ICD Events 2013

  • Conferences
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
International Conferences
The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA
"Options on the Table" Soft Power, Intercultural Dialogue and the Future of US Foreign Policy
Washington D.C.; January 9th - 11th, 2013
The Berlin International Economics Congress 2013
"Intercultural Relations, Youth Development Advancement, Environmental Responsibility & Ecotourism: Opportunities for Successful Nation Branding in the 21st Century"
Berlin; March 6th - 10th, 2013
The London Conference on Cultural Bridges 2013
"State Multiculturalism: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Politics, Economic & Cultural Dimensions"
London; March 20th - 22nd, 2013
The Reykjavík Congress on Human Rights 2013
"Human Rights Protection & International Law: The Multifaceted Dilemma of Restraining and Promoting International Interventions"
Iceland, Reykjavík, April 10th -13th, 2013
The European African Alliance Conference 2013
"Enhancing Inter-cultural Dialogue between Europe and Africa"
Brussels; April 17th - 19th, 2013
A World without Walls 2013
"Promoting the Culture of Peace and Global Ethics for Conflict Mediation through Cultural Diplomacy"
Ankara & Istanbul; May 8th - 9th, 2013
Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Germany
"How did Berlin become a Multicultural Example? Berlin as a Case Study for Embracing German Cultural Plurality"
Berlin; May 19th - 22nd, 2013
Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Levant
"Levant, Cradle of Cultural Diplomacy: Rediscovering the Mediterranean"
Bucharest; May 23rd - 25th, 2013
Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & Human Rights
"Towards a Global Human Rights Culture: The Need for a Collective Alliance in the Protection & Promotion of Human Rights"
Berlin; May 27th - June 1st, 2013
Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Asia Pacific
"The Application of Cultural Diplomacy on Fostering Relations within the Asia Pacific"
Berlin; June 5th - 7th, 2013
Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy
"Italian Cultural Diplomacy"
Rome; June 12th - 14th, 2013
Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Afghanistan & Central Asia
"Democracy, Development, and Diplomacy in Afghanistan & Central Asia"
Berlin; June 21st - 23rd, 2013
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA
"US Cultural Diplomacy: The Use of the Arts in Promoting Dialogue, Fostering Peace, and Initiating Mutual Understanding amongst World Cultures and Civilizations"
Washington D.C. & New York City; June 24th - 28th, 2013
Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the African Union
"African Perspectives: An African Vision for Positive Developments in Africa"
Berlin; June 26th - 28th, 2013
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the EU
"Sustainable Economic Growth, Further Integration and Common Identity: Moving towards a European Consensus"
Brussels; July 3rd - 5th, 2013
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the UK
"Cultural Diplomacy throughout the Commonwealth on Nations: International Cooperation across Six Continents"
London; July 10th - 12th, 2013
Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America
"The Colors of Latin America: Preserving Traditional Arts & Heritage in a Multicultural World"
Berlin; August 14th - 16th, 2013
The Berlin Annual African Film & Media Festival 2013
"Africa on Screen: Through the Eyes of Africa"
Berlin; August 22nd - 25th, 2013
The London Art as Cultural Diplomacy Conference 2013
"Contemporary International Dialogue: Art-based Developments and Culture Shared between Nations"
London; August 21st - 24th, 2013
The Berlin Inaugural Event of the Cross Continental Cooperation Summit
"Future Prospects in International and Intercultural Relations: building Bridges between Europe, USA, Russia and China"
Berlin; September 25th - 27th, 2013
Women Building Peace
"What They DO, Why it Matters?"
Sofia, October 9th - 10th, 2013
The Washington D.C. Summit on Cross Continental Cooperation
"Future Prospects in International and Intercultural Relations to Enhancing Cross & Trans Continental Cooperation"
Washington D.C.; November 4th - 7th, 2013
The Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2013
"Cultural Diplomacy & Cross Continental Cooperation: Building Bridges for a United Global Community"
Berlin; December 17th - 20th, 2013
Weeklong Seminars
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin; February 13th - 17th, 2013
USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Yung Leaders (USAME) Brussels; February 24th - 28th, 2013
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) Brussels; February 24th - 28th, 2013
CD in the Global Economy: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDEC) Berlin; March 4th - 10th, 2013
UK Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (UKMG) London; March 18th - 22nd, 2013
Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDA) Brussels; April 15th - 19th, 2013
Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDA) Brussels; April 15th - 19th, 2013
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) Belgrade; April 15th - 19th, 2013
Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) Berlin; April 22nd - 26th, 2013
Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC) Berlin; April 29th - May 3rd, 2013
USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Yung Leaders (USAME) Berlin; May 6th - 10th, 2013
Europe Meets Latin America: A Forum For Young Leaders (EMLA) Berlin; May 13th - 17th, 2013
Cultural Diplomacy in East Asia: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDEA) Berlin; June 10th - 14th, 2013
Italy Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (IMG) Berlin; August 1st - 5th, 2013
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD) London; August 21st - 26th, 2013
Cultural Bridges in Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (CBG) Berlin; September 9th - 13th, 2013
Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC) Berlin; September 23rd - 27th, 2013
Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) Berlin; September 23rd - 27th, 2013
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) Berlin; September 25th - 29th, 2013
USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (USAME) Berlin; September 25th - 29th, 2013
Africa Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders (AMUSA) Washington D.C.; November 3rd - 7th, 2013
Africa Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders (AMUSA) Washington D.C.; November 3rd - 7th, 2013
09.01.2013
(15:00)
Leveraging Culture and Diplomacy in the Age of Information
Under Secretary Tara D. Sonenshine
(Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, US State Department)
Location: Washington D.C., National Public Radio
Lecture and Discussion
09.01.2013
(17:00)
Options on the Table": Soft Power, Intercultural Dialogue, and the Future of US Foreign Policy
The Hon. Amb. Dr. Cynthia P. Schneider
(ICD Advisory Board Member; Distinguished Professor of Diplomacy, The School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University; 61st Ambassador of the United States to the Netherlands)
Location: Washington D.C, National Public Radio
Lecture and Discussion
10.01.2013
(10:00)
The Role of Cultural Diplomacy to Strengthen the Transatlantic Partnership
H.E Amb. András Simonyi
(ICD Advisory Board Member; Former Hungarian Ambassador to the United States)
Location: Washington D.C, Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Lecture and Discussion
10.01.2013
(10:00)
The Long Way to Peace in Afghanistan and the Role of Track II Discussions
The Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali
(ICD Advisory Board Member; Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan)
Location: Washington D.C, Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Lecture and Discussion
10.01.2013
(15:00)
Strengthening Transatlantic Relations and the Cultural Diplomacy of Estonia in the US
H.E. Amb. Marina Kaljurand
(Ambassador of Estonia to Washington DC)
Location: Washington D.C, Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Lecture and Discussion
10.01.2013
(17:00)
The Use of Innovative Concepts of Intercultural Dialogue to Build Friendships and Foster Trust between Civil Society Groups from the USA and the Islamic World
H.E. Amb. Houda Nonoo
(Ambassador of Bahrain to the USA)
Location: Washington D.C., Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Lecture and Discussion
11.01.2013
(10:00)
Culture as a Tool for Fighting Dictatorship
H.E. Amb. Petr Gandalovič
(Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the USA)
Location: Washington D.C, Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Lecture and Discussion
11.01.2013
(10:00)
Professionalizing Peace: Reclaiming Soft Power's Good Name
President Cameron M. Chisholm
(President of International Peace & Security Institute)
Location: Washington D.C, Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Lecture and Discussion
11.01.2013
(12:30)
The Use of Innovative Concepts of Intercultural Dialogue to Build Friendships and Foster Trust between Civil Society Groups at the Global Level
H.E. Amb. Arif Havas Oegroseno
(Ambassador of Indonesia to the European Union)
Location: Washington D.C., Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Lecture and Discussion
11.01.2013
(14:30)
Art and Culture: A Key to Diplomacy
Jennifer Cover Payne
(President of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington)
Location: Washington D.C, Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Lecture and Discussion
11.01.2013
(16:30)
The Role of Cultural Diplomacy to Strengthen the Transatlantic Partnership
H.E Amb. András Simonyi
(ICD Advisory Board Member; Former Hungarian Ambassador to the United States)
Location: Washington D.C., Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Interactive Discussion
11.01.2013
(17:00)
The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy over the Next Four Years and the Potential Roles of Soft Power, Intercultural Dialogue, and Cultural Diplomacy
H.E Amb. András Simonyi
(ICD Advisory Board Member; Former Hungarian Ambassador to the United States)
Location: Washington D.C, Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Interactive Discussion

 
13.01.2013 Official opening of the ICD Academy branch in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Mark Donfried (President of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)
Dr. Vasile Puscas (Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs)
 
18.01.2013 Performance by HEARTBEAT
Israeli and Palestinian Youth Musicians in Action
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Concert

 
25.01.2013 An Interview with The Hon. Cyril Svoboda
Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic; Former Foreign Minister
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Interview

 
05.02.2013
(14:00)
Solidarity Day with Kashmiris
Mark C. Donfried (ICD Director & Founder)
The Hon. Giulia Achillhi (Producer of the Film Inshallah, Football)
The Hon. Siddiq Kiani (President of the Free Kashmir Organization)
Dr. Manzoor Nowshari (Chairman of the Free Kashmir Organization)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Film Screening & Interactive Discussion
11.02.2013
(15:30)
Visit of Dr. Solomon Passy to Berlin
Dr. Solomon Passy
(Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria; President of the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria; ICD Advisory Board Member)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Interview and Discussion
18.02.2013
(15:30)
The City and People
Art Exhibition by Aschraf Geybatov
(Azerbaijani Painter)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Exhibition and Reception
06.03.2013
(10:00)
Nation branding - Key for the Success of States in Transition
The Hon. Eka Tkeshelashvili
(ICD Advisory Board Member; Former Vice Prime-Minister, State Minister of Georgia for Reintegration; Former Foreign Minister)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
06.03.2013
(10:30)
Current and Future Free Trade Areas: the Political, Economic and Cultural Dimensions Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi
(Secretary-General, UN Conference on Trade and Development; Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization)
Location: Berlin,  ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
06.03.2013
(14:30)
Haiti: Towards a Sustainable Tourism
Pierre M. Kerby Lacarriere (Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Haiti to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
06.03.2013
(15:00)
 Eco-Tourism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Opportunities & Challenges H.E. Amb. Kamanga Clementine Shakembo (Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
07.03.2013
(15:00)
Development of the Romanian Tourism
Maria Grapini (Minister of Business & Tourism of Romania)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Keynote Speech
07.03.2013
(16:30)
Public Diplomacy & Nation Branding in the Globalized World
The Hon. Mohamed Orabi (Former Foreign Minister of Egypt)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
08.03.2013
(9:30)
Burkina Faso to the Test of Climate Change
H.E. Amb. Marie Odile Bonkoungou-Balima (Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
08.03.2013
(10:00)
The Importance of Nation Branding in Demonstrating and Encouraging Change
Lord Jack McConnell (Member of the House of Lords; Former First Minister of Scotland)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
08.03.2013
(11:00)
Nation Branding in Afghanistan
Abed Nadjib (Minister Counselor at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Berlin)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
08.03.2013
(12:00)
Nation Brand Kyrgyz Republic
H.E. Amb. Bolot Otunbaev (Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Presentation
08.03.2013
(15:00)
Opportunities for Nation Branding: Ireland´s EU Presidency and The Gathering, 2013
H.E. Amb. Dr. Daniel Mulhall (Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
08.03.2013
(17:00)
Economic Diversification: Azerbaijan Model of Development
H.E. Amb. Parviz Shahbazov (Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
09.03.2013
(10:00)
The Impact of Immigration, Education and the Funding of Youth Education on North-South Solidarity and Divisions between the Regions of the European Union
The Hon. Erhard Busek (Former Vice-Chancellor of Austria; Former Minister for Science and Research of Austria)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
09.03.2013
(10:30)
Engaging People for a Sustainable Europe
President Staffan Nilsson (President of the European Economic and Social Committee)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
09.03.2013
(12:00)
The Impact of Immigration, Education and the Funding of Youth Education on North-South Solidarity and Divisions between the Regions of the European Union
The Hon. Anna Diamantopoulou (MP) (Member of the Greek Parliament, Former European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities; Former Greek Minister for Development, Competitiveness and Shipping)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
09.03.2013
(12:30)
The OYED Establishment Ceremony
President Emil Constantinescu (President of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy; Former President of Romania)
The Hon. Dr. Erhard Busek
(Secretary-General of the OYED; Former Vice-Chancellors of Austria)
The Hon. Anna Diamantopoulou (MP)
(Member of the Greek Parliament, Former European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities; Former Greek Minister for Development, Competitiveness and Shipping)
President Staffan Nilsson
(President of the European Economic and Social Committee)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Inaugural Event
09.03.2013
(18:30)
Pakistani Cultural Evening
H.E. Amb. Abdul Basit Ambassador of Pakistan to Germany
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Keynote Speech
14.03.2013
(18.00)
Stopover Moroccan Sahara
Reception Event of the Embassy of Morocco to Germany
Prof. Karim Anegay (Head of the Cactus Program at the Economic Promotion Office for Southern Morocco)
Prof. Mohamed El Faiz
(Professor at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech)
H.E. Amb. Omar Zniber
(Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Cultural Evening, Book Presentation and and Embassy Reception
24.03.2013
(17.00)
Opening Ceremony: Community Enterprise Development Conference 2013
Nigerian Leadership Initiative in Berlin
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Nigerian Event
27.03.2013
(14.00)
The EU Financial Crisis and its Impact on the Engagement of Civil Society Organizations
Maria Serkedjieva (Former Deputy Minister, Bulgarian Ministry of Justice & European Legal Integration)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
28.03.2013
(18.00)
"70 Jahre seit der Rettung der Juden in Bulgarien"
H.E. Amb. Radi Naideniv (Ambassador of Bulgaria to Germany)
Lecture and Reception
04.04.2013
(14:00)
Soft Power, Smart Power, Twitter Gate, and 21st Century Diplomacy
Dr. Cynthia P. Schneider (Professor in the Practice of Cultural Diplomacy at Georgetown University)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
04.04.2013
(15:30)
The MCCE Movement Against Electoral Corruption
Judge Marlon Reis (Director of the Brazilian Movement Against Electoral Corruption (MCCE))
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
09.04.2013
(16.00)
"Youth Unemployment in the EU & and in the Middle East"
President Emil Constantinescu (President of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)
The Hon. Dr. Nazar Al-Baharna (Director - ICD Center for Conflict Zone Mediation)
The Hon. Dr. Erhard Busek (Secretary-General of the OYED; Former Vice-Chancellor of Austria)
Panel Discussion
11.04.2013
(10:30)
The Responsibility to Protect and the Role of the UN Security Council: The Need for Legitimacy and Consistency
Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus)
Location: Reykjavík, Norđurljós, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center
Lecture and Discussion
11.04.2013
(11:30)
Humanitarian Crisis: Perspectives and Problems 
Vesna Medenica (President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro)
Location: Reykjavík, Norđurljós, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center
Lecture and Discussion
11.04.2013
(12:30)
A Politician's Perspective on the Enforcement of Human Rights both Nationally and Internationally
John Leslie Prescott (Former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom)
Location: Reykjavík, Norđurljós, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center
Lecture and Discussion
11.04.2013
(14:00)
International Responses to Human Rights Abuses
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson (President of Iceland)
Location: Reykjavík, Bessastađir, the Presidential Residence
Discussion
11.04.2013
(15:30)
Human Rights and the Development Dilemma: The Tribal Conundrum in India
The Hon. Mani Shankar Aiyar (Member of the Indian Parliament; Former Minister of Youth Affairs)
Location: Reykjavík, Norđurljós, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center
Lecture and Discussion
11.04.2013
(16:45)
The Origins of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect in the 21st Century
The Hon. Janez Janša (Former Prime Minister of Slovenia)
Location: Reykjavík, Norđurljós, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center
Lecture and Discussion
12.04.2013
(10:00)
Responsibility to Protect or Duty to Protect? New Perspectives on UN Humanitarian Interventions
The Hon. Franco Frattini (Former Foreign Minister of Italy)
Location: Reykjavík, Norđurljós, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center
Lecture and Discussion
15.04.2013
(14:00)
Presentation of the World Academy of Art & Science
Prof. Dr. Ivo Slaus (President of the World Academy of Art & Science (WAAS))
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
16.04.2013
(14:00)
Dare to Listen
The Hon. Eric Nuzum (Vice President of Programming, National Public Radio - NPR)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
26.04.2013
(15:30)
Turkish-American Music as Cultural Diplomacy
The Hon. William Harvey (Director & Founder of Cultures in Harmony)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Concert and Discussion
26.04.2013
(17:00)
Culture, Education, and Research in the EU
Dr. Erna Hennicot-Schoepges (Former President of Parliament of Luxembourg; Former Minister of Education, Culture, and Religious Affairs of Luxembourg; Former MEP)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture
07.05.2013
(14:00)
Religion & Cultural Diplomacy
Prof. Dr. Karl Donfried (Director of Studies - Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS))
Prof. Elizabeth A. Woodson (Professor of Religion & Biblical Literature Emeritus, Smith College)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture
08.05.2013 - 09.05.2013 A World Without Walls 2013
"Promoting the Culture of Peace and Global Ethics for Conflict Mediation through Cultural Diplomacy" 
Location: Ankara & Istanbul
International Conference
16.05.2013
(18:00)
Colombia Comes Closer to Berlin
Santiago Gomez Rojas (Director of the Spanisches Film Fest Berlin)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Event
17.05.2013
(14:00)
Cultural Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific Region
Senator Alan Ferguson (22nd President of the Australian Senate)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
24.05.2013
(09:30)
Levant, Cradle of Cultural Diplomacy: Rediscovering the Mediterranean
President Crin Antonescu (President of the Romanian Senate)
Location: Bucharest, Senate Aula, Palace of the Romanian Parliament
Welcome Speech
24.05.2013
(09:45)
Levant, Cradle of Cultural Diplomacy: Rediscovering the Mediterranean
Dr. Titus Corlăţean (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania)
Location: Bucharest, Senate Aula, Palace of the Romanian Parliament
Keynote Speech
24.05.2013
(10:00)
Levant, Cradle of Cultural Diplomacy: Rediscovering the Mediterranean
Dr. Remus Pricopie (Minister of National Education of Romania)
Location: Bucharest, Senate Aula, Palace of the Romanian Parliament
Keynote Speech
24.05.2013
(10:15)
Levant, Cradle of Cultural Diplomacy: Rediscovering the Mediterranean
Dr. Daniel Barbu (Minister of Culture of Romania)
Location: Bucharest, Senate Aula, Palace of the Romanian Parliament
Keynote Speech
24.05.2013
(10:30)
Repositioning in Europe, Role of Levant
H.E. Prof. Dr. Andrei Marga (Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute)
Location: Bucharest, Senate Aula, Palace of the Romanian Parliament
Lecture
24.05.2013
(10:45)
Inter-Academic Cooperation in the Levant
President Ionel Haiduc (President of the Romanian Academy)
Location: Bucharest, Senate Aula, Palace of the Romanian Parliament
Lecture
24.05.2013
(15:00)
Levant, A Vision from Past to Future
Dr. Rexhep Meidani (Former President of Albania)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture
24.05.2013
(15:15)
Levant, A Vision from Past to Future
Dr. Petru Lucinschi (Former President of Moldova)
Location: Bucharest, Senate Aula, Palace of the Romanian Parliament
Lecture
27.05.2013
(15:00)
Time for European Magnitsky Law
The Hon. Mihkail Kasyanov (Former Prime Minister of Russia)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Keynote Speech
27.05.2013
(15:15)
Time for European Magnitsky Law
The Hon. Kristiina Ojuland (MEP) (Former Foreign Minister of Estonia)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Keynote Speech
30.05.2013
(09:30)
Sport Diplomacy - The German-Israeli Example
H.E. Amb. Emmanuel Nahshon (Minister of the Embassy of Israel in Berlin)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
30.05.2013
(12:00)
The Need for a Collective Alliance in the Prevention of Genocide & Mass Atrocities
The Hon. Ögmundur Jónasson (Former Minister of the Interior of Iceland)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture
30.05.2013
(14:00)
The Rise of Green Politics as a Global Ideology and Global Priority
President Ralf Fücks (President of the Heinrich Boell Foundation and Member of the German Green Party)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion

 
30.05.2013
(17:30)
Sport as a Vector of Peace and Nation Reconciliation
The Hon. Adolphe Rukenkanya (Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture of Burundi)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
30.05.2013
(18:00)
The Potential for Cultural and Sports Diplomacy in Supporting National Building, Good Governance and the Prevention of Intercommunal Violence
Dr. Cirino Hiteng Ofuho (Minister of Culture, Youth & Sports of South Sudan)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture
31.05.2013
(10:00)
International NGO's & Global Human Rights Culture
Dr. Zvonimir Paul Šeparović (Former Minister of Justice of Croatia)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
31.05.2013
(18:00)
Culture and Sustainable Development
President Katalin Bogyay (22nd President of the Australian Senate)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
07.06.2013
(16.00)
The Contribution of Small European States to the United States of Europe
The Hon. Gerardo Giovagnoli
The Hon. Giuseppe Morganti
The Hon. Guerriono Zanotti
The Hon. Francesco Morganti
The Hon. Mirko Tomassoni
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
12.06.2013
(20:00)
Italian Cultural Diplomacy
Primeminister Enrico Letta (Primeminister of Italy)
Minister Emma Bonino
(Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy)
Location: Rome, Palazzo Firenze
Welcome Addresses to the Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy and Reception
13.06.2013
(10:00)
The Power of the Culture for Communication, International Cooperation and Peace
President Pietro Grasso (President of the Italian Senate)
Location: Rome, Italian Senate
Keynote speech
13.06.2013
(10:15)
The Power of the Culture for Communication, International Cooperation and Peace
Massimo Bray (Italian Minister for Cultural Heritage and Tourism)
Location: Rome, Italian Senate
Keynote speech
13.06.2013
(10:30)
 The Power of the Culture for Communication, International Cooperation and Peace
Gaetano Quagliariello (Minister for Constitutional Reforms in Letta)
Location: Rome, Italian Senate
Keynote speech
13.06.2013
(16:00)
Cultural Heritage, Italian Language, Creative Industries: Italian Distinctive Features in The World
Giovanna Melandri (President of Maxxi Museum, Former Minister of Youth Policies and Sports)
Location: Rome, Palazzo Firenze
Keynote speech
13.06.2013
(16:45)
Cultural Heritage, Italian Language, Creative Industries: Italian Distinctive Features in The World
President Gianni Puglisi (President of the UNESCO National Italian Commission)
Location: Rome, Palazzo Firenze
Keynote speech
14.06.2013
(12:00)
Italian Cultural Diplomacy
The Hon. Francesco Rutello (Honorary President of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, Former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Former Mayor of Rome)
Location: Rome, Palazzo Firenze
Lecture
24.06.2013

 
Track III Cultural Diplomacy - The Levant Initiative for the Peace Process in the Middle East Global Summit
Pastor Dele Olowu
Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Rabbi Elie Abadie
The Hon. Dr. Emil Constantinescu
H. E. Amb. Mirsada Colakovic
Sheikh Ramzy
Grand Mufti Dr. Sheikh Abdel Salam Mraish
Rabbi Yizthak Dayan
H. E. Amb. Byrganym Aitimova
The Hon.Yasar Yakis
The Hon. Dr. Nazar Al Baharma
Location: Washington D.C.; United Nations Headquarters
Global Summit
25.06.2013 US Cultural Diplomacy: The Use of the Arts in Promoting Dialogue, Fostering Peace, and Initiating Mutual Understanding amongst World Cultures and Civilizations
Children's Art for Peace- Global Peace Initiative for Children and Youth
co-hosted by ICD and  JOURNEYS FOR PEACE
(Lecture Series and Interactive Sessions)
26.06.2013 African Perspectives: An African Vision for Positive Developments in Africa
The Hon. Miyir Ali Suleiman (Ombudsman of the Republic of Djibouti)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
27.06.2013

(14:30)
African Perspectives: An African Vision for Positive Developments in Africa
Hon. Miyir Ali Suleiman (The Ombudsman of the Republic of Djibouti)
Location: ICD House
Interview & Interactive Discussion
27.06.2013
(10:00)
Media Diplomacy and Vocational Education in Africa    
Bayo Ogunleye (Nigerian Embassy in Germany)
Location: ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
27.06.2013
(14:30)
Malawi Perspectives on an African Vision for Positive Developments in Africa
H. E. Amb. Prof. Dr. Isaac Chikwekwere Lamba (Ambassador of Malawi to Germany)
Location: ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
28.06.2013 - 29.06.2013 The 51st Anniversary of Burundi's Independence Celebration
H.E. Amb. Eduard Bizimana (Ambassador of Burundi to Germany)
Gérard Wede-Niyimbonera (Steering Committee, Founding Member of IREMBO e.V.)
Anicet Niyonkuru (President CDP party in Burundi)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Cultural event
03.07.2013
(10:30)
Building a European Diplomacy in a Period of Economic Crisis
H. E. Amb. Poul Skytte Christoffersen (Ambassador of Denmark to the European Union)
Location: Mission of Macedonia to the EU
Lecture and Discussion
03.07.2013
(12:00)
Cyprus and the EU Financial Crisis
H. E. Amb. Kornelios S. Korneliou (Ambassador of Cyprus to the Eureopan Union)
Location: Mission of Macedonia to the EU
Lecture and Discussion
03.07.2013
(12:30)
Promoting European Values in the Asia-Pacific: Cultural diplomacy and EU 'Soft Power': An 'Outsider's' Perspective
H. E. Amb. Vangelis Vitalis (Ambassador of New Zealand to the European Union)
Location: Mission of Macedonia to the EU
Lecture and Discussion
03.07.2013
(14:30)
Keynote Speech
The Hon. Jan Figel (Vice-President of the National Council of the Slovak Republic)
Location: Mission of Macedonia to the EU
Lecture and Discussion
04.07.2013
(11:30)
Sustainable Economic Growth: Further Integration of Common Identity in moving forward to European Consensus"
The Hon. Agnieszka Skuratowicz (Member of Cabinet of the President of the European Commission)
Location: Mission of Macedonia to the EU
Lecture and Discussion
04.07.2013
(12:00)
Cultural Diplomacy in the Levant
President Dr. Emil Constantinescu (President of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy; Former President of Romania; & Former Rector of the University of Bucharest)
Location: Mission of Macedonia to the EU
Lecture and Discussion
04.07.2013
(14:30)
European Multi-Identity
The Hon. Algirdas Saudargas (MEP)(Member of the European Parliament)
Location: Mission of Macedonia to the EU
Lecture and Discussion
04.07.2013
(16:00)
The Future of EU Cultural Diplomacy
The Hon. Erna Hennicot-Schoepges (Vice President, ICD Advisory Board; Former Minister of Culture of Luxembourg)
Location: Mission of Macedonia to the EU
Lecture and Discussion
10.07.2013
(10:00)
The Role of Culture in the Foreign Policy of the UK
Lord William Richard Inglewood (Member of the House of Lords)
Location: Romanian Cultural Institute
Lecture and Discussion
10.07.2013
(10:45)
EUNIC and Cultural Diplomacy in Europe
Dorian Branea (Director, Romanian Cultural Center, London)
Location: Romanian Cultural Institute
Lecture and Discussion
10.07.2013
(12:30)
Challenges of Cultural Diplomacy in the Commonwealth
Tim Unwin (Secretary General of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization)
Location: London, Romanian Cultural Institute
Lecture and Discussion
10.07.2013
(16:30)
Cultural Diplomacy throughout the Commonwealth of Nations
H. E. Amb. Edward M. Turay (High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to the United Kingdom)
Location: Romanian Cultural Institute
Lecture and Discussion
11.07.2013
(10:00)
Ara deg mae dal iar - Language Issues Between Groups; Problems and Possibilities
The Hon. Hywel Williams (MP)(Member of the British Parliament)
Location: London, House of Lords
Lecture and Discussion
11.07.2013
(10:45)
The Role of Cultural Links in the Government's Commercial Diplomacy Drive
The Hon. Henry Bellingham (MP)(Member of the British Parliament)
Location: London, House of Lords
Lecture and Discussion
11.07.2013
(14:30)
"Cuban Soul" Case Study in Applied Cultural Diplomacy
David Soul (Celebrated Actor, Director, Musician)
Location: London, House of Lords
Lecture and Discussion
05.08.2013
(18:00)
Strengthening the US-EU Relationship: The Importance of Investing in Youth Education and Advancement
H.E. Amb. Elena Poptodorova (ICD Advisory Board Member, Ambassador of Bulgaria to the United States)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Interview
14.08.2013
(12:00)
The Effects of Globalization on the Region
H.E. Amb. Ramon Custodio Espinoza (Ambassador of Honduras to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Interview
14.08.2013
(NA)
The Challenges of Cultural Diversity: The Case Study of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
H.E. Amb. Juan Mayr Maldonado (Ambassador of Columbia to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
14.08.2013
(14:30)
Historical and Cultural Attractions in the Dominican Republic
Fernando Ureńa Rib (Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
23.08.2013
(09:30)
The Public Representative: A  Political Perspective in a Time of Austerity
Nick Brown MP (Member of British Parliament)
Location: British Parliament, London
Lecture and Discussion
21.08.2013
(10:30)
Contemporary African Arts and Artists into Perceptions of Africa in Developed States
Eric Joyce MP (Member of British Parliament)
Location: British Parliament, London
Lecture and Discussion
21.08.2013
(12:00)
The Lithuanian Presidency of the EU: Priorities in the field of culture and Audiovisual
H.E. Amb. Asta Skaisgiyrté Liauškiené (Ambassador of Lithuania to the United Kingdom)
Location: British Parliament, London
Lecture and Discussion
23.08.2013
(12:00)
Art as Cultural Diplomacy  - Turkish Perspectives
H.E. Amb. Ahmet Ünal Çeviköz (Ambassador of Turkey to the United Kingdom)
Location: British Parliament, London
Lecture and Discussion
23.08.2013
(10:30)
What is 'Official National Art' and What is Not?
Hywel Williams MP (Member of British Parliament)
Location: British Parliament, London
Lecture and Discussion
22.08.2013
(14:30)
400 Years on: Cultural Diplomacy in London 2013
Prof. Dr. Timon Screech (Professor, Department of the History of Art & Archaeology, School of Oriental and African Studies)
Location: The Nehru Center, London
Lecture and Discussion
22.08.2013
(10:45)
The Rise of the African Film Industry: Implications & Prospects
H.E. Amb. Sitona Abdalla Osman (Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
22.08.2013
(14:30)
The Potential of African Film as Cultural Diplomacy - Perspectives from Egypt
H.E. Amb. Dr Mohamed Abdelhamid Ibrahim Higazy (Ambassador of Egypt to Germany)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
30.08.2013
(17.00)
Youth Engagement for Rwanda: From youths for youths, let's move our world
Elisabeth Kaneza (Communication Department, Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Rwanda Cultural Event
12.09.2013
(10:00)
Toward Ethical Soft Power & Public Diplomacy
Professor Naren Chitty (Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts, Macquarie University, Australia; Inaugural Director, Soft Power Advocacy & Research Centre)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
25.09.2013
(10:00)

 
The Importance of Youth Education and Development Advancement and its Positive Influence on Strengthening the Relationships between Europe, Russia, China and the USA
The Hon. Helga Daub (Former Member of the German Parliament)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
25.09.2013
(11:30)
Cultural Dialogue in the European Context in the Formation of a Polycentric World Today
The Hon. Dr. Mykola Zhulynsky (Former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
25.09.2013
(15:00)
People, Partnerships, Problem Solving and Culture
The Hon. Simon Crean (Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government; Former Minister for the Arts; and Former Minister for Education)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
26.09.2013
(15:00)
The EU Horizon 2020 Program: New Opportunities for Cross Continental Cooperation
The Hon. Dr. Francesco Profumo (Former Minister of Education of Italy & Former Chancellor of the Polytechnic University of Turin)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
27.09.2013
(17:00)
Japan as a Model Case for Predicting the Impact of Demographic Change and Globalization on a Mature Democracy
The Hon. Masaharu Nakagawa (Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
28.09.2013
(11:30)
The Future Role of NATO in Strengthening Cross Continental Cooperation
President Franco Frattini (President of the ICD Organization for Youth Education & Development; Former Foreign Minister of Italy)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Lecture and Discussion
01.10.2013 The Investiture Ceremony of the Captains Regent of San Marino
Meeting H.E. Gian Carlo Capicchioni and H.E. Anna Maria Muccioli, new Captains Regent of San Marino
Mark Donfried
Minister Pasquale Valentini (Minister of Foreign Affairs of San Marino)
Minister Teodoro Lonfernini (Minister of Tourism)
Minister Giuseppe Maria Morganti (Minister of Culture)
The Hon. Mirko Tomassoni (Member of Parliament of San Marino, Former Captain Regent and ICD Advisory Board Member)
Location: San Marino
Event
15.10.2013 Multiculturalism, Tolerance, Dialog and Solidarity
Alliance of Civilizations Conference
President Emil Constantinescu (President of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)
President Crin Antonescu (President of the Romanian Senate)
H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations)
Location: Bucharest, Romanian Senate
Conference
16.10.2013 Establishment of the MA Program in "Globalization and Cultural Diplomacy"
President Emil Constantinescu (President of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)
President Vlad Nistor (President of the Senate of the University of Bucharest)
Rector Mircea Dumitru (Rector of the University of Bucharest)
Academic Program
24.10.2013 An interactive discussion with the Hon. Nouzha Skalli
Nouzha Skalli (Former Moroccan Minister of Social Development, Family and Solidarity)
Location: Berlin, ICD House
Interactive Discussion
24.10.2013
(18:00)

Kashmir Black Day
Dr. Michael Gottlob (India Co-Group in the German Section of Amnesty International)
H.E. Amb. Abdul Basit (Ambassador of Pakistan to Germany)

Location: Berlin, ICD House
Panel Discussion
04.11.2013
(10:00)
Opportunities for International and Intercultural Relations to Enhance Cross & Trans Continental Cooperation
H. E. Amb. Elena Poptodorova (Ambassador of Bulgaria to the United States)
Location: National Public Radio, Washington DC
Lecture and Discussion
04.11.2013
(10:45)
Transatlantic Relations: Challenges and Opportunities in a New Reality
H.E. Amb. Dr. Božo Cerar (Ambassador of Slovenia to the United States)
Location: Goethe Institute, Washington DC
Lecture and Discussion
04.11.2013
(12:00)
The UN Security Council and International Law
H.E. Amb. Elin Suleymanov (Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the United States)
Location: National Public Radio, Washington DC
Lecture and Discussion
04.11.2013
(14:30)
Shared Freedom-Space and Shared Responsibility
Imam Talib Shareef (President & Imam, the Mosque Masjid Muhammad, Inc)
Location: Embassy of Italy to the United Sates, Washington DC
Lecture and Discussion
05.11.2013
(12:00)
Bridge Building on a Continental Level: Islam, Immigration and Empire in Europe
H.E. Amb. Akbar Ahmed (Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies & Professor, School of International Service, American University)
Location: Goethe Institute, Washington DC
Lecture and Discussion
05.11.2013
(18.00)
US Congress Meeting with Senator John McCain
Mark Donfried
President Franco Frattini, President of the OYED, Former Foreign Minister of Italy
Senator John McCain
US Senator for Arizona
Meeting
06.11.2013
(10:00)
Rock & Roll Diplomacy to Enhance Cross Continental Cooperation
H.E. Amb. András Simonyi (Managing Director, Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University; Former Hungarian Ambassador to the United States)
Location: Embassy of Italy to the United States, Washington DC
Lecture and Discussion
06.11.2013
(16:30)
Cultural Diplomacy and Youth: Entrepreneurship in Africa to Strengthening Cross Continental Cooperation
H.E. Dr. Tebelelo Mazile Seretse (Ambassador of Botswana to the United States)
Location: Embassy of Italy to the United States, Washington DC
Lecture and Discussion
18.11.2013
(16.00)
The Role of Culture and Cultural Diplomacy in the Nordic Countries
The Hon. Halldor Asgrimsson (Vice President of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy; Former Secretary General for the Nordic Council of Ministers; Former Prime Minister Iceland)
Lecture and Interview
20.11.2013 - 22.11.2013 ICD Delegation to Israel and Palestine: Working to Strengthen Bridges and Cooperation
Mark Donfried
President Emil Constantinescu
Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy
Peace Delegation Trip
11.12.2013
(17.00)
Theatre in Africa
Between Art and Development Cooperation
Stories of German-Malawian Collaborartion
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Book Presentation & Discussion
13.12.2013
(14:00)
"Vernacular Cultural Diplomacy: American Routes from Berlin to Beijing with Jazz, Cowboys & Cajuns"
Nick Spitzer (Folklorist and Radio Producer)
ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Cultural Event
17.12.2013
(14:50)
"Growing Intensity of International Migration: Economic and Cultural Reasons"
The Hon. Hrant Bagratyan (Former Prime Minister of Armenia, Member of the Armenian National Congress)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
17.12.2013
(17:00)
"Building Cultural Bridges: Turkish-German Perspectives in Cultural Diplomacy"
H. E. Amb. Hüseyin Avni Karslıoğlu
Amb. Dr. Heinrich Kreft
Amb. Dr. Ahmet Hadi Adanalı
Dr. Günter Seufert
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Panel Discussion & Concert
17.12.2013
(18:30)
Memorial of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi
Performance of Traditional Turkish Music
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Music Performance
17.12.2013
(20:00)
A Keynote Speech by Master Jun Hong Lu
Master Jun Hong Lu (World Renowned Chinese Spiritual Leader)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Reception  &Cultural Event
18.12.2013
(09:50)
The Evolution of Multiculturalism Policy in Europe
President Petru Lucinschi (Former President of  Republic of Moldova )
Location: European House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
18.12.2013
(11:00)
"Cultural Diplomacy Practice: Developing A Culture of Peace"
MK Nissim Zeev
MP Emanuelis Zingeris
Governer Gershon Mesika
Mr. Yossi Dagan
Mr. Shai Atias
Dr. Sheikh Ramzy
MP Ögmundur Jónasson
& Mark C. Donfried
President Emil Constantinescu
Master Jun Hong Lu
The Hon. Halldor Ásgrímsson
The Hon. Erna Hennicot-Schoepges 
H.E Dr. Sarah Jibril
Location: Eusopean House, Berlin
Interactive Panel Discussion
18.12.2013
(20:00)
ICD Award Ceremony
Halldor Asgrimsson
Bill Summers
Queen Yahna
Master Lu
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Award Ceremony
18.12.2013
(20:30)
A World without Walls: "This is Our Planet"
Lori Glori (World renowned singer)
Bill Summers (celebrated American Percussionist)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Concert, Dinner, Song
19.12.2013
(9:50)
" Multilevel Governance & Multi Actor ship in Cultural Diplomacy"
The Hon. Luc van den Brande (Former Minister-President of Flanders-Belgium; Chairman of commission for citizenship, governance, institutional and external affairs (CIVEX), Committee of the Regions)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(10:10)
"Intercontinental Cooperation, Global Governance and the Position of Small Countries"
The Hon. Mirko Cvetkovic (Former Prime Minister of Serbia)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(11:00)
"Croatia's Path to EU Accession and the Important Role of Trans-European Cooperation has Played in the Process"
The Hon. Jadranka Kosor (Former Prime Minister of Croatia)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(11:20)
"The Significance of Education and Gender Equality in the Process of Building Peace and Sustainable Society"
The Hon. Mari Kiviniemi (Former Prime Minister of Finland)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2103
(11:40)
"Cultural Dialogue for Global Social Cohesion"
President Ugo Mifsud Bonnici (Former President of Malta)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(12:00)
"The Art of Cultural Diplomacy: Panorama of a Presidency"
Amb. Katalin Bogyay (President of the General Conference of UNESCO)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(12:20)
"The Soft Power of Culture"
The Hon. Dame Tessa Jowell (Member of the British Parliament)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(12:40)
"The Future of European Cultural Diplomacy"
Lorenzo Fontana (Member of the EU Parliament; Vice-president of the Committee on Culture)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(14.10)
"Cultural Diplomacy within the Framework of the European Union"
Csaba Sándor Tabajdi (Member of the EU Parliament)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(14:30)
"Cross Cooperation between Continents: the Case of the Euro- Latin-American Parliamentary Assembly"
President Jorge Pizarro (President of the Senate of Chile)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(14.50)
"The European Citizens' Initiatives: 'A new tool: From the European Elite to the European Citizens"
The Hon.  Anna Diamantopoulou (Member of Greek Parliament)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(15:10)
"The Importance of Cultural Diplomacy for Successful Global Leadership"
President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga (Former President of Latvia)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2103
(15:50)
"Culture as the Foundation of Sustainable Development"
President Arnold Rüütel (Former President of Estonia)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(16:10)
"Creating Value through International University Partnerships"
Prof. Dr. Michael Lederer (Executive Vice President - International Affairs & Executive) Education, Furtwangen University)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(17:20)
"Bridging Cultural Differences: The Role of Actors"
Beate Finckh (Celebrated German Actress)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(17:40)
"Glamour or Dilemma"? - "Stardom or Starve-Dom"?
Albert Fortell (Celebrated Austrian Actor)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
19.12.2013
(18:10)
Opening Speech
President Francesco Rutelli (Former Deputy Prime Minister of Italy; Former Minister of Culture of Italy; Former Mayor of Rome)

"Arts, Culture & Applied Cultural Diplomacy"
President Francesco Rutelli (Former Deputy Prime Minister of Italy; Former Minister of Culture of Italy; Former Mayor of Rome)
Amb. Katalin Bogyay (Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Hungary to UNESCO; President of UNESCO's General Conference)
President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga
The Hon. Bertie Ahern
The Hon. Erna Hennicot-Schoepges 
Prof. Dr. Rolf Tarrach
Beate Finckh
Albert Fortell
Amb. Dr. Cythia Schneider
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Opening Speech & Interactive Panel Discussion
19:12.2103
(20:00)
ICD Award Ceremony
The Hon. Marcia Barrett (Lead Singer of "Boney M")
President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga (Former President of the Republic of Latvia)
President  Emil Constantinescu (President of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy; Former President of Romania; & Former Rector of the University of Bucharest)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Awards Ceremony
19.12.2103
(20:30)
"The Strength of Song"
Marcia Barrett (Boney M)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Concert, Dinner, Song Recording
20.12.2013
(9:30)
"Syria and the reasons for Western Hesitation to Act"
The Hon. Cyril Svoboda (Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic; Former Foreign Minister)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(10:10)
"The Role of Cultural Diplomacy and the Political Culture in Diplomacy"
The Hon. László Kovács (European Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(11:00)
"XXI Century World - Towards Conflict, Balance or Unity?"
The Hon. Jan Figel (Vice-President of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, Former European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(12:00)
"Sports as Cultural Diplomacy"
The Hon. Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin (Former Minister of Sports of France; Former Minister of the Environment of France; Former Minister of Social Affairs)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(14:30)
"The Latvian-European Relationship and the Role of Culture in the Foreign Policy of Latvia"
President Valdis Zatlers (Former President of Latvia)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(15:10)
"Culture, Arts, Sports: the new Ways for Diplomacy"
The Hon. Michčle Alliot-Marie (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(15:30)
"Global Challenges of Cross Continental Cooperation"
The Hon. Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi (Secretary-General of UNCTAD and Former Director General of the World Trade Organization)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(15:50)
"Cultural Diplomacy and the Role of Civil Society"
The Hon. Staffan Nilsson (Former President, European Economic and Social Committee)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(16:10)
"Ending Conflicts: Reconciliation and Peace-building remain Indispensable for a Stable Peace"
The Hon.Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus and ICD Advisory Board Member)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(16:30)
The Syrian Crisis and Political & Religious Extremism"
James C. Clad
The Hon. Erna Hennicot-Schoepges
Ribal Al Assad
Dr. Nazar Al Baharna
The Hon. Dr. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis
The Hon. Mehmet Aydın
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Interactive Panel Discussion
20.12.2013
(17:00)
"The Role of Small States in building a global Community"
The Hon. Jean Paul Adam (Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(17:40)
"Peacebuilding and Human Rights in the Global Development Partnership post-2015"
Lord Jack McConnell (Former First Minister of Scotland)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(18:10)
"Peace, Prosperity and Progress: How Cultural Diplomacy drives Transatlantic Relationships in the 21st Century"
The Hon. Bertie Ahern (Former Prime Minister of Ireland)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
20.12.2013
(19:00)
"Cultural Diplomacy, Peace building & Reconciliation
The Hon. Bertie Ahern (Former Prime Minister of Ireland)
The Hon. Lord Jack McConnell (Former First Minister of Scotland)
The Hon. Dr. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus and ICD Advisory Board Member)
The Hon. Mehmet Aydın (Former Minister of State of Turkey; Former Member of Parliament)
Location: ICD House, Berlin
Interactive Panel Discussion