The Seychelles African Economics Congress 2014
"Innovative Solutions for African Inclusive Growth and a Thriving Economy"
(The Seychelles, Victoria; May 3rd – 6th, 2014)
www.SeychellesCongress.org

With an average GDP growth rate of 5% in 2012 and projections of significant acceleration, the current 'Rise of Africa' has surpassed all growth expectations of previous economic forecasts, effectively positioning Africa as the world's fastest growing economy. Accompanied by decreasing inflation, heightened macroeconomic stability and microeconomic reforms, these trends have translated into rapidly dropping poverty rates and a growing middle class thus paving the way towards the continent's sustainable development. The possibilities are now endless for Africa's 'Economic Lions'.

While acknowledging the contemporary path to prosperity Africa has embarked on, the Forum will seek to further accelerate growth rates in a sustainable and inclusionary manner, so that the wealth accumulated trickles down to ordinary citizens and firmly secures the prosperity of generations to come. While growth is real and steady, it must be ensured that the benefits of this are reaped by all members of society. Thus, the conference will focus on ways in which to increase the participation of youth and women in the economy, harnessing the immense human capital boasted by the African continent and unlocking the full potential of the economic giant that is Africa. Furthermore, the Forum will address the issues of political stability necessary to foster economic growth. All these elements will take into account the application of Cultural Diplomacy activities in aiding current and future strategies of growth, therefore affording the conference a multi-faceted and dynamic character.

Speakers & Delegates during the congress will include amongst others, leading politicians and economists, senior diplomats, senior academics, renowned authors, journalists, and representatives from the private sector. 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.

Speakers for the Congress include:

• Minister Jean Paul Adam - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Seychelles
• Minister Pierre Laporte - Minister of Finance of Seychelles
• Sir James Mancham - Former President of Seychelles
• Rupert Simeon - CEO of Seychelles Investment Board
• Steve Fanny - CEO of Seychelles International Business Authority
• Governor Caroline Abel - Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles

The Seychelles African Economics Congress 2014
"Innovative Solutions for African Inclusive Growth and a Thriving Economy"
(The Seychelles; February 4th - 7th, 2014)
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_saec-2013
To apply, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_ccds_applications-forms

The Congress will construct an overview of the several key factors in Africa's prospects for economic improvement, leading to the formulation of innovative and collaborative strategies for growth. A diverse range of expert speakers from various backgrounds will deliver lectures and workshops on the opportunities afforded to Africa to advance its position even further in the global economy. Discussions on the unification and harmonization of African economies will stimulate joint action in the fields of good governance, the economic empowerment of youth and women, and the branding of Africa as an attractive destination for tourism and investment. The incorporation of these elements into regional economic policy will raise the profile of Africa on the world stage, adding further momentum to the current rise of Africa.

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 submit the online application form:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_saec-2013

Conference Speakers & Delegates
The speakers during the Conference will include heads of state and ministers, dignitaries and celebrated artists as well as leading figures and experts from international politics, the diplomatic community and civil society from across the world.


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Weeklong Seminars

The following events will take place during December 2013:


To view the complete ICD Calendar of Events for 2013-2014, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar

Trans Continental Cooperation in Africa
"The Future of the Millennium Development Goals in the African Union"
(Addis Ababa; January 27th – 31st, 2014 – Held Parallel to African Union Summit)
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_tcca-2014
To apply, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_ccds_applications-forms

Two years away from the deadline set by the United Nations Millennium Declaration, the ICD´s Conference on the Future of the Millennium Development Goals in the African Union aims to review the progress already made across Africa in regards to meeting the 8 Millennium Development Goals and to discuss the potential the continent has for further development, so that the targets set by world leaders at the Millennium Summit in 2000 to reduce extreme poverty might be reached, sustained and expanded in the foreseeable future.

With the deadline for these targets approaching rapidly and significant progress remaining to be made, it is essential to create a new agenda for Africa, focused on reinvigorating the existing initiatives in place to tackle the eight MDGs and propel Africa into a better economic, political and social climate. As a means to this end, the ICD will gather stakeholders from all sectors of society to jointly design the developmental future of the continent.

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 submit the online application form:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_tcca-2014


To view the complete ICD Calendar of Events for 2013-2014, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar

Youth Education & Development Advancement
Young Leaders' Forums - Forthcoming Conferences
(November– December, 2013)
www.icd-ylf.org
To apply, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_ccds_applications-forms

The Young Leaders' Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. Over the past decade, the ICD Young Leaders' Forums have grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds from across the world.

We are accepting applications for the following conferences:

Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDA)
"Using Art and Film as Tools for Sustainable Development within Africa"
(Berlin; December 3rd – 7th, 2013)
www.icd-africa.org
*****
Africa Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (AME)
"Engaging Cultural Tradition into Dual Strategies of Progress"
(Berlin; December 3rd – 7th, 2013)
www.icd-africa.org
*****

Africa Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (AMC)
"Fostering Intercultural Exchange between today’s Economic Giants"
(Berlin; December 3rd – 7th, 2013)
www.icd-africa.org
*****

Nigeria Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (NMC)
"Expanding Sino-Nigerian Intercultural Relations for better Political, Commercial, & Military Cooperation"
(Berlin; December 3rd – 7th, 2013)
www.icd-africa.org
*****

Africa Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders (AMUSA)
“Launching a New Era of enhanced Cultural Engagement between Two Regional Powers”
(Washington D.C.; November 3rd – 7th, 2013)
www.icd-africa.org
*****

Nigeria Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders (NMUSA)
“Cementing Nigeria-US Intercultural Relations: Economic Stability & Security through Joint Action”
(Washington D.C.; November 3rd – 7th, 2013)
www.icd-africa.org
*****

Ethiopia Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMUSA)
"Formulating Ethiopian-American Cooperation Strategies for the next Decade"
(Washington D.C.; November 3rd - 7th, 2013)
www.icd-africa.org




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To view the complete ICD Calendar of Events for 2013-2014, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar

The Washington, D.C. Summit on Cross-Continental Cooperation 2013
"Future Prospects in Enhancing Continental Cooperation to Secure Political, Economic, and Social Progress"
(Washington, D.C.; November 4th - 7th, 2013)

The recent deterioration of US-Russian relations was made more evident by President Obama's decision to cancel an official meeting with President Putin and by the tense negotiations on the Syrian Crises. These events highlight an urgent need for the International Community to take action to enhance cross-continental cooperation.

This current situation between Russia and the US clearly defines the significant differences of opinion on policies between the world's most influential leaders, thus making it evident that appropriate measures must be taken globally in order to ensure that further development of international inter-connectivity remains secured and sustainable.
Summit Agenda
The "Washington, D.C. Summit on Cross-Continental Cooperation" will therefore explore the ways in which intercultural dialogue and cultural exchange can be utilized effectively in order to achieve a successful cross-continental coalition.

The following issues will be examined and explored in the Summit:
The Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights
The Middle East Conflicts
International Trade & Global Economic Prosperity
Intercultural Relations as a Vehicle to Strengthen International Relations

Speakers and delegates during the conferences will include, among others, heads of state and leading politicians, chief diplomats, leading governmental officials, senior academics, renowned authors, journalists, and celebrated artists. These speakers will include a large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. To learn more about the ICD Advisory Board.
Summit Locations
Based in Washington D.C, the Summit will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city. Featured locations during the Summit will include:
US Congress
The Embassy of Bulgaria to the USA
The Embassy of Italy to the USA
National Public Radio (NPR)


Summit Participation
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.

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2013
“Cultural Diplomacy & Cross Continental Cooperation: Building Bridges between Europe, USA, Russia, and China"
(Berlin: December 17th – 21st, 2013)

The Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy is the world's leading event in the field of cultural diplomacy and is the final concluding event of the Institutes Cultural Diplomacy for the year.

The conference will bring together current and former heads of state and ministers, celebrities and dignitaries 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 is ICD's will be held in the framework of the ICD event series on Cross Continental Co-operation; The Annual conference will be the final and sixth 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 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.

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The ICD 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.

“Analysing Youth Unemployment within the EU: Global Dialogue for Tackling Youth Unemployment”
Berlin; September 16th - 20th, 2013

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) is a network of young individuals 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 political and economic integration of the European Union must be accompanied by sustained activity to ensure that public opinion and relations between individual member states, remain positive and constructive at the grass roots level.

As an independently developed and organized program, CDE offers a unique opportunity to come together and foster wider, deeper relations on an academic, cultural and political level. This in turn will develop a wider understanding of intercultural issues, promote personal growth, and contribute to the creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting all countries and cultures.


Conference Location
Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the Conference will include head of state and ministers, leading figures and experts from international politics, economics, academia, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The speakers will also include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

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.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars

For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_cde_about-forum

“Common Strategies and Bilateral Relations in the New Era of Diplomacy”
Berlin;September 23rd - 27th, 2013

Italy Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (IMG) is a network of students and young professionals who have an interest in exploring and supporting Italian-German Relations. Participants join the forum by taking part in an IMG Weeklong Seminar, following which they are encouraged to conduct their own research and organize their own activity in the field. ICD Weeklong Seminars are targeted at students and young professionals with an active interest in Italy and Germany.

As an independently developed and organized program, IMG offers a unique opportunity to come together and foster wider, deeper relations on an academic, cultural and political level. This in turn will develop a wider understanding of intercultural issues, promote personal growth, and contribute to the creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting all countries and cultures.

Conference Location
Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the Conference will include head of state and ministers, leading figures and experts from international politics, economics, academia, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The speakers will also include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

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.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars

For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/culturalbridges/index.php?en_ylf_img

“Encouraging a Sino-European Culture Economy-Based Relationship to tackle Economic and Political Crises”
Berlin, September 9th - 13th, 2013

Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC) is a network of students and young professionals who have an interest in exploring and strengthening the relations between Europe and China. Participants join the forum by taking part in a EMC Weeklong Seminar, following which they are encouraged to conduct their own research and organize their own activity in the field. ICD Weeklong Seminars are targeted at students and young professionals with an interest in the European-Chinese relationship.

As an independently developed and organized program, EMC offers a unique opportunity to come together and foster wider, deeper relations on an academic, cultural and political level. This in turn will develop a wider understanding of intercultural issues, promote personal growth, and contribute to the creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting all countries and cultures.


Conference Location
Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the Conference will include head of state and ministers, leading figures and experts from international politics, economics, academia, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The speakers will also include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

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.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars

For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_emc

"Using Art and Film as Tools for Sustainable Development within Africa"
Berlin; August 22nd - 27th, 2013

Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDA) is a network of young individuals from across the world who share an interest in the African continent. The program is based on the recognition that cultural diplomacy represents an important tool in helping Africa to address the challenges it currently faces. The network conducts ongoing activity aimed at supporting development and strengthening relations between different countries and cultural groups within Africa, and between Africa and external partners.

As an independently developed and organized program, CDA offers a unique opportunity to come together and foster wider, deeper relations on an academic, cultural and political level. This in turn will develop a wider understanding of intercultural issues, promote personal growth, and contribute to the creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting all countries and cultures.


Conference Location
Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the Conference will include head of state and ministers, leading figures and experts from international politics, economics, academia, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The speakers will also include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

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.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars

For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_cda_about-cda

“The Colors of Latin America: Preserving Traditional Arts & Heritage in a Multicultural World”
(Berlin; August 14th - 16th, 2013)


The countries of Latin America play host to a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Given the multitude of cultural identities present across Latin America, there has been increasing concern about the preservation of cultures on the continent, particularly in light of the recent destruction and deterioration of Aztec and Mayan cultural heritage sights in the region. Furthermore, as the full effects of globalization continue to be realized and Latin American becomes an increasingly prosperous economic power on the world stage, there exists fears that the countries of the continent could become westernized, diluting their own cultures in the process. The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy has therefore developed the International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America with the aim of presenting to the world an original perspective on Latin America and its unique heritage, and will explore the potential of arts and culture to successfully support regional development.

Conference Location
Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the Conference will include head of state and ministers, leading figures and experts from international politics, economics, academia, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The speakers will also include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

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.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_iscd-2013

For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_2013-iscd_la

“Contemporary International Dialogue: Art-based Developments and Culture Shared between Nations”
London; August 21st - 26th, 2013

Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD) is a network of students and young professionals who have an interest in exploring the field of art as a vehicle for cultural diplomacy. Participants join the forum by taking part in an ACD Weeklong Seminar, following which they are encouraged to conduct their own research and organize their own activity in the field.

The program is particularly suited to individuals with an interest in the role of artistic and cultural expression in providing a platform for strengthening intercultural relations at regional, national, and local levels.

As an independently developed and organized program, ACD offers a unique opportunity to come together and foster wider, deeper relations on an academic, cultural and political level. This in turn will develop a wider understanding of intercultural issues, promote personal growth, and contribute to the creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting all countries and cultures.


Conference Location
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD)in the city of London will take place ina number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across London, and will consist of excursions to the country's top artistic institutions. Featured locations during the Conference will include: British Parliament, Portcullis House, City Hall, Covent Garden, Notting Hill Gate, Speakers' Corner, Hyde Park and The British Museum, in addition to various foreign embassies and governmental institutions.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the Conference will include artists, musicians, academics, authors, museum curators, human rights activists, dignitaries, politicians, and heads of state, as well as leading figures and experts in the arts, international affairs, the diplomatic community, and civil society from across the world. These speakers will include a large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

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

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars


For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_acd

"Using Art and Film as Tools for Sustainable Development within Africa"
Berlin; August 22nd - 27th, 2013


Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDA) is a network of young individuals from across the world who share an interest in the African continent. The program is based on the recognition that cultural diplomacy represents an important tool in helping Africa to address the challenges it currently faces. The network conducts ongoing activity aimed at supporting development and strengthening relations between different countries and cultural groups within Africa, and between Africa and external partners.

As an independently developed and organized program, CDA offers a unique opportunity to come together and foster wider, deeper relations on an academic, cultural and political level. This in turn will develop a wider understanding of intercultural issues, promote personal growth, and contribute to the creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting all countries and cultures.


Conference Location
Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the Conference will include head of state and ministers, leading figures and experts from international politics, economics, academia, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The speakers will also include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

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.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars

For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_cda_about-cda

“Contemporary International Dialogue: Art-based Developments and Culture Shared between Nations”
London; August 21st - 26th, 2013


Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD) is a network of students and young professionals who have an interest in exploring the field of art as a vehicle for cultural diplomacy. Participants join the forum by taking part in an ACD Weeklong Seminar, following which they are encouraged to conduct their own research and organize their own activity in the field.

The program is particularly suited to individuals with an interest in the role of artistic and cultural expression in providing a platform for strengthening intercultural relations at regional, national, and local levels.

As an independently developed and organized program, ACD offers a unique opportunity to come together and foster wider, deeper relations on an academic, cultural and political level. This in turn will develop a wider understanding of intercultural issues, promote personal growth, and contribute to the creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting all countries and cultures.


Conference Location
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD) in the city of London will take place in a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across London, and will consist of excursions to the country's top artistic institutions. Featured locations during the Conference will include: British Parliament, Portcullis House, City Hall, Covent Garden, Notting Hill Gate, Speakers' Corner, Hyde Park and The British Museum, in addition to various foreign embassies and governmental institutions.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the Conference will include artists, musicians, academics, authors, museum curators, human rights activists, dignitaries, politicians, and heads of state, as well as leading figures and experts in the arts, international affairs, the diplomatic community, and civil society from across the world. These speakers will include a large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

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

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars

For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_acd

“Cultural Diplomacy throughout the Commonwealth on Nations: International Cooperation across Six Continents”
(London; July 10th - 12th, 2013

While citizens of the UK benefit from a relatively good economic and human rights situation, there is still some room for improvement in many of its former colonies within the Commonwealth of Nations. In an attempt to improve the sociopolitical and economic situations in a number of member states and increase social harmony and interstate equality, Queen Elizabeth II, the head of the intergovernmental body, signed into effect the Charter of the Commonwealth in March 2013, setting out the values of the constituent states and establishing an organization-wide responsibility for the implementation of sixteen core beliefs including democracy, international peace, and universal human rights.

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the UK will bring together speakers from a diverse range of fields to debate the issues surrounding Great Britain and the Commonwealth. The Symposium will focus on effective implementation strategies for the New Charter of the Commonwealth, placing particular emphasis on the role that Cultural Diplomacy can play among the organization’s members in achieving greater cooperation and collaboration, thus promoting prosperity and stability for all. Through the employment of Cultural Diplomacy, Commonwealth states have the potential to come together and establish greater multilateral understanding and collaboration, helping to promote economic prosperity, improve human rights records and achieve a new stability for the organization as a whole.

Conference Location
Based primarily in the House of Lords in London the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the Conference will include head of state and ministers, leading figures and experts from international politics, economics, academia, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The speakers will also include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

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

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_iscd-2013

For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_2013-iscd-uk