FIRST TIME DELEGATE GUIDE

WELCOME first time attendees of the Skoll World Forum! Now that you have registered, review this resource guide to plan your travel, navigate the Forum, and make the most of your time with the Skoll community in .

YOUR PLANNING CHECKLIST

Watch the Forum experience orientation videos.

Peruse the schedule of events on Skoll.org to plan your week.

Book your flights to arrive prior to Tuesday afternoon programming.

Confirm your accommodations early. Oxford accommodations fill up quickly!

Explore this link for more information about Oxford and making your travel plans.

USEFUL TIPS

Download the Skoll World Forum mobile app. Available for iPhone, iPad and Android 1 devices, the mobile app allows you to edit your skoll.org delegate profile, build your Forum schedule, and message delegates. You will receive log in instructions via email prior to the Skoll World Forum.

Schedule meetings in advance. The Forum provides ample networking time, but delegates’ 2 calendars do fill up fast. Email other delegates via skoll.org or the app. Saïd Business School is the primary networking and session location. All other Forum venues are 3 within a 20 minute walk. Two large tents (called The Collaboration Café and Courtyard Marquee) in Saïd Business School are great places to network and meet-up. Badges are required at this venue.

Plan to meet other delegates before the Forum Opening Plenary with Serendipity Dinners 4 around Oxford on Monday night and First Connections in Saïd Business School on Tuesday. Check out Ecosystem Events. RSVP for a variety of independently-organized Ecosystem 5 Events around Oxford, hosted by partners and other organizations in the sector. Details are available at the Skoll Week Schedule page.

Plenary sessions are included in your delegate registration. No need to purchase additional 6 tickets.

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The 2018 Skoll Week includes both the Skoll World Forum program and independent events held around Oxford. The calendar and definitions below will help you understand which portions of programming are reserved for delegates, and which are open to the general public.

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Ecosystem Ecosystem Ecosystem Events Breakfast Events Breakfast Events Breakfast 9 AM

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Ecosystem Events 11 Closing Plenary

Ecosystem Events Lunch & 12 Optional Networking Sessions & Lunch Sessions & Lunch Lunch Activities 1

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6 Dinner On Serendipity Dinners Delegate Dinners Awards Reception Your Own 7

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Ecosystem Events Film Screening 9

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Ocial Skoll World Forum programming for delegates Events open to SWF delegates and general public

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SWF General Description Delegates Public

Plenaries at New The Opening Plenary, Awards Ceremony, and Closing Plenary   Theatre bring all delegates together to hear from luminaries and (priority celebrate the extraordinary organizations receiving this year’s seating for Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. A number of seats are delegates – available to the general public via Eventbrite. Plenaries are on no reservation Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. required)

Saïd Business Official home of the Skoll World Forum, and primary location  School for networking and sessions. A delegate badge is required for entry.

Delegate A Forum highlight! All delegates with badges are assigned to a  Dinners historic Oxford College during registration.

Film Screening Screening of a film highlighting key focus areas of social   at New Theatre relevance. Typically includes post-screening panel discussion and Q&A. Free and open to the public. More information here on Eventbrite.

Serendipity Small-group delegate dinners prior to the Skoll World Forum.  Dinners Check in at the Malmaison Hotel to walk to dinner. Food and drink are your own expense. Delegates should sign up online. Badges are required.

Walking Tours Explore Oxford with fellow delegates while visiting some of the  city’s oldest structures and places of interest.

First Speed-networking workshop. Spend 3 minutes per person and  Connections make 10 or more quick connections! Badges are required.

After Hours Casual nighttime events at one of Oxford’s many historic pubs,   including Fail Faire and Pub Nights. Food and drink are your own expense.

Un-Forum New this year! Shape this open-ended session with fellow  participants on Thursday afternoon at Saïd Business School. Badges are required.

Skoll World Download this app to build out your Skoll World Forum  Forum Mobile schedule, message fellow delegates, and set meetings to App connect further.

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Key Skoll Week locations and other landmarks of interest in Oxford.

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Worcester Street Worcester STATION DIVINITY Queen’s Lane SAÏD SCHOOL

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Forum venues Delegate Dinner colleges Key locations

MORE INFORMATION

Have additional questions? Check our FAQs or reach out to the Skoll World Forum team by contacting [email protected].

Code of Conduct The Skoll Foundation and our partners are committed to a Skoll World Forum free of harassment, discrimination, sexism, and threatening or disrespectful behavior. It’s up to us all to uphold the highest standards of mutual respect and honorable behavior. If you experience or witness what you feel is harassment or inappropriate behavior at the Forum, please email our code of conduct team here. If you believe you’ve experienced something that constitutes criminal behavior, please contact the local authorities by dialing 999. Oxford police are available 24 hours a day.

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