Sunday, June 8
All Afternoon:
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- Attendees arrive and check in for the Forum and at the Athenaeum Hotel.
- Please note room reservations must be arranged separately from Forum registration. For Athenaeum reservations or questions, please visit athenaeum.chq.org, call 1-800-821-1881, or email athenaeum@chq.org.
- Attendees arrive and check in for the Forum and at the Athenaeum Hotel.
6 p.m. Opening Reception
Light hors d’oeuvres provided
7 p.m. Welcome and Opening Keynote Panel
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- Chautauqua Institution Leadership
- Melody Barnes, executive director, Karsh Institute of Democracy, University of Virginia; 2024–25 Chautauqua Perry Fellow in Democracy
- David French, opinion columnist, The New York Times; 2024–25 Chautauqua Perry Fellow in Democracy
- Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO, National Constitution Center; 2025–26 Chautauqua Perry Fellow in Democracy
Monday, June 9
8:30 a.m. Coffee and Light Refreshments (all day)
9 a.m. Welcome and Announcements
9:15 a.m. Focus on Faith
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- Liddy Barlow, executive minister, Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania
- Moderator: Melissa Spas, vice president of religion, Chautauqua Institution
10:45 a.m. Monday Keynote Presentation
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- The Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, chief judge, State of New York and New York Court of Appeals
- Remarks followed by conversation with David French and audience Q-and-A
12 p.m. Buffet Lunch Provided
1:15 p.m. Focus on Education
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- Stefanie Sanford, board chair, Institute for Citizens and Scholars
- Moderator: Jordan Steves, Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education, Chautauqua Institution
2:45 p.m. Focus on the Media
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- Dale Robinson Anglin, director, Press Forward
- Moderator: Sara Toth, editor, The Chautauquan Daily
4:15 p.m. Focus on the Arts
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- Jillian Hanesworth, poet laureate emeritus, City of Buffalo
- Moderator: Laura Savia, vice president of performing and visual arts, Chautauqua Institution
5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner Provided
Tuesday, June 10
8:30 a.m. Coffee and Light Refreshments (all morning)
9 a.m. Welcome and Announcements
9:15 a.m. Plenary Panel Discussion
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- Forum on Democracy Speakers
10 a.m. Participant Discussion
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- Facilitator: Stefanie Georgakis Abbott, director of programming, Karsh Institute of Democracy, the University of Virginia
Light Prepared Food Provided
- Facilitator: Stefanie Georgakis Abbott, director of programming, Karsh Institute of Democracy, the University of Virginia
11 a.m. Closing Summary Discussion
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- Melody Barnes, executive director, Karsh Institute of Democracy, University of Virginia; 2024–25 Chautauqua Perry Fellow in Democracy
- David French, opinion columnist, The New York Times; 2024–25 Chautauqua Perry Fellow in Democracy
- Moderator: Deborah Sunya Moore, senior vice president and chief program officer, Chautauqua Institution
11:45 a.m. Brief Closing Remarks
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- Chautauqua Institution Leadership