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Multiculturalism, The 2012 Global Debate: Conference Agenda »
The Conference will focus in particular on the following Issues:
Integration in the Context of German - Turkish Relations »A Keynote Speech by Yasar Yakis, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey
(Berlin, March 3rd - 6th, 2011) The Human Rights Situation in Germany TodayA Keynote Speech by Cem Özdemir, Leader of the German Green Party
(Berlin, October 1st, 2010) The Value of Regulating Immigration AdvisersA Keynote Speech by Suzanne McCarthy, Commissioner for Immigration Services, UK
(London, November 24th, 2011) “Multiculturalism, the 2012 Global Debate”Introduction The process of globalization is consistently increasing the speed of the development of multicultural societies, and multiculturalism itself is becoming the way of the contemporary world. As a prominent example, contemporary Germany consists of a diverse multicultural landscape of individuals whose origins stem from every continent of the world. Many countries such as France, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and other countries are constantly engaging with active multiculturalism policies which are continually being amended and reinvented.The 2012 Cultural Bridges in Germany Conference will offer a wide diversity of perspectives on the issue of intercultural relations internationally with a particular focus on Germany. The Conference will create and provide a proposal document that will be presented to the international community on how to overcome multicultural challenges. In addition the proposal document will offer best practices to achieve a successful and harmonic multicultural society. The Conference will also examine, in depth, different examples and best practices of Cultural Diplomacy that might be applied in a different context. 
23rd Anniversary to the Fall of the BerlinThe Conference will be held parallel to the “23rd Anniversary to the fall of the Berlin Wall” and the participants will be able to take part in the official ceremony and events, which will be a unique opportunity to learn more about the history and contemporary context of German unity.Conference Speakers »Speakers during the Conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics, economics, academia, diplomacy, civil society and the private sector. The speakers will also include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here).Speakers for the Conference include »
Conference Participants »Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics & scholars, economists, journalists, artists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.
Participant Papers »The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of our Conference. The ICD would therefore like to welcome the participants of our conference to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the Conference as well as being included in the proposal document that will be issued following the Conference and will be sent to all governments and leaders of the international community.Certificate of AttendanceAll participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the program, which provides details about the speakers and topics of the conference. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD's Advisory Board.If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click on the "Apply Now" link below and fill out the online application form:  “Multiculturalism, the 2012 Global Debate”
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Multiculturalism brings new opportunities and challenges in developing and maintaining international and intercultural relations and the question of the best practice to endorse becomes a growing issue for the international community. Both governments and private sector firms have witnessed the direct impact, either positive or negative, that multiculturalism can have on their success and development. Many private sector firms have adapted policies of corporate diversity and multiculturalism practices both within their firms and in dealing with external partners. Even though many governments and private sector firms are already engaged with multiculturalism practices, there are still examples of ineffective policies.