Shape of the Conference
Formats
Presentations at the 2008 Global Citizenship Conference will take a variety of forms in order to meet the needs of a wide range of presenters, participants and topics. The following is an overview of the different formats that will be incorporated into the conference schedule. Presenters may feel free to offer their expertise in the delivery of more than one type, such as a larger lecture to share information and a small group workshop to more intimately discuss and follow-up on the lecture topic. There will be facilitated discussion groups in which delegates can suggest topics and questions that they would like to continue conversation in. These open spaces aim to encourage a horizontal structure of discourse among delegates. To further engage with the conference space, there will be opportunities for delegates to share their ideas and provide feedback on interactive displays.
Keynote Lecture - Focus on sharing information and expertise while addressing the primary themes “Re-Envisioning Communities” and Global Citizenship
Lecture - Focus on a specific area of interest that relates to a selected conference theme
Panel Debate - Focus on highlighting diverse views on a subject with relation to a selected conference theme
Workshop - Focus on interactive discussion and participatory activities to explore a specific area of interest that relates to a selected conference theme
Discussion Group – Focus on encouraging continuing dialogue by providing open spaces for horizontal discourse on issues decided by the delegates
Interactive Installation – Focus on providing space for delegates to share their ideas and feedback in a visually engaging way, for example, posting notes on a ‘wall of anonymity’
The Programming Committee for the Conference is also open to suggestions for various other mediums that may be used to support the message of Global Citizenship, such as documentary films, visual arts, music, dance, etc. The incorporation of unique displays and performances are intended to enhance the experience of all conference participants.
