People for People for knowledge,knowledge,

knowledge for knowledge for peoplepeople

Duration: 80 days

Begins: September 20th, 2007

Ends: December 8th, 2007

Key themes: Cultural diversitySustainabilityPeaceKnowledge

Primary Focus: Migration and Identity

Main Premise: People for knowledge, knowledge for people

Principal site: Parque Fundidora, Monterrey

OverviewOverview

Main siteMain siteParque Fundidora: 80,000 m280,000 m2

The different forms of expression are independent independent but interconnectedinterconnected alongside the 12 theme lines.

Dialogues Dialogues are organized around one week periods, but Exhibits Exhibits will last longer (some of them will be permanent)

and Live ActivitiesLive Activities will be repeated over time.

Conceptual CoherenceConceptual Coherence

Dialogues

ExhibitsLive activities

Forms of expression:

Dialogues, Exhibits, Performing Arts and other live activities

Framework: Organization based on 12 thematic areas

Time period: One week devoted to each topic

Civil society orientation:

A direct call for free expression of civil society, not an event organized around state representatives.

Speakers: Each topic will have a variety of speakers from different fields (academy, NGO’s, field experts, etc.) presenting the wide array of voices of society.

International dates:

Each week seeks to coincide with the celebration of international days.

Structure and FormatStructure and Format

1. Peace and Spirituality International Day of Peace

2. Education and Knowledge

3. Cities and Populations World Habitat Day

4. Health and Quality of Life World AIDS Day

5. Culture, Economy and Development

Eradication of Poverty Day

6. Governance and Participation

United Nations Day

7. Identity and Diversity

8. Science and Technology Science Day for Peace

9. Human Rights and Justice International Day of Tolerance

10. Communication World Television Day

11. Environment/Natural Resources

12. Cultural Policies International Volunteer Day

Themes and International DaysThemes and International Days

Conversations Conversations Debates Round

Tables

Focus Groups International Congresses

Flagship Dialogues Interviews

Forum Questions Seminars

Workshops Courses Kid´s

Forum

Dialogue ModalitiesDialogue Modalities

Each theme will be addressed through a combination of Dialogue Modalities which seek to facilitate the communication and enhance interaction with audiences. The Monterrey Forum is not merely an academic event but an international encounter of members of civil society with their counter parts.

Migration AmericaMigration AmericaThe universal upbringing of human kind through the transformation of the Americas

Museum of SteelMuseum of SteelPresence of steel in every day life

Main ExhibitsMain Exhibits

Isis the Plumbed Serpent Isis the Plumbed Serpent Origins of Egypt and Mesoamerica

Frida and DiegoFrida and DiegoAfter 100 years of Frida´s dead and 50 of Diego´s their work is the main character of the most recent and transcending cultural event.

The Planet’s EntertainmentThe Planet’s EntertainmentMusic and sound adventures, circus, magic and cabaret, theater, performances, dance and poetry.

Three main concertsThree main concertsPeace, Diversity, Knowledge

Flagship eventFlagship eventEvery night a staged event will illustrate the universal struggle of humankind.

Live ActivitiesLive Activities

Park animationPark animationDifferent theme lounges and artistic activities aimed at pointing up the ongoing programs

Paseo de Santa LucíaPaseo de Santa LucíaRiver promenade (live activities corridor)

Civil Society PlazaCivil Society PlazaA special plaza for the open participation of different institutions from civil society – stands, exhibits, “speaker’s corner” and their own manifestations.

PlazasPlazas of the Worldof the WorldInterpretation and representation of the cultural atmosphere of 8 plazas around the world.

Living SpacesLiving Spaces

General descriptionGeneral description

•Student exchange programs•Lectures•Continuing Education•Enriching academic curricula

- Local and distance learning programs• Internships

Forum UniversityForum University

Educational ObjectivesEducational Objectives

•500 exchange students from more than 30 universities from 5 continents

•50 continuing education and certificate courses for non degree seeking students from all walks of life.

Forum University estimated numbers:

500-700 foreign students receiving lessons at Monterrey.

150 internationally known academics participating in the Monterrey Forum.

50 agreements with universities and teaching centres from Nuevo Leon and the rest of the country.

25 courses and certificates Fórum for general public.

500 recipients in México and Latin America through on line education.

20 UNESCO Chairs developing programs in Monterrey.

Forum UniversityForum University

The world’s temperature through Dialogues, Exhibits and

Live Activities