The National Summit will be a clear, strong voice for transformational change at a critical time in our nation’s history. It is designed to be inclusive, interactive and innovative, and to drive real-world results. The goal of The National Summit is to bring attention to actions that will improve America’s ability to compete in the 21st century.
The National Summit is taking place during an economic crisis of historic proportions. It will be convened by the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) on June 15-17, 2009 at Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, in the early days of a new administration in Washington. A unique national conversation, it will engage a cross-sector gathering of prominent business, government and academic leaders in debate and dialogue in four areas of vital importance to America’s future in a global economy: Technology. Energy, Environment and Manufacturing. Student participation also will be encouraged.
Key elements of The National Summit include:
Kick Off – Daily General Session featuring a panel of nationally recognized business, government, academic and other leaders who discuss the four key issues in the context of a global economy.
Town Hall of Town Halls – Concurrent, interactive Town Halls, each of which will focus on one of the four key issues and improving American competitiveness.
CEO Summit – Daily meetings where Town Hall leaders debrief and determine outcomes for the afternoon’s Summit Up closing session.
Summit Up – Daily closing sessions which report on the discussions and the findings of electronic voting data collected from participants at the Town Halls.
Innovation Expo – The Innovation Expo will give organizations and individuals the opportunity to showcase innovative ideas, projects and technologies. Participants in The National Summit will be encouraged to spend their time between Town Hall sessions exploring the Innovation Expo.
eCommunity – Private web portal that allows participants to gain knowledge of the four key issues, see different points of view and express their own opinions – before, during and after
The National Summit.
C-Suite – The VIP Club Level section where Town Hall leaders, speakers, sponsors and invited dignitaries will enjoy exclusive meeting, networking and hospitality opportunities.
Specific measurable outcomes for The National Summit include:
- A list of the Top 10 issues in each of the four key areas.
- A vision of what each key area should be in 5-10 years.
- A list of the Top Five “Must Do” policy actions required to achieve the vision.
- Audience Response System survey results.
- Publication of speaker, panelist, sponsor opinions and proceedings.
- Rebroadcast of Town Halls and plenary sessions.
- Inputs for The National Summit in 2010.
- Content for 35-40 DEC meetings for 2009/2010.
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