CDE 2012 - Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders

Seminar Agenda
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) is a network of young professionals from across the world, who have an interest in exploring and strengthening relations between European States. The program is based on the recognition that the increasing economic and political integration of the European Union must be accompanied by sustained activity to ensure that public opinion and relations between individual member states, and between member-states, remain positive and constructive at the grass roots level.
Individuals can join the CDE Forum by taking part in one of the CDE Weeklong Seminars, which are held every 4-6 months. Each CDE Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific theme related to Europe and the goals of the Forum. The program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from the media, international politics & diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector.
In addition to the academic components, participants will take part in a range of social and cultural activities in the city of Helsinki.
The Next Weeklong Seminar for "Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders" (CDE) will take place in Helsinki from September 11th-14th, 2012.
Seminar Speakers
The speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.
Participants
Participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from politics, diplomats, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes.
Participation Cost
The participation cost for the program is 195 Euros. If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost to reserve their position.
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http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_appli...
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http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_...