서울시립대 국제도시과학전문대학원, 해외 동문 정책공유 컨퍼런스·Global Friends Night 개최

Seoul National University (President: Won Yook-gil) announced that the International City and Science Graduate School will host its 2026 ISUS Policy Sharing Conference (2026 ISUS Policy Sharing Conference) and Global Friends Night at the main campus on August 20th (Thursday) and 21st (Friday). The event aims to share the policy application results of overseas alumni from the International City and Science Graduate School and expand international cooperation networks among domestic and foreign alumni and affiliated institutions.

The Policy Sharing Conference on August 20th will focus on the theme "From ISUS Learning to Local Innovation" and consists of two sessions. In the first session, alumni from Ecuador, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Cambodia will present case studies from their respective countries. In the second session, alumni from Egypt, Kenya, Thailand, and Sri Lanka will share their experiences.

Topics for the second session include climate action and cooperation between Egypt and South Korea, Kenya's Konza Technopolis for smart waste management, Thailand's energy transition and corporate climate strategies, and a master plan for a hospital's spatial design. On August 21st, the Global Friends Night will take place from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

With around 300 alumni, students, permanent diplomatic envoys, and affiliated institution representatives in attendance, the event will feature alumni achievements, a banquet, networking, and cultural performances. The main participants include ambassadors from the diplomatic missions of Zambia, Kenya, Colombia, and Honduras, as well as officials from Seoul City Hall, KOICA, the Korea Environmental Foundation, the International Construction Association, Seoul Talent Development Institute, CityNet, and the Seoul Material Recycling Facilities Complex.

The President of Seoul National University's International City and Science Graduate School emphasized that the event provides a platform for sharing the knowledge and experiences gained from studying at the school, as well as the success stories of alumni. The alumni and diplomatic missions will discuss ways to strengthen international cooperation and expand cooperation opportunities for urban development, environment, infrastructure, and international development.