User:Jacob.Walker/Blog/2026-01-17 50th Birthday Party Plan

Jacob's 50th Birthday Party is not only a party, but a reflection of Jacob's life, and his continual striving to get more effect for the effort , with what Jim Collins calls "the genius of the AND". Specifically, Jacob's first half century of consciousness has had one continual theme: Rethinking Education. And, so here is the evolving plan about the logistics of the party, to have it be both enjoyable AND support Jacob's lifelong work.

Schedule of Events

Pacific Time (PST)	GMT / UTC (24hr)	Segment (Click Links for Details)	In-Person Activities	Online Activities
10AM–12PM		Setup	Move current chairs to the walls
12:00–12:30 PM	19:00–20:20		Get Manning Hall Tables/Chairs	Tech Setup
12:30–1:00 PM	20:30–21:00	Early Arrivals / Helpers	Greeters share program & info	Discord help & Info by Greeter
1:00–1:15 PM	21:00–21:15	Arrival & Settling In	Potluck setup, go to table
1:15–1:30 PM	21:15–21:30	Jacob Welcome's Everyone	Focus on the stage from table	Go to "stage"
1:30–1:45 PM	21:30–21:45	First Guided Conversation: Starter to ReThink Education	Get food & table introductions	Go to "table", intro & convo
1:45–2:30 PM	21:45–22:30		Guided conversation & eating
2:30–3:00 PM	22:30–23:00	Jacob Talks Cake + "Yes And"	Focus on the stage from table	Go to "stage"
3:00–3:45 PM	23:00–23:45	Second Guided Conversation: "Yes And" Improv(e)	Guided conversation & eating cake	Back to "table"
3:45–4:00 PM	23:45–00:00	Appreciation & Action	Jacob is on stage with closing	Go to "stage"
4:00–4:30 PM		After-Event Mingling	People can mingle as desired	Mingle as desired
4:30–5:00 PM		Cleanup	Reverse Setup Process	Get Recordings

Run-Of-Show for Teams

• Technical Run of Show

Event Floor Diagram

Table Topics

• 🧑‍💻 Digitools for Developing Economies
• 💼 Family Enterprise Education
• 🦸 Demeaned to Dignity
• 🧙 Master Mentor
• 🤖 GPTeachers
• 🧑‍🏫 Master Educator

Other Info

• Invite Spreadsheet
• evite's See Who's Coming
• Info for Guests