The Culture Resource is organizing the First Training Forum for Young Cultural Leaders in the Arab region in order to support and refine the skills and capabilites of Arab cultural practitioners, and to qualify them to play a pivotal role in the political and social development process in the Arab region. 

The program includes several lectures, seminars and training sessions revolving around the role of intellectuals and artists in the political sphere, the relationship between art and society in relation to customs, norms and taboo topics. The forum will also include training sessions in negotiation skills, project presentation skills, and the use of digital media in cultural practice and project management. 

The forum will conclude with a concert at the Egyptian Center for Arts and Culture (Makan). For more details see: http://www.el-balad.com/420356 (only in Arabic)