Here is the schedule for The Future of Tibet Youth Conference in New York. To see a PDF version of the schedule, click here.
SATURDAY April 8, 2023
8:15 AM Registration
9 AM Welcome & Ground Rules
9:10 AM Introduction and Ice Breaker
9:35 AM Panel Discussion (Moderated by Tenzin Damdul)
Tencho Gyatso la: “Responsibility and Opportunity of Young Tibetan Americans to get involved in politics and advocate for the future of Tibet.”
Tsewang Rinzin la: “His Holiness the Dalai Lama and People of Tibet: The Past, the Present, and the Future.”
Chemi Lhamo la: “The Future Generation of Tibet”
10:05 AM Question & Answer Session
10:35 AM TEA & REFRESHMENTS
11:00 AM Introduction to Scenario Planning
12:00 PM Identify Key Concerns
1:00 PM Special Session with Bhutila Karpoche
1:15 PM LUNCH
2:15 PM Key Uncertainties
3:15 PM Scenario Presentation & Group Discussion
3:45 PM TEA & REFRESHMENTS
4:00 PM Goal Setting
4:40 PM Reflection & Key Takeaways
5:00 PM End of conference day one
SUNDAY April 9, 2023
10:30 AM Opening Ice-Breaker
10:30 AM Panel Discussion (Moderated by Lodoe Gyatso)
Lhadon Tethong la & Tenzin Dorjee la
Topic: Exploring the Role of Youth in Advancing the Tibetan Cause and Building Solidarity with Other Movements for Justice and Equality / China’s Tibet Policy & Changes in Tibet
11:00 AM Question & Answer Session
11:30 AM Photo Session (with speakers and participants)
11:40 AM TEA & REFRESHMENTS
12:00 PM Agree / Disagree
12:30 PM Self-reflection: Goal setting Scenario Planning Workshop
1:00 PM LUNCH
2:00 PM Strategy & Tactics
2:30 PM Scenario Planning
3:20 PM Presentations
4:00 PM Feedback
4:20 PM TEA BREAK
4:40 PM Vision / Closing Circle
4:50 PM Closing Remarks by Organizers
