Italy Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (IMG)
"Common Strategies and Bilateral Relations in the New Era of Diplomacy"

The next IMG Weeklong Seminar will take place in Berlin from July 29th - August 1st, 2014

Joining the IMG Forum

The principal focus of Italy Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (IMG) is to develop a network of young individuals committed to building and sustaining lasting ties within Italy and Germany as well as between the two countries and the rest of the world in the fields of politics, academia, science, media, business and culture, thereby strengthening the Italo- German Relationships. The network is supported through a diverse range of ongoing activity and is highlighted each year by weeklong seminars for new members to join.

As an independently developed and organized program, IMG offers a unique opportunity to come together and foster wider, deeper Inter- and Intra- Italo- German relations on a business, cultural and political level. This in turn will develop a wider understanding of intercultural issues, promote personal growth, and contribute to the creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting the region.

Forum Objectives

To establish a long-term, interdisciplinary network of young leaders that contributes on both a professional and personal level to dialogue and exchange between Italy and Germany and between the two countries and the rest of the world.
To educate, enhance, and sustain the Italo- German relationship through the empowerment of the participants.
To strengthen professional, economic, cultural, political, and scientific cooperation through close personal and professional relationships.
To provide the participants with fresh insights and new perspectives to deepen their understanding of the economic, political, cultural, religious, and social frameworks of the two countries.
To support and inspire valuable contributions to civil society in both Italy and Germany through "Leadership Initiatives" that the young leaders will organize as part of the program.

To apply for a position on a Weeklong Seminar please use the link below:

Once individuals have taken part in the IMG Weeklong Seminar and joined the Forum they will have support in the following areas:

Networking »

Once individuals join the Forum they are invited to join the ICD Online Forum. This Forum represents the perfect location to network and share information on job and internship opportunities, related events, reunions, and to gain support for your leadership initiative.

Leadership Initiatives

Participants are encouraged to organize their own “leadership initiatives” after the program, which can help to spread the principles of cultural diplomacy much further. The ICD is able to support Forum members in the areas of research, marketing, event management, and audio-visual documentation, as well as by providing general guidance.

Academic Research »