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

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) is a network of individuals, 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
several times throughout the year. Each CDE Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific theme related
to Europe and the goals of the Forum. The Seminars 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 take part in a
range of social and cultural activities.
The next CDE Weeklong Seminar will be conducted in Berlin rom September 11
th
- 14
th
. In addition to
looking in greater detail at the history and development of cultural diplomacy, the Seminar will focus in
particular on the following theme: "The North and South of Europe: Two Identities with a Common Goal”
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
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe (CDE) is open to all relevant stakeholders and individuals with an interest in
exploring the relation between European states
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
stakeholders 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.
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_...
For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_...