Seoul Municipal University to Host International Urban Science Policy Conference and Alumni Event

Seoul Municipal University's Graduate School of International Urban Science is set to host its 2026 ISUS Policy Sharing Conference and Global Friends Night on August 20-21. The events aim to showcase how graduates are applying their studies to real-world urban challenges and to foster international collaboration.

The policy sharing conference, themed 'From ISUS Learning to Local Innovation,' will feature two sessions. The first session will focus on mobility and urban planning, with alumni from Ecuador, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Cambodia presenting case studies on infrastructure cooperation, sustainable transport policies, smart urban mobility, and urban planning initiatives in their respective countries. The second session will delve into climate action and sustainable urban development, featuring presentations from alumni in Egypt, Kenya, Thailand, and Sri Lanka on topics such as climate action cooperation, smart waste management, energy transition strategies, and data-driven hospital master planning.

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This event is an opportunity to share the achievements of applying the knowledge and experience gained at the Graduate School of International Urban Science to urban policies and 현장 in each country.

Following the conference, the Global Friends Night will take place on August 21, marking its 10th anniversary. This event, which began in 2015, is expected to draw around 300 attendees, including domestic and international alumni, current students, diplomatic envoys, and representatives from relevant organizations. The evening will include sharing alumni achievements, a dinner, networking opportunities, and cultural performances, all designed to celebrate the graduate school's educational outcomes and expand its network.

Notable attendees will include ambassadors from Zambia, Kenya, and Colombia, as well as representatives from key South Korean institutions such as the Seoul Metropolitan Government, KOICA, the Korea Environmental Preservation Association, and CityNet. These participants will engage in discussions to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in urban development, environment, infrastructure, and international development. Lee Shin, Dean of the Graduate School of International Urban Science, emphasized the event's significance in sharing practical policy applications and pledged to strengthen international cooperation to address urban issues.

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We will expand the foundation for international cooperation to solve urban problems based on continuous exchange among alumni, the diplomatic corps in Korea, and related organizations.