A Guide to Thematic Convenings

Thematic Convenings

The Atlantic Institute seeks to develop and sustain a flourishing community of global changemakers who connect across borders, developing (k)new perspectives 1, knowledge and skills to build more equitable organizations and communities, locally and globally.

Fellows expressed their desire for greater opportunities for experiential learning with other changemakers from diverse backgrounds, which is why the Institute has introduced Thematic Convenings. The focus on a theme and locating the convening in a place relevant to the topic allows for a deeper understanding while also increasing opportunities for connection and collaboration between Fellows, which encourages action.

W HAT IS A “CONVENING” IN THIS CONTEXT ?

We have defined “convening” as “a gathering to engage participants in an authentic dialogue that is open and built on trust.” By creating the right environment for a meaningful convening, we have the right conditions to stimulate connection across the programs, disciplines, cultures and ideologies in the spirit of curiosity, reciprocity and collaboration. Place-based stimulating connection and collaboration can transform the self and the group and provide the catalyst for action.

Atlantic Convenings are primarily focused on finding (k)new solutions. See the definition in the footnote!

Each convening seeks to create optimal conditions for:

• Connection – Providing the architecture and support for Fellows to intentionally connect, establish relationships of trust for learning, collaboration and impact.

• Courageous content – Providing the opportunity for Fellows to engage with one another on topics relating to equity that challenge their thinking and perspectives to stimulate transformation and learning.

• A c all to action – Building on connections and the courageous conversations and content to act for greater impact with a focus on experimentation and testing.

1 (K)new solutions draw on longer histories, knowledge, ways of being but are also made possible by leaps in innovation to catalyze our community to (k)new thinking and action through the wisdom we collectively hold and possibility of the unimagined.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION?

Atlantic Fellows and program staff who are interested in developing a Thematic Convening should apply to the Atlantic Institute. The application window is open from mid-July to midSeptember and selections are made before the end of December.

The selection process for Convenings:

• There is an initial selection to exclude applications that fall well outside the criteria. For example, submissions that have no element of cross-program collaboration will not be considered

• The Institute consults with Atlantic Fellows program staff to identify whether there are synergies in the themes submitted by the applicants.

• In submissions that fall short of what is required, we suggest changes to the applicant so they have the opportunity to reapply.

• Eligible applications are sent to a selection committee , which is made up of one Atlantic Fellows program executive director, one member of the Atlantic Institute Governing Board (AIGB) and two members of the Global Atlantic Fellows Advisory Board (GFAB). This group provides comments and personal recommendations to the Atlantic Institute.

• The selection committee has another meeting to discuss the applications and makes group recommendations.

• A final decision is made by the executive director of the Atlantic Institute, based on the recommendations and any strategic and budgetary considerations.

Roles and responsibilities

A TLANTIC FELLOWS PROGRAMS

We often work collaboratively with other Atlantic Fellows programs to host or set up a convening. Fellows who want their programs to work with them on designing the convening can request their involvement but it is not guaranteed. In cases where we collaborate with programs, we will work closely with assigned staff members who will bring their own expertise and experience to the event, such as program directors, operations experts or external consultants. Furthermore, all selections and agreements will be signed off by the Atlantic Fellows programs involved and their executive directors, who may suggest alternative people. Their involvement is primarily grounded in the need to provide equity of opportunity and/or their knowledge of the Fellows and their conduct.

ATLANTIC FELLOWS AND INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM STAFF

The organization of each Convening is assigned to an Atlantic Institute program and impact lead as well as an events coordinator from the Institute team. We match the program and impact lead to the convenings that are best suited to their experience, expertise and availability.

THE ATLANTIC INSTITUTE PROGRAM AND IMPACT LEADS

Program and impact leads are trained or have significant experience in hosting convenings, pedagogy and facilitation. They also have project management experience and are responsible for managing events in the best way for making them successful. They are the key point of contact and are responsible for:

• Ensuring that all the convening’s activities and decisions fall within the charters of the Atlantic Institute and the Atlantic Fellows programs involved.

• Ensuring that budgets are managed, tracked and align with the Atlantic Institute’s policies, procedures and norms.

• Providing support to the Global Atlantic Fellows’ group responsible for the co-design of the convening, giving advice on pedagogy and the methodology to be used.

• Ensuring that we do our best to secure the Fellows’ choice of speakers, facilitators and other external support.

• Developing the documentation and processes to support the implementation of the concept and design for the convening.

• Ensuring that we capture and respond to participants’ feedback

• Ensuring that external communications are managed appropriately.

Whilst the program and impact lead makes the final decision on the programming and curriculum, we aim to ensure that this is done in a collaborative manner with the Fellows’ codesign group.

THE ATLANTIC INSTITUTE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The program coordinator works closely with the program and impact lead and aims to make the convening’s logistics and planning as seamless as possible

Program coordinators are responsible for providing the coordination support for all meetings and planning for the convening.

• Ensuring that all payments for the venue, accommodation, meals and other logistics and support for Fellows are processed on time.

• Working closely with our travel management company to ensure that flights are booked and logistics arranged.

• Ensuring that hotels and accommodation are booked and rooms are allocated.

• Booking agreed meals and activities.

• Keeping track of accessibility and dietary requirements.

F ELLOWS COORDINATOR(S)

The Fellows coordinator is nominated by the application group to serve as their key representative with the Atlantic Institute. Up to two Fellows may serve in this role and a stipend is paid to them at a rate of 300 GBP per day up to a total of 6000 GBP. If two Fellows are serving in this role, the rate will be 3000 GBP per Fellow unless alternative options are made.

Fellow coordinators are expected (although not required) to be from the country or region where the event is to be held or to have a connection with the country. However, exceptions will be made, based on circumstances and availability.

There is an expectation that Fellows will not spend more than 10 hours per week fulfilling this role (less will be expected if there are multiple coordinators). If extraordinary logistical needs are required, we may discuss the option of enlisting an events company or additional project management support.

The Fellows coordinator is expected to be responsible for:

• Liaising with the Fellows group, as needed.

• Advising on the key issues that need to be addressed.

• Sharing local context/knowledge.

• Working closely on programming, suggesting and securing external speakers, as needed.

• Advising and supporting the Atlantic Institute with some logistics (e.g., hotel choices, logistics companies and meals and other catering).

• Contributing to the selection process

• Conducting site visits, if needed.

If there is a communication breakdown between the Fellows coordinator and the program and impact lead, the Atlantic Institute can request the nomination of a new Fellows coordinator.

Alternatively, the group may request a new program and impact lead via the Atlantic Institute Associate Executive Director (Community and Programming).

E XTERNAL CONSULTANTS AND EVENTS COMPANIES

External consultants or events companies may be hired by the Atlantic Institute to provide support at a convening. These consultants or companies must come from outside the Atlantic community and will support the Institute and Fellows as needed.

T HE FELLOWS GROUP OR APPLICAN TS

The Fellows who make up the group of applicants should shape the convening design and, with the Atlantic Institute and the Fellows coordinator, find appropriate themes for the convening, ways of action and choices in the programming.

Not everyone involved in the application will automatically be accepted as the selection is based on each individual’s circumstances (see below). The Fellows Groups are expected to respond in a timely way to any requests from the Institute. Failure to do so may result in the convening being postponed or even cancelled.

The Selection of Participants

There are two pools of applicants who will be considered:

1. All Fellows who apply from the global community

2. Fellows who were part of the Thematic Convening application

Broadly speaking, we aim to select three Fellows from each program (21 Fellows) as well as two program staff (from the Atlantic Fellows programs) This selection comes from the entire global community of Atlantic Fellows. Note that we receive a large number of applications for Thematic Convenings. However, in the interests of equity and in order to co-develop the entire process, Fellow coordinators (or up to two nominated group members) work with the Institute in how Fellows are selected (see details below), with input from each of the Fellow’s programs

SELECTIONS FROM THE APPLICANT GROUP

Being a part of a successful group application does not ensure that all applicants will attend the convening .

When the group applies, we apply a cap of one applicant per program for guaranteed entry (unless the applicant is ineligible due to their attendance at another recent convening or they do not receive the necessary endorsement from their program). Fellows who fall outside the guaranteed entry may, however, be considered from the pool of all Fellow applicants. Whilst this may seem unfair because a Fellow helped in the planning of a convening, there are a number of reasons for this approach:

Diversity : We try to draw together groups of participants that are diverse to try to reduce the risk of cliques in the global community.

Equity : To be as fair as possible, we limit the number of events that one Fellow can attend within a period of time. A Fellow or program staff member who has attended one thematic gathering within a year may be excluded from another thematic convening within the same year. Some allowances may be made (e.g , if people have specialist knowledge or if there are places available).

Transparency : We widely promote the selection process to try to ensure that the application process is open to all Fellows. For example, at the outset even if a Fellow is not aware that a Thematic Convening is being developed, they may be able to apply to be part of the Fellows Group at a later stage of the convening development

There will always be a delicate balance to draw in widening opportunities for participation to as many Fellows as possible and also giving places to those Fellows who have helped develop

a particular Thematic Convening. We cannot guarantee places to all the Fellows involved in the development and planning of convenings, however, we will always treat such matters with the utmost sensitivity.

Additionally, extra support may be offered:

• If a Fellow/program staff member applied from the same country or region in which the convening is being held, they will also be eligible to attend convenings in other countries in the same year. We also believe that we should support Fellows and program staff who have an obvious direct interest in the convening.

• If a program executive director requests a Fellow/program staff member should have a place and the Atlantic Institute supports the request.

The selection process is always carried out with due care and attention to the following:

• The expertise and experience that the person brings to the convening.

• Whether they are likely to work well with the group.

• Their skills and knowledge and whether they complement those of others in the group.

• Diversity within the group, geographically and in terms of gender, race and sector to offer different perspectives

• The relevance of the applicant’s work and/or interests with themes to be covered

To be selected, applicants must first fill in an Expression of Interest form. The opportunity to participate should be promoted widely to the community by the Atlantic Institute communications team. Key questions on the form are decided by the Fellows involved in the event and the program and impact lead from the Atlantic Institute. In addition to the form responses, applicants may also be interviewed before the places are allotted.

The Selection Committee

Two Fellows (either coordinators or from the group) work alongside the Atlantic Institute Program and Impact Lead, who provides the committee with a list of all the applicants and additional data:

- Applicants’ responses to the questions on the form

- The number of Thematic Convenings already attended in the past three years (in the three years preceding the proposed date of the event).

- The number of Thematic Convenings attended in the past year (in the year preceding the proposed date of the event).

Wherever possible, we limit places to those who have not attended Thematic Convenings in the last three years. If a Fellow/program staff member has already attended a Thematic Convening in the past three years, the Atlantic Institute may request a reason to support any decision for selecting that individual again.

EXTENDING PLACES TO BEYOND THE ATLANTIC COMMUNITY

In consultation with the Fellows group, the Atlantic Institute may also open up space for external participants, particularly those from values-aligned organizations (such as the Schmidt Science Fellowships, Rhodes Scholarship, Roddenberry Fellows, Obama Fellows, Open Society Foundation Fellows and Ford Foundation Fellows).

The Pillars of an Atlantic Thematic Convening

Through research, experimentation and learning, we have sought to develop a series of pillars : the integral elements of every Thematic Convening.

We acknowledge the knowledge in the room and our approach is to lift this knowledge up through dialogue (discussed below).

• We consider place, context and history. The inequities we see in the world today cannot be decoupled from histories; however, the convenings should also focus on the future.

• The convening is designed to be a participatory experience for attendees who should actively contribute. Attendees and those designing the convening should be aware of its limitations (i.e., one convening cannot do everything all at once).

• Thematic Convenings should be spaces that encourage the quieter voices to be heard as well as the loudest. Facilitators should actively bring in those who do not usually join the conversation and also include opportunities for anonymous comments.

• There should be time within the program for Fellows to think through how this will influence their work or how collective work can occur. The design should create the conditions for these ideas to flow freely and follow-up calls should be used to ensure continuity

• There should be a consideration of the visible and the hidden curriculum as part of the learning experience.

• There should be a recognition of the power of ritual.

• There should be a conversation on (k)new solutions 2 .

• The convening group must continue to engage with after an event, primarily through virtual means. At least two online calls must happen after the convening.

• 2 (K)new solutions draw on longer histories, knowledge and ways of being, but are also made possible by leaps in innovation to catalyze our community to thinking and acting through the wisdom we collectively hold and the possibility of the unimagined.

DIALOGUE

Dialogue is one of the most effective ways to achieve our goals, yet the term “dialogue” is open to multiple understandings. We emphasize listening and observation, while suspending the culturally conditioned judgments and impulses that we all have. Dialogue should create the conditions for people to question what they know. Dialogue differs from a discussion. Whereas in a discussion there is a need to break things up, analyze and find many points of views and work toward a shared view, in dialogue there is no attempt to do this. Dialogue emphasizes that we are in this together and the aim should be for all to participate. In a dialogue, everybody “wins.”

“Itisproposedthataformoffreedialoguemaywellbeoneofthemosteffectivewaysof investigatingthecrisiswhichfacessociety,andindeedthewholeofhumannatureand consciousnesstoday.

Moreover,itmayturnoutthatsuchaformoffreeexchangeofideasandinformationisof fundamentalrelevancefortransformingcultureandfreeingitofdestructive misinformation,sothatcreativitycanbeliberated.”

DAVID BOHM, American-Brazilian-British scientist

EXPERTISE VERSUS INTRODUCTORY CONTENT

Whilst most content should be accessible to all Atlantic Fellows and program staff, we should also consider that there are times when some it may be more relevant to those with experience or training. In such cases, we should clearly indicate why a particular choice was made and the rationale for doing so. Application processes and advertising should highlight the eligibility criteria for recruiting the most suitable candidates.

The Structure of a Thematic Convening

Whilst all Thematic Convenings are different, we draw on aspects of adult learning and we also believe the elements above are critical to a successful convening:

C ONNECTION

It is important that a sense of connection with place and one another is built on the first day and further encouraged throughout the convening. This connection must be built between those in the room as well as on the land that we are on. We encourage time for getting to know the other participants on the first day. The process should move beyond a question of name and affiliation and aim to go deeper in order to build personal relationships. Examples of where this has happened successfully includes collective cooking sessions, and sharing treasured items or photos from home

RITUAL

We aim to include a thoughtful welcome ritual. We draw on Indigenous approaches which involve participants being welcomed as they enter a place where they should be familiarized with the relevant local context and be culturally relevant. The ritual should also aim at creating respect for the land and its inhabitants. We also believe in holding a formal occasion to close

the event that recognizes that changes that have occurred and thanks those who made the convening possible.

CONTENT

Any content used in Thematic Convenings should push the boundaries and encourage participants to ask difficult questions of themselves and others. We aim to create spaces that feel “safe enough” to have difficult conversations and question one's own current thinking. It is important to find different voices that may be contrary to one's own and to offer diverse perspectives. This should be balanced with time spent on inspiring, provide hope and examples of change and the “art of the possible.” We recognize that many of these voices may come from outside the Fellows’ and program staff group such as invited speakers or panelists from community organizations, governmental organizations, business and academia.

SITE VISITS

By including visits to places that are relevant to content, participants can have immersive experiences that deepen their understanding and engagement with the topic. We are mindful that there needs to be mutual benefit to those who allow us into their environment. The Atlantic Fellows community participants must avoid being extractive at such occasions and this is particularly important when we visit a site where we meet people without resources and find ways of being reciprocal. For example, we might offer a financial contribution or ways of supporting the organization more broadly (e.g., assisting with international communications or opening networks). Ideally, Atlantic Fellows who are participating in the visit should have an existing connection to the country and some of the relevant places and people.

R EFLECTION

It is important to create space in the convening for time to reflect on what has taken place. This can either be at an individual or group level. We believe that reflection is a continuous process during all of the events, not a “final stage.” Spaces for reflection are as important as they are for dialogue because there cannot be any transformative learning if there is no time to properly process what we learn and hear from others. Spaces for reflection should not be confused with free time or breaks The spaces need to be encouraged during sessions for dialogues, rituals, contents, and site visits. Reflective activity should be part of the culture of the Atlantic Fellows community and baked within the design of every activity. We seek to promote leadership styles in which people think and reflect before they speak and act. Reflection methodologies can include group debriefs, walking conversations in a small group, journaling and incorporating silence at the start of activities.

C REATIVITY AND PLAY

Creativity and play should be woven into all parts of the experience. Activities can include the playing of music or listening to music, artistic interludes, painting, drawing, theatrical elements

etc. Play can strengthen bonding and is also an important tool that triggers a different way of thinking and approaching issues.

A CTION AND COLLABORATION

Convenings must also seek to lay down the conditions for action and collaboration. Facilitated exercises and sufficient time are crucial to taking groups from ideas to strategy and action. The Institute can support this action in a variety of ways and Fellows are also encouraged to think about their own resources to work toward action.

Figure 1 Fellows from across programs at Collective Leadership for Impact Thematic Convening, Oxford, U.K., 2022.

Tips and Ideas for Designing Convenings

L ENGTH AND TIMING

• There should be enough free time for Atlantic Fellows to be able to connect with one another organically and to have sufficient space for Fellows to explore. It is a good idea to include a few days in which the program starts later and end earlier (eg., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.).

• The planning of the program should always allow for factors such as jet lag, time for daily exercise and meals. Creating time for exercise in the mornings and/or afternoons benefits participants.

• When planning meal choices, we should opt for some healthy food choices.

• Many of the Fellows will be visitors, who will want to do some sightseeing and buy gifts for family and friends. Allowing such free time should be incorporated into the agenda.

• Fellows also have family and work commitments, which may continue during their time at a convening. Therefore, it is good to factor in time in the agenda for Fellows to keep up with their commitments.

• The weather can have a big impact on the success of an event as Fellows many not be used to extremely hot or cold temperatures.

• Include at least one formal meal, with an invitation also being extended to those who have brought family members or dependents to the convening.

C ONTENT AND EXPERIENCES

• Embrace vulnerability and “not knowing” in all situations during the convening.

• Remember that there will be extroverts and introverts in a group, so aim to cater for different personality types. This will involve working hard on creating good dynamics within the small groups. It can also be helpful to have the time to develop ideas such as journaling, writing, etc. that allow other ways for quieter members to express their thoughts.

• Promote the scheduled spaces for internal reflection, as well as for one- to-one connection.

• Fellows should push themselves to deal with situations and join conversations that might feel uncomfortable for them. There must be spaces for discomfort and the contestation of ideas.

• Site visits should be thought provoking, but care should be taken not to be extractive when dealing with those from marginalized communities.

• New technologies can be used to increase equity and accessibility.

• Thought should be given to whether the choice of country or place is accessible and safe for all (e.g., many countries are hostile to those in the LGBTQI community).

• There should be opportunities built into the environment and methodologies that allow all participants to contribute to the conversations, so the louder voices do not monopolize the dialogue sessions.

THE V ENUE AND SEATING ARRANGEMENT

• We suggest a circular style of seating arrangement to encourage more open dialogue. Seating without tables is best for open discussions during the program. Ideally, the seating plans and venues should be fairly flexible in case of the need for last minute changes.

• Whilst we are mindful of cost, we suggest the booking of comfortable hotels and venues for replenishment, so a reasonably priced 4-star hotel or similar would be best. AirBnBs or other self-catering options are also possible options.

• Large windows and good ventilation are always a good idea. Natural light eases tensions and relieves stress.

• Time spent outdoors to enjoy the natural world is important even in cities.

F EEDBACK AND CHANGES

• The norms and the rules of engagement set for the group should be communicated early on, so participants know what is expected of them and are held to account if they don’t uphold the standards requested.

• Feedback is important and should be gathered at numerous stages during and after the event.

• Check-ins with the group should be conducted daily to gauge the participants’ energy levels and to see if the direction of the event is correct or needs to be adjusted.

• Those planning the event should be prepared to change elements of it if parts of it are not working or if circumstances dictate this. We suggest that the team should meet each day to discuss this.

P HOTOGRAPH AND VIDEOGRAPHY

Any photographic and videography requirements should be discussed with the Atlantic Institute team early on, so we can make the arrangements to support such requests. Whilst we will endeavor to have professional photographers at most events, videography is often expensive and will need to be agreed with us beforehand, with the reasons outlined for why it should be included.

F ACILITATION

Whilst the Atlantic Institute’s program and impact leads are trained in facilitating events and can often hold space for a group, professional facilitation can also be a good option.

It can often be better to have external professional facilitators at sessions where difficult conversations are likely to take place. We can provide the names of Fellows who are trained facilitators and recommended external facilitators, if needed.

C ONCEPT NOTES

Before starting an event, we ask the convening group and program and impact lead to write a “Concept Note.” This living document may be adapted in the planning stages, but it is the central place for communicating the convening’s objectives. That way, the convening design is likely to be more successful at translating your ideas into reality. The goals and objectives behind the convening should also be shared with those participating in the event.

Key information from you for the Atlantic Institute team

• Who is on the key team? Are they Fellows, Atlantic Institute staff, program staff and external consultants? What are their roles and responsibilities?

• What is the context for the event and why is it important to hold the convening around the particular topic? Answering this is critical as we need to ensure that we are responding to the needs of the community.

• What is the purpose of the convening and how will the sense of community formed during the event be sustained afterward, so the group can continue to reflect and take action together?

• What are the likely outcomes and/or learning objectives of the event?

• Will there be any online component to the event?

P ROGRAM AND LOGISTICS GUIDES FOR THE EVENT

Once an idea has been accepted for a Thematic Convening, the group will work with the Atlantic Institute to produce a brochure outlining the various activities and participants involved. Called the Program and Logistics Book, it will also explain the goals of the event as well as any key information such as the travel arrangements, accommodation and general information about the country where the event is hosted.

P ROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

We prefer to use Asana as a project management tool as it is a simple to use and an effective way of keeping projects on track. The Atlantic Institute has developed a template for the checklist as well as a tracker system where dates are added as the plans develop. Good planning allows us to avoid difficult decisions later and to keep down travel and accommodation costs as much as possible.

SESSION DESIGN

We also have access to SessionLab, a tool for developing convenings, which also provides an additional resource and ideas for holding/planning convenings. Access to SessionLab can be arranged with us on request.

F EEDBACK

We obtain feedback from the participants after an event, based on the goals of each gathering. Follow-up calls will take place throughout the year to continue key action points at the convening.

CARE AND RESPECT

Ours is a purposeful, values-driven endeavor, which impacts change on behalf of others. It is also a gift exchange — with benefits as well as obligations. As part of these obligations, we ask that members of this community (all of us) give expression to our values in the following ways:

• By showing up with kindness and integrity when connecting with people who bring different perspectives and experiences. You may be connecting with people who speak a different language to you and with those who see the world through a different cultural lens to yours. It can therefore be a space of discomfort.

We ask that you:

o Share your own perspectives with authenticity, grace and care.

o Sometimes, step back and listen to others to ensure there is space for perspectives/narratives/ stories other than your own.

o Engage in courageous conversations (including disagreement) with kindness and empathy - deconstruct but also focus on rebuilding and (k)new solutions.

o Recognize your own privilege and power, and take action to challenge the status quo and lived realities.

o Feel free to reimagine a (k)new world with others in this community.

o Be mindful of others’ privacy, both in terms of what you share following an experience and in your use of social media including the the sharing of your experiences and photography involving others.

• Be leaderly and respectful in the way that you honor the gift of the Atlantic community and, in particular:

o Please show up on time for flights, transfers, programming and be present and respectful of each other and the convenors.

o Be generous of your time and, where possible, your resources in the spirit of reciprocity.

o Be kind and gracious in the receipt of resources. It is a community of love, but the staff are not your personal travel agents!

o Be intentional about what has happened or changed as result of your experiences as an Atlantic Fellow and share this for the benefit of others.

Being a Global Atlantic Fellow offers you the opportunity to continue to be in your local program community and work with other Fellows, to test your ideas and share your passion and commitment with colleagues. It should enable you to create and build, and access an incredible range of resources (convenings, residencies, workshops, learning labs and grants) to build community, learn and do things differently as a result. In return, we ask that all Fellows and staff demonstrate a commitment to our values of courage, solidarity, openness, care and radical inclusion.

All Thematic Convenings will be expected to follow our policies. If there is an indication that Fellows are either struggling to connect, engage or find the convening distressing the following is advised:

• That the Atlantic Institute’s program and impact lead is informed by Fellows or program staff that an issue has arisen for a particular participant or number of participants.

• The program and impact lead will have a confidential conversation with the participant (s). If there is a group conflict that cannot be resolved, the program and impact lead will try to engage both/all parties to find a solution.

• In instances where this may be escalated, the program and impact lead will call on the Atlantic Institute Associate Executive Director or the Atlantic Institute Executive Director to engage directly with the participants concerned.

• In serious cases of bullying or harassment, participants will be asked to leave the Convening and the appropriate policies and/or national laws will apply.

We look for ward to hearing from you !

if you want to discuss Thematic Convenings or have any questions arising out of this guide, pleas e contact the Atlantic In s titute Associate Ex ecutive Director (Community and Programm i ng) , Khalil Goga : k.goga@atlanticfellows.org