The Foundation for the Indian Diaspora in Europe, in collaboration with GOPIO of Netherlands, is hosting its first annual Indian Diaspora Conference (IDC) on September 25, 2011 in The Hague. The theme of the conference is "Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands: Achievements, Contributions & Challenges".
After successfully conducting the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas-Europe in September 2009, the representatives of the Indian Diaspora organizations in the Netherlands will meet again on the 25th of September 2011 at the World Forum in Hague for the first Netherlands edition of the Annual Diaspora Conference. The theme of the IDC is "Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands: Achievements, Contributions & Challenges". Distinguished speakers from all sections of the diaspora in the Netherlands, the representatives of the Government of India and prominent Dutch dignitaries, will address on various aspects of this theme. At least 400 participants, most of them representing various Indian diaspora organizations are expected to participate in this conference.
The aims of this conference are to:
* Enhance understanding and strengthen the relations between the various sections of the Indian diaspora in Netherlands
* Increase participation and visibility of the Indian diaspora in the Dutch social, cultural and political spectrum
* Broaden and deepen the ties with India in various fields
* Work as a catalyst to further the cause of economic and cultural cooperation between India and the Netherlands.
The conference will aim to not only highlight the contribution of the Indian diaspora to the host country but will also focus on the issues of concern to the diaspora. There will be special sessions to address the issues concerning the youth and women. The diaspora congress is organized collectively by many Indian diaspora organizations based in Netherlands under the umbrella organization "The Foundation for the Indian Diaspora in Europe."
Programme
The one day programme of the conference consists of presentations, lectures, discussions about the position of Indian diaspora in the Netherlands and its relation with India. This will be an excellent opportunity to take stock of the progress made by the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands so far and the measures to enhance it further. The programme will be concluded by a cultural gala with about 50 top artists giving quality performances with songs and classical as well as folk dances from various parts of India.
Participation
Those who are interested in attending the conference are most welcome to register via the website (http://www.fideu.org). The participation fee is 35,00 p.p. if paid in advance, and 50,00 for those who want to pay at the door. Students with a student card will be charged 20,00 in advance payment procedure and 35,00 at the door. The students will be requested to show their student card at the entrance. The entry to the conference also includes drinks, snacks, lunch and cultural programme. Those who want to register only for the cultural programme the fee is 20,00 to be paid in advance.
After successfully conducting the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas-Europe in September 2009, the representatives of the Indian Diaspora organizations in the Netherlands will meet again on the 25th of September 2011 at the World Forum in Hague for the first Netherlands edition of the Annual Diaspora Conference. The theme of the IDC is "Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands: Achievements, Contributions & Challenges". Distinguished speakers from all sections of the diaspora in the Netherlands, the representatives of the Government of India and prominent Dutch dignitaries, will address on various aspects of this theme. At least 400 participants, most of them representing various Indian diaspora organizations are expected to participate in this conference.
The aims of this conference are to:
* Enhance understanding and strengthen the relations between the various sections of the Indian diaspora in Netherlands
* Increase participation and visibility of the Indian diaspora in the Dutch social, cultural and political spectrum
* Broaden and deepen the ties with India in various fields
* Work as a catalyst to further the cause of economic and cultural cooperation between India and the Netherlands.
The conference will aim to not only highlight the contribution of the Indian diaspora to the host country but will also focus on the issues of concern to the diaspora. There will be special sessions to address the issues concerning the youth and women. The diaspora congress is organized collectively by many Indian diaspora organizations based in Netherlands under the umbrella organization "The Foundation for the Indian Diaspora in Europe."
Programme
The one day programme of the conference consists of presentations, lectures, discussions about the position of Indian diaspora in the Netherlands and its relation with India. This will be an excellent opportunity to take stock of the progress made by the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands so far and the measures to enhance it further. The programme will be concluded by a cultural gala with about 50 top artists giving quality performances with songs and classical as well as folk dances from various parts of India.
Participation
Those who are interested in attending the conference are most welcome to register via the website (http://www.fideu.org). The participation fee is 35,00 p.p. if paid in advance, and 50,00 for those who want to pay at the door. Students with a student card will be charged 20,00 in advance payment procedure and 35,00 at the door. The students will be requested to show their student card at the entrance. The entry to the conference also includes drinks, snacks, lunch and cultural programme. Those who want to register only for the cultural programme the fee is 20,00 to be paid in advance.
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