SDGs Impact Developers Conference – Penghu 2026
Transforming Gen Z leaders from advocates into impact developers
10 April – 13 April 2026
National Penghu University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Penghu, Taiwan
Bridging the Gap Between Island Volatility and Institutional Impact
Small islands stand at the frontline of climate volatility, ecological stress, tourism dependency, demographic transition, and energy transformation. While international frameworks such as the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, SDG 14, UNFCCC Ocean & Climate Dialogue, and Regional Seas Conventions continue to evolve, youth-driven institutional impact design remains underdeveloped.
Penghu Microcosm with Global Island Realities
Penghu represents a living microcosm of global island challenges
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Seasonal tourism reliance
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Youth outmigration
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Marine ecosystem stress
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Energy transition tensions
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Cultural discontinuity
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Rising public service costs
These structural dynamics mirror realities across Pacific islands, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, and African coastal communities.
Program Overview
Day 1 / April 10
Afternoon
14:00–14:30 Registration
14:30–14:35 Opening / Moderator’s Welcome
14:35–14:50 Opening Remarks (Guest speakers under invitation)
15:00–15:40 Thematic Salon Dialogue
15:45–17:25 Workshop (Impact Development)
17:25–18:00 Day 1 Outcomes Sharing
Evening
18:30–20:30 Failure Party & Cross-Cultural Exchange
Day 2 / April 11
Morning
09:30–12:00 Taiwan Solutions × Global Dialogue
12:00–13:30 Networking Lunch
Afternoon
13:30–15:30 City Youth Summit (Declaration Consensus Building)
15:30–15:45 Afternoon Tea Break
15:45–17:00 Corporate Impact Investment Summit
Evening
17:30–18:30 Dinner
19:00–21:00 Hackathon Competition
Day 3 / April 12
Island-Hopping Program / Local Field Visit
08:30–17:00 Magong
→ Wang’an (space required for workshop and sharing session)
→ Southern Four Islands
→ Magong
17:30–19:00 Dinner / Free Time
Day 4 / April 13
Morning
09:00–09:30 “6-Minute Impact” Check-in & Preparation
09:30–11:30 “6-Minute Impact” Presentations
12:00–13:30 Networking Lunch
Afternoon
13:30–15:00 Small Island Forum
(South Pacific / ASEAN / Caribbean)
15:00–15:30 Break / Rehearsal
15:30–16:20 Launch of the Penghu Declaration
16:20–17:00 Awards Ceremony & Closing
Evening
Farewell Party (Optional Participation)
Presidium
Jay Wei
Lead of Steering Committee, Global SDGs Alliance
Shyang-Chyuan Fang
Dean,
College of Tourism and Leisure, NPUST
Joyce Lee
CEO, Bliss Travel;
Executive Director, Chinese International Tourism Education Association
Jack Huang
Enterprise Application Center Consultant / Data Analyst,
UN-OICT
Edward Tseng
Chief Project Officer,
Global SDGs Alliance
Forum Advisors
Astrid Schmidt-King
Professor,
Sellinger School of Business and Management
Johnny Wu
Head and Director of Global Relations,
National Taiwan University
Lily Wong
Project Director,
Global SDGs & Leadership Development Center, affiliated with UNITAR
Vita You
Talent Specialist,
Africa’s Garment Industry
Ozzie Su
Chairman,
International Association for Sustainable Education
Cindy Hsueh
Assistant Professor, Office of Sustainability, Feng Chia UniversityTalent Specialist,
Rebecca Irby
Board President,
PEAC Institute
Chia-Dai (Ray) Yen
Associate professor, Graduate Institute of Education/ Teacher Education center, National Taiwan Ocean University.
Secretary General, Asia Marine Educators Association (AMEA)
Keynote Speakers
Torulf Karlsson
Director,
International Affairs Section, Office of Research and Development, NPUST
Su Tsangchi (Jimmy)
Founder,
Hoshinglobal Co.Ltd.
Shu-Wen Liao
Secretary General,
Taiwan Coalition Against Violence
Attila Kor
Awesome Energy trading Co. Ltd.,
Co-founder,
Business Development Director.
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Nina Peng (Senan Gimpbay)
Founder,
A&N sustainable Co. Ltd
Carol Tsai
Founder, LooPick
Evvon Wu
Founder,
Hong Ho Culture
Wang, Hsiao-Chen
EXecutive Director, Foundation of Pescadores Citizens
Eric Liu
Designer,
ChiHe Design
Global Youth Delegates
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Stevan Victor Bowens
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Kuo, Yi-Chun
Taiwan
Joel Hergust Duverger
Haiti
Mario Adolfo Miguel
Guatemala
Audrey Gertrude Vandenberghe
Belgium
Bakhtiyorova Gulnigor
Uzbekistan
Yu, Jian-Hao
Penghu Magong High school, Taiwan
Maggie Liu
Taiwan
Wei, Hong-Chan
Taiwan
Solomun Teklahymanot Tesfay
Ethiopia
Juan Diego Centeno Valladares
Honduras
Maximilian Michael Grindley
Germany
Abdirisak Mohamed Abdillahi
Somaliland
Amisha Venesia Soliz
Belize
Kevrone Phipps
St. Kitts and Nevis
Lee, Yi-Chen
Taiwan
Hanaho Komatsu
Japan
Semina Evgeniia
Russia
Ngelmau Dirrukebid Polloi
Palau
JYUN-CHENG TU
Penghu Magong High school, Taiwan
Diego Ignacio
Lizama Sulantay
Chile
Rukun Ipin
Tayal Tribe, Taiwan
Guillermo Herison II Mercado
Philippines
Minyoung Shin
South Korea
Hannah Little
United Kingdom
Kamal Kandhari
India
Yi-Chen Lu
Penghu Magong High school, Taiwan
Ahmed Muhammad Yasin
Nigeria
Shania Marie Lebrun
Saint Lucia
Elvis Kilasara Frank
Tanzania
Chisanupong Surarat
Thailand
Mammadli Kanan
Azerbaijan
Kezia Trikes Hag Lase
Indonesia
Nahiara Paulina Insaurralde Riquelme
Paraguay
Ji, Huai-Ying
PEnghu Magong High school, Taiwan
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Kimanzi Margaret Wanjiru
Kenya
Vukani Bonginkhosi Hlophe
Eswatini
Tran Khanh Vi
Vietnam
Bounlaiy Chanthavong
Laos
Shau-Jie Tzeng
Penghu Magong High school, Taiwan
Hong, Jia-Yang
Penghu Magong High school, Taiwan
Join us now!
Ready to lead the change? Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. If you’re a passionate Gen Z youth leader eager to make an impact, apply now to join Penghu Conference 2026! Come add your voice, sharpen your skills, and help shape a sustainable future – together, we’ll turn ideas into action. Spaces are limited, so take the leap and register today. We’ll see you in Penghu!
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