The Buckminster Fuller Institute invites you to join us for a design science convergence as we seek to "make the world work for 100% of humanity."

On June 2 at the National Press Club, we will announce the winner of the 2010 Buckminster Fuller Challenge, a $100,000 prize to support the development and implementation of a strategy that has significant potential to solve humanity’s most pressing problems. The winner will be one of six finalists, selected by a panel of 11 distinguished jurors — all internationally recognized leaders in design and sustainability.

The conferring ceremony kicks off a two-day series of events including the opening night of an acclaimed one-man show about Fuller at Arena Stage, and "Architecting The Future," an intensive Design Science workshop at American University.
Full programming details below:

Wednesday June 2nd:

• 12 - 3pm: Conferring Ceremony
  (National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, Washington D.C. map)
  And the winner is... The winner of the third annual Buckminster Fuller Challenge will be announced to the international media during a special ceremony at the National Press Club followed by a reception. The ceremony will commence at 12 pm and include a review of finalists, the announcement and awarding of the $100,000 prize, remarks by the winner, runner-up, Challenge jurors, as well as members of the Fuller family, and other distinguished guests. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP Required.
  
• 6 - 9pm: Building Tour & Reception
  (School of International Service, American University; 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C.‎ map)
  Join Challenge winner, finalists, jurors, Fuller’s family, and BFI board members for a sneak preview of the new 70,000 square-foot School of International Service building designed by William McDonough + Partners. A tour will follow remarks made by Kevin Burke, WM+P partner and director of practice. Registration required.
  
  Thursday, June 3rd:
  
• 9am - 4pm: ARCHITECTING THE FUTURE: A World Design Science Decade 2010-2020 (School of International Service, American University; 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C.‎)
  Join Challenge jurors, finalists, and others for an in-depth exploration of the profoundly relevant legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller’s 1961 proposal for a World Design Science Decade, and of the problem-solving approach he pioneered called Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Science. Lunch will be served. Program Schedule coming soon.
  Registration required.
  
  
• 8 pm: OPENING NIGHT: R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE
  (Arena Stage Crystal City, VA map)
  This critically acclaimed production is the closest thing to spending an evening with the design science visionary, inventor of the geodesic dome, and pioneer of the green movement. The L.A. Times called it “a tour-de-force re-creation of a Fuller talk, one that is—like the man—physical, metaphysical, intellectual, eclectic, challenging and hugely entertaining."
  
• Immediately following performance: OPENING NIGHT PARTY
  Registered participants will be invited to attend a special post-show reception with the actor, director, producer and dignitaries from Arena Theatre and other special guests. Registration required.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
The Buckminster Fuller Challenge conferring ceremony Wednesday June 2nd is free and open to the public, but reservations are strongly recommended. To make a reservation, please include your name, number in your party and a contact telephone number in an email to rsvp@bfi.org

Registration is required for the following:

• June 2nd Evening Event Only:
  $75: special evening program, tour and reception at School of International Service, American University.
  
• June 3rd Day Pass Only:
  $150: includes full-day of programming at American University including box lunch.
  
• June 3rd Full Pass:
  $200: includes full-day of programming at American University including box lunch, opening night ticket at Arena Stage Theatre and post-show party.
  
• Full Convergence Pass:
  $250: includes Wednesday June 2nd special evening at American University; full-day of programming Thursday June 3rd, including box lunch, opening night ticket and post-show party.

SPECIAL HOTEL DISCOUNT RATE OF $95 PER NIGHT AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY MAY 12TH.

Student Discounts and Work Exchange opportunities available.

Schedule subject to change without notice. All sales are final.

Additional event throughout the weekend TBA.