The Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2013
"Cultural Diplomacy & Cross Continental Cooperation: Building Bridges for a United Global Community"

Introduction

The conference will bring together heads of state & leading politicians, senior diplomats, leading governmental officials, senior academics, renowned authors, journalists, and celebrated artists including an interdisciplinary group of participants traveling to Berlin from all over the world to discuss Cultural Diplomacy in our interdependent world. The 2013 event will include parallel large-scale events dedicated to the fields of cultural diplomacy & international relations, peace building, human rights, arts and culture.
The 2013 Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy will be held in the framework of the event series on Cross Continental Cooperation; The Annual conference will be the fourth event in the series. Ranging from broad topics of discussion to specific areas within the field of Cultural Diplomacy, the annual conference will provide a wide and detailed analysis of Cultural Diplomacy for 2013.
Conference Agenda
The primary goal of the ICD/IMAN Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy is to provide an annual review and analysis of the development, progress, impact, and future of the field of Cultural Diplomacy, characterized by an equal dedication to both its theory and practice. As an interdisciplinary and international forum, the conference will facilitate the creation of novel tools to promote and strengthen international relations, contribute to academic research and literature, empower the younger generation, and create a platform for ongoing valuable discussions on the future of Cultural Diplomacy.The 2013 Annual Conference will explore best practices of Cultural Diplomacy in general and in particular the application of the arts and culture to promote Cross Continental Cooperation & Democracy Promotion, successful peace building & reconciliation, human rights, multiculturalism and harmonious international relations.
The conference will consist of lectures, panel discussions, interactive discussions, workshops, debates, cultural events & performances, and social & networking activities.

Conference Locations »
Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.Conference Participants »
Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click on the link below and fill out the online application form:
Conference Speakers & Delegates »
Speakers & Delegates during the conferences will include among others heads of state & leading politicians, senior diplomats, leading governmental officials, senior academics, renowned authors, journalists, and celebrated artists.Speakers & Delegates for the Conference include:
![]() Former Deputy Prime Minister of Italy |
![]() Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France |
![]() President of the Club of Madrid |
![]() Former Prime Minister of Croatia |
![]() Former Prime Minister of Finland |
![]() Former Prime Minister of Serbia |
![]() President of the Senate of Chile |
![]() Former Director General of the WTO |
![]() Former President of the EU European Economic & Social Committee |
![]() President of UNESCO's General Conference 2011-3 |
![]() Former Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand |
![]() Former EU Commissioner for Employment & Social Affairs |
![]() Former Prime Minister of Iceland |
![]() World Renowned Chinese Spiritual Leader |
![]() Former Prime Minister of Ireland |
![]() Former French Minister of Health, Youth Sports |
![]() Former UK Minister for the Olympics |
![]() President, University of Groningen |
![]() Former President of Latvia |
![]() Former President of Romania |
![]() Former President of Malta |
![]() President of the Hacettepe University |
![]() Former President of Republic of Moldova |
![]() Former President of Estonia |
![]() Rector, University of Luxembourg |
![]() Former President of Cape Verde |
![]() Rector, Sofia University, Bulgaria |
![]() Celebrated German Actress |
![]() Celebrated Austrian Actor |
![]() Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles |
![]() Former Australian Minister for Regional Development |
![]() Rector, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia |
![]() Vice President of the National Council of Slovakia |
Participant Papers »
The Conference Committee encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The Conference Committee would therefore like to welcome the participants of the 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 worldwide.Certificate of Attendance
All conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the Conference Committee.
Berlin Christmas Markets
Participants of the conference will have the opportunity to visit the famous Berlin Christmas markets while they are in Berlin.Anyone who wants to experience the incomparable charm of "Winter Magic" has to come to Berlin! Berlin is the capital city of the German Christmas Markets. Whether one prefers a contemplative and magical Christmas Market or a lively and urban one, this year Berlin offers a choice of over sixty Christmas Markets spread across the city.
