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Welcome to the Europe Meets Russia Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR)The EMR Forum is a network of young professionals & students from across the world, who have an interest in the European-Russian relationship. The program has been developed in recognition of the importance of the relationship between Russia, Europe, and the global political system.The ultimate goal of the forum is to educate, enhance and sustain the Russian-European relationship by empowering the next generation of young leaders from Europe and Russia. The forum organizes conferences, public lectures, events and online activities throughout the year where we provide exclusive access to the members of the forum. Joining the Forum »The Forum is open to all individuals, of all ages and all professional backgrounds, with an interest in international affairs in general, and the European Russian relations in particular. Individuals can join the EMR Forum by taking part in one of the EMR Weeklong Seminars that are held every 4- 6 months. Once they have joined the EMR Forum, members are supported by the ICD in organizing leadership initiatives, conducting academic research, and are invited to join the ICD networks enabling them to share information and communicate with like-minded individuals across the world. Participation in the week-long seminar, gives each participant the chance to learn about cultural diplomacy, to get to know the ICD and receive the necessary introduction to participate successfully in the EMR Forum.If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the seminar, please click on the "Apply Now" link below and fill out the online application form:  About EMR Weeklong Seminars »Each EMR Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific theme related to European-Russian relations and the goals of the Forum. These Weeklong Seminars include lectures, seminars, and workshops led by experts from the fields of politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities. During the seminar, the participants are given the opportunity to learn about cultural diplomacy from both academics and practitioners and interactive sessions are organized in order to give the participants a chance to participate in cultural diplomacy activities. Throughout the seminar, an interdisciplinary mixture of experts from Europe and Russia will offer insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the European-Russian relationship through a balance of lectures, seminars, visits, and interactive cultural activities. During the weeklong seminars, participants are strongly encouraged to make friends and partners with their fellow participants, the conference speakers and partners, as well as with the other members of the ICD. These relationships can benefit the participants personally and professionally in many ways once the weeklong seminar has come to an end.Next Weeklong Seminar »(Brussels, July 1st - 5th, 2013)In addition to looking in greater detail at the history and development of cultural diplomacy, the next EMR Weeklong Seminar will focus in particular on the following main theme:“A Resilient Russian-European Alliance: Essential Partnership for Global Peace & Stability”Seminar SpeakersSpeakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, diplomacy, civil society and the private sector from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.Participant Papers »The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought on the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. As such, the ICD welcomes participants of the conference to submit relevant papers addressing topics within these fields particular to their interests and passions. Participants can submit papers written in the past for other purposes or ongoing research, or written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.Certificate of AttendanceAll participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which provides details about the speakers and topics at the conference. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD's Advisory Board.ICD Alumni Program »All conference participants will be invited to join the ICD alumni program. The "ICD Alumni Group" is an international network of like-minded individuals with an interest in further developing the field of cultural diplomacy through the support of intercultural relations. Participation in the group is by invitation only, and is open only to individuals who have taken part in ICD programs. (more) |
