Healthcare costs are spiraling out of control. The earth’s climate is change is accelerating. The gap between rich and poor is getting bigger. And turmoil continues to grow in the Middle East.

So, where will we be in 15 to 20 years? That depends on what we do today. Join Jefferson Educational Society for a rare gathering of international and local thinkers to explore and discuss the future ideas which will affect our environment, healthcare, government and technology. The four day summit, scheduled for November 11 -14, will explore possible, probable and preferable futures.

Some of world’s best minds are scheduled to speak, including Stephen Porter, Director of the Climate Change Program for the Center for International Environmental Law; William A. Smith, Author; George S. Howard, Chairman, Dept. of Psychology at Notre Dame University; Kevin Fickenscher, EVP of International Healthcare Perot Systems; and E.J. Dionne, Journalist for the Washington Writers Group, whose work appears in more than 100 newspapers in the United States and abroad.

The public is encouraged to come and join the conversation about the future of our community and our world. Following each presentation, there will be a roundtable discussion and debate in a think tank atmosphere. For more information about the event, visit www.JESErie.org .