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NOTE:  2008 ETO Program Oveview to be posted
in the near future

Previous 2007 Conference Program Overview

2nd International Conference on
"Engaging The Other"
The Power of Compassion

An Outstanding International Gathering of Presenters

Sam Keen, US Congressman Dennis Kucinich, US Congressman John Conyers, Marianne Williamson, Maureen O'Hara, James O'Dea, Sen. John Vasconcellos, Gay Barfield, Aftab Omer, Imam Hassan Qazwini, Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Rabbi Brian Walt, Geshe Gendun Gyatso, Heaster Wheeler, Reverend Kenneth Flowers, Imam Mohamed Mardini, Jeffrey Mishlove, Stanley Krippner, Michael Nagler, Louise Diamond, Lee Mun Wah, John Boiano, Sharif Abdullah, Marilyn Youngbird, Steve Olweean, Ahmad Hijazi, Sandra Friedman, Ihsan Alkhatib, Mark Mitsui, Deborah Koff-Chapin, Libby Traubman, Len Traubman, Judith Thompson, Brenda Rosenberg, Imad Hamad, Hemlata Pokharana, Mandakini Pokharana, Lhakpa Dolma, Maggie Herzig, Osama Siblani, David Crumm, Robert Oppenheimer, Karen Valencic, Anna Rodina, Laurie White, Wadad Abed, Irene Butter, Huda Karaman-Rosen, Leonore Gerstein, Hana Hasan, Jehan Olweean, Osprey Orielle Lake, Ven. Sangyal Gyatso, Ven. Raten Gyatso, Ven. Palden Gyatso, Kate Runyon, Jim Toy, Dawn Wolfe, Rachel Crandall, Johnny Jenkins, Jean Marc Randin, Mukti Khanna, Dizzy Warren, Nadia Fadel, Chip Baggett, Alicia Villareal

Live E-conference addresses by:
Hazel Henderson, Pete Seeger

Ashley Montagu Peace Award presented to:
Muhammad Ali

Program Components

A 4 day Schedule of:

1. Concurrent Pre-conference All-day Institutes (Thursday, Oct. 25)
2. Keynote Speakers
3. 5 Topical Plenary Panels
4. 24 Presentations of Workshops, Lectures, Panels, and Dialogues
5. On-going Conference-wide Facilitated Dialogue Groups
6. Live E-conference Addresses by Leading Visionaries
7. Evolving Expressive Arts Interpretation of the Conference
8. Tibetan Buddhist Sand Mandala Ritual
9. Evening Performances, Social-Cultural Events, and Community Activities
10. Media / Exhibits and Displays
11. Rich Networking Opportunities
    
12. Intentional Cross-cultural Community
13. Final Action Planning Dialogue for Beyond the Conference
    

2009 ETO Conference Information:

Main ETO Conference Page
FEES and REGISTRATION
Site and Travel Information
'09 ETO PROGRAM
'09 Presenter Biographicals and Photos (to be posted)
Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Press Room
  1 page Color Conference Flyer (pdf)
  1 page Black & White Conference Flyer (pdf)
  1 page Color Conf. Poster - 8 1/2 X 14 size (pdf)
Conference Staff Contacts for information
Volunteer Application be part of this effort
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   Exhibit Table Space is Available
   Showcase Table Space - is Available

Update:  See:
Content of ETO '08 Facilitated Dialogue Group Notes
'08 On-Site Video Interviews

ETO ARCHIVE:
See Previous  2008, 2007, and 2006
ETO Proceedings & Outcomes below

Previous 2008 ETO Conf. Information:
       Touch Drawing interpretation of ETO Conferences * 
                (* Touch Drawing images of available for purchase)
       '08 Conference Evaluation Form - We invite '08 conference
            participants to download and submit an evaluation form
             (see instructions at bottom of form for submitting).
       Content of '08 Daily Open Dialogue Break-Out Sessions
       '08 On-Site Video Interviews
       '08 Video and Audio Conference Recording of Sessions
            Available at Hungry Mind Recordings   
       Previous 2008 ETO Program Sessions
       Previous 2008 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
       Previous 2008 List of Presenters
       Subscribe to Common Bond Institute E-Newsletter and
             stay connected and informed of efforts, outcomes, and
             and opportunities for dialogue and cooperation.

Previous 2007 ETO Conf. Information:
     Touch Drawing interpretation of '06 ETO Conference*
          (* Touch Drawing images available for purchase)
     '07 Recorded Sessions
     Previous 2007 ETO Program Sessions
     Previous 2007 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
     Previous List of 2007 Presenters

Previous 2006 ETO Conf. Information:
     Touch Drawing interpretation of '06 ETO Conference*
          (* Touch Drawing images available for purchase)
     '06 Recorded Sessions by Conference Recording Services
     Content of '06 Daily Open Dialogue Break-Out Sessions
     Previous 2006 ETO Program Sessions
     Previous 2006 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
     Previous List of 2006 Presenters

Registration is
Open To The Public