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Session #12: The concluding Roundtable Discussion Session is an interactive working session in which peer participants come together to collectively address a certain vertical topic or mission, build consensus, and put forth a working document of recommendations and next steps. Task forces are expected to emerge from roundtables to debrief attendees and carry forth the mission of TECHLEB|06. The designated roundtable topics at TECHLEB|06 to date are:

bullet Women’s Role in Technology Development
bullet Curricular Development for a Technology-Driven Economy
bullet Media’s Role in Highlighting Role Models & Success Stories
bullet Hi-Tech in Traditional Industries & Other Niches for Lebanon
bullet Establishing (T)IDAL for Policy Formulation & Implementation
bullet Piracy & Intellectual Property Protection: Where does Lebanon Stand?
 
bullet Groundwork for Bringing Endeavor to Lebanon
bullet Blueprint for the TECHLEB|07 Conference
bullet INLET Chartered Membership
 
bullet Connecting Supply & Demand: Offshore Outsourcing to Lebanon
bullet Connecting Supply & Demand: Recruiting, Training, and Internships
bullet Connecting Supply & Demand: Starting New Enterprises

Roundtable seating and participation will reflect to the extent possible the preferences indicated by attendees during registration. The session will feature pre-seated focus groups addressing the designated themes in parallel. A roundtable facilitator will be available to kickoff the discussion, record participation, and document discussion minutes and next steps. Attendees are welcome to roam around Morse Hall and participate in any/all roundtable discussions they are interested in.

Further details to be provided soon. Contact techleb06-program@mit.edu for participation & questions.