Busan to Host 2027 World Port City Assembly, Paving Way for 2028 U.N. Ocean Conference
The city of Busan, South Korea, has formally announced its intention to host the 22nd general assembly of the International Association of Cities and Ports (AIVP) from November 2 to November 5, 2027, at BEXCO. This event marks Busan as the first Asian host city for the assembly in 25 years. The city anticipates approximately 1,000 participants from 50 countries, including local governments, port authorities, experts, and corporate officials. During the recent 21st AIVP World Conference in Dunkirk, France, a Busan delegation promoted key projects such as the transshipment competitiveness of Busan Port, the North Port redevelopment, and infrastructure for supplying eco-friendly marine fuels. The city aims to use this assembly to showcase its port development and eco-friendly policies, building momentum towards the 4th U.N. Ocean Conference, which Busan is also slated to host in June 2028.
