Hallo!

Ich moechte die Mitglieder dieser Gruppe ueber eine Konferenz informieren, die
mein not-for-profit NGO, das Berliner Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, fuer den
August organisiert. Thema sind Deutsch-Britische Beziehungen, auf politischer
aber speziell kultureller Ebene.

Danke und Gruss,
B.

Hier die Details:

Next Weeklong Seminar: Berlin, 24th – 28th August, 2009

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (www.culturaldiplomacy.org) is currently
accepting applications for the next Weeklong Seminar for "The UK Meets Germany:
A Forum for Young Leaders".

Who can apply?

The UKMG Weeklong Seminar is open to applications from all young professionals
with an active interested in the UK-Germany relationship.

What will the Weeklong Seminar involve?

The program for the Weeklong Seminar will consist of lectures, seminars,
workshops, and cultural activities in and around Berlin. The participants will
meet with leading figures from the political, diplomatic, academic and civil
society spheres to discuss the relationship in question and consider how it can
be supported through organised cultural exchange. Speakers at previous Weeklong
Seminars include representatives from the German Foreign Office, the British
Embassy in Berlin, the European Commission, Deutsche Welle, the German
Parliament, the British Council, and the German Council on Foreign Relations.

What are the aims of the Weeklong Seminar?

The Seminars aim to inform the participants about the field of Cultural
Diplomacy and its importance today, raise awareness of key issues in the
relationship in focus, create a network between the Seminar participants, and
give the participants creative ideas and support for future initiatives.

What happens after the Seminar?

After completing the Weeklong Seminar the participants become members of the
UKMG Forum. They are then supported by the ICD in conducting research, in
organising and developing leadership initiatives, and are invited to join the
ICD Online Forum where they can network with the other Young Leaders from around
the world.

More information about the UKMG Forum and the upcoming Weeklong Seminar can be
found under:

http://culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_forums_ukmg_about

For questions relating to the Seminars, please contact us under
ukmg@...

With kind regards

Peter Rees

Development Director

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy