Ohrid Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2024
"Young Leaders for International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace"
Thursday, October 10, 2024
18:00 Welcome Dinner
Friday, October 11, 2024
10:00-11:40 2nd CULUTRAL DIPLOMACY FORUM
"Young Leaders for International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace"
PANEL DISCUSSION 1
- Introductory Remarks:
- Mark Donfried, Director, Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
- Opening Remarks:
- Dr. Gjorge Ivanov
- H.E. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, President of the Republic of North Macedonia
- Panellists:
- Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta (2014-2019)
- Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland (2007-2014)
- Yossi Beilin, Former Minister of Justice of Israel; Leading “Architect” of the Oslo & Geneva Accords
- Mladen Ivanic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina (2014-2015, 2016-2017)
- Katalin Bogyay, President of UNESCO 36th General Conference; Former UN and UNESCO Ambassador of Hungary
- Rashela Mizrahi, Member of Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia
- Q&A session
11:40-12:30 Coffee break
12:30-14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION 2
- Introductory Remarks:
- Ivan Ivanov, Executive Chairman, International Center Alliance of Civilizations
- Opening Remarks:
- Timcho Mucunski, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia
- Zoran Ljutkov, Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of North Macedonia
- Panellists:
- Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh, Chair of the Alba Party, Scotland
- Davor Filipovic, Former Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Croatia
- Hans Köchler, President of the International Progress Organization
- Dragoljub Popovic, Former Judge, European Court of Human Rights
- Nondas Metaxas, Founder & Former CEO, Cyprus Stock Exchange
- Ali Jalali, Former Minister of the Interior of Afghanistan
- Q&A session
- Cultural Program: Music and Dance Performance
14:30-16:30 Lunch
18:00-18:45 IMPRESSION SESSION - 15th School for Young Leaders ofPresident Ivanov
19:00-20:00 CLOSING CEREMONY of the 15th School for Young Leaders of
- Closing remarks by President Ivanov
- Presentation of Certificates of Completion
- Group Photo
20:00-21:30 Dinner
Saturday, October 12, 2024
12:00-13:30 SPECIAL DISCUSSION
"Bridging Cultures: The UN Alliance of Civilizations’ Impact on Global Peace" Special discussion with the UN Under-Secretary General and UNAOC High Representative H.E. Miguel Angel Moratinos
- Introductory Remarks / Moderator: ICAC Executive Chairman Dr. Ivan Ivanov
- Talk with H.E. Miguel Angel Moratinos (questions by moderator)
- Q&A session
13:30-15:15 PANEL DISCUSSION ISLAA
Presentation of the activities of the Alumni Association of the School for Young
Leaders - ISLAA; “Voices of Experience: Discussion on Leadership and Growth”
- Moderator: Danche Azmanova Mirchevska, ISLAA member, generation 2016
- Introductory Remarks: Katerina Antovska, ISLAA President, generation 2020
- Panelists:
- Stefan Andonovski, Minister of Digital Transformation of the Republic of North Macedonia, ISLAA member, generation 2015
- Ruby Wang, ISLAA member, generation 2022 Adedrian Adedapo, ISLAA member, generation 2023 Nina Acheraiou, ISLAA member, generation 2023
- Closing Remarks: Andrea Iloski, ISLAA Vice President, generation 2021
- Q&A session
18:30-19:00 GUESTS RECEPTION - RED CARPET
Arrival of guests, followed by a photo opportunity on the red carpet and a welcome drink.
Venue: AperitifBar, Hotel Inex Olgica, Ohrid
19:00-20:30 REUNION - 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - 15 YEARS LEGACY
Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the School for Young Leaders of President Ivanov
Venue: Diamond Hall, Hotel Inex Olgica
- Opening remarks / Moderator: Damjan Drenkovski
- Music performance
- Address by H.E. Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, President of the Republic of North Macedonia
- Address by H.E. Miguel Angel Moratinos, UN Under Secretary General and UNAOC High Representative
- Presentation of the special recognition “GLOBAL LEADER FOR PEACE” to H.E. Miguel Angel Moratinos by President Ivanov and the School for Young Leaders
- Address by President Gjorge Ivanov
Presentation of Appreciation Plaques by President Ivanov to the Distinguished Friends and Supporters of the School for Young Leaders
Music performance
20:30-22:00 GALA DINNER in honour of the 15th Anniversary of the School for Young Leaders of President Ivanov - 15 YEARS LEGACY
22:00 REUNION PARTY in honour of the School for Young Leaders of President Ivanov - 15 YEARS LEGACY
By noon Departure of the participants in 15th School for Young Leaders of President Ivanov and the Reunion guests
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Departure of Guests