The second decade of the new millennium, which has been influenced by the major global economic crisis resulting with high unemployment rates around the world, has raised the importance for the development of new industries and occupations. Indeed, all over the world, creative industries, culinary innovation and new trends in the performing arts together with the constant development of the digital capabilities, have developed new fields that not only provide new employment opportunities, but also significantly influence and contribute to global politics, world diplomacy, sustainable economics as well as multiculturalism. In light of the importance of these growing trends, innovations and changes into everyone’s daily life, from governments to private individuals, the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, together with leading institutions from the fields of creative industries, culinary innovation and performing arts have launched: “The International Symposium on Creative Industries, Culinary Innovation and Performing Arts” in order to analyze, reflect and raise awareness for the benefits, uses and contributions of these trends and innovations. Symposium Participants » Participation in the symposium is open to individuals coming from the fields of creative industries, culinary and performing arts as well as governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students. Certificate of Attendance - Symposium participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed.