Schedule

Doors Open: 1:00 p.m.

Part 1 Theme: Where We Belong: Our Society and Culture  (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.)

Featured Speakers*:

• Paul Reed Smith - Paul Reed Smith Guitars, LP

• Bryan Matthews - CEO of TransitionsEdu, Director of Athletics, Washington College

• Jen Friedman - Actress, comedienne, student, and ARC associate

• Wayne Gilchrest - Environmentalist/Teacher, Fmr. Member, U.S. House of Representatives

• John Shields - Chef, Author and Culinary Ambassador of the Chesapeake Bay

• Dr. Carol Christian - Space Telescope Science Institute

~~Beverage Break: 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.~~

Part 2 Theme: Where We Belong: Our World and Other Worlds (3:45 – 5:30 p.m.)

Featured Speakers*:

• Gabrielle Tayac - Historian, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

• Corey Olsen - Assistant Professor of English, Washington College

• Joe Fino - Zombie Enthusiast and Technologist

•  Matthew Rutherford - Explorer, Sailor, Volunteer for Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating

• Meg Daley Olmert - Human–Animal Bond Author & Expert, Director, R & D for Warrior-Canine Connection, Inc.

• Kwame Shaka Opare - Performer/Instructor, Department of Dance, U. of Md, College Park

~~Happy Hour Cocktail Reception: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.~~

For a description of each presenter’s topic, click here.

*Disclaimer: order of speakers subject to change without notice