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Sunday (3 Feb). Conference Arrival and Registration TBD-1800 Shuttle from Airport to Lowe’s Hotel 1500-1900 Conference Registration – Hotel Lobby 1830-2030 Conference Reception – Hotel Conference Room
Monday (4 Feb). Following breakfast in King Hall, conference participants break into small groups to discuss previously provided case studies that highlight the conference theme of “Leadership Beyond Barriers.” 0800-0855 Breakfast – King Hall 0900-0905 Superintendent Opening Remarks – Mitscher Auditorium 0905-0930 Small Group Breakout Session I
Morning Panels. The morning activities continue with a moderated panel discussion and Q&A of invited student conference participants. The purpose of this panel discussion is to gain an initial understanding of participant perspectives on the conference theme and important questions that should be considered. A second moderated panel follows the student panel and is comprised of leaders and professionals from military, business, government, and academia. The purpose of this panel is to provide experienced leader and expert perspectives on both the theme and student panel perspectives. Back-to-back panels afford a unique opportunity for interaction and feedback that will encourage participation and broaden the base of discussion for the entire conference.
0930-1015 Panel Discussion I – Mitscher Auditorium Moderator: Dr. Donnie Horner Participants: Midshipmen/Cadets/Civilian Students 1015-1045 Break with refreshments 1045-1145 Panel Discussion II – Mitscher Auditorium Moderator: Dr. Donnie Horner Participants: MGEN Charles F. Bolden, Jr. USMC (Ret.) Dr. Mady W. Segal Dr. Gama Perruci CMDCM (AW/SW) Evelyn Banks, USN 1145-1200 Break and Transit to T-court 1200-1215 Observe T-Court formation 1215-1230 Transit to King Hall 1230-1315 Lunch – King Hall 1315-1345 Small Group Breakout Session II 1345-1530 Yard Tours / Activities Period 1530-1715 Shuttles to/from Hotel
Commandant Remarks/Forrestal Lecture Reception. Prepared remarks by the Commandant will occur in Memorial Hall preceding a student dinner reception in Smoke Hall and a Superintendent-hosted dinner reception for the Forrestal Lecture Speaker at Buchanan House. Conference staff, faculty advisors, and invited Naval Academy and USNA Foundation members attend the Buchanan House reception. This reception is attended by conference sponsors (Class of 1938 and Mitch and Linda Hart) and provides an opportunity to personally recognize the Keynote Speaker.
1730 Commandant Welcoming Remarks – Memorial Hall 1745-1900 Dinner (Conference Student Participants – Buffet in Smoke Hall) Dinner (Conference Staff, Faculty and Guests - Buchanan House) 1910-1920 Transit to Alumni Hall (Bus from Buchanan House)
Evening Forrestal Lecture. A Brigade Forrestal Lecture will occur in Alumni Hall on Monday evening. The Forrestal Lecturer addresses the conference theme of “Leadership Beyond Barriers” from his broad experience and expertise building and improving organizations around the world. The presentation and follow-on Q&A provide an opportunity for conference participants and the Brigade of Midshipmen to hear the words of a respected, well-known leader. 1930-2030 Brigade Forrestal Lecture – Alumni Hall Speaker: Dr. Samuel Betances
Tuesday (5 Feb). Following breakfast in King Hall, conference participants break into small groups to discuss the Keynote Speaker and reflect on the core conference questions. 0800-0900 Breakfast – King Hall 0900-0945 Small Group Breakout Session III 0945-1000 Break with Refreshments
Morning Guest Speaker. The morning guest speaker is a recognized figure from academia, business, government, or media with expertise on issues of organizational diversity and leadership. This session is designed as an interactive speech/presentation that provides an opportunity for conference participant engagement, discussion, and debate with the guest speaker. 1000-1115 Morning Guest Speaker – Mitscher Auditorium Speaker: CDR Byron Marchant, USNR 1115-1130 Group Picture – T Court 1130-1230 Lunch – King Hall
Lunch Guest Speaker. The lunch guest speaker is a recognized expert or public figure from business, athletics or the media who addresses the conference on lessons, challenges, and issues of diversity and leadership in at the organizational level.
1245-1400 Lunch Time Guest Speaker – Mitscher Auditorium Speaker: Mr. Emmit McHenry 1400-1415 Break with Refreshments 1415-1500 Small Group Breakout Session IV 1500-1515 Break with Refreshments
Afternoon Panel Discussion. The afternoon panel discussion focuses on current issues and challenges relevant to social, cultural and religious diversity and leadership in organizations and in society. Following the afternoon panel, small group moderators and faculty advisors assist in the compilation of small group discussion notes into a draft conference report.
1515-1630 Panel Discussion III Moderator: Dr. George Lucas Participants: RADM Michael Holmes, USN (Ret.) RADM Marsha Evans, USN (Ret.) Dr. Harris Sussman LT Daniella Kolodny, CHC, USN 1630-1730 Shuttle to Hotel 1830-1930 Shuttle from Hotel to Buddy’s 1900-2100 Buffet Dinner – Buddy’s 2100-2200 Shuttle to Hotel
Wednesday (6 Feb): Following breakfast and a wrap-up small group session, the conference staff and midshipmen/cadet/student panelists present draft findings of the conference group discussions and a review of conference highlights. The closing guest speaker personalizes the conference theme and highlights the responsibilities of leadership to seek and develop followers from all backgrounds, in the process summarizing and reinforcing topics discussed throughout the conference. Following the closing guest speaker, conference sponsors (USNA Class of 1938, Mitch and Linda Hart) provide additional remarks and commentary to close the USNA Leadership Conference 2008. Following lunch, conference participants depart USNA.
0800-0900 Breakfast – King Hall 0900-0930 Small Group Wrap-up Session 0930-1000 Conference Highlights and Draft Report – Mitscher Auditorium 1000-1015 Break with Refreshments 1015-1100 Final Conference Speaker – Mitscher Auditorium Speaker: Col Arthur Athens, USMCR 1100-1130 Closing Remarks- Conference Staff and Conference Sponsors 1130-1215 Lunch- King Hall 1130-TBD Shuttle to Airport
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