Online Program
Online Lecture: Opium, Coffee & Tea — The Case for Social Entrepreneurship
Program No. 24409RJ
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at 7 p.m. (ET)/ 4 p.m (PT) for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the cultivation of opium, coffee & tea and their economies throughout history.
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At a Glance
From the Golden Crescent (Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan) to the Golden Triangle (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos), this lecture looks at how the production and trading of opium, coffee, and tea have shaped our world. We will discuss approaches to opium control, eradication and elimination, and replacement with coffee and tea, showing how social entrepreneurship has been successfully applied.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll and a reminder email one week, one day, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the instructor live using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted in the lecture description, all those who enroll in this program can attend the live event and will also receive a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within two weeks following the live event.
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