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CONFERENCE TIMING

       FRIDAY 11 AUGUST
 

                   1230-1800              Arrival & Check-in
                    1700-1830              Registration
                    1900-1950              Dinner
                    2000-2200              Opening Plenary
                                                            Welcome Address
                                                            Introduction of Guests of Honour
                                                            Introduction of Speakers
                                                            Plenary Address
                                                            Conference Address

 
SATURDAY 12 AUGUST
 

0900-1045             Theme IV
1045-1200             Theme I
1300-1400              Lunch
1400-1545             Theme II
1545-1700             Theme III
1730-1930             Theme V
1930-2130              Dinner &
                                 Cultural Program

SUNDAY 13 AUGUST
 

0900-1300             Workshops
1300-1400              Lunch
1400-1530              Resolutions
1600-                       Closing Plenary
                                 Closing Address
                                        Declarations and
                                        Future Directions

Guest Speakers
Respected international experts and decision makers will address each Conference theme, followed by interventions & presentations from the floor.  See Conference Program

Workshops
Workshop sessions will explore more detailed elements of the five themes in relation to the four selected prototype groups, offering opportunities for interactive comparative analysis in relation to the important issues confronting the international community in relation to ethnic conflict.  See Workshops
 

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

During the dinners and reception periods of the Conference, there will be short unscheduled presentations by visiting United Nations and international  dignitaries, noted scholars and well-known human rights activists on behalf of nations, peoples and minority rights.