When & Where
January 17 — 21, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
Opening Night Reception
Greet and network with your fellow Inaugural Scholars
Keynote Speakers
- Lance Armstrong, Chairman and Founder of the Lance Armstrong Foundation
- CONFERENCE UPDATE: Erik Weihenmayer, Filmmaker, Mountaineer and Author of Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther than the Eye Can See. Scholars will receive an autographed copy of his book.
Panel Discussions
- Point/Counterpoint featuring Paul Begala and Tucker Carlson
- James Carville and Mary Matalin, Co-Authors of All's Fair: Love, War and Running for President
- Panel discussion with political experts commenting on the campaigns, events and current topics
Inaugural Conference Debates
- Topical debates and candid dialogue between prominent political analysts from both sides of
the aisle and Inaugural Scholars
Inaugural Day Celebration
- Private access to the Smithsonian Museum on the National Mall
- Witness the Inauguration, Oath of Office and Inaugural Address of the 44th President of the United States
- View the inaugural parade as the President and Vice President make their way from the United States Capitol Building down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House
- Visit the National Mall's monuments and museums
Black Tie Gala Inaugural Ball
The exclusive Black Tie Gala Inaugural Ball is the culmination of the Conference. Dance and celebrate the night away
in the center of all the inaugural activities occurring in Washington, D.C. Stay up late as the nation's capital buzzes
with excitement!
In the coming months, additional details regarding speakers, topics, events and activities will be added to this Schedule of Events. Refer to this page for conference updates.