhibition, focused on the professional video community, will return to Washington, D.C. next week at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from December 2 – 4, 2008. Produced by NewBay Media LLC, GV Expo will gather digital video professionals for three days of comprehensive educational programs, hands-on training and networking events, and an exhibit hall that features the latest cutting-edge gear for video professionals from more than 150 leading companies (the exhibit opens on Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m., and is free to all attendees).

“As always, GV Expo is loaded with first-class conferences, special events and attractions that address timely topics that are important to creative professionals in our industry,” said executive conference chair Mark J. Pescatore. “Whether its new technologies or management issues, GV Expo provides practical information that improves creativity and helps you work smarter.”

The Government Video conference program features multiple tracks of simultaneous educational sessions on topics including:

• Lighting Problems and Solutions
• NLE Hot Keys
• Compression Issues in the Public Sector
• Content Storage Management Basics
• Working in DC: Tips from the Trenches
• Test and Measurement Basics
• Law Enforcement Technology
• Digital Asset Management Case Studies
• Camera Support Showdown
• Video Walls: An Alternative to Multiple Monitors
• Streaming Media Case Studies

In addition, the event has two special keynote addresses scheduled, free to all attendees, featuring FCC Commisioner Jonathan Adelstein discussing “The Promise of DTV” on Wednesday, December 3^rd; and National Museum of Natural History Project Manager Elizabeth Musteen addressing their latest AV-intensive exhibition – “Ocean Hall: The Modern Museum Experience” on Thursday, December 4^th. Both keynotes commence at 10:30 a.m.

Networking and special events round out the GV Expo experience, including the DC Avid User Group Meeting, DC Final Cut Pro User Group Meeting, DC Podcaster Alliance Meeting, and the GV Expo Film Festival.

For complete event and registration information, please visit www.gvexpo.com.

About NewBay Media LLC

NewBay Media's market leading brands are centered on five vertical markets -- Broadcast and Video, Pro Audio, Musical Instruments, Systems Integration and K-12 Education. NewBay publishes and produces over 40 publications and show dailies, 50 websites, 30 daily and weekly E-Newsletters, 3 expos and over 50 custom publishing efforts annually. NewBay reaches over two million readers in print and one million online and in person -- around the world in over 100 countries. Additional information on NewBay can be found by visiting www.nbmedia.com.

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