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TCIS at the UCLG World Congress

Dragon Drop Stories October 17, 2022

A group photo of TCIS students and sponsors, posing outside the UCLG World Congress event at the Daejeon Conference Center

We reported a few weeks ago about how TCIS students were invited to take part in the UCLG World Congress event here in Daejeon. Last week, those students finally had the chance to attend and witness the discussions taking place between local governments all around the world.

It was such an interesting opportunity!

There was so much that happened in those five days to expand the minds of internationally-minded students who already live in a global context through their schooling and personal backgrounds. These were very intellectual discussions, as working government officials shared and problem-solved issues that are foremost in the minds of humanity today.

Students had the opportunity to listen and ask questions in discussions on climate change, civic technology, and community planning. There was group sharing and debriefing on pandemic issues for containment, tracking, communication, and collaboration. Many working discussions happened during the event, and students were both awed and inspired to hear leaders from all continents talking and working together toward common goals for their local constituents, and ultimately, for the world.

A man standing in front of a screen at the UCLG World Congress presents on cultural ties to climate issues

We got to follow students around for a bit as they went to sessions, and we were so encouraged to see our future leaders engaging today's leaders and getting an idea of how such leadership works.

TCIS students leave the bus as they arrive at the UCLG World Congress event
A teacher talks with students about the day's schedule and logistics for participating in the UCLG World Congress event
Two high school girls prepare to enter a panel session of local government leaders discuss %22Pathways to Urban Equality%22
TCIS girls listen in the panel session of local government leaders discussing %22Pathways to Urban Equality%22
TCIS girls listen in the panel session of local government leaders discussing %22Pathways to Urban Equality%22
TCIS girls listen in the panel session of local government leaders discussing %22Pathways to Urban Equality%22
High school students arrive at the UCLG for the day, and discuss the sessions on offer and where they plan to participate
A crowd of listeners at the UCLG World Congress, at a presentation on cultural ties to climate issues
TCIS high school girls sit in a small crowd at the UCLG World Congress, at a presentation on cultural ties to climate issues
TCIS students sitting in the crowd on risers as they listen to a presentation on cultural ties to climate issues
TCIS high school girls sit in a small crowd at the UCLG World Congress, at a presentation on cultural ties to climate issues
TCIS high school boys sit in a small crowd at the UCLG World Congress, at a presentation on cultural ties to climate issues
A large banner for the UCLG World Congress 2022, as see through an open door
The Korean Ministry of Tourism was one of the vendors participating in the local expo to visitors
A room of people watching a presentation while listening to personal translators through ear pieces
The Assoc. of Mayors in Daejeon was one of the vendors participating in the local expo to visitors