The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2009 will bring together experts from the fields of academia, politics, and the private sector for a weeklong program that will focus on the role of soft power in the international environment. The following are a selection of the confirmed speakers for the Symposium:

• Jorge Sampaio, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Former President of Portugal (1996-2006)
• Joaquim Chissano, Former President of Mozambique (1986-2005), Former Chairperson of the African Union (2003-2004)
• Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia (1999-2007)
• Cassam Uteem, Former President of the Republic of Mauritius (1992-2002)
• Dr. Vasile Puşcaş, Romanian Minister for European Affairs
• Ints Dālderis, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
• Borys Tarasyuk, Member of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of the Ukraine (1998-2000, 2005-2007)
• Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Member of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of Finland (2000-2007)

Further information about the Symposium can be found under: www.icd-internationalsymposium.org

The program brochure, including the timetable, can be found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/content/articles/symposium/documents/International_Symposium_on_Cultural_Diplomacy_2009_brochure.pdf