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An Invitation to Partner...
On April 21-22 we will host the first annual World Affairs Summit in Tacoma/Pierce County. We invite you to join as a founding partner.

We will **create a community of ideas** in which people with diverse interests can learn, grow and connect with each other. The summit will be a collection of plenary events and small-group discussions spread over two days with sessions facilitated by local and regional presenters. By **using global perspectives to better understand our local opportunities**, the summit will be organized around three themes: **peace and social justice, the environment, and education**. Sessions will explore the civic, personal, political, artistic, spiritual or economic aspects of these three themes. In these ways, the summit will **contribute to the economic vitality** of the Greater Tacoma area by positioning Tacoma-Pierce County as a center of intellectual excitement and innovation.

Modeled on the Conference on World Affairs in Boulder Colorado (now in its 59th year) our Summit will feature more than 40 speakers and programs in downtown Tacoma. The Puyallup School District will integrate its annual diversity celebration with the Summit, bringing hundreds of students, staff and parents; the Urban Exchange will stage an indie fashion show with clothing, art and music. We’ve invited keynoters from across the country and presenters from all over Puget Sound.

The event will be staged at venues along the Link in downtown Tacoma. All programs will be free to the public. In future years we expect global participation, both in the audience and on the program. Our goal is to create a ferment of ideas and help position our community as an exciting place.

Becoming a partner brings two commitments. First, you agree to the use of your name. Second - and more important - you help promote the Summit to your workforce and in your civic networks.

Honorary Supporters: ACLU, Buzzards Discs; City of Tacoma; The Grand Cinema; The News Tribune; Puyallup School District; Offices of Congressmen Norm Dicks and Adam Smith; Pacific Lutheran University; Tacoma Actors Guild; Tacoma Downtown Merchants Group; Tacoma Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau; University of Puget Sound; University of Washington Tacoma; numerous small businesses and individuals.

Expectations of behavior along the way to the Summit.