Yesterday was the first day of the actual conference. In the morning it was just speeches and speeches and speeches, and all afternoon it was panel discussions which were open to audience questions and comments. I skipped the speeches, and attended many of the panel discussions. Many of them were quite interesting, but unfortunately simultaneous, so I could not listen to everything I wanted to hear. This morning the panel discussions continue and then there will be some closing speeches in the afternoon and a the Sardarabad event. Lets see how the day goes!