The Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2013
"Cultural Diplomacy & Cross Continental Cooperation: Building Bridges for a United Global Community"
(Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)
Introduction
The Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy is the world's leading event in the field of cultural diplomacy Co-hosted and organized by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy and The IMAN Foundation.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:
 President Francesco RutelliFormer Deputy Prime Minister of Italy |
 Hon. Michèle Alliot-Marie Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France |
 President Vaira Vīķe-FreibergaPresident of the Club of Madrid |
 The Hon. Jadranka KosorFormer Prime Minister of Croatia |
 The Hon. Mari KiviniemiFormer Prime Minister of Finland |
 Hon. Mirko CvetkovićFormer Prime Minister of Serbia |
 President Jorge PizarroPresident of the Senate of Chile |
 Hon. Dr. Supachai PanitchpakdiFormer Director General of the WTO |
 Hon. Staffan NilssonFormer President of the EU European Economic & Social Committee |
 Amb. Katalin BogyayPresident of UNESCO's General Conference 2011-3 |
 Hon. Winston PetersFormer Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand |
 Anna DiamantopoulouFormer EU Commissioner for Employment & Social Affairs |
 The Hon. Halldór ÁsgrímssonFormer Prime Minister of Iceland |
 Master Jun Hong LuWorld Renowned Chinese Spiritual Leader |
 The Hon. Bertie AhernFormer Prime Minister of Ireland |
 Roselyne Bachelot-NarquinFormer French Minister of Health, Youth Sports |
 Dame Tessa JowellFormer UK Minister for the Olympics |
 Prof. Dr. Sibrand PoppemaPresident, University of Groningen |
 President Valdis ZatlersFormer President of Latvia |
 President Emil ConstantinescuFormer President of Romania |
 President Ugo Mifsud BonniciFormer President of Malta |
 Prof. Dr. Murat TuncerPresident of the Hacettepe University |
 President Petru LucinschiFormer President of Republic of Moldova |
 President Arnold RüütelFormer President of Estonia |
 Prof. Dr. Rolf TarrachRector, University of Luxembourg |
 Antonio Mascarenhas MonteiroFormer President of Cape Verde |
 Prof. Dr. Ivan IlchevRector, Sofia University, Bulgaria |
 Beate FinckhCelebrated German Actress |
 Albert FortellCelebrated Austrian Actor |
 Minister Jean-Paul AdamForeign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles |
 Hon. Simon CreanFormer Australian Minister for Regional Development |
 Dr. Vladimir FilippovRector, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia |
 The Hon. Jan FigelVice 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.
