Steve Bannon, the controversial former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, will be a keynote speaker at the California Republican Party’s semi-annual convention at the Anaheim Marriott Oct. 20 to Oct 22, the state GOP announced Friday morning.

Bannon, executive chairman of Breitbart News, will speak at the opening dinner Oct. 20.

“He is a leading voice in the effort to drain the swamp in Washington, D.C., a change desperately needed since it has limited our progress,” said Jim Brulte, chairman of the state party. “Of course, California has its own swamp in Sacramento that also needs draining. We’re eager to hear from Mr. Bannon and look forward to having him join us at our upcoming convention.”

Other featured speakers included House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy at the Oct. 21 luncheon and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas at the Oct. 21 dinner. The meals are open to the public and cost $100 each. Reservations can be made at www.cagop.org/pre_register_online.