IAP2 NAC 2024 Conference Theme
Building Together: The Role of Community Engagement in Shaping the Future
Delve into current trends, challenges, and best practices in public participation and hear from decision-makers while fostering a collective vision for a more inclusive, democratic and sustainable future.
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The overall conference theme is divided into five substreams to encourage streamlined learning. Each substream will have a dedicated room.
conference streams
Equity & Inclusion in Engagement
Focus on equity, diversity and inclusivity through engaging in challenging conversations on representation, culture, systemic racism, and inherent biases. Throughout this series of immersive sessions, participants will have an opportunity to learn, reflect and put their new learnings to work.
Engaging Underrepresented Voices
Learn about Indigenous ways of knowing and how to engage with equity-deserving communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and youth. Participants will join conversations on equitable engagement, empowerment, combatting misinformation, and creating safe spaces in complex environments.
Consensus Through Collaboration
Add to your collaborative toolbox with a set of tools, techniques, frameworks, and research findings on adaptability. Attendees will explore various ways to encourage collaboration, foster meaningful discussions, and resolve conflict.
P2 and Democracy
Hear how decision-makers approach public participation, develop meaningful processes, and facilitate discussions with the public. Learn how P2 practitioners engage mechanisms for civic participation and build trust and accountability with the public.
Digital Engagement Tools
Gain a better understanding of new digital technologies and their role in public participation. Presenters will speak about the ethical uses of AI and its analytical applications, facilitation techniques in the digital world, and synergy between human (HI) and artificial intelligence (AI).