The Conference
Two Days of Powerful Talks
BGU Campus
09:00 am
The conference will shed light on cultural diplomacy from a variety of perspectives and will launch a discussion on its definition and scope of activities. First and foremost, to explore the potential for culture, art, music and other cultural means to provide consistent (cultural diplomacy) tools for fostering mutual understanding and building trust among a foreign public.
A unique point of reference will be the Eurovision, the implications and significance of the song contest in the cultural diplomacy sphere. One of the main goals will be placing the value of diversity in the heart of the multi-sectoral meeting through the fostering of collaboration between spheres of culture, diplomacy and business.
The event will also be open to the public and to the media and will hold 'People's Europe' Students Photography exhibition.
Agenda
09:30
10:00
Greetings
Opening Remarks
The Conference
Two Days of Powerful Talks
BGU Campus
09:00 am
The conference will shed light on cultural diplomacy from a variety of perspectives and will launch a discussion on its definition and scope of activities. First and foremost, to explore the potential for culture, art, music and other cultural means to provide consistent (cultural diplomacy) tools for fostering mutual understanding and building trust among a foreign public.
A unique point of reference will be the Eurovision, the implications and significance of the song contest in the cultural diplomacy sphere. One of the main goals will be placing the value of diversity in the heart of the multi-sectoral meeting through the fostering of collaboration between spheres of culture, diplomacy and business.
The event will also be open to the public and to the media and will hold 'People's Europe' Students Photography exhibition.
Agenda
09:30
Greetings
10:00
Opening Remarks
What is CDF?
The Cultural Diplomacy Forum (CDF) was established with the purpose of creating a space for research and discussion on different aspects of Cultural Diplomacy.
The Forum aims to act as a bridge between academia and the policy-making sphere, as well as the public and private sectors, in the cultural diplomacy arena.
The annual conference aims to offer a fruitful meeting point between diplomats, cultural representatives, researchers and organizations holding a shared interest in cultural policy. The conference offers a unique innovative format emphasizing collaboration and dialogue between parties towards the promotion of research and practical tools of cultural diplomacy.
The Conference
Two Days of Powerful Talks
BGU Campus
09:00 am
The conference will shed light on cultural diplomacy from a variety of perspectives and will launch a discussion on its definition and scope of activities. First and foremost, to explore the potential for culture, art, music and other cultural means to provide consistent (cultural diplomacy) tools for fostering mutual understanding and building trust among a foreign public.
A unique point of reference will be the Eurovision, the implications and significance of the song contest in the cultural diplomacy sphere. One of the main goals will be placing the value of diversity in the heart of the multi-sectoral meeting through the fostering of collaboration between spheres of culture, diplomacy and business.
The event will also be open to the public and to the media and will hold 'People's Europe' Students Photography exhibition.
Agenda
09:30
Greetings
10:00
Opening Remarks
11:30
Day
1
Panels
2
Speakers
20
Roundtables
3
The Conference
09:30 am
BGU Campus
A Full Day of Powerful Talks
Inspirational speakers, varied & exciting sessions on a full day of Powerful Talks.
The conference will shed light on cultural diplomacy from a variety of perspectives and will launch a discussion on its definition and scope of activities. First and foremost, to explore the potential for culture, art, music and other cultural means to provide consistent (cultural diplomacy) tools for fostering mutual understanding and building trust among a foreign public.
A unique point of reference will be the Eurovision, the implications and significance of the song contest in the cultural diplomacy sphere. One of the main goals will be placing the value of diversity in the heart of the multi-sectoral meeting through the fostering of collaboration between spheres of culture, diplomacy and business.
This year, the event will highlight the diversity of cultural diplomacy, its various means of communication, tools, actors and uses in today’s international sphere. The Eurovision, held this year in Tel Aviv, will serve as a unique case study and a frame of reference for the conference themes. This event will be followed by annual conferences marking the peak of the forum's yearly activities.
Agenda
09:30
Greetings & Opening Remarks
10:00
Roundtable-Discussing & Conceptualizing Culture Diplomacy
Leading diplomats, senior academics and culture industry key actors in a joint session
11:10
Cultural Diplomacy through the creative industries lens
8-10 minutes of Powerful talks by key figures
12:00
Cultural Diplomacy through a diplomacy lens
Practical Case studies from the field of Cultural Diplomacy:
challenges of diplomacy in the new age-discussion led by diplomats
13:00
Lunch
14:00
The Diplomacy of Culture
Practical case studies from the field of Cultural Diplomacy:
The role of cultural institutions-Discussion led by Diplomats
15:10
Cultural Diplomacy through an Academic lens
An academic discussion on Cultural Diplomacy- diversified perspectives:
Nation Branding, Eurovision, Cultural Diplomacy tools.
17:00
Negotiating Culture between the Local and the International: insights from within
Speakers
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