Agenda:Pre-Event Interviews

Whenever possible, it is advisable to engage participants 1-on-1 before events, and ask them about what they want to get out of the event

Personal:

• Briefly describe your work, and your interest in the event
• What do you personally want to get out of the event?
• What will make you feel like your time at the event been well spent?

Agenda:

• What are the most important things for this group to discuss in our time together?
• What topics do you want to make sure are addressed in the agenda?
• Are there any relevant topics on which you'd like to share your experiences?
• What topics or issues do you think participants are most likely to disagree on, or desire to debate?

Miscellaneous:

• Any other questions about the event or agenda?