Venue: The Ritz Carlton Hotel – 201 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 [Map - Directions]

Topic: “Charlotte as a Learning Playground”

Topic Description: Design Thinking meets Entrepreneurial Passion to imagine how Charlotte can become an interconnected playground offering learning experiences both in the real and virtual worlds. Richard Saul Wurman will trigger an interactive conversation on Charlotte’s present and future identity. What information is critical to design its future? What connections can be created between buildings, people and activities? What media and social interactions can make our city a “playground” for learning about its power and potential?

Format: Interactive Conversation with Richard Saul Wurman

Duration: 5:30 till 8:00 PM

Who Should Attend:  Charlotte’s Thought Leaders, Architects, Designers, Information Technology experts, Software Developers, Artists, City Planners, City Officials, Educators, Consultants, Health and Fitness practitioners, Financial/Wealth Management/Philanthropy consultants and Non-Profit Organizations’ executives.

Early Registration Fee: starts at $195.00 per person – includes Welcome Drinks and elegant Hors d’Oeuvres (till March 15 only)

[RS Wurman Bio]

[RS Wurman Videos]

Venue: The Great Aunt Stella Center – 926 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 [Map - Directions]

Topic: “Understanding is Power”

Topic Description: How can we design our lives to satisfy our curiosity, our interests and passion?
In an interactive conversation, Richard Saul Wurman will share his insights on his life as an Information Architect, focusing on his passion for making things understandable. He will describe his journey from being penniless to creating the ACCESS guides, developing the TED, TEDMED and eg conferences, writing 82 books and engaging in his ambitious 19.20.21 global project.

Format: Richard Saul Wurman Interview and Interactive Conversation

Duration: 5:30 till 8:00 PM

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in participating in inspiring conversations focused on vision, understanding, desire, innovation, leading through ideas, the power of questions, creativity and life strategies.  Especially engaging for business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, educators, coaches and trainers. 

Early Registration Fee: starts at $99.00 per person (till March 15 only)

[RS Wurman Bio]

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