09:00 – 10:00
Morning coffee and informal socializing
10:00 – 11:00
Plenary Session: “Benjamin Franklin: Scientist, Inventor and Cultural Figure”
Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Jackson, specialist in the history of science and technology.
11:15 – 12:30
Panel discussion: “Culture and Identity: How Hollywood Stars Shaped America’s Image in the World”
Moderator: James Albright, film critic and film historian.
Participants: film and cultural researchers.
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch break
Time for socializing, sharing impressions and exploring the exhibits in the exhibition.
14:00 – 15:15
Master Class: “Harlem Renaissance: Literature and Art as Reflections of African American Identity”.
Conducted by: Dr. Mary Wilson, professor of literature.
15:30 – 17:00
Presentations and Discussion: “Science and Technology in the United States: The Role of Famous Scientists in the Progress of Humanity”
Brief presentations on the contributions of scientists such as Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and others to the advancement of science and technology.
17:15 – 18:30
Roundtable: “The Legacy of American Culture: Influence on the World Stage”
An open discussion with all comers and cultural experts.