The 2022 United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) General Assembly will be held at the Daejeon Convention Center (DCC) from October 10 to 14.
Daejeon City is in the midst of final preparations to set up a forum for dialogue among local governments around the world 10 days before the opening. Since the 1993 Daejeon Expo, Daejeon is the largest international event held in the region, and all efforts are being made to promote Daejeon, the 'Science Capital', to the world.
UCLG is the only international intergovernmental organization recognized by the United Nations. Its headquarters is in Barcelona, Spain. Currently, more than 140 local governments in 24 countries around the world, including global cities such as New York and London, are active as member states. According to the organizing committee, 40 cities from 112 countries, including 390 domestic cities, have applied for participation so far. About 2400 people are expected to attend the general meeting. If this trend continues, the original target of 3 cities is expected to complete the application for participation by October 500, the registration deadline.
The theme of this year's assembly is 'a city of citizens that overcomes crises and advances into the future'. Official meetings are held by sector to solve the urban problems we face, such as carbon neutrality. Starting with the networking night of UCLG Asia Pacific (ASPAC) on the 10th, the first day of the general assembly, the official event is followed by the opening ceremony on the 12th, the closing ceremony on the 14th, and a farewell dinner. The opening and closing ceremony shows the power of Korean culture by delivering a message of overcoming the crisis with Daejeon's cultural assets and science.
The decision-making meeting, the core program of the General Assembly, will start on the 10th. It materializes various urban policies that will become the basis of the future. On the 11th, meetings by continent and branch, such as ASPAC and Europe (CEMR), and networking such as discussions and discussions on various topics will be held. The Smart City Show will be held at DCC Exhibition Hall 11 from October 14th to 2th. You can see the 7 core service technologies and solutions of Korean smart cities, such as energy, transportation, healthcare, and eco, in one place.
A wealth of related events held throughout Daejeon is also a must-see. 32 festivals, including K-pop concerts featuring popular idol groups, heat up the entire Daejeon and unite Daejeon citizens and people from all over the world. It will be followed by performances by the Daily Chi Band, 2022 Hanbat Pungryu, and Daejeon Sipmu, Daejeon Intangible Cultural Heritage Public Event, World Music Group 'Gongmyeong' Invitational Performance, and Daejeon Bruce Festival.
Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo said, “This general assembly, the largest international event since COVID-19, will serve as a venue for sharing policies and expanding communication among local governments around the world.”