2013 APCS

The Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) has been held successfully over the past 17 years. The APCS is a biennial event with the objective of promoting economic growth in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. It is a platform for attendees to communicate and exchange their viewpoints and knowledge regarding business growth, investment and economic outcomes. Lately the Summit has become a medium for global business to enter the growing Asia Pacific markets.

The APCS is the place where all stakeholders of regional community should meet. Key city decision makers, business leaders, social entrepreneurs, young leaders and professionals, experts in their fields are welcomed, as Summit participants deal with regional challenges in an open and highly interactive manner.

The 2013 APCS will build upon the success of eight prior summits and is expected to attract over 1,000 delegates from over 100 global cities, and outstanding speakers of high international profile. We aim to discuss the city-state phenomenon and its relationship with the people, as well as strategies that accentuate positive mutual advantage and regenerate business opportunities between cities.

As an unique first, the 2013 APCS will be a green paperless convention featuring advanced Green-MICE technology and environment friendly goods and services. The Summit will certainly inspire new ideas and creative approaches while providing strategic links to top Asia Pacific companies and public enterprises. 2013 APCS Kaohsiung is an opportunity not to be missed; this is the place to be!

Objectives for 2013 APCS

Expanding Economic Development Alliances Between Cities and Business Enterprises
A major objective of the Summit is the forging of strategic relationships between cities and enterprises in order to stimulate economic growth and create new business and trading opportunities.
Strengthen a Cooperative Alliance Network among Asia Pacific Cities
While promoting economic exchange, 2013 APCS emphasizes regional inter-city cooperation. Closer collaboration between governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), constructs a new model of connectivity for inter-city exchange while producing real competitive advantage for the Asia Pacific and maximum benefit for the good of the entire region.

Up-scaling Citizen Participation and Promoting Maximum City Growth
2013 APCS Kaohsiung will be calling on the strength of volunteers. The city of Kaohsiung is proud to demonstrate the cohesiveness of our NGOs and the passion of our citizens to participate at international civic functions.

Summit Fast Facts

Dates: September 9th to September 11st, 2013
Venue: Kaohsiung Arena, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Theme: Reshaping the Urbanomics of Cities – City Challenges, City Solutions