Call for Applications ****** Dear Professors, Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following major programs hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations.

The Program 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.

 We are currently accepting applications for these events and I would be grateful if you could share this announcement by forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in attending.

 The Language of Art & Music - "A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization" (International Conference, London, August 25th - 29th, 2011 - Held Parallel to “The Notting Hill Carnival 2011”) Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD)  (Weeklong Seminar, London, August 23nd - 29th, 2011 - Held Parallel to “The Notting Hill Carnival 2011”) The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy - July Session (Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 25th – 31st, 2011)