Tuesday, February 4 ____________________________________________________

Buffet Dinner and Welcome

• Prof. Dhiru Soni, UDW: Welcome to Durban
• Dr. Peter Knupfer, MSU: Delegate Introductions and Conference Plans
• Facilitated by Narissa Ramdhani, and Conference Staff

Wednesday, February 5___________________________________________________

Session 1: Keynote "Future of Heritage"

• “Future of Cultural Heritage” , Hon Ahmed Kathrada
• Facilitated by Bob Vassen, Michigan State University

Session 2: Roundtable “Future of Digital Cultural Heritage – International Perspectives,”

• Gabrielle Ritchie, National Library of South Africa
• Mark Kornbluh, MATRIX, Michigan State University
• Paul Turnbull, Centre for Cross-Cultural Research, Australian National University
• Facilitated by David Wiley, Michigan State University

Session 3: Keynote “Collaborations and Partnerships of the Future,”

• Terry Little, international heritage consultant.
• Respondents:
  • Renfrew Christie, University of the Western Cape·
  • Prof. Dhiru Soni, UDW
• Facilitated by Deirdre Prins, Robben Island Museum

Session 4: Focus Breakout Sessions

See Breakout Session Guidelines.

Facilitated by Khwezi ka Mpumlwana of the Nelson Mandela Museum, and designated discussion leaders.

Thursday, February 6____________________________________________________

Session 5: Challenges Facing Africa

• Globalization: Yonah Seleti, Campbell Collections·
• Program for Museum Development in Africa: Mubiana Luhila·
• Dr. Graham Dominy, National Archives of South Africa
• Facilitated by Rooksana Omar, South African Museums Association

Session 6: Commercialization and Exploitation of Heritage

• Commercialization: Wally Serote, Freedom Park
• Cultural appropriation: Stranger Kgamphe, South African National Commission. Powerpoint presentation
• Facilitated by Michele Pickover,Wits Historical Papers

Session 7: Future of Heritage Training Heritage

Training Programs discuss their next steps and emphases.

• Gerard Corsane, International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Joan Conoly·
• Prof Leslie Witz, Prof Ciraj Rassool, University of the Western Cape.
• Shahid Vawda, University of Durban-Westville
• Facilitated by Sabine Marschall, UDW Heritage Studies Program

Session 8: The Face of the Future? Mixed Private/Public Heritage Partnerships

• Bonnie Ekdahl: Ziibiwing Cultural Society, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
• Christopher Till: Apartheid Museum
• Facilitated by Gordon Metz, The Heritage Agency, Cape Town

Friday, February 7_______________________________________________________

Session 9: Cultural Institutions: Moving Beyond Walls

Showcase session with mini-demonstrations of international projects dealing with repatriation, outreach, education, technology ·

• Sean Loughna: Forced Migration Online·
• Paul Turnbull, Centre for Cross-Cultural Research, Australian National University, “The Endeavor Voyages of James Cook.”
• Facilitated by Mark Kornbluh, Michigan State University

Session 10: Summary and Charge to the Breakout Sessions

Facilitated by Peter Knupfer and Rooksana Omar

Session 11: Breakout sessions, collation of results for final recommendations. (Cf. Breakout Session Guidelines).

Facilitated by Khwezi ka Mpumlwana, Nelson Mandela Museum

Session 12: Reports to the Plenary

• Peter Knupfer, Michigan State University, “SANCH: Retrospect and Prospect”
• Outline of conference recommendations.
• Facilitated by Kurt Dewhurst and Yonah Seleti

LUNCH AND DEPARTURE

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