Schedule
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
Opening remarks by Czech Minister of Culture Mr. Daniel Herman and philanthropist Mr. Karel Komárek
Morning session: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. [registrants only]
Speaker: Michael M. Kaiser, Chairman, DeVos Institute
Topic: The Cycle & Artistic Planning
Afternoon session: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. [open to the general public]
Speakers: Michael M. Kaiser and Cultural Leaders from the Czech Republic and Europe
Topic: Panel Discussion – “Curtains? Trends affecting the future of the cultural sector worldwide”
Site visit: 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Behind the scenes at the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, hosted by CEO David Mareček
Networking Event: 5:45 – 7 p.m.
Informal Networking with Cocktails and Pre-dinner Hors d’oeuvres
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
Morning: no programming
Afternoon session: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. [registrants only]
Speaker: Brett Egan, President, DeVos Institute
Topic: Programmatic and Institutional Marketing
Case Study: Jatka 78, presented by Rostislav Novák, Artistic Director
Site visit: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Behind the scenes at the Jatka 78, Rostislav Novák, Artistic Director
Free evening
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
Morning session: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. [registrants only]
Speaker: Brett Egan, President, DeVos Institute
Topic: Introduction to Strategic Planning
Afternoon session: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. [open to the general public]
Moderator: Brett Egan, with leading voices in technology and the arts
Topic: Panel Discussion – “Art in the Age of Distraction: Technology and the Arts in the 21st Century”
Evening
Opening Night Concert: 8 p.m. [limited capacity – ticket is not included in the registration fee]
Rudolfinum, Dvořák Hall
Staatskapelle Dresden
Christian Thielemann, conductor
Nikolaj Znaider, violin
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Morning session: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. [registrants only]
Speaker: Dan Hagerty, Associate Consultant, DeVos Institute
Topic: Major Donor Cultivation & Solicitation, and Essential Fundraising Mechanisms
Afternoon session 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. [registrants only]
Speaker: Dan Hagerty, Associate Consultant, DeVos Institute
Topic: Working with Corporations and Crowdfunding
Case Study: How to Grow a Gala / Fundraising Gala in the Czech Environment, presented by IMF Strings of Autumn Founder Marek Vrabec
Evening
Concert: 8 p.m. [limited capacity – ticket is not included in the registration fee]
Rudolfinum, Dvořák Hall
Zurich Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, violin
Ivo Kahánek, piano