The Stuttgart Open Forum, hosted by Dr. Herbert Müller, begins with a reception at 'Neues Schloss' and facilitates video recording of contributions for later viewing. The event features discussions on e-learning trends in Germany, highlighting the work of FBD-Bildungspark and its educational initiatives. Attendees are provided with schedules, meal options, and assistance from staff throughout the event.

1. Welcome to Stuttgart

2. Open Forum Stuttgart 05.09.08 Dr. Herbert Müller Philipps Sohn NB Germany FBD-Bildungspark Stuttgart

3. …Information The reception by the State Government starts at 18:00 sharp at ‚Neues Schloß‘. Take your invitation with you. If you don‘t have one, adress the reception desk In the foyer some of our sponsors have information desks. Please have a look Our staff will be glad to assist you. So if you need anything, please ask

4. … more information We are recording this Open Forum on video. So all contributions will be soon available on http://SC36.fbd-bildungspark.de If you did not order your meals yet, forms are available on the front desk – but a-la-carte-menue will be available anyhow

5. .. a few words of gratitude Without the assistance of FBD-Bildungspark Stuttgart Government of Baden-Württemberg City of Stuttgart Our Sponsors And the great work of my staff – especially Yvonne Maier – We would not be here

6. … some about or venue 1807 – 1893 „ Die Annalen Württembergs erzählen von keinem, der mit mehr Fleiß, Ausdauer, Energie und mit größerem Erfolg für die Entwicklung, Förderung und allseitige Anerkennung der württembergischen Industrie tätig gewesen wäre.“

7. … the company we are working for FBD- Bildungspark Stuttgart CGZ – private College (staatlich anerkannte Ersatzschule) – Gymnasium, Berufkollegs, wirtschaftsschule PFD – foreign languages College FBD – vocational training and further education PAS – Academy for Tax Advisors More than 50000 students have passed their examination by different bodies since 1972

8. FBD and e-Learning Projects funded by the federal government like NetLIm, and QED Projects funded by EU f.e. in Albania or Alulinqua, ESF, Eurotourist…. Commercial applications for Real Estate Industry Sports Associations Planned for 2009 additional: Web 2.0 apps

9. Agenda today Morning Plenary till 12:30 Coffee break at about 10:30 Lunch break at 12:30 Afternoon Two parallel sessions S1 here Coffee break at 15:30 sharp! S2 in Room Freiburg (Speed Geeking Style) From 17:05 till 17:45 Plenary here

10. E-learning in Germany A very short look into state an trends Based on data from MMB Aspects from a survey in 2008 What have we to expect? Which technologies evolve? Do we standardize still the right stuff? Let‘s then start with a fruitful discussion

11. ..e-Learning in Germany

13. … and where it moves