Istanbul 2010 Youth Conference
Special Edition for Istanbul 2010 -
European Capital of Culture
“Culture, Identity and Citizenship in
from the Perspective of the Youth”
7-9 May 2010
Center for European Studies
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Pre-Conference
07 MAY 2010, FRIDAY
Venue: Hotel
14.30 – 18.00: Registration
18.00 – 20.30: Welcome Reception in the hotel
Conference Programme
08 MAY 2010, SATURDAY
Venue:
09.00- 9.30: Welcoming Remarks
Hakan Yılmaz
Director of Boğaziçi University Center for European Studies
Marc Pierini
Ambassador, Head of the EU Delegation to
09.30 – 10.00: Keynote Speech
Jan Truszczynski
Deputy Director General DG Education and Culture, European Commission
10.00-10.30 Coffee break
10.30 – 11.30: Panel Discussion "perceptions of cultural identity in
Chair: Hakan Yılmaz
Boğaziçi University, Professor
“Perceptions of Cultural Identity in Europe”
Franziska Keller, Emma Bonino (tbc April)
Member of European Parliament
“Perceptions of Cultural Identity in
Emre Gönen
Istanbul Bilgi University
11.30-12.30 Q&A from the audience
13.00 – 14.30: Lunch
14.30 – 15.30: Panel "Citizenship"
Chair: Umut Aydın
Boğaziçi University, Assistant Professor
“European Union Citizenship”
Tony Venables
Director of the European Citizen Action Service
“Youth programs in the European Union"
Thomas Pritzkow
DG Education and Culture, European Commission
15.30 – 16.30: Q&A from the audience
19.30 – 23.30: Ferry Party on Bosphorus with Dinner
9 MAY 2010 SUNDAY
Venue: Boğaziçi University, South Campus
09.00 – 11.00: “The Role of Cultural Diversity in Cinema”
Speakers, Film Directors –
Mr Semih Kaplanoglu
Mrs Yesim Ustaoglu TBC
Q&A
11.00-11.30: Coffee break
11.30-12.30: 6 Student Workshops (organized by the university)
1. Religion
2. Art
3. Perception
12.30 – 13.00: Review Sessions of Student Workshops
13.00-13.30 Closing Remarks with special emphasis on
Hakan Yılmaz
Director of Boğaziçi University Center for European Studies
13.30 – 14.30: Lunch
15:00 – 18:00: Participation in Istanbul 2010 cultural events
20.30 : Dinner
10 MAY 2010 MONDAY
Return to countries/ cities of origin
