*2010 Conference Program Coming in April

2009 Albert Schweitzer’s Leadership for Life^®

International Youth Leadership Conference

Dublin, Ireland (with opening ceremonies at Trinity College)
Hosted by Founding International Partner Foroige
August 17- 21, 2009

Conference Program

Day One – Monday 17th August

11.00 – 13.30	Transport to Kings Hospital School, Dublin 20. Direct arrivals, collections from main bus/rail stations. Arrivals and Registration Registration, room allocation, orientation and selection of elective evening activities.
13.30 – 14.30	Welcome Lunch
14.30 - 14.45	Plenary Session
14.45 – 16.15	Workshop: Welcomes and Introductions Preview of conference, housekeeping, rules, and contract setting for workshops.  Inter-group introductions and cultural exchange. Discussion of challenges and expectations for the seminar.
16.15 – 17.00	Settling In Supervised dorm time unpacking and getting to know room-mates. Supervised leisure activities e.g. Computer room, television lounge.
17.00 – 18.00	Transport to Trinity College Dublin Buses leave Kings Hospital School at 17.15
18.00 – 21.00	Conference Launch, Trinity College Dublin Opening ceremony and launch at Ireland’s oldest university, with guest speakers.
21.00 - 23.30	Return to Kings Hospital School and Supervised Activities Bus back to Kings Hospital School. Selection of supervised leisure activities, including computer access, games, television room, and lounge.
23.00	Dorm Time
24.00	Lights Out

Day Two – Tuesday 18th August: “The Leader Within Me”

7.00 – 8.00	Morning Exercise Supervised morning exercise on request.
8.00	Wake Up
8.30 – 9.30	Breakfast
9.30 – 10.00	Guest Speaker Pádraig Ó’Ceidigh, Founder and Managing Director, Aer Arann
10.00 - 11.30	Workshop 1: Understanding Leadership Examination of key concepts in leadership and qualities of effective leaders.
11.30 - 11.45	Refreshments
11.45 – 13.15	Workshop 2: Self Awareness Exploration of identity and awareness of personal development.
13.15 – 14.00	Lunch
14:00 - 14:30	Guest Speaker (TBC)
14.30 – 16.00	Workshop 3: Values Clarification and development of values in relation to leadership.
16.00 - 16.30	Group Photo
16.30 – 17.30	Leisure activities Selection of supervised leisure activities, including computer access, indoor/outdoor sports, swimming, television room, lounge, and shopping*.
17.30 – 18.30	Dinner
18.30 - 21.30	Outdoor Activities Evening
21.30 – 23.30	Leisure activities Selection of supervised leisure activities, including computer access, indoor/outdoor sports, swimming, television room, lounge. Movie Night in auditorium.
23.30	Dorm Time
24.00	Lights out

Day Three – Wednesday 19th August: “Creating My Leadership Vision”

7.00 – 8.00	Morning Exercise Supervised morning exercise on request.
8.00	Wake Up
8.00 – 9.30	Breakfast
9.30-10.00	Guest Speaker Alan Kerins, Galway Hurler and Founder of the Alan Kerins African Projects
Workshop Teams - A1, A2, A3, A4, A9, B2, B3, C1
10.00 – 11.30	Cultural Programme Open top bus tour of Dublin City.
Workshop Teams - C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C9
10.00 – 11.30	Workshop 4: Visions Exploration of global social issues and visions for change within local communities. Development of personal life goals and vision.
11.30 - 11.45	Refreshments
11.45 – 13.15	Workshop 5: Communication Skills Practical exploration of communication skills, active listening and assertiveness for leadership.
All Workshop Teams
13.00 – 14.00	Lunch
Workshop Teams - A1, A2, A3, A4, A9, B2, B3, C1
14.00 – 15.30	Workshop 4: Visions Exploration of global social issues and visions for change within local communities. Development of personal life goals and vision.
15.30 – 16.00	Refreshments
16.00 – 17.30	Workshop 5: Communication Skills Practical exploration of communication skills, active listening and assertiveness for leadership.
Workshop Teams - C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C9
14.00 – 17.30	Cultural Programme Open top bus tour of Dublin City.
All Workshop Teams
17.30 – 18.30	Dinner
18.30 – 21.30	Leisure activities Selection of supervised leisure activities, including computer access, indoor/outdoor sports, swimming, television room, lounge and shopping*.
21.30 - 23.30	Quiz Team based table quiz.
23.30	Dorm time
24.00	Lights out

Day Four – Thursday 20th August: “My Leadership Goals”

7.00 – 8.00	Morning Exercise Supervised morning exercise on request.
8.00 – 9.30	Pfizer Healthy Breakfast
9.30 – 11.00	Workshop 6: Team Building and Problem Solving Practical workshop involving group critical thinking and problem solving exercises, and reflection on personal group leadership qualities.
11.00 – 11.15	Refreshments
11.15 – 11.45	Guest Speaker Dylan Haskins, Founder of Independent label, Hideaway Records
11.45 – 13.15	Workshop 7: Leadership Goals Clarification of leadership goals and driving forces. Action planning and preparation of individual presentations.
13.15 – 14.00	Lunch
14.00 - 14.30	Guest Speaker Jacqueline Murekatete, Human Rights Activist and Founder of Jacqueline’s Human Right’s Corner.
14.30 – 16.30	Workshop 8: Presentations of Leadership Goals Individual presentations of participants’ leadership goals and steps in achieving these.
16.30 – 18.30	Free time and preparation for graduation event
18.45	Departure to Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley Graduation Dinner Gala dinner and graduation ceremony followed by disco
1.00	Return to King’s Hospital School

Day Five – Friday 21st August

8.30 – 9.30	Wake Up and Breakfast
9.30 – 11.00	Workshop: Evaluation and Reflection Evaluation and reflection of workshops and conference.
11.00 – 12.30	Refreshments, Farewells and Packing
12.30 – 13.30	Lunch
13.30	Departures

*Shopping option is for supervised visits to a local shopping centre.