The Sino-Global Discourse//Europe Meets China September 11, 2011

The Sino-Global Discourse - "The Growing Prominence of China on the World Stage: Exploring the Political, Economic, and Cultural Relations of China and Global Stakeholders"
(International Conference, Berlin, September 15th - 18th, 2011 - Held Parallel to the "Berlin - Asia Pacific Weeks Conference 2011")

Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC)
(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, September 12th - 18th, 2011 – Held Parallel to the “Berlin - Asia Pacific Weeks Conference 2011”)

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is currently accepting applications for the events outlined above, all of which will take place in Berlin during summer 2011. The Programs will bring together young professionals, students and scholars, governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, workshops, group discussions and cultural excursions featuring leading figures from the fields of politics, the arts, academia, media, and business.

The Sino-Global Discourse - "The Growing Prominence of China on the World Stage: Exploring the Political, Economic, and Cultural Relations of China and Global Stakeholders"
(International Conference, Berlin, September 15th - 18th, 2011 - Held Parallel to the "Berlin - Asia Pacific Weeks Conference 2011")
www.icd-cdea.org

”The Sino-Global Discourse" is an international conference held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in cooperation with other leading organizations. The objective of the conference is to examine the growing prominence of China on the world stage, the opportunities for global development that this presents, and how China can maintain its robust economic growth and social evolution to benefit the global environment.

Conference Speakers
The event will bring together artists and practitioners from the fields of culture, literature, and music, that will share their perspectives alongside renowned academics and leading figures from international politics, diplomacy, civil society, and the public sector. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here).

Sustainable Network »
During the program the participants will have opportunities to network amongst each other, with the speakers, as well as with ICD Advisory Board Members and partners. Conference participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world of diverse interests and backgrounds who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Networks.

Conference Participants »
The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cdea/index.php?en_sino-global-discourse_application-form

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Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC)
(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, September 12th - 18th, 2011 – Held Parallel to the “Berlin - Asia Pacific Weeks Conference 2011”)
www.icd-emc
**Participants of the forthcoming EMC weeklong seminar will take part in the International Conference The Sino-Global Discourse (Berlin, September 15th - 18th, 2011)

Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC) is a network for young, influential people from across the world, who have an interest in exploring and strengthening Sino-European relations, and wish to gain insight into the current global political and economic trends associated with the rise of China. Individuals can join the EMC Forum by taking part in one of the weeklong seminars, which are held throughout Europe. Each EMC Weeklong Seminar is focused on a specific theme related to Chinese development and the goals of the Forum. The programs provide an analysis of the pressing issues of Chinese growth and the changing dynamics of the global economy from both theoretic and empirical perspective. Weeklong seminars include lectures, seminars, and workshops led by renowned academics, politicians, and representatives of civil society. The seminars will also offer cultural and social activities that provide an excellent opportunity to experience Berlin.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cdea/index.php?en_emc_application-form

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