Schedule

Monday, March 22
Tuesday, March 23
Wednesday, March 24

SUNDAY, MARCH 21

1:00-5:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Service Project – Boys Hope Girls Hope
Getting into New Orleans early? Spend the afternoon volunteering at local New Orleans nonprofit, Boys Hope Girls Hope. Details and registration information here.

MONDAY, MARCH 22
10:00 a.m.  Registration Opens

12:00-1:30 p.m.  Opening Lunch Plenary
An exploration of the rich past, present, and future of the Gulf Coast region led by  diverse voices from the region and beyond.

1:45-3:15 p.m.  Break-Out Sessions: RESPOND
How can philanthropy mobilize and support immediate efforts to respond to disasters of varying scope and scale?

3:45-5:15 p.m.  Break-Out Sessions: REBUILD
What is philanthropy’s role as a partner in the recovery and rebuilding of communities affected by disaster?

6:30-8:30 p.m.  Host Night Event: A lively evening of live music, dancing, food and drink at the Louisiana State Museum

TUESDAY, MARCH 23
8:00-9:30 a.m.  Breakfast Roundtables: Serving Your Choice of Topics

9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.  Learning Lab Workshops: TRANSFORM
Dive into one of six topical areas, each an integral component of resilient and sustainable communities:

12:15-1:30 p.m.  Lunch Plenary
Communities all across America have lessons to share about transformation. What lessons are most relevant and beneficial for Gulf Coast communities?

1:30-5:00 p.m.  Learning Lab Site Sessions: TRANSFORM
Visit one of six communities where the conference will come to life. Each site session engages community leaders and conference participants in an active dialogue about the community’s history, current happenings, and the work that remains to promote its vitality and resiliency. ** Limited space available.

6:00 p.m.  Receptions & Dine-Arounds
Learn about and RSVP for special receptions and dine-arounds hosted for conference participants by Katrina @ 5 partners here.

8:00-10:00 p.m. Film Night: Mine

8:00-9:00 a.m. Breakfast Plenary – Site Session Pecha Kucha

9:15-10:45 a.m.  Break-Out Sessions: TRANSFORM
Philanthropy’s response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita highlighted many strategies and tactics from the field, some that worked better than others. What can we learn from ourselves to transform how we work?

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Facilitated Dialogue on Disaster Philanthropy: Coordinating Donor Action for the Future

12:30-2:00 p.m.  Closing Lunch Plenary
Where does the Gulf Coast go from here? Don’t miss this call to action for philanthropy.