Weeklong Seminars are held in Berlin every 4-6 months and consist of 4-5 day programs of lectures, seminars, and workshops, together with cultural and social activities. The Seminars aim to give the participants an insight into key perspectives on the theme of the seminar, introduce them to a network of likeminded individuals, and allow them to explore the cultural landscape of the city of Berlin.  Speakers during the seminars include individuals from the fields of politics, diplomacy, academia, culture & the arts, civil society, and the private sector. Once individuals have taken part in a Weeklong Seminar and joined the forum, they become a part of the ICD’s network, which facilitates communication between likeminded individuals across the world. Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDEC) Berlin, June 17th- 22nd, 2012 The United States Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (USAME) Washington D.C. June 26th- 30th, 2012 The ICD Academy for Cultural DiplomacyBerlin July 9th- 13th, 2012 Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) Vienna July 17th- 20th, 2012 Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDA) Berlin July 23rd - 27th, 2012 Italy Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (IMG) Berlin July 23rd- 27th, 2012 Europe Meets Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMLA) Berlin, July 24th- 27th, 2012 The Europe Meets Russia Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) Brussels, August 7th- 10th, 2012 UK Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (UKMG) Berlin, August 14th- 17th, 2012 The Cultural Bridges in Germany Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders (CBG) Berlin, August 14th- 17th, 2012 Germany Meets Turkey: A Forum for Young Leaders (GMT)    Berlin, August 14th- 17th, 2012 Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD)London, August 23rd- 27th, 2012  The Europe Meets China Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC) Berlin, September 3rd- 7th, 2012  Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) Helsinki, September 10th-14th, 2012