Overview

Marking the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, this Forum will serve as a timely reflection on the enduring mission and evolving responsibilities of the UN in a world confronted by renewed instability and division. As global challenges multiply and new forms of conflict emerge, the Forum will honour the legacy of eight decades of international cooperation and dialogue that have transformed once-divided societies into communities built upon shared values, understanding, and peace.

Gathering leading politicians, diplomats, scholars, and representatives of international organisations, the Forum will explore how cultural diplomacy can reinforce the United Nations’ founding principles and support its future mandate. Through high-level discussions and interactive sessions, participants will develop new ideas and initiatives to strengthen democracy, promote human rights, and advance peaceful cooperation among nations reaffirming, on this historic anniversary, the UN’s role as a cornerstone of dialogue and global solidarity.

Locations

The Forum will be held in New York City, with the main conference taking place at the United Nations Headquarters. In addition, a series of sessions and events will be hosted at several of the city’s key political, historic, and cultural landmarks.

Speakers & Delegates

Speakers and delegates during the conference will include leading politicians, diplomats, and academics. These speakers will include a large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. To learn more about the ICD Advisory Board, please click here.

Participants »

Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, and young professionals as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the symposium, please click on the link below and fill out the online registration form:

Participant Papers »

The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Forum, and would therefore like to welcome participants to submit a paper they would like to be considered for delivery at the Forum. Following the conference, the papers will be included in the proposal document that will be issued and sent to all governments and leaders of the international community.