Program

FRAMEWORK

The conference format is an Open Space-dialogue over three days. The method focuses on creating open and creative dialogue for increased understanding of different perspectives and inspiring to action, collaboration and positive social change. The design is developed by a team of experienced facilitators from different Nordic countries.

The format creates an equal participation where everyone has the same possibilities to be heard and to shape the dialogue, regardless of position and prior knowledge. The underlying idea is that every participant contributes with their knowledge and passion, and the themes that are most relevant will be identify collectively. Somewhere between 25-40 themes will be discussed during the three days. 5-10 parallell session will take place during every dialogue period. Participants choose themes individually and move with full freedom between discussions.  

Discussions are continuously documented, which results in a dialogue compilation and action plans that each participant brings with them as an inspiration and support in the work ahead.

A Hosting Team with representatives from different countries are involved in creating a constructive dialogue and handling practical issues.

PROCESS OUTLINE

(subject to change)

Friday November 4th

14.00-14.30 - Welcome by Nordic leaders
14.30-16.00 - Circle: Introductions and framework. “Who am I, Why am I here?”
16.00-16.15 - Break + coffee
16.15-17.30 - Café dialogue - exploring issues and perspectives.
17.30-18.30 - Dialogue build-up - continued conversations and dialogue preparations.
18.30 -         - Spare time (dinners are not included)

Saturday November 5th

09.00-10.30 - Common Agenda - setting the common agenda
10.30-10.45 - Break
10.45-12.15 - Dialogue session 1
12.15-13.45 - Lunch break
13.45-15.15 - Dialogue session 2
15.15-15.30 - Break
15.30-17.00 - Dialogue session 3
17.00-18.00 - Evening News
18.00-          - Spare time (dinners are not included)

Sunday November 6th

09.00-09.30 - Morning news
09.30-10.45 - Dialogue session 1
10.45-11.00 - Break
11.00-12.30 - Dialogue session 2 + Action groups
12.30-13.45 - Lunch break
13.45-15.00 - Wrap up and Conclusions
15.00-          - Departures