Wifi password: ashridge
Door code everywhere: 3425
WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GoO5QQwyi3Q3g3h6hP3kTC
| Time | Session | Notes and Links |
|---|---|---|
| September 1 | ||
| 17:30-18:00 | 🏰 Arrival & Check-in | Taxis organized from Berkhamsted Station at 5:30. ‣ |
| Get the venue map | ||
| 18:00 | Meet at the bar | [Optional] Come say hi at The Vault (see map) |
| 19:00 | 🥦 Welcome Dinner | Monitor the situation around potential aurora and adjust plans accordingly. |
| 20:00/20:30 | ⚡ Lightning Talks | 2-minute lightning talks on your BiT Idea. Slideless by default but AV available if you prefer. |
| September 2 | ||
| 7:00-9:00 | ||
| Repton hall (see map below) | 🥚 Breakfast | |
| 9:00-10:15 | ||
| LMA (see map) | 🌌 Introduction, Vision & Planning | Goals of BiTS. RenPhil employee offers. Mentor bios. |
| ‣ | ||
| 10:15-11:10 | 🤝 One-on-ones | 3x 15 minutes. Your pairings shall be revealed. |
| 🌳 Use these to explore the venue and park! | ||
| ☕ There is somewhat better coffee in the Bakehouse. This can be reimbursed (ask for receipt and take a picture!) | ||
| 11:10-12:50 | 🏗️ Logistical Session | Assignment to small groups: |
| https://www.when2meet.com/?31986251-FMwyF | ||
| Entry survey: https://airtable.com/appIutXzz2qLSNYCO/pagnqnCOunxTVXB4H/form | ||
| Setup on Slack, recording / transcription software etc. | ||
| Syllabus walkthrough. ‣. | ||
| 13:00-14:30 | 🥔 Lunch Break | 🌳 Good time to take a walk and explore the venue |
| 14:30-16:00 | ❓Q&A with Claire Donoghue | Claire will share fresh details about her transition to a PD role |
| 16:00-16:45 | ❓Q&A with Jane Roskams | |
| 17:00-18:00 | 👥 Small Groups | |
| 📅 Short-term planning | Wrap up small group setup: https://airtable.com/appIutXzz2qLSNYCO/pagZuIGWkJ20o5Ydy/form | |
| Outreach exercise: https://airtable.com/appIutXzz2qLSNYCO/pagPbPgjFdPA8PhED/form | ||
| Planning: Backward chain from mid-2026 to slots on your calendar. Define next steps. | ||
| 18:00-19:00 | 🌳 Break | Take a break, go for a walk, take a nap, or just continue chatting. |
| 19:00 | 🥦 Dinner | |
| 20:30 | 🕯️ Evening Activities at the Vault | Storytime with JP, Joshua and guests. Wavelength, Codenames. |
| September 3 | ||
| 7:00-9:00 | 🛤️ Check Out & breakfast | Note: we have to vacate the rooms by 9 am |
| 9:00-9:10 | 📸 Group photo | If you don't make it to breakfast, we’ll meet by the LMA room and take a photo outside. |
| 9:10-10:00 | 🪞 Final Reflections | |
| (LMA) | Review your vision exercise notes. Asks and offers. Final reflections. Commitments for next 2-3 weeks. | |
| Taxis to Berkhamsted | ||
| 11: 00- | 🔥 Use the energy! | Use the energy to act - send that email, make that next step |
