Experiment No. 2 Congressional Policy Summits (2007-2009)

www.publicforuminstitute.org (leadership in action)

Basic Agenda Structure •  Panel Discussions: Qualified panelists will discuss issue topics

with the participants at various points throughout the day.

•  Elected officials: U.S. Senators and Representatives will be invited to participate in various capacities, ie: keynote presenters, or panelists.

•  Name Draw: A media or “Hollywood” figure will bring attention to the event and to arthritis in general, help attract media and broad participation.

•  Electronic Polling: Keypads will be distributed to each participant and used as a discussion tool, as a data gathering technology, and to secure and keep the attention of the participants and the media.

•  Moderated Discussions: A skilled moderator would ensure that attendees become engaged in the discussions and have ample opportunity to be actively participatory. Good interplay among panelists and the audience would be a main focus of the moderator.