Twentieth Mayors Conference
In December 2024, Sapporo, Japan will host the memorable 20th WWCAM Mayors Conference.
Period
Tuesday, December 17 – Saturday, December 21, 2024
Main Venue
Sapporo Convention Center (Higashi-Sapporo 6-1, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, Japan)
Themes of the Conference
Main theme: New Possibilities for Winter Cities – Realizing a Sustainable Society –
Special theme: “GX (Green Transformation) in Winter Cities”
Sub-themes (group sessions) :
1. Environmental Policies for Winter Cities
2. Economic Activities in Winter Cities
3. Urban Development for Winter Cities
Topics (working groups) :
1. Education in Winter Cities
2. Tourism Policies for Winter Cities
3. Culture & Arts that Make the Most of Winter
Attendees
Mayors of 22 member cities from 9 countries and observer cities, etc. (Approximately 100 people are expected.)
Interpretation at the main venue
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.
Conference Program
Dec. 17 (Tue.) | Dec. 18 (Wed.) | Dec. 19 (Thu.) | Dec. 20 (Fri.) |
Dec. 21 (Sat.) |
|
AM | Opening Ceremony, General Assembly | Working Groups ① ~ ③ |
Plenary session, Closing Ceremony | Excursion | |
PM | Group Sessions ① ~ ③ |
・Midterm reports on environmental action goals ・Lecture on the Special Theme etc. |
Press Conference, City tour |
Winter Cities Forum (for Citizens) |
* Winter Expo (Dec. 18: Business Networking Event, City Dec. 19-21: PR at Winter Cities Showcase) will also be held.
* Schedule and program are subject to change.