Networking: Local Governments Meet International City Networks

05 Oct 2023 11:30 - 12:30 @ Networking Room

#CityDiplomacy #CityNetworks #Cooperation #Governance

This networking sessions will provide a platform for international city networks to introduce and promote themselves, of which cities from both Türkiye and abroad can be a member of. After a three-minute introduction by each participating network, city networks will locate to their booths and meet with the participants.

Moderator

Burcuhan Şener

Director of International Affairs & Migration Policy Center, Marmara Municipalities Union

Speakers

Andreas Kress

Dr., Coordinator of European Projects, Climate Alliance

Antonella Valmorbida

Secretary General, ALDA (European Association for Local Democracy)

Ayfer Yazkan Kubal

Dr., Vice President, European Coalition of Cities Against Racism - UNESCO Network

Azize Ökten

Dr., PhD Scholar, UNESCO National Commission for Türkiye

Barbaros Büyüksağnak

Head of Foreign Relations Department, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality

Casimir Legrand

Climate Politics, Intelligence, and Diplomacy Manager, C40

Helena Monteiro

Global Focal Point for the Gap Fund-GCOM Partnership, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

Jordi Vaquer

Dr., Secretary General, Metropolis

Katharina Bamberg

Head of Migration, Social Affairs Forum, Eurocities

Nicola Iezza

Sustainable Energy Systems Officer, ICLEI Europe

Osman Çorumlu

Coordinator for International Relations, UCLG-MEWA