Conference Plan:
Opening Session
Theme 1: The Parameters of Reform Within Islam
Theme 2: The Potential Participation of Islamist Group Within Democratic Systems
Theme 3: Relationship Between U.S Foreign Policy and Nascent Democratic Groups Within Muslim World
Closing Session
Press Conference/Interviews with Participants (To be arranged with Local and Regional media)

Papers:
Each participant will prepare a 10-15 page paper covering one of the themes. Each paper should be submitted to Ibn Khaldun Center - to be published on its website immediately - by mid August 2004. After the conference, papers will be potentially be published in both English and Arabic for wider distribution.

Presentations:
The discussion of each theme will be opened by presentation by at least two participants, followed by wider discussion among the participants.

Participants (along with suggested represented papers):
1. Dr. Mohamed Mestiry (Lebanon), Parameters of Reform Within Islam
2. Mr. Gamal El-Banna (Egypt), Parameters of Reform Within Islam
3. Mrs. Fabiola Badawy (Egypt), The Potential Participation of Islamist Group Within Democratic Systems
4. Dr. Mohamed El-Habash (Syria), The Potential Participation of Islamist Group Within Democratic Systems
5. Dr. Radwan El-Masmoudi (U.S.), Relationship Between U.S Foreign Policy and Nascent Democratic Groups Within Muslim World
6. Dr. Nagah Kadem (Iraq), Relationship Between U.S Foreign Policy and Nascent Democratic Groups Within Muslim World
7. Dr. Abdel-Hamid Al-Ansari (Qatar)
8. Dr. Mohamed Shahrour (Syria)
9. Dr. Hassan El-Ansari (Qatar)
10. Dr. Sayed El-Kemny (Egypt)
11. Dr.Sherifa Macarandas (Philippines)
12. Dr.Saad Eddin Ibrahim (Egypt)
13. H.E. Al-Sadek El-Mahdy (Sudan)
14. Dr. Muqtedar Khan (U.S.)
15. Dr. Shibley Telhami (U.S.)

Work shop Language :
Workshop language will be in Arabic and an Arabic English interpretation will be provided.

Logistics:
Ibn Khaldun Center will organize the logistics of travel and hotel for regional participants using its local travel agents. Brookings will organize travel planning for U.S. participants.