15 July 2021 | DAEJEON Metropolitan City and UCLG World Secretariat signed an agreement for the 7th UCLG World Congress to be organised in 2022 through a virtual signing ceremony between Mayor Her Tae-jeong of Daejeon and Emilia Saiz, Secretary General of UCLG World Secretariat which was attended by UCLG ASPAC Secretary General. Both parties agreed to closely cooperate on areas related to theme development, programme conception, promotion, venue, and financial areas.
As of 1 July 2021, the UCLG Organising Committee of Daejeon has officially launched in a bid to thoroughly prepare the upcoming 2022 UCLG World Congress. With the secretariat, Daejeon will be responsible for the overall preparation of the event, including the provision of the venue, staff employment, domestic promotion, member invitation and registration. As the UCLG World Secretariat is expecting to launch its core team for Congress preparation, both parties will establish a foothold for joint cooperation between one another.
With the completion of a virtual signing ceremony, Mayor Her plans to make a friendly visit to Barcelona later this year to hold a face-to-face ceremony. During this occasion, the World Secretariat and Daejeon will share their preparation progress and further discuss Congress matters with COVID-19 in close consideration.
Currently, Daejeon is exerting its full-fledged effort to turn the upcoming Congress into a success. Moreover, the city is planning to bring together inclusive programmes and spaces where members and participants will be able to join and enjoy. Daejeon is looking forward to positive feedback and active participation from UCLG ASPAC members! As approved at the Council Meeting of UCLG ASPAC held last February virtually, Daejeon will also be hosting the Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Section of UCLG during the 2022 World Congress.
