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AGENDA
A Gathering to Define America’s Future
The National Summit engaged prominent leaders and participants in debate and dialogue on four issues of vital importance to America’s future in a global economy: Technology, Energy, Environment, Manufacturing. Participants had direct access to America’s top business, government and academic leaders and a voice in shaping the outcome of the discussion.
The National Summit took place over a three-day period:
- Kick Off – General Session featuring a panel of nationally recognized business, government, academic and other leaders who discuss the four key issues in the context of a global economy.
- Town Hall of Town Halls – Concurrent, interactive
Town Halls, each of which will focus on one of the four key issues and improving American competitiveness. - CEO Summit – Daily meetings where Town Hall leaders debrief and determine outcomes for the afternoon’s
Summit Up closing session. - Summit Up – Daily closing sessions which report on the discussions and the findings of electronic voting data collected from participants at the Town Halls.
Key ongoing features include:
- Innovation Expo – Organizations and individuals will have the opportunity to showcase innovative ideas, projects and technologies. Participants in The National Summit will be encouraged to spend their time between Town Hall sessions exploring the Innovation Expo.
- eCommunity – Private web portal that allows participants to gain knowledge of the four key issues, see different points of view and express their own opinions – before, during and after The National Summit.
- C-Suite – The VIP section where Town Hall leaders, speakers, sponsors and invited dignitaries will enjoy exclusive meeting, networking and hospitality opportunities.
Specific measurable outcomes for The National Summit include:
- America’s To-Do List, a summary of the consensus recommendations made during the three days of The National Summit.
- The Book of Proceedings, a detailed and comprehensive account of all of the conversations and recommendations made at The National Summit.
