Program

 Meeting purpose: To create a roadmap for enabling a vibrant, powerful, and resilient independent journalism sector.

Deliverables

In the weeks before the meeting

Paired conversations

Thursday, 2pm-5pm            Mapping the territory

2:00                 Welcome; Introductions

Mapping the territory

5:00                 Break

5:15                 Optional tour of the Kykuit building at the Pocantico Center

6:30                 Reception in the Loggia

7:00                 Dinner

Friday, 9am – 9pm    Exploring possibilities

7:30 to 9am   Buffet Continental Breakfast

How do we cultivate a vibrant, powerful, and resilient independent journalism ecosystem?

9am                Reflections; Setting of the Agenda

10:30              Breakout sessions

12:00              Lunch

1-4 pm          Two rounds of breakout sessions

4:00                Evening news – session highlights

5:00                Break

5:30                Reception in the Carriage Room

6:00                Dinner

7:30-9:00 pm            Draft principles for supporting independent journalism

Saturday, 9-1:30pm Next Steps

7:30 to 9am   Buffet Continental Breakfast

9:00             Morning reflections

             Next step breakout sessions

                     Session highlights, agreements, commitments to next steps

             Wrap-up

12:30           Lunch

1:30             Adjourn