2. People for knowledge, knowledge for people knowledge for people

3. Duration:80 days Begins:September 20th, 2007 Ends:December 8th, 2007 Key themes:Cultural diversity Sustainability Peace Knowledge Primary Focus:Migration and Identity Main Premise:People for knowledge, knowledge for people Principal site:Parque Fundidora, Monterrey Overview

4. Main site 80,000 m2 Parque Fundidora: 80,000 m2

5. independent interconnected The different forms of expression are independent but interconnected alongside the 12 theme lines. Dialogues Exhibits Live Activities Dialogues are organized around one week periods, but Exhibits will last longer (some of them will be permanent) and Live Activities will be repeated over time. Conceptual Coherence Dialogues ExhibitsLive activities

6. 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 Format

7. 1. Peace and SpiritualityInternational Day of Peace 2. Education and Knowledge 3. Cities and PopulationsWorld Habitat Day 4. Health and Quality of LifeWorld AIDS Day 5. Culture, Economy and Development Eradication of Poverty Day 6. Governance and ParticipationUnited Nations Day 7. Identity and Diversity 8. Science and TechnologyScience Day for Peace 9. Human Rights and JusticeInternational Day of Tolerance 10. CommunicationWorld Television Day 11. Environment/Natural Resources 12. Cultural PoliciesInternational Volunteer Day Themes and International Days

8. Conversations Conversations Debates Round Tables Focus Groups International Congresses Flagship Dialogues Interviews Forum Questions Seminars Workshops Courses Kid´s Forum Dialogue 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.

9. Migration America The universal upbringing of human kind through the transformation of the Americas Museum of Steel Presence of steel in every day life Main Exhibits Isis the Plumbed Serpent Origins of Egypt and Mesoamerica Frida and Diego After 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.

10. The Planet’s Entertainment Music and sound adventures, circus, magic and cabaret, theater, performances, dance and poetry. Three main concerts Peace, Diversity, Knowledge Flagship event Every night a staged event will illustrate the universal struggle of humankind. Live Activities

11. Park animation Different theme lounges and artistic activities aimed at pointing up the ongoing programs Paseo de Santa Lucía River promenade (live activities corridor) Civil Society Plaza A special plaza for the open participation of different institutions from civil society – stands, exhibits, “speaker’s corner” and their own manifestations. Plazas of the World Interpretation and representation of the cultural atmosphere of 8 plazas around the world. Living Spaces

12. General description Student exchange programs Lectures Continuing Education Enriching academic curricula - Local and distance learning programs Internships Forum University Educational 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.

13. 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 University

14. The world’s temperature through Dialogues, Exhibits and Live Activities