11 th Asia-Europe Young Leaders' Symposium
First Asia-Europe Young Urban Leaders' Dialogue
Nov. 10-18, 2008
Madrid , Spain

The Asia-Europe Foundation and Madrid Global International Strategy and Action Office of Madrid's city Council are inviting organizations to send a representative to participate in the First Asia-Europe Young Urban Leaders' Dialogue which will be conducted in Madrid , Spain on November 10 to 16, 2008.

Objectives :

• To forge solid and long-lasting relationships through exchanges and experiences, from the creation of personal and institutional lines and connections that involve new generation's interest in sharing the social reality that surround cities

• To create network of contacts among emerging young leaders, professionals from the main urban settlements on both continents

Participants :

• Between 24 and 30 years old
• ASEM national
• Excel in the fields of public administration, the corporate world, the academe, arts, political arena and media
• Decisive in their respective areas of action
• Have the capacity to share their experiences
• Able to work in English
• Willing to attend 100% of the meeting

Expenses :

The organizers will be responsible for covering all local costs, including accommodation, meals and local transportation. They may also help partially defray the international travel costs of participants who need assistance by providing a travel subsidy. In this sense, the maximum amount reimbursed cannot exceed 50% of the total travel costs (maximum amount for residents in Asia is EUR 500).

Application requirements :

• Participant Application form
• Updated detailed curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages)
• A recent photo (jpg or bmp format)

Submit the requirements to [email protected] on or before September 8, 2008.

Download Application form