Ljubljana & Planica, Slovenia
October 26–30, 2011

About the Congress
Where does the world really need us? How can we contribute to a better understanding between people with different cultural backgrounds?
Within Young SIETAR we share a vision of this world as a peaceful and meaningful place. We also believe that through our actions and projects we can make a positive impact in today’s world. Our congress provides an opportunity to bring our ideas to practice through learning from and engaging with similar-minded persons.
At the congress, we will together explore the following themes:

What’s so special about Young SIETAR congresses?
No golf, no luxury, no expensive dinners... No exchange of business cards, no selling of products... Our congresses are about sharing ideals and ideas, listening, learning, discovering, thinking and laughing. We offer space for inspiration and improvisation, for collaborative exploration and unconventional methodologies. In an open-minded environment among international participants we get to see and understand the world from different perspectives.
The Young SIETAR annual congress is the pinnacle of the year for our Society. It is the one moment in the year where our virtual organization really comes to life. Our annual congress is a chance for our members, friends and other interested persons get together and exchange their know-how and experiences. It's a moment where people from cultures from all around the world connect, where ideas are discussed and new initiatives and projects are born. It is also the best opportunity to establish informal networks and exchange intercultural knowledge, skills and insights. A diverse group of speakers and facilitators touched and inspired students from around the globe.
Young SIETAR has brought together participants from around the world since 1997. Our congresses have taken place in many different places: Amsterdam/The Netherlands (1997), Brussels/Belgium (1999), Wroclaw/Poland (2000), Timisoara/Romania (2002), Bratislava/Slovakia (2003), Usedom/Germany (2004), Zadar/Croatia (2005), Valencia/Spain (2006), Ravensbrück/Germany (2007), Cairo/Egypt (2009), Istanbul/Turkey (2010).  
Get an impression of past Young SIETAR congresses. [Link to previous congresses]

About Young SIETAR

The Young SIETAR Network is an exciting new opportunity in the world of intercultural education, training, communication and management.

Young SIETAR is an international non-profit, member-run association, which combines the efforts of students and young professionals from a wide range of practical and academic disciplines who share a common concern for intercultural relations. Through a wide range of activities Young SIETAR provides a unique opportunity to build a bridge between juniors and professionals in this dynamic field that is educating a new generation of interculturalists.