【Invite-only】Net Zero City Leaders Summit-Local Revitalization in City Transformation Sub Forum

2026-03-17 14:40 2026-03-17 17:20
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Taipei

Time

2026/03/17(Tue) 14:40-17:20

Venue

TaiNEX 2, 7F, 701G

Mode

Forum

As cities worldwide face demographic imbalances and uneven development, local revitalization and circular economy initiatives have emerged as new pathways for urban sustainability. Taiwan has accumulated extensive practical experience by activating local resources and promoting community engagement, while international examples of integrating local characteristics with decarbonization goals provide valuable lessons. This forum will facilitate multi-case exchanges, exploring how to implement circular economy practices in local governance, while balancing economic benefits with social impact, providing systematic, actionable insights for cities pursuing sustainable local development.


Speakers

Allen H. Hu
Taiwan Circular Economy and Innovation Transformation Association
President
Jakub Stárek
Praha 6, Czech Republic
Mayor
Fortuna Smukler,
City of North Miami Beach, United States
Vice-Mayor
Takahiro Katsuragawa
Kameoka City, Japan
Mayor
Dr. Albert Kaeuflein
City of Karlsruhe, Germany
Deputy Mayor
Bartosz Domaszewicz
City of Łódź/City Council, Poland
Chairman of the City Council
Richard Lee
City of Burnaby, Canada
Acting Mayor
Ivan Kuznietsov
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Deputy Mayor I

Agenda


14:30 - 14:35

Opening


14:35 - 14:50

Keynote Speech

Speaker

Allen H. Hu,President, Taiwan Circular Economy and Innovation Transformation Association


14:50 - 16:20

Presentations of City Representatives

Speaker

• Jakub Stárek, Mayor, Praha 6, Czech Republic

• Fortuna Smukler, Vice-Mayor, City of North Miami Beach, United States

• Takahiro Katsuragawa, Mayor, Kameoka City, Japan

• Dr. Albert Kaeuflein, Deputy Mayor, City of Karlsruhe, Germany

• Bartosz Domaszewicz, Chairman of the City Council, City of Łódź/City Council, Poland

• Richard Lee, Acting Mayor, City of Burnaby, Canada

• Ivan Kuznietsov, Deputy Mayor I, Kharkiv, Ukraine


16:20 - 17:00

Panel Discussion

Speaker

Moderator:Allen H. Hu,President, Taiwan Circular Economy and Innovation Transformation Association

Panelist:
• Jakub Stárek, Mayor, Praha 6, Czech Republic

• Fortuna Smukler, Vice-Mayor, City of North Miami Beach, United States

• Takahiro Katsuragawa, Mayor, Kameoka City, Japan

• Dr. Albert Kaeuflein, Deputy Mayor, City of Karlsruhe, Germany

• Bartosz Domaszewicz, Chairman of the City Council, City of Łódź/City Council, Poland

• Richard Lee, Acting Mayor, City of Burnaby, Canada

• Ivan Kuznietsov, Deputy Mayor I, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Topics:
• How can local resources be leveraged to promote regional revitalization and sustainable urban transformation?

• During urban transformation, how can cities balance economic benefits with social impact?

ORGANIZERS

Organizers

National Sustainable Development Council, National Development Council, TCA

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