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“The National Democratic Institute's International Leaders Forum gives leaders from around the world and
across the political spectrum the opportunity to see the American democratic process at work first hand.”
— Madeleine K. Albright
SCHEDULE
All events are held at the Belk Theater.
Tuesday, September 4
10 - 10:15 a.m. |
Introduction to the International Leaders Forum Speakers: Madeleine K. Albright, former secretary of state and chairman, NDI; Kenneth Wollack, president, NDI; Dan Murrey, executive director, Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee |
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. |
"The 2012 Campaign: The Role of Primaries, Nominating Conventions and Presidential Debates" Panelists discuss important facets of the 2012 presidential selection process. |
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
Intermission |
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
“Campaign 2012 in Ads, Anecdotes and Media Perspectives with Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski” A program organized with MSNBC's "Morning Joe" show MSNBC talk show hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski recreate the "Morning Joe" show featuring regular contributors discussing the campaign period, including how the nominations and campaigns have been covered from a media perspective. |
3 - 3:15 p.m. |
Dynamic global thought leaders discuss and demonstrate how information communications technology (ICT) is being used to strengthen democracy. |
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. |
"How They Would Govern" A program organized with the American Enterprise Institute and the Bipartisan Policy Center Panelists cover how a next administration would turn campaign promises into reality, including working with Congress and setting priorities, all within the context of our contemporary political process and challenges in the U.S. and throughout the world. |
Wednesday, September 5
10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Leading pollsters and analysts will discuss findings of public opinion research regarding the 2012 presidential election. They will review and analyze how voter sentiment is shaping the campaigns and, in turn, how the campaigns are trying to influence voter sentiment when it comes to defining issues, characterizing candidates, and communicating messages. The panel will feature clips from a nonpartisan focus group in the swing state of Wisconsin. |
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
Intermission |
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
The most innovative campaigners, including social media and data management experts, discuss how new techniques are reshaping how political campaigns are run. |
3 - 3:15 p.m. |
Dynamic global thought leaders discuss and demonstrate how information technology is being used to enhance citizen participation, improve government accountability and strengthen government transparency. |
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. |
"Investing in 21st Century Cities" A program organized with the Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee, Center for American Progress Action Fund, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors By the year 2050, two-thirds of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas. This panel of innovative urban leaders will share their strategies and personal experiences in building vibrant, thriving 21st century cities. |
Thursday, September 6
10 - 11:15 a.m. |
"Global Responses to Poverty and Human Development" A program organized with the ONE Campaign With nearly 1.5 billion people living in absolute poverty, the United Nations has declared that poverty eradication efforts remain "the most significant challenge facing humankind." Inadequate access to education, basic health services and means to sustainable livelihoods impedes development and leads to low living standards. This panel of "influence shapers" will share innovative ways that governments, corporations and average citizens can make a difference in ending poverty, inequality and barriers to opportunity for the world's poor. |
11:15 - 11:30 a.m. |
Intermission |
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
Dynamic global thought leaders discuss and demonstrate how information technology is being used to enhance citizen participation, improve government accountability and strengthen government transparency. |
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
"U.S. Role in the World" A program organized with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Experts discuss global challenges facing a next administration and their vision for America's role in the world, including opportunities on development, democracy and the economy. |
Updated Aug. 29, 2012