1. Open Space Technology originated by Harrison Owen
Presented by
Judith Sheridan

2. What is the purpose?
To set the agenda for the Unconference by encouraging the participants to identify issues and questions, to accept responsibility for convening the sessions and to share the results
To ensure that all relevant issues and topics that participants want to discuss are discussed
To benefit from the expertise, passions, questions and energy of the participants

3. The Four Principles Whoever comes is the right people
Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened
Whenever it starts is the right time
When it is over, it’s over

4. How does Open Space work?
Any member of the group who wants to discuss an issue or pose a question speaks up, writes the topic on a paper, adds his or her name and posts it on the grid
Topics may be posted more than once during different times.
Any member of the group who is not a convener and wants to participate can join a session
Participants can move from one discussion to another if they wish

5. Our Version
There will be three Open Space sessions over the three days of the Unconference
Sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes
On Thursday and Friday 30 minutes will be set aside to review and plan

6. Reporting
The convener or designated scribe will record the results of the discussion and post a summary on the conference Wiki
Suggested Format
Title
Convener
List of Participants
Headlines
Action Items (when appropriate)