8th U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 10:00 am to 08:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
San Francisco Marriott Marquis | San Francisco, CA
About this Event
Get ready for the ultimate networking opportunity between China and U.S. sub-national at the 8th U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit.
Shared Efforts for High-quality City Development
To advance practical cooperation between China and U.S. at sub-national levels to bring more benefits to the two peoples, Global Friendship City Association (GFCA) and Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) are proud to co-organize the 8th US-China Sister Cities Summit in San Francisco on June 5, 2026.
With the theme of “Shared Efforts for High-quality City Development,” the 8th U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit will focus on three topics, namely “Green Development and City Governance”, “Culture and Tourism”, “Education and Youth”. More than 200 participants, including officials from China and U.S. sub-national governments, representatives of sister city committees and friendly organizations, business leaders, etc, are expected to attend the event and undertake an in-depth discussion to achieve concrete cooperation for the benefits of the two peoples.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Opening Ceremony
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Green Development & City Governance
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Culture & Tourism
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Break
🕑: 03:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Education & Youth
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
MOU Signings and Closing
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
VIP DInner
Exhibit
🕑: 09:30 AM - 08:00 PM
China Regional Intangible Cultural Heritage Products Exhibit
Info: Available for viewing all day.
Where is it happening?
San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission Street, San Francisco, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 250.00

















