The International Hospitality Council of Austin
City of Austin International Program ~ Sister Cities Program
presents:
2007 Austin Community Summit
on Citizen Diplomacy
Bringing together representatives from key organizations in the Austin area involved in international exchange, education, and cultural programs to learn how international relationships at the grassroots level can impact U.S. foreign relations and to discuss ways these organizations can better serve international visitors and the community as a whole by providing new information, updates on current happenings, creation of new opportunities, and information about our long history of promoting peace and diplomacy at this crucial time.
PROGRAM AGENDA:
City of Austin International Program ~ Sister Cities Program
presents:
2007 Austin Community Summit
on Citizen Diplomacy
Bringing together representatives from key organizations in the Austin area involved in international exchange, education, and cultural programs to learn how international relationships at the grassroots level can impact U.S. foreign relations and to discuss ways these organizations can better serve international visitors and the community as a whole by providing new information, updates on current happenings, creation of new opportunities, and information about our long history of promoting peace and diplomacy at this crucial time.
PROGRAM AGENDA:
Welcoming Reception
Friday, November 2,2007@6:00 p.m.
Austin City Hall ~ 301 W. Second Street
Keynote Speaker: Sherry Mueller, Ph.D.,
President, National Council forInternational Visitors,
Washington, D.C.
6:00 PM - Meet and Greet
6:45 PM - Welcome Address by City Austin Council Member Jennifer Kim
7:00 PM - Keynote address emphasizing the importance of citizen diplomacy both in Austin and nationwide.
Citizen Diplomacy Workshop
Saturday, November 3, 2007@10:00 a.m.
Austin City Hall ~ 301 W. Second Street
Keynote Speaker: Terri Givens, Ph.D.,
Vice Provost
University of Texas at Austin
10:00 AM - Continental Breakfast/Morning Keynote
10:30 AM - Introductions – Representatives from various organizations introduce themselves and discuss the role they play in promoting citizen diplomacy in Austin
11:00 AM - Breakout Session I
Proposed Topics:
*Identifying public and private funding to promote citizen diplomacy
* How to better welcome and work with int’l visitors and students
*How to improve communication between these diverse groups
12:00 PM – Breakout Session II
Proposed Topics:
*How do we “internationalize” Austinites?
*How do we do a better job bringing the world to Austin?
*How do we create some kind of list serve/bulletin board where all of the representatives could share ideas?
1:00 PM – Closing Session – Conclude in City Hall chamber to discuss breakout session findings and recommendations and discuss what’s next for the newly created task force.
Limited seating: Two per InvitationR.S.V.P. by October 26, 2007
Parking: City Hall Underground Parking Garage
Co-sponsors include: The International Center of Austin
The City of Austin and Austin Sister Cities International
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Austin Alliance
University of Texas at Austin
St. Edwards University
UNA-USA, Austin Chapter
For more information please contact:
Lynn Cooksey
Executive Director
International Hospitality Council of Austin
512-505-4079
International Hospitality Council of Austin
512-505-4079
Jennifer Fox
Summit Coordinator
512-294-3747
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