 Developed by icd, the forum for young leaders program is
designed for young professionals (between the ages of 28 and 38)
from around the world to engage in the diplomatic process and form
a sustainable network of cultural diplomats. A balanced mix of
professionals engaged in business, political, and cultural affairs
is competitively selected each year to participate.
The two components of the forum are fyl conferences and
the fyl Transatlantic Bridges Exchange Program, which connects
participants to companies, governments, and organizations offering
high-profile internships in the respective country. icd has
provided exchanges between Germany, France, Italy, Poland, the
United Kingdom, and the USA.
The fyl programs consist of three main components including:
Network: fyl websites
serve as an important platform for discussions, news and event
announcements between participants. Furthermore, the young
leaders issue a Newsletter every four months, including academic
and business articles, case studies on companies or institutions
and presentations of recent topics from both countries. Sponsors
may also communicate directly with Young Leaders by sending
announcements, promotions and other relevant information through
the network.
Study
Tour: The fyl is intended to bring
together 24 young professionals for an intensive week in
either participating country. The study tour generally takes
place in three cities and aims to present the host country economically, culturally
and politically. The participants assume an active role in leading formal and
informal discussions across a spectrum of topics related to bilateral relations.
Sponsor companies are often presented as valuable case studies for discussion
and company visits are also often incorporated into the Tours.
High
Profile Conference: By invitation only, approximately
150 cultural, business, government, and academic leaders
from around the globe convene for a one-day conference focused
on specific issues of transatlantic and international significance. For
more detailed information on the Canada Meets Germany: A
Forum for Young Leaders Forum and how to apply, visit http://www.canadameetsgermany.org/
All Forum
programs are organized in conjunction with partners from other
major academic, cultural, and political institutions.
 Program
and Events Calendar
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Germany Meets Turkey - A Forum for Young Leaders
ICD is proud to announce our newest program "Germany meets Turkey - A Forum
for Young Leaders" funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung. For more information
please click here to download the executive summary.
Germany Meets Turkey (English)
Germany Meets Turkey (German)
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Canada Meets Germany: Building a Sustainable Transatlantic Network
The aim of this program is to develop lasting relationships between future leaders in the fields of politics, academia, science, media, business, and culture in order to strengthen the bilateral ties between Canada and Germany and to serve as sources of expertise on topics pertinent to both countries. This creates a real and virtual network of young leaders committed to ongoing transatlantic dialogue.
The network is continuous, but stimulated each year by a transatlantic visit to either Canada or Germany by a team of young leaders. As an independently developed and organized program, Canada Meets Germany offers a unique opportunity—one of the few business-oriented exchanges of its kind— for companies and their up-and-coming leaders to come together and foster stronger and broader Canadian-German business, cultural, and political relations. This relationship deepens the understanding of transatlantic issues, promotes personal development, and contributes to fostering innovative policy solutions in both countries.
http://www.canadameetsgermany.org/
Application Deadline: June 28, 2006
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University Goes Congress
Saturday June 25th, 2005
Berlin, Germany
Fifty German students and young leaders served as U.S. Representatives for a day. In the daylong role-playing event, participants acted as members of a mock Congress and worked to pass and defeat legislation for social security reform. In conjunction with the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies and the German Institute for International Relations and Politics, icd sponsored the event at the Rotes Rathaus in Berlin. Students from the Macomb Community College in Michigan joined those in Berlin, along with Edward Bruley from Detroit, Michigan, former Chief of Staff to US Congressman David Bonior, former Democratic Party whip.
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Canadian-German Young Leaders Forum: "Building a Sustainable Transatlantic Network"
July 2, 2004
Germany and Canada
Germany and Canada have long been allies and business partners. Since the establishment of Germany as the largest member of the growing European Union, the relations between North America and Europe are nevermore important. The building of a broader and strengthened network between young German and Canadian leaders is vital to the bilateral political and business relationship between the two countries. Every year the Canadian-German Young Leaders Forum brings together both former and current young leaders, from diverse regions, business fields, social and ethnic backgrounds, to participate in an exchange tour in Canada or Germany. Participants in 2003 engaged in a tour through Western Canada: Vancouver, Calgary, Banff, Edmonton, and Fort McMurray. From September 25th until October 2nd, the program included various aspects: (1) Guest speakers from the areas of business, politics, as well as various academies and think tanks; (2) representations of different aspects of the national culture; (3) formal workshops including individual presentations of participants’ fields; and (4) informal discussions within the group of young leaders. This program brought about acute dialogue, regarding the important questions at hand between Canada and Germany. Our program encompassed for example, sightseeing of the First Nations, the Vancouver Film Festival, the gold-mine at Placer Dome, the University of Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Suncor Energy Oil Sands, and meetings with countless experts from the cultural, business, and political sectors. Last year’s program owes great thanks to the generous contributions of ERP-Sondervermögen administered by the German Bundesministerium for Wirtschaft (BMWi), the government of Alberta, the German Ministry for Foreign Affairs (AA), the Canadian Foreign Ministry and the Canadian Embassy in Berlin. We also thank the sponsors Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Air Canada, Vancouver International Film Festivals, Parks Canada, and National Libraries and Archives Canada.
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Bringing the World Home: After Study Abroad Summit
May 13-16, 2004
Berlin, Germany
In coordination with Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) and the Internationaler Club der Freie Universität Berlin, icd hosted a Symposium for Young Leaders in Europe, many of whom would soon face the challenge of returning to the United States after studying or working abroad. The goal of the three-day summit was to foster educational and international discourse and to help students develop strategies for bringing such dialogue with them as they return home. Presentations and workshops focused on topics spanning from how to interview with the media upon returning home, to the revitalized state of transatlantic relations, and the US Government’s outreach programs in Germany. Workshops also presented participants with the methods by which they can organize events and raise awareness at home about the rest of the world and to equip them with the skills and support to bring their inspirations to reality.
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"How a Bill Becomes Law" - Politics in the U.S. House of Representatives
Saturday, June 29, 2004, 10am-6pm
Berlin City Hall, Wappensaal
Fifty German students and young leaders participated in this program, in which they served as U.S. Representatives for a day in an effort to experience Congress’ law-making process first-hand. In the daily-long role-playing event, participants acted as members of a mock Congress and worked to pass and defeat legislation of social security reform. In conjunction with the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies and the German Institute for International Relations and Politics, icd sponsored the event at the Rotes Rathaus in Berlin. Students from the Macomb Community College in Michigan joined those in Berlin, along with Edward Bruley from Detroit, Michigan, former Chief of Staff to US Congressman David Bonior, former Democratic Party whip.
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Envisioning a World Without Corruption: IACC Youth Forum
May 24-28, 2003
Seoul, South Korea
icd, in conjunction with Transparency International, the Lebanese Transparency Association, and TI-Korea, and the support of TI international satellite centers throughout the world, held a summit for young leaders in Seoul, South Korea was held with the intention of expanding the discussion of corruption to young professionals. The conference occurred parallel to the International Anti-Corruption Convention held in Seoul, and encouraged young people from across the globe with leadership to voice their concerns and perspectives regarding the bases of corruption and the means to implement anti-corruption campaigns. The program included three days of workshops, a Model UN Summit, and IACC working groups for enlightened and creative discussion of the youth role in international anti-corruption campaigns.
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Die Situation von Muslimen in den USA und Europa nach dem 11. September 2001
“The Situation of Muslims in the USA and Europe after the 11th of September, 2001”
December 18, 2001
Berlin
The tragedy of the events on the 11th of September not only affected the victims and people in New York and Washington, but also the state of affairs for Muslims and Arabs in the United States and Europe. Misunderstanding and hatred on one side, and fear and insecurity on the other, can lead to only a perpetuation of such sentiments.
The goal of the lecture as part of icd’s Forum for Young Leaders was to present valid opinions and views through a moderated panel discussion. The guest speakers included Rob Broomby of BBC News Berlin, Edward A Bruley, personal assistant to US Congressman David Bonior, and Murat Ünal, Former head of Investment Marketing and Sales for Citibank. The forum was coordinated with the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies at the Free University-Berlin, and the Stiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft (Foundation of German Business).
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Mitteleuropäische Identität und die Zukunft Europas" – “Central European Identity in a European Context”
September 6, 2002
Berlin
On Friday, September 6 2002, icd hosted a forum “Central European Identity in a European Context,” featuring panelists Professor Ugo Perone, Director of the Italian Culture Institute in Berlin, Marton Mehes, Cultural Manager and Director of the Hungarian Cultural Institute, Toma Kratochvil, Third Secretary of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Berlin, and Marko Vrevc, Secretary of the Slovenian Embassy in Berlin.
The discussion highlighted the interplay between political and cultural identities in Central and Eastern Europe. How this relationship will emerge is increasingly important for European expansion in the future. Cultural commonalities and differences among the nations, both within and outside the European Union, were explored, as well as the impact of the history and ethnic clashes in the region. With this discussion, icd attempted to provide a relevant and fascinating basis for further dialogue with respect to Central and Eastern Europe.
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