With rare exceptions, Ditchley conferences take place from Thursday to Saturday, according to the following timings:
Thursday
4pm
Tea
4.30 - 6pm
PLENARY SESSION I
6 - 6.15pm
Coffee
6.15 - 7.30pm
PLENARY SESSION II
8pm
Dinner
Friday
8.30 - 9.10am
Breakfast
9.15am onwards
Discussion in Working Groups to consider detailed aspects of the Terms of Reference
9.15 - 10.45am
FIRST SESSION OF WORKING GROUPS
10.45am
Coffee
11.05 - 12.35pm
SECOND SESSION OF WORKING GROUPS
12.35pm
Lunch
1.45pm
Free time. Optional excursions will be offered
4pm
Tea
4.30 - 6pm
THIRD SESSION OF WORKING GROUPS
6.10pm
Informal guided tour of the House
7.30pm
Formal dinner
Saturday
8.20 - 9am
Breakfast
9.05 - 9.55am
PLENARY SESSION III – Presentation and discussion of Group A’s report
9.55 - 10.45am
PLENARY SESSION IV – Presentation and discussion of Group B’s report
10.45am
Coffee
11.05 am - 12pm
PLENARY SESSION V – Presentation and discussion of Group C’s report
12pm - 12.45pm
PLENARY SESSION VI – Final debate
12.45pm
Lunch / Departures
On rare occasions, a conference may run from Friday to Sunday, but will follow similar timings.
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