PROGRAMME
07 : 00 - 08 : 00
08 : 00 - 09 : 00
09 : 00 - 10 : 00
10 : 00 - 11 : 00
11 : 00 - 12 : 00
12 : 00 - 13 : 00
13 : 00 - 14 : 00
14 : 00 - 15 : 00
15 : 00 - 16 : 00
16 : 00 - 17 : 00
17 : 00 - 18 : 00
18 : 00 - 21 : 30
02 / 20 (Thu.)
02 / 21 (Fri.)
02 / 22 (Sat.)
02 / 23 (Sun.)
12 : 00 - 18 : 00
Registration
13 : 00 - 17 : 00
Field Trip
1. Taiwan's Business Evolution and Trading Legacy
2. City Views Through the Lens of Parasitic Temples
3. Taiwan’s Bold Fight for Freedom and Human Rights
17 : 45
Transportation for First Timers & Councils
18 : 15
Transportation for all Delegates
18 : 30 - 19 : 00
19 : 00 - 21 : 00
Venue: CÉ LA VI
(48F, Taipei Nanshan Plaza)
08 : 00 - 16 : 00
Registration
09 : 00 - 09 : 20
Opening
09 : 20 - 09 : 50
Welcome Message
09 : 50 - 11 : 00
IAPCO Highlights
11 : 00 - 11 : 30
Coffee Break
11 : 30 - 12 : 30
General Assembly Part 1
(Members Only)
12 : 30 - 13 : 45
Lunch
13 : 45 - 14 : 25
Session 1
Ken Shibusawa
What the World Needs Now – Just Some Common Sense
Sponsored by
14 : 25 - 15 : 05
Session 2
Rik De Busser
Authentically Indigenous—Austronesian People in Modern Taiwan
15 : 05 - 15 : 35
Coffee Break
15 : 35 - 15 : 55
Value and importance of hosting an AMGA and EDGE
15 : 55 - 17 : 00
The Tribe Exchange - Discussion (I)
17 : 30
Transportation
18 : 00 - 19 : 30
20 : 00 - 22 : 00
Venue: Ziga Zaga
(2F, Grand Hyatt Taipei)
Morning Breathe
06 : 50 - 08 : 15
Hiking in Taipei - Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)07 : 30 - 08 : 15
Tai Chi Daoyin
08 : 30 - 14 : 00
Registration
09 : 00 - 09 : 15
Intro to the Day + Energizer
09 : 15 - 09 : 55
Session 3
Jean Chang, Connie Chang, Alexander Keim
Who's Next? How to Ensure a Successful Succession
09 : 55 - 10 : 35
Sessions 4
Bo Krüger
"Prompt of No Return" – How to Survive and Thrive in Times of Technological and Innovative Disruption
10 : 35 - 11 : 05
Coffee Break
11 : 05 - 12 : 15
The Tribe Exchange - Discussion (II)
12 : 15 - 12 : 55
Session 5
Elisa Chiu
The A-Team Story : Transforming Industries Through Collective Innovation
12 : 55 - 14 : 00
Lunch
14 : 30
Transportation
08 : 30 - 12 : 00
Registration
09 : 00 - 09 : 15
Intro to the Day + Energizer
09 : 15 - 09 : 30
Special Session
09 : 30 - 10 : 10
Session 6
Anthony Poponi
Building Resilience for the Uncertain Grounds
10 : 10 - 10 : 40
The Tribe Exchange - Presentation
10 : 40 - 11 : 05
Coffee Break
11 : 05 - 11 : 50
Session 7
Audrey Tang
Leading Through Uncertainty
11 : 50 - 12 : 20
General Assembly Part 2
(Open to all)
12 : 20 - 12 : 45
Intro to Athens 2026
and Closing
12 : 45
Lunch
07 : 00
- 08 : 00
08 : 00
- 09 : 00
09 : 00
- 10 : 00
10 : 00
- 11 : 00
11 : 00
- 12 : 00
12 : 00
- 13 : 00
13 : 00
- 14 : 00
14 : 00
- 15 : 00
15 : 00
- 16 : 00
16 : 00
- 17 : 00
17 : 00
- 18 : 00
18 : 00
- 21 : 30
02 / 20
(Thu.)
02 / 21
(Fri.)
02 / 22
(Sat.)
02 / 23
(Sun.)
12 : 00 - 18 : 00
Registration
13 : 00 - 17 : 00
Field Trip
1. Taiwan's Business Evolution and Trading Legacy
2. City Views Through the Lens of Parasitic Temples
3. Taiwan’s Bold Fight for Freedom and Human Rights
17 : 45
Transportation for First Timers & Councils
18 : 15
Transportation for all Delegates
18 : 30 - 19 : 00
19 : 00 - 21 : 00
Venue: CÉ LA VI
(48F, Taipei Nanshan Plaza)
08 : 00 - 16 : 00
Registration
09 : 00 - 09 : 20
Opening
09 : 20 - 09 : 50
Welcome Message
09 : 50 - 11 : 00
IAPCO Highlights
11 : 00 - 11 : 30
Coffee Break
11 : 30 - 12 : 30
General Assembly Part 1
(Members Only)
12 : 30 - 13 : 45
Lunch
13 : 45 - 14 : 25
Session 1
Ken Shibusawa
What the World Needs Now – Just Some Common Sense
Sponsored by
14 : 25 - 15 : 05
Session 2
Rik De Busser
Authentically Indigenous—Austronesian People in Modern Taiwan
15 : 05 - 15 : 35
Coffee Break
15 : 35 - 15 : 55
Value and importance of hosting an AMGA and EDGE
15 : 55 - 17 : 00
The Tribe Exchange - Discussion (I)
17 : 30
Transportation
18 : 00 - 19 : 30
20 : 00 - 22 : 00
Venue: Ziga Zaga
(2F, Grand Hyatt Taipei)
Morning Breathe
06 : 50 - 08 : 15
Hiking in Taipei - Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)07 : 30 - 08 : 15
Tai Chi Daoyin
08 : 30 - 14 : 00
Registration
09 : 00 - 09 : 15
Intro to the Day + Energizer
09 : 15 - 09 : 55
Session 3
Jean Chang, Connie Chang, Alexander Keim
Who's Next? How to Ensure a Successful Succession
09 : 55 - 10 : 35
Sessions 4
Bo Krüger
"Prompt of No Return" – How to Survive and Thrive in Times of Technological and Innovative Disruption
10 : 35 - 11 : 05
Coffee Break
11 : 05 - 12 : 15
The Tribe Exchange - Discussion (II)
12 : 15 - 12 : 55
Session 5
Elisa Chiu
The A-Team Story : Transforming Industries Through Collective Innovation
12 : 55 - 14 : 00
Lunch
14 : 30
Transportation
08 : 30 - 12 : 00
Registration
09 : 00 - 09 : 15
Intro to the Day + Energizer
09 : 15 - 09 : 30
Special Session
09 : 30 - 10 : 10
Session 6
Anthony Poponi
Building Resilience for the Uncertain Grounds
10 : 10 - 10 : 40
The Tribe Exchange - Presentation
10 : 40 - 11 : 05
Coffee Break
11 : 05 - 11 : 50
Session 7
Audrey Tang
Leading Through Uncertainty
11 : 50 - 12 : 20
General Assembly Part 2
(Open to all)
12 : 20 - 12 : 45
Intro to Athens 2026
and Closing
12 : 45
Lunch
*The programme may be subject to change based on availability, demand, or other unforeseen circumstances.
*The programme may be subject to change based on availability, demand, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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teamtaipei@iapco2025.com
About TITA
The International Trade Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs shapes trade policies and collaborates globally to boost economic ties. It manages trade barriers, disputes and security, while promoting trade agreements and enhancing MICE industry growth. The Administration’s goal is to foster a dynamic international trade environment in Taiwan.
About Taipei Expo Foundation
The Taipei Expo Foundation (the Foundation) was founded to manage Taipei Expo Park and its pavilions, to stimulate local commercial activities, to improve leisure lifestyle, to promote the development of Taiwan’s MICE industry and create more opportunities in hosting large-scale international meetings, exhibitions, and competitions, and to encourage international exchanges.
About GIS Group
Established in 1991, GIS Group is a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions. We specialize in conference management, meeting and event management, as well as audiovisual and congress technology, language services, and venue management. We believe in 4I - inspiration, innovation, insight and integrity. Our team aims to deliver unforgettable experiences, ensuring that every moment is inspired.
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2018 -
EcoMobility World Festival 2017
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2020 -
ICCA Congress 2020
About Elite PCO
“For PCO, the most important things are service attitude, professional knowledge and good quality control ability. Elite PCO always holds on to this service concept to serve all our clients.” Elite PCO was established since year 2000, and is a lively, professional conference consultative company with devotion to service and good reputation. We are well organized and have excellent teamwork. We aim to serve at clients' best interests, provides inclusive Consulting, Planning & Executive service for Meetings, Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions & other Events or Activities.
© 2025 GIS Group, all rights reserved
Contact Us at
teamtaipei@iapco2025.com
About TITA
The International Trade Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs shapes trade policies and collaborates globally to boost economic ties. It manages trade barriers, disputes and security, while promoting trade agreements and enhancing MICE industry growth. The Administration’s goal is to foster a dynamic international trade environment in Taiwan.
About Taipei Expo Foundation
The Taipei Expo Foundation (the Foundation) was founded to manage Taipei Expo Park and its pavilions, to stimulate local commercial activities, to improve leisure lifestyle, to promote the development of Taiwan’s MICE industry and create more opportunities in hosting large-scale international meetings, exhibitions, and competitions, and to encourage international exchanges.
About GIS Group
Established in 1991, GIS Group is a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions. We specialize in conference management, meeting and event management, as well as audiovisual and congress technology, language services, and venue management. We believe in 4I - inspiration, innovation, insight and integrity. Our team aims to deliver unforgettable experiences, ensuring that every moment is inspired.
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2018 -
EcoMobility World Festival 2017
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2020 -
ICCA Congress 2020
About Elite PCO
“For PCO, the most important things are service attitude, professional knowledge and good quality control ability. Elite PCO always holds on to this service concept to serve all our clients.” Elite PCO was established since year 2000, and is a lively, professional conference consultative company with devotion to service and good reputation. We are well organized and have excellent teamwork. We aim to serve at clients' best interests, provides inclusive Consulting, Planning & Executive service for Meetings, Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions & other Events or Activities.
© 2025 GIS Group, all rights reserved
Contact Us at
teamtaipei@iapco2025.com
About TITA
The International Trade Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs shapes trade policies and collaborates globally to boost economic ties. It manages trade barriers, disputes and security, while promoting trade agreements and enhancing MICE industry growth. The Administration’s goal is to foster a dynamic international trade environment in Taiwan.
About Taipei Expo Foundation
The Taipei Expo Foundation (the Foundation) was founded to manage Taipei Expo Park and its pavilions, to stimulate local commercial activities, to improve leisure lifestyle, to promote the development of Taiwan’s MICE industry and create more opportunities in hosting large-scale international meetings, exhibitions, and competitions, and to encourage international exchanges.
About GIS Group
Established in 1991, GIS Group is a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions. We specialize in conference management, meeting and event management, as well as audiovisual and congress technology, language services, and venue management. We believe in 4I - inspiration, innovation, insight and integrity. Our team aims to deliver unforgettable experiences, ensuring that every moment is inspired.
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2018 -
EcoMobility World Festival 2017
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2020 -
ICCA Congress 2020
About Elite PCO
“For PCO, the most important things are service attitude, professional knowledge and good quality control ability. Elite PCO always holds on to this service concept to serve all our clients.” Elite PCO was established since year 2000, and is a lively, professional conference consultative company with devotion to service and good reputation. We are well organized and have excellent teamwork. We aim to serve at clients' best interests, provides inclusive Consulting, Planning & Executive service for Meetings, Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions & other Events or Activities.
© 2025 GIS Group, all rights reserved
Contact Us at
teamtaipei@iapco2025.com
About TITA
The International Trade Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs shapes trade policies and collaborates globally to boost economic ties. It manages trade barriers, disputes and security, while promoting trade agreements and enhancing MICE industry growth. The Administration’s goal is to foster a dynamic international trade environment in Taiwan.
About Taipei Expo Foundation
The Taipei Expo Foundation (the Foundation) was founded to manage Taipei Expo Park and its pavilions, to stimulate local commercial activities, to improve leisure lifestyle, to promote the development of Taiwan’s MICE industry and create more opportunities in hosting large-scale international meetings, exhibitions, and competitions, and to encourage international exchanges.
About GIS Group
Established in 1991, GIS Group is a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions. We specialize in conference management, meeting and event management, as well as audiovisual and congress technology, language services, and venue management. We believe in 4I - inspiration, innovation, insight and integrity. Our team aims to deliver unforgettable experiences, ensuring that every moment is inspired.
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2018 -
EcoMobility World Festival 2017
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2020 -
ICCA Congress 2020
About Elite PCO
“For PCO, the most important things are service attitude, professional knowledge and good quality control ability. Elite PCO always holds on to this service concept to serve all our clients.” Elite PCO was established since year 2000, and is a lively, professional conference consultative company with devotion to service and good reputation. We are well organized and have excellent teamwork. We aim to serve at clients' best interests, provides inclusive Consulting, Planning & Executive service for Meetings, Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions & other Events or Activities.
© 2025 GIS Group, all rights reserved
Contact Us at
teamtaipei@iapco2025.com
About TITA
The International Trade Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs shapes trade policies and collaborates globally to boost economic ties. It manages trade barriers, disputes and security, while promoting trade agreements and enhancing MICE industry growth. The Administration’s goal is to foster a dynamic international trade environment in Taiwan.
About Taipei Expo Foundation
The Taipei Expo Foundation (the Foundation) was founded to manage Taipei Expo Park and its pavilions, to stimulate local commercial activities, to improve leisure lifestyle, to promote the development of Taiwan’s MICE industry and create more opportunities in hosting large-scale international meetings, exhibitions, and competitions, and to encourage international exchanges.
About GIS Group
Established in 1991, GIS Group is a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions. We specialize in conference management, meeting and event management, as well as audiovisual and congress technology, language services, and venue management. We believe in 4I - inspiration, innovation, insight and integrity. Our team aims to deliver unforgettable experiences, ensuring that every moment is inspired.
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2018 -
EcoMobility World Festival 2017
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2020 -
ICCA Congress 2020
About Elite PCO
“For PCO, the most important things are service attitude, professional knowledge and good quality control ability. Elite PCO always holds on to this service concept to serve all our clients.” Elite PCO was established since year 2000, and is a lively, professional conference consultative company with devotion to service and good reputation. We are well organized and have excellent teamwork. We aim to serve at clients' best interests, provides inclusive Consulting, Planning & Executive service for Meetings, Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions & other Events or Activities.
© 2025 GIS Group, all rights reserved
Contact Us at
teamtaipei@iapco2025.com
About TITA
The International Trade Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs shapes trade policies and collaborates globally to boost economic ties. It manages trade barriers, disputes and security, while promoting trade agreements and enhancing MICE industry growth. The Administration’s goal is to foster a dynamic international trade environment in Taiwan.
About Taipei Expo Foundation
The Taipei Expo Foundation (the Foundation) was founded to manage Taipei Expo Park and its pavilions, to stimulate local commercial activities, to improve leisure lifestyle, to promote the development of Taiwan’s MICE industry and create more opportunities in hosting large-scale international meetings, exhibitions, and competitions, and to encourage international exchanges.
About GIS Group
Established in 1991, GIS Group is a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions. We specialize in conference management, meeting and event management, as well as audiovisual and congress technology, language services, and venue management. We believe in 4I - inspiration, innovation, insight and integrity. Our team aims to deliver unforgettable experiences, ensuring that every moment is inspired.
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2018 -
EcoMobility World Festival 2017
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2020 -
ICCA Congress 2020
About Elite PCO
“For PCO, the most important things are service attitude, professional knowledge and good quality control ability. Elite PCO always holds on to this service concept to serve all our clients.” Elite PCO was established since year 2000, and is a lively, professional conference consultative company with devotion to service and good reputation. We are well organized and have excellent teamwork. We aim to serve at clients' best interests, provides inclusive Consulting, Planning & Executive service for Meetings, Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions & other Events or Activities.
© 2025 GIS Group, all rights reserved
Contact Us at
teamtaipei@iapco2025.com
About TITA
The International Trade Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs shapes trade policies and collaborates globally to boost economic ties. It manages trade barriers, disputes and security, while promoting trade agreements and enhancing MICE industry growth. The Administration’s goal is to foster a dynamic international trade environment in Taiwan.
About Taipei Expo Foundation
The Taipei Expo Foundation (the Foundation) was founded to manage Taipei Expo Park and its pavilions, to stimulate local commercial activities, to improve leisure lifestyle, to promote the development of Taiwan’s MICE industry and create more opportunities in hosting large-scale international meetings, exhibitions, and competitions, and to encourage international exchanges.
About GIS Group
Established in 1991, GIS Group is a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions. We specialize in conference management, meeting and event management, as well as audiovisual and congress technology, language services, and venue management. We believe in 4I - inspiration, innovation, insight and integrity. Our team aims to deliver unforgettable experiences, ensuring that every moment is inspired.
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2018 -
EcoMobility World Festival 2017
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2020 -
ICCA Congress 2020
About Elite PCO
“For PCO, the most important things are service attitude, professional knowledge and good quality control ability. Elite PCO always holds on to this service concept to serve all our clients.” Elite PCO was established since year 2000, and is a lively, professional conference consultative company with devotion to service and good reputation. We are well organized and have excellent teamwork. We aim to serve at clients' best interests, provides inclusive Consulting, Planning & Executive service for Meetings, Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions & other Events or Activities.
© 2025 GIS Group, all rights reserved
Contact Us at
teamtaipei@iapco2025.com
About TITA
The International Trade Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs shapes trade policies and collaborates globally to boost economic ties. It manages trade barriers, disputes and security, while promoting trade agreements and enhancing MICE industry growth. The Administration’s goal is to foster a dynamic international trade environment in Taiwan.
About Taipei Expo Foundation
The Taipei Expo Foundation (the Foundation) was founded to manage Taipei Expo Park and its pavilions, to stimulate local commercial activities, to improve leisure lifestyle, to promote the development of Taiwan’s MICE industry and create more opportunities in hosting large-scale international meetings, exhibitions, and competitions, and to encourage international exchanges.
About GIS Group
Established in 1991, GIS Group is a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions. We specialize in conference management, meeting and event management, as well as audiovisual and congress technology, language services, and venue management. We believe in 4I - inspiration, innovation, insight and integrity. Our team aims to deliver unforgettable experiences, ensuring that every moment is inspired.
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2018 -
EcoMobility World Festival 2017
。 IAPCO Innovation Award 2020 -
ICCA Congress 2020
About Elite PCO
“For PCO, the most important things are service attitude, professional knowledge and good quality control ability. Elite PCO always holds on to this service concept to serve all our clients.” Elite PCO was established since year 2000, and is a lively, professional conference consultative company with devotion to service and good reputation. We are well organized and have excellent teamwork. We aim to serve at clients' best interests, provides inclusive Consulting, Planning & Executive service for Meetings, Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions & other Events or Activities.
© 2025 GIS Group, all rights reserved