The Future of Tibet, Dharamshala – Schedule

This is the schedule for The Future of Tibet Conference in Dharamshala.

SUNDAY 5 November, 2023

3pm: Registration at The Imperial Heights Clarks Inn, Dharamshala

7pm: Dinner

8.30pm: “Oracle Bar” Activity

MONDAY 6 November, 2023

9-9.30am: Artistic Opening Ceremony

9.30-9.50am: Ice Breakers

Tea Break

10am: Conference Introduction and Welcome; Keynote Speech by Kelsang Gyaltsen.

12-1pm: Lunch Break

1-3pm: Panel Discussion 1 ‘Tibet in the World’

Speakers:

• Lobsang Yeshi
• Tenzin Namgyal Tethong
• Phenthok

The panel will be moderated by Tenzin Sangmo

Tea Break

3.30-5.30pm: Workshop Introduction

7pm: Dinner

8.30pm: Optional Evening Activity

TUESDAY 7 November, 2023

9-9.15am: Inputs on Declaration

9.15-10.30am: Panel Discussion 2 ‘Tibetan Mind and Identity at a Crossroads’ 

Speakers:

• Dr. Dawa Lokyitsang
• Geshe Lobsang Monlam
• Passang Tsering

The panel will be moderated by Tenzin Shinyi

Tea Break

10.45-12pm: Panel Discussion 3 ‘The Future of Tibetan Leadership’ 

Speakers:

• Gonpo Dhondup
• Dr Gyal Lo (virtual)
• Pema Chagzoetsang

The panel will be moderated by Lharong

12-1pm: Lunch Break

1-5pm: Scenario Planning Workshops

5-6pm: Open Forum

7pm: Dinner

8.30pm: Optional Evening Activity

WEDNESDAY 8 November, 2023

9-9.15am: Inputs on Declaration

9.15-12pm: Scenario Planning Workshops

12-1pm: Lunch Break

1-3pm: Group/Plenary Discussions

3-5pm: Group Outdoor Activity 

6-7pm: Open Forum

7pm: Dinner

8.30pm: Lhakar Activity

THURSDAY 9 November, 2023

Morning: Final Plenary / Closing Session

12-1pm: Lunch

1-5pm: Scenario Planning Workshops 

4-6pm: Artists Activity and Open Forum

7pm: Dinner 

8:30pm: Optional Evening Activity

FRIDAY 10 November, 2023

9am-12pm: Group Outdoor Activity 

End of Conference