Program structure
At the Summit in October 2001, the program is structured in such a way as to support, enhance and build on the agenda process and specifically produce two or three projects from each region for implementation by young professionals.
The Summit program is outlined here.
Program Structure Building Blocks
The IYPS 2001 program consists of five major elements: plenary sessions, thematic sessions, action area sessions, regional sessions, and trading floor. The Summit will also have a range of social events and these are outlined for delegates in the Delegates Section of the website.
Plenary sessions – all delegates and participants come together to participate in presentations. Plenary sessions will typically start each day of the Summit. A representative of the Summit Organising Team will facilitate plenary sessions.
Thematic sessions – delegates attend sessions in their assigned thematic group*. Thematic sessions will consist of both presentations and facilitated open spaces. The relevant Thematic Facilitator will facilitate thematic sessions.
Action area sessions – delegates attend sessions in their assigned action area group*. Action area sessions will consist of both presentations and facilitated open spaces. The relevant action area Facilitator will facilitate action area sessions.
Regional sessions – delegates attend sessions in one of the six regional groups*. Regional sessions consist solely of facilitated open spaces. Delegates will bring together all the information and skills from the other sessions in their regional session to focus on solving local and regional problems. The relevant Regional Facilitator will facilitate regional sessions.
Trading floor – all Summit lunches and the Wednesday night welcome reception will be held in the trade floor space. The trading floor will be a space where poster presentations, trade displays, and information sharing will take place. Further information will be made available re the trading floor prior to the Summit.
Presentations in plenary, thematic and action area sessions will be one of two types: (1) presentations or panels of invited speakers and/or delegates or (2) delegate workshops.
(1) Presentations or panels of invited speakers and/or delegates
Summit organisers have approached a number of international and national people to provide their input to the Summit. A list of confirmed presenters and their bios is outlined here.
(2) Delegate workshops
Delegates to the Summit were invited to submit workshop proposals. A list of delegate workshops is available here.
Facilitated open spaces are for whole thematic, action area, or regional group discussion and workshopping of the Summit agenda papers and other issues arising during the Summit. During facilitated open spaces, delegates will review, discuss and revise agenda papers and develop strategies for addressing problems related to the specific thematic, action area or regional session based on discussions taking place at the Summit. Deliberations in these sessions will form the basis for the IYPS 2001 Resolutions.
Facilitators for each of the thematic, action area and regional groups have been working to develop the agenda, amongst other tasks, in the lead up to the Summit. These same people will have responsibility for facilitating relevant sessions at the Summit**
Throughout the program, a team of volunteers within the IYPS 2001 Communications Team will be documenting as much of the Summit proceedings as possible. They will be working closely with the relevant facilitator to take participant comments on board, redraft agenda papers and prepare resolutions. They will also work with the facilitators to also ensure a daily update on each session's discussion is sent through to the online forums as well as produce daily media releases on Summit discussions.
Click here for an explanation of how the agenda and program elements of the Summit come together.
* Delegates have been assigned one thematic group and one action area group based on their interests, experience and/or preferences. Each delegate is also from a particular geographical region.
** Note: Not all facilitators are able to attend the Summit in October. The Content Director for the Summit will appoint suitable replacements to fill these positions in the lead up to the Summit.