2026 Executive Bureau Meeting in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi

Knowledge Event UCLG ASPAC

Knowledge Event UCLG ASPAC
“Navigating Urban Uncertainty and Strengthening Resilience for Cities in Asia Pacific.”, Halu Oleo University Campus, Kendari

1. Welcome Remarks by the Dean of the Engineering Department, University of Haluoleo Kendari
2. Opening Remarks, Dr. Bernadia Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC
3. Setting the Scene: Prof. Dr. Bambang Susantono, Dean of Cities and Local Governments Institute Asia Pacific (also as a moderator of the panel discussion)
4. Panel speaker 1: Mr. Andra Kwon, Daegu Metropolitan City
5. Panel speaker 2: Mr. Lee Yoong Yoong, Singapore*
6. Open discussion

21st Century Maritime Cooperation Committee Meeting

Committee meeting attendance is limited to 50 participants per session due to room capacity. Once the limit is reached, additional registrants will be assigned to a concurrent Committee meeting.

Registration for EGM ASEAN Community Vision 2045

Expert Group Meeting (EGM): ASEAN Community Vision 2045 (Invitation only)

The meeting aims to gather feedback and inputs for the draft Localising ASEAN Community Vision 2045, including practical implementation guidance and measurable indicators to track localisation progress. The concept note of the meeting is available in the Annex.

Tourism Committee Meeting

Committee meeting attendance is limited to 50 participants per session due to room capacity. Once the limit is reached, additional registrants will be assigned to a concurrent Committee meeting.

Financial Management Committee (by Invitation only)

Expert Group Meeting (EGM): ASEAN Community Vision 2045 (Invitation only)

The meeting aims to gather feedback and inputs for the draft Localising ASEAN Community Vision 2045, including practical implementation guidance and measurable indicators to track localisation progress. The concept note of the meeting is available in the Annex.

CLGI Research Forum (Campus)

Local Climate Financing (Market Sounding) (by invitation only)

Tree Plantation & Groundbreaking of Kendari Sculpture (limited only for Head of Delegation)

The session is limited only for Head of Delegation 

Networking time

Welcoming dinner

Opening

Welcoming Remarks:
Ms. Siska Karina Imran, Mayor of Kendari City
Mr. Dakila Carlo Cua, President of UCLG ASPAC, President of Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), Governor of Quirino Province 

Opening Remarks:
Governor of Southeast Sulawesi Province

Keynote Speech:
Widiyanti Putri Wardhana B.Sc., Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Tourism for a Resilient Future and Inclusive Economic Growth

SPEAKER

Dakila Carlo E. Cua

President of UCLG ASPAC / President of ULAP / Governor of Quirino province
UCLG ASPAC

Ms. Siska Karina Imran

Mayor
Kendari City

Mayjen TNI (Purn.) Andi Sumangerukka, S.E., M.M.

Governor
Southeast Sulawesi Province

Widiyanti Putri Wardhana B.Sc.

Minister of Tourism
Republic of Indonesia

Signing Ceremony

1. Kendari City and Yiwu City

2. UCLG ASPAC and Jakarta Provincial Government

Asia Pacific Forum

“Advancing Sustainable Tourism for a Resilient Future and Inclusive Economic Growth”

Pannel Discussion 

Speaker 1 
Topic: Sustainable Tourism and Inclusive Growth 
Speaker: Dr. Christina Yeo Ken Yin, Undersecretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia 

Speaker 2 
Topic: Community-Based Tourism 
Speaker: Mr. Jake Vincent S. Villa, Governor, Province of Siquijor, Philippines 

Speaker 3 
Topic: Climate Resilience and Economic Prosperity 
Speaker: Dato Abd Hamid Hussain, Mayor, Klang Royal City Council, Malaysia

Speaker 4 
Topic: Responsible Consumption and Production in Tourism 
Speaker: Dr. Emil Elestianto Dardak, Vice Governor of East Java, Indonesia 

Speaker 5
Topic: Culture and Sustainable Tourism
Speaker: Mr. Rano Karno, Vice Governor of Jakarta Provincial Government, Indonesia 

Moderator 
Ms. Elizabeth P. Buensuceso*, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines to ASEAN and Chair of the AIPR Governing Council 

MODERATOR

Ms. Elizabeth P. Buensuceso

Eminent Person to HLTF ASEAN Community Vision / Former Ambassador & Permanent Representative to ASEAN

SPEAKER

Dr. Christina Yeo Ken Yin

Undersecretary, International Relations Division (Culture)
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia

Mr. Jake Vincent S. Villa

Governor
Province of Siquijor, Philippines

Dr. Emil Elestianto Dardak

Vice Governor
East Java, Indonesia

Mr. Rano Karno

Vice Governor
Jakarta Provincial Government, Indonesia

Dato Abd Hamid Hussain

Mayor
Klang Royal City Council, Malaysia

Executive Bureau Meeting (ExBu members only)

Sub Forum - Session 1: Promoting Local Economic Development

This topic will explore how tourism can create equitable opportunities initiatives, active economic for local communities, particularly by fostering entrepreneurship and generating sustainable economic benefits. It will delve into case studies of successful community-based tourism highlighting the role of local governments in ensuring that tourism's economic benefits are widely distributed.

Training on International Cooperation (MOHA Indonesia - UCLG ASPAC) (invitation only)

Invitation only

Sub Forum - Session 2: Building Climate Resilience

This topic will examine how sustainable tourism can play a key role in addressing climate change impacts on tourism and local communities. It will explore strategies for enhancing climate resilience through responsible tourism practices, focusing on the role of local governments in mitigating the effects of climate change on tourism infrastructure and ecosystems, and ensuring sustainable development in the face of climate challenges.

Training on International Cooperation (MOHA Indonesia - UCLG ASPAC) (invitation only)

Invitation only

Networking time

Kendari Joint Action & Closing Ceremony

SPEAKER

Dr. Bernadia I. Tjandradewi

Secretary General
UCLG ASPAC

Ms. Siska Karina Imran

Mayor
Kendari City

Site visit and Exploring the City

Site visit will be divided into 2 groups ( Group A and Group B)

Training on International Cooperation (MOHA Indonesia - UCLG ASPAC) (invitation only)

Invitation only

Networking time

Kendari City Anniversary Festival