Aspen Institute
Name one other large-scale Aspen event happening this summer
Security Forum, Ideas Festival, Board Meeting, etc
Can I switch seminar dialogue tracks?
No
How does one join plenary sessions?
My event experience page! (Public livestream also embedded on Aspen pages)
Do you have to be registered for RAAF to join Agora sessions?
No
What time do Mind Body Spirit sessions start before plenaries?
10-15 minutes before the plenary
What # Action Forum is this?
This is the 9th
What are three things someone should do to prepare for a Seminar?
Answers could include:
Tech test, find headphones, do the readings, set your space, get your laptop/desktop computer fired up, test your Circles link, turn off your VPN, join your cohort WhatsApp group
Where can I find out who is speaking at what plenary?
My event experience page or live page
How do you join an Agora session?
What sessions are youth invited to participate in?
Plenaries are family friendly, and youth who are pre-registered have their own seminars and action workshop.
What year was the Aspen Institute founded?
1949
Who is the Fellow who created Circles? What Fellowship are they in?
Dan Hoffman, HCF
Can participants share the plenary zoom link with family and friends?
No, we ask that the zoom link remains private for Action Forum participants only. However, participants can share the livestream links.
Define an Agora
In ancient Greek cities, an Agora was an open space that served as a meeting ground for various activities of the citizens. The name, first found in the works of Homer, connotes both the assembly of the people as well as the physical setting.
What time zones are sessions on the website listed in?
Agora is local time zone, My Event Experience is in eastern time zone
What is Dan Porterfield's middle initial?
R (Daniel R. Porterfield)
What musical piece will be played to open the first seminar session?
The seminar will open with a video of Yoyo Ma playing “Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1”
Name the titles of the opening and closing plenary
Conflict, Trust, and Polarization AND Collective Leadership and the Road Ahead
Which day of the program has the most Agora sessions currently scheduled?
Thursday, July 22 (6 sessions)
Name 2 exclusive offers for RAAF participants
5% off Aspen Institute store, early registration for 2022, waived registration lottery, leadership circles, 15% of custom leadership seminars
What year does the Resnick gift for the Action Forum extend through?
2031
Name the start time of all 6 seminar tracks (includes youth)
6:00 am ET, 7:30 am ET, 9:00 am ET, 2:00 pm ET, 8:30 pm ET, 10:00 pm ET
Name 5 plenary speakers and/or segments
Phil will be the judge
How do I find the Aspen staff contact for an Agora session?
There is a tracker in the Staff FAQ Guide with session times, hosts, and staff POC
Name the dates of the 2022 Action Forum
July 27-July 30, 2022