Overview+of+the+Days

=Overview - (under construction)=

The Days at the **//Summit of Ideas//**
Celebration of emerging ideas and the voices of those who choose to present, discuss, debate or listen to them is at the core of this event. In particular, the emerging leadership voices of the youthful (not necessarily based on age) and young adults will have the opportunity to hear speakers, participate in conversations and join in the discussions. This event is designed to create an environment in which all who participate are comfortable to contribute to the momentum of exploring ideas and topics relevant to our local lives. The World Affairs Summit is itself the result of exploring an Idea one person had after attending Boulder Colorado's 59 years of something similar and returning to the Northwest, discussed and explored it with others.

__Venue for Activities and programs__ The Tacoma Art Museum, the University of Washington Tacoma, businesses and more, welcome visitors and those familiar with this special place in town.


 * __The Journey to the Summit__**

Over the months, weeks and days leading up to the Days at the Summit, communities in the region will have opportunities to have their own conversations about the theme tracks with what is currently happening. This is the opportunity to explore the questions that are working their way into our consciousness, being discussed, or worked on with others.

The Days at the Summit is the time to bring those emerging questions and ideas and explore them with others.

Thursday Evening
__Downtown Opens its Doors__ On Thursday evening, the zone along the Tacoma Link is a happening place when the downtown opens it doors to visitors on the third Thursday [|Art Walk] of every month. This evening it coincides with the opening of the World Affairs Summit.

__Opening Event__ A mix of entertainment and humor. The days at the World Affairs Summit of Ideas officially begins with an experience that will inspire us to explore ideas among friends during the days at the Summit. The opening will be your guide for the Days at the World Affairs Summit.

Friday
__Easing into the Day__ Friends, Coffee and Conversation The morning opens with coffee, hot chocolate or breakfast at your favorite or newly found cafe or restaurant along the Tacoma Link Line. Several coffee houses and restaurants will be featuring theme track discussions and will host speakers willing to discuss the interesting ideas they bring to the Summit. Conversation with a friend or new friends will abound. Take the link or walk with your friends to the events, speakers and activities that pe//e//k your curriosity.

__Morning Events__ After making your way to the venue of your choice, participants will have the opportunity to listen to speakers, participate in workshops, watch films, and explore emerging issues, concerns and the opportunities they bring.

__Nourishment__ Join with old or new found friends for lunch. Bring your own or discover the great eats from around the world along the link.

__Afternoon Events__ More interesting items.

__More Nourishment__ Dine with your friends at home or Downtown and continue the discussions.

Saturday
__A day of Celebration__ After the [|Daffodil Parade] ends in the morning and leaves for Puyallup, there will be more excitement along the link line near the Washington State History Museum. [|Tacoma Events] hosts more fun on the link line.

__Easing into the Day__ Friends, Coffee and Conversation

__Daffodil Parade__ The morning opens with coffee, hot chocolate or breakfast at your favorite or newly found cafe or restaurant along the Tacoma Link Line. Several coffee houses and restaurants will be featuring theme track discussions and will host speakers willing to discuss the interesting ideas they bring to the Summit. Converstaion with a friend or friends will abound. Take the link or walk with your friends to the events, speakers and activities that pe//e//k your curriosity.

__Afternoon Events__ More topics to explore.

__Dinner on the Town

Closing Event__ An opportunity to celebrate the exploration of ideas through listening and conversations with your old and new friends. Stay tuned for more details. Opportunities to put the information and contacts to use in the coming months will be provided, if you have not already started.