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
13:30–14:00 Registration
14:00–14:05 Opening / Moderator’s Welcome
14:05–14:20 Opening Remarks (Guest speakers under invitation)
14:30–15:10 Thematic Salon Dialogue
15:15–16:55 Workshop (Impact Development)
16:55–17:30 Day 1 Outcomes Sharing
Evening
18:00–20:00 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
Joyce Lee
General Manager,
Bliss Travel
Jack Huang
Enterprise Application Center Consultant / Data Analyst,
UN-OICT
Edward Tseng
Chief Project Officer,
Global SDGs Alliance
Keynote Speakers
Evvon Wu
Founder,
Hong Ho Culture
Eric Liu
Designer,
ChiHe Design
Shu-Wen Liao
Secretary General,
Taiwan Coalition Against Violence
Global Youth Delegates
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Stevan Victor Bowens
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Giovanna
Italy
Guillerno Herison II Mercado
Philippines
Joel Hergust Duverger
Haiti
Incoming Delegate
Thailand
Semina Evgeniia
Russia
Maximilian Michael Grindley
Germany
Pilar Maria Argaña Benitez
Paraguay
João Antônio Vilas Boas
Brazil
Elvis Kilasara Frank
Tanzania
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Halefom Aregay Bisrat
Ethiopia
Tran Khanh Vi
Vietnam
Incoming Delegate
United Kingdom
Maria Montserrat Argaña Benitez
Paraguay
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Kimanzi Margaret Wanjiru
Kenya
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Anujin Bazardargia
Mongolia
Incoming Delegate
Indonesia
Mario Adolfo Miguel
Guatemala
Mammadli Kanan
Azerbaijan
Kevrone Phipps
St. Kitts and Nevis
Kuo, Yi-Chun
Taiwan
Vukani Bonginkhosi Hlophe
Eswatini
Incoming Delegate
Malaysia
Incoming Delegate
Honduras
Incoming Delegate
Sweden
Rukun Ipin
Tayal Tribe, Taiwan
Wei, Hong-Chan
Taiwan
Jeremiah Canto
Belize
Incoming Delegate
Japan
Incoming Delegate
United States of America
Bounlaiy Chanthavong
Laos
Shania Marie Lebrun
Saint Lucia
Lee, Yi-Chen
Taiwan
Sudeep Nyaupane
India
Minyoung Shin
South Korea
Incoming Delegate
India
Audrey Gertrude Vandenberghe
Belgium
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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