The Dallas Institute Festival of Ideas: Morning Symposium

Welcome and Festival of Ideas kickoff by Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert

Opening statement by Festival of Ideas “Ringmaster” Michael Beschloss

During this opening session, each keynote guest will give a brief statement about THE FUTURE OF his or her topic, and then the Ringmaster will get the interaction started among both guests and Dallas panelists, the object being a many-faceted conversation centered around the festival theme.

This Festival will have an urban emphasis with potential for spin-off as you explore the theme for the day: "The Future Of..." Here are the topics, featured guests, and Dallas panelists:

“American Cities & Suburbs”: David Brooks, with Dr. Gail Thomas and Hon. Ron Kirk, moderated by Rod Dreher

“The Environment”: Elizabeth Kolbert, with Hon. Tom Leppert, Judy Pesek, and Michael Decker, moderated by Glenn Arbery

“Global Issues and their Local Impact”: Nicholas Kristof, with Lee Cullum and Dr. James Hollifield, moderated by Krys Boyd

“Race, Class, and the Law”: Maya Wiley, with Kim Askew and Marcos Ronquillo, moderated by Randy Gordon

Pricing -

Tier A - $80

Tier B - $60

Tier C - $45

Students/Teachers - $25