Call for Speakers

We aim to mobilize Serbian Youth (both in Diaspora and in Serbia) to explore and articulate a shared vision of the future of Serbia, today. Interested youths are encouraged to participate at the conference by either presenting papers or by being actively involved in forum discussions on any/all of the topics listed below.

Our goal is to produce programs and networking opportunities of unparalleled quality. First and foremost, our speakers are picked on the basis of their industry expertise, qualifications and their ability to communicate their vision to others. We welcome your submissions for the following speaking opportunities:

Our key topics are organized into various panels (see the Program main page) and include:

• Diaspora Youth Leadership Development
• Capacity Building for Young People and Youth Leaders
• Youth and Economic Development
• Image of Serbians in a Global Context: Sport, Music, Art
• Youth Participation
• Fighting Poverty
• Globalization
• Global Networks and Collaborations
• Overcome Poverty, Violence
• Good Governance and Democracy
• Health (HIV/AIDS, Polio, Child Mortality and other diseases)
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Promoting Gender Equality and Girl Child Education
• Youth and Religion
• Sustainable Development and the Environment
• Youth Volunteerism
• Children and Human Rights
• International Exchange Programs
• Peace Building and Early Warning Response to Conflict
• Young People and ICT

Please submit your proposal no later than January 20, 2010.

Please follow these submission instructions:

Because speakers are confirmed on a rolling basis, we encourage prospective speakers to submit their proposals as soon as possible. Proposals are judged on accuracy of responses to presentation requests/descriptions, fair and equitable representation of responding companies and relevance of subject matter.

For speaker consideration, please submit this form online or
Print out the Submission Form in pdf and fax it to 613-822-5099.

You can also e-mail us with the above information at program@futuregloballeadership.com.