Provisional outline schedule
The workshop is to run for two and half days, from a Wednesday lunchtime to Friday afternoon, 7th - 9th September 2011.
Day 1: Wednesday 7th September
Arrival, registration and lunch from 12 noon
2 pm – 5 pm: Session 1: What is information?
Welcome and introduction
Keynote speakers #1 and #2, and two 10-minute presentations
30 minute coffee break
Two further 10-minute presentations followed by panel discussion
Day 2: Thursday 8th September
9.30 am – 12.30 pm: Session 2: Understanding with information
Keynote speakers #3 and #4, and two 10-minute presentations
30 minute coffee break
Two further 10-minute presentations followed by panel discussion
12.30 – 2 pm Lunch
2 pm – 5 pm: Session 3: Engaging with information.
Keynote speakers #5 and #6, and two 10-minute presentations
30 minute coffee break
Two further 10-minute presentations followed by panel discussion
Day 3: Friday 9th September
9 am – 12 noon: Session 4: The impact of information
Keynote speakers #7 and #8, and two 10-minute presentations
30 minute coffee break
Two further 10-minute presentations followed by panel discussion
12 noon – 1 pm Lunch
1 pm – 3 pm: Session 5: Synthesis
Presentations by the commentators
Small-group discussions
Final plenary
3 pm Tea and depart
