We're delighted you'll be joining us
for the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship.
Hello, I'm Sally Osberg, president and CEO
of the Skoll Foundation.
If this is your first time at the Forum,
we'd like to help you prepare for your experience
by telling you more about the best ways
to get to Oxford, how to access accommodations
and other logistical information,
and the many different ways you can connect
with delegates and engage in discussions
over the three days.
Jeff Skoll's vision of a sustainable world,
peace and prosperity comes to life each year at Oxford.
There you will be joined by a global community
of leaders from business, government,
and the social sector.
Together with social entrepreneurs,
you will drive new partnerships,
exchange ideas and ultimately,
advance social progress.
We want you to make the most of your time with us
as we gather in Oxford
to tackle together the world's most pressing problems.
Rooms in Oxford sell out quickly.
Use this link to get more information
about options, along with the distance
to our primary venue, the Said Business School
at the University of Oxford.
Most people arrive on Tuesday.
We designate a local pub
to help you meet fellow delegates quickly and easily.
Coming from Heathrow Airport,
we find the bus or train to be great economical options
for the hour-long trip to Oxford.
This link will provide you with more detail
to help you make your way.
A taxi will cost about 150 US dollars each way.
Before you arrive,
you'll want to log in to the SkollWorldForum.org
or download the mobile app.
With this, you can see a schedule of events,
a directory of attendees,
build your personal contacts list,
set up meetings and get advice on discussion boards.
You can also directly message other attendees.
For a guide to using our online tools,
visit SkollWorldForum.org/app.
Oxford is a walking city,
known for its unpredictable weather.
While most of our events,
including registration take place at Said Business School,
other venues will be within a 10 to 15-minute walk.
People dress comfortably, yet professionally.
One of the most important items you can bring
are comfortable walking shoes.
We take advantage of many venues throughout Oxford,
including The Ashmolean Museum,
and New Theatre where our plenaries take place.
You will be invited to a dinner
in one of our unique college dining halls.
Join us for this Oxford tradition
of dining, debating and connecting with fellow thinkers.
Our sessions are designed
to help you learn, engage and collaborate
with one another.
They include practical seminars,
moderator-led sessions,
and an opportunity for delegates
to lead smaller group discussions.
Video recordings of all our sessions
will be released on our website after the event.
During the event, we will livestream our plenaries
and some key sessions.
Networking is one of the top reasons
people attend the Forum.
Our program provides opportunities
for breakfast meetings at Said
and we find people's schedules fill up quickly.
You can use the mobile app to schedule appointments.
We also offer different types of networking sessions,
from speed dating-style gatherings
to informal receptions,
to delegate-led discussions.
And don't forget your business cards.
Lots of them.
We want you to maximize your time in Oxford.
We suggest arriving to venues early
as seats fill up quickly.
Latecomers can be disruptive and distracting
to speakers who are being filmed.
In the spirit of the Forum,
each delegate who attends brings a culture
of openness, collaboration,
cooperation and a desire
to share their successes and failures.
Share your experience by tweeting #skollwf
and follow us on Twitter @skollfoundation
for all the latest updates.
See you in Oxford.