- Call for Applications -The Art as Cultural Diplomacy ConferenceA Forum for Young Leaders(London, Weeklong Seminar, August 24th– 27th, 2012) Dear Friends and Colleagues,On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, we are writing to bring to your attention our upcoming program hosted by the ICD, in partnership with other leading institutions. We would be grateful if you could forward the information below to anyone you feel might be interested in participating.*****Art as Cultural Diplomacy A Forum for Young Leaders (London, Weeklong Seminar, August 24th – 27th, 2012)The ICD Young Leaders Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. The first Young Leaders' Forum was developed in 2003, and we have since developed and launched a variety of different bilateral and multilateral forums that focus on a diverse range of relationships across the world. Over the past decade, the ICD Young Leaders' Forum has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world. Forum Speakers >The speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics (including head of states and ministers), diplomacy, academia, culture & the arts, civil society, and the private sectorThese speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. Forum Participants >The forum is open to applications from students and young professionals with an active interest in art & music, cultural studies, international relations, political science, peace studies, and diplomacy, as well as other interested stakeholders from around the world.*****We are also accepting applications for the following conferences:The Europe Meets Latin America Conference – (Berlin, July 31st – August 3rd, 2012)The Europe Meets Russia Conference – (Brussels, August 7th – 10th, 2012)The Europe Meets China Conference – (Berlin, September 4th – 7th, 2012)The Cultural Diplomacy in Europe Conference – (Helsinki, September 11th – 14th, 2012)***** Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation in sharing the news of our upcoming events.  With warmest regards, Mark Donfried Director & FounderInstitute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719Phone: 00.49(0)30.2360-768