Participant Rate: The two-day Summit general admission fee is on a sliding scale of $200 - $400. This includes all of our sessions, entertainment, two lunches, one dinner, one gala dinner, and light fare for breaks and snacks throughout the sessions. This fee does not include lodging or transportation; please see our participant guide for hotel suggestions. 

Euphrates is happy to welcome students at a reduced rate of $45. 

** NEW!  Gala Dinner Reception tickets only are now available.  Come and hear from the Euphrates "Visionary of the Year" and enjoy dinner and closing remarks.  Regular fee is $65 and students are welcome at only $20. **

The Euphrates Summit: Our World Beyond 9/11is an experience that combines a showcase for visionaries on global issues, an audience of change agents, and a platform for creating paradigm shifts on the Middle East.  This is all conveyed in a unique setting and environment that will leave you inspired, full of fresh ideas, and connected with a world-class community of leaders.

Sessions

Session I:   Inform. An expert-led, in-depth overview of the status of the Middle East – West relations; the key challenges, major events, underlying issues, and prospects for progress.

Session II:  Inspire. A look at inspiring models of peace, coexistence, and cooperation from the globe’s most successful peacemakers to open our thoughts to what’s possible, and what’s already happening in our midst.

Session III:  Transform. Bringing the ideas home – peacemakers provide not only the reasons, but the tools for each one of us to heal divides, take personal responsibility, and commit to action.

Schedule

Thursday, October 27

8:45 - 12:30 Session I – INFORM

Luncheon

2:00 - 5:30 Session II – INSPIRE

Dinner

7:45 - 9:15 World Cafe -style group discussions

Evening Entertainment

Friday, October 28

9:15 - 12:30 Session III – TRANSFORM

Luncheon

1:30 - 3:00 Warriors for Peace Panel

3:15 - 5:30 Fireside Chats

7:00 - 9:00 Final Dinner Reception Honoring “Visionary of the Year” 

Additional Information

Dress: Sessions - business casual. Final dinner reception - cocktail. 

Weather: Average temperatures in Elsah at this time are 70 – 75 degrees, with temperatures cooling at night. Rain is possible, but all summit activities and sessions will be indoors or have an indoor option.

Transportation: Please arrange your own transportation to and from the airport to your place of lodging. Several area cab companies include:

Comfort Cab – Alton, IL (618) 465-2010

Checker Cab Company – Granite City, IL (618) 876-4444

Liberty Cab Co. – Alton, IL (618) 462-6437

Driving directions to Principia from the Airport: Take I-70 West to I-170 North. Exit onto I-270 East (to Chicago). Take exit 31B onto MO-367/US-67 North to Alton, IL and continue into Alton. Turn left off the Alton Bridge and go through three stoplights. Turn left at the 3rd light onto River Road (Rt. 100). Go 10 miles and turn right into Elsah. Sign for Principia College will be on the right.

Nine car rental companies are available at the airport, including Enterprise, Thrifty, and Hertz. 

For more information about speakers, schedules, sessions, and more, visit our site.