Pohang City to Develop World Green Growth Forum (WGGF) as a 'Representative Signature International Conference'

Pohang City and Handong Global University Sign Business Agreement for Successful Hosting of World Green Growth Forum
Forum Scheduled for May with the Core Agenda of "Transitioning from a High Carbon Emission City to a Green City"
Mayor Lee Kangdeok: "We Will Grow into a City Leading Global Policy Agendas through Successful Hosting"

Pohang City, accelerating its efforts to become a global hub for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry, has joined hands with Handong Global University to host a signature international conference representing the region.

On the 14th, Pohang City signed a "World Green Growth Forum (WGGF) Consortium Business Agreement" with Handong Global University at the city hall. Photo by Pohang City

On the 14th, Pohang City signed a ‘World Green Growth Forum (WGGF) Consortium Business Agreement’ with Handong Global University at the city hall’s mid-sized conference room, agreeing to mutually cooperate for the successful hosting and promotion of the World Green Growth Forum.

The signing ceremony was held with the attendance of about 20 officials, including Mayor Lee Kang-deok of Pohang and President Choi Do-sung of Handong Global University. After sharing plans for the WGGF, they signed a mutual business agreement to ensure the successful execution of the event.

The agreement focuses on spreading ESG culture within the local community and realizing global values through the successful hosting of the WGGF. It includes continuous consultations and joint efforts on various practical matters related to the forum’s operation.

The World Green Growth Forum (WGGF) is an international forum scheduled to be held over two days from May 14 to 15 this year. Once the Pohang International Exhibition & Convention Center (POEX) opens in 2027, the forum will be held regularly every year to expand its scale and status.

In particular, with the core agenda of ‘Transitioning from a High Carbon Emission City to a Green City,’ the forum aims to go beyond a simple climate forum by serving as a platform for exchange among Pohang City, international organizations, academia, industry, research institutes, and citizens. The plan is to build a global network and develop the forum into Pohang’s signature international conference.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok stated, “By closely cooperating, Pohang City and Handong Global University will successfully host the World Green Growth Forum and lay the foundation for Pohang to grow into a city that leads global policy agendas like Davos.” He added, “We will actively pursue a systematic branding strategy so that this forum can raise global awareness as Pohang’s signature international conference and establish itself as a sustainable international brand.”

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