GC2011

The Third Annual UMD Global Conference will unite Macedonians and friends of Macedonia from five continents from a variety of fields including business, government, the arts, and education for a unique two-and-a-half day experience.  2011 marks the 20th Anniversary of Macedonia’s Independence as a free, independent, and sovereign nation-state for the Macedonian people, and all citizens of Macedonia.  Macedonians and friends of Macedonia will converge on Washington to discuss the progress Macedonia has made in the last twenty years, the current situation, and what needs to be done - Shaping the Future!

Join us June 23-25, 2011 as we celebrate Macedonia in the heart of Washington, D.C. – the JW Marriott – blocks away from the White House, the National Mall, Congress, and all the wonderful monuments and museums.  Bring your entire family and spend a few days sightseeing while celebrating our Macedonian heritage!

The conference hopes to foster greater awareness and understanding between all Macedonian Diaspora groups in order to advance the current and long-term interests of Macedonia in the world.

Of course, the story of Macedonia includes much more than heartwarming tales. The state's narrative is one of decades of struggle to survive against overwhelming odds. Conference programming will explain that side of Macedonia, too.

 

GC2011 Highlights

 

 

Who Should Attend?

  • Everyone who cares about the
    Macedonian cause!
  • Students
  • Professionals
  • NGO Representatives
  • Government Representatives
  • Artists
  • Educational Institutions
  • Businesses

Why You Should Attend?

  • Expand your abilities and your network
  • Challenge yourself and go beyond your boundaries
  • Gain knowledge, personal growth and development, and expertise
  • Learn from experts and peers on how to become a better ambassador for Macedonia

 

What You Will Learn

  • To define and develop your leadership abilities.
  • To create model partnerships for youth, education, business and technology projects to further peace, well-being and community action and resilience.
  • To build lasting international knowledge networks opportunities with your peers and meet others from around the world.
  • To encourage leadership and enhancing the sense of making a difference in the lives of other people.
  • To identify key learning, promising practices, gaps, and action priorities and recommendations