From the dominant role of English in the EU policy making to the relationship between languages and EU identity(ies), the consequences of multilingualism will be discussed during this conference. European Diplomats co-founder Alistair Starling will share analyses and experiences on language challenges and opportunities in the EU, rethinking multilingualism impacts on EU social, economic, and cultural issues.
Alistair Starling is a former UK Diplomat, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, FCO, where he assisted companies to trade and invest internationally for 10 years. He is multilingual, and levers his 20-year private sector / 10-year government sector, Business Development, Design and Innovation experience to achieve results within 1st, 2nd and 3rd sector organizations. Alistair's native language is English, he is also fluent in Italian and German, plus intermediate French. Alistair worked in the founding teams of other start-ups, in the recruitment sector (The Cambridge Hub), internet design sector (IconMedialab), and therefore understands the pace and focus of the commercial sector. Alistair led complex government sales development across Europe and Africa for a world-famous brand - Cambridge. He has two Master degrees (one from the University of Cambridge), and an Undergraduate Degree in the creative industries. Alistair is a confident public speaker, has presented numerous times on TV, and fosters active communities of contacts across Europe.
