Ideally the seminar is the capstone to this effort, integrating the diverse preparations. Each seminar concentrates on one or at most two topics. Almost all speakers use visual exhibits. Copies of these, summaries of each presentation, background articles of research working papers, and an overall description of the seminar, are gathered together in a binder and distributed to subscribers at the start of each seminar. This makes it easier to follow the flow of ideas at the seminar and provides a convenient reference for later use.
Speakers usually attend the entire seminar, thereby adding to the substance of the discussion.
Members of the Berkeley faculty attend and provide continuity within each seminar and between seminars. We have also had active participation by the Stanford faculty and by academics from other universities. It is not possible to forecast the proportion of speakers who will be drawn from various sources, but the intent of the Program is to offer the highest quality presentation, regardless of source. Past seminars have included distinguished speakers from leading universities and professional firms. Some seminars are held in the vicinity of San Francisco to permit regular attendance by our faculty.