KOTA KINABALU INTERNATIONAL MAYORS’ DIALOGUE 2026 10 – 14 OCTOBER 2026 Future Coastal Cities: Advancing Blue Economy, Digital Governance and Urban Resilience OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE 10 – 14 October 2026 SAT 10 OCT Arrival Networking while Experience Sabah’s Hospitality Arrival of International Delegates · VIP Reception at KKIA · Hotel Check-in · Registration SUN 11 OCT Welcome and Site Visit Experiencing Sustainable Island Development and Urban Placemaking Site Visit – Gaya Island · Fireside Chat · Mayor’s Welcome Reception, The Magellan Sutera Resort MON 12 OCT Leading the Future of Coastal Cities Setting the intellectual agenda for coastal city transformation. Opening Plenary · Mayors’ Leadership Roundtable · Parallel Session · Opening Ceremony · KKIMD Exhibition Hall · Local Tapestry at Sunset Promenade TUE 13 OCT Building The Future Coastal Economy Implementing national policy at the local level and unlocking financing for coastal resilience. Leadership Plenaries 1, 2 & 3 · Closing Plenary · Sunset Dinner, Big Fish, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel WED 14 OCT Mayor’s Green Legacy Programme Planting Today for Tomorrow’s Coastal Cities Friendship Tree Planting, Tun Fuad Stephens Botanical Park · Farewell Lunch · Departure of International Delegates KKIMD EXHIBITION · 12 – 13 October 2026 · Sipadan Hall 2, SICC KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme Main venue: Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). Plenary sessions are held at Sipadan Hall 3 (Main Hall); the Mayors’ Leadership Roundtable at Sipadan Hall 1; and the KKIMD Exhibition at Sipadan Hall 2.

DAY 1 · SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2026 Arrival Networking while Experience Sabah’s Hospitality THROUGHOUT THE DAY Arrival of International Delegates • VIP Reception at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) with dedicated protocol handling. • Strategic Engagement: Hotel Check-in · Registration · Media Interviews (selected International Delegates) DAY 2 · SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2026 Welcome and Site Visit Experiencing Sustainable Island Development and Urban Placemaking DRESS CODE: Smart Casual — suitable for outdoor site visits and boat transfers 08:30 Delegation Assembly Departure from Hotel Lobby to Magellan Sutera Jetty. 08:45 Boat Departure to Gaya Island Experience sustainable island hospitality at the resort and learn about its environmental initiatives, and practices that support the conservation of Gaya Island and the surrounding marine park. • Arrival at Gaya Island Resort Marine Centre • Activity 1: Marine Centre Tour • Activity 2: Coral Planting Activity 09:15 Site Visit – Gaya Island KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme

DAY 2 · SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2026 (CONTINUED) Welcome and Site Visit KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme 10:15 Fireside Chat An informal, high-level exchange among Mayors regarding the protection of marine ecosystems as the foundation of local Blue Economies. MODERATOR Dr. Susan Pudin, Deputy Director (Operations), Environment Protection Department of Sabah 11:20 Photo Session 11:30 Networking Lunch on the Island 13:00 Depart from Gaya Island SPEAKER Dr. Mohamed Shareef, Representative of Mayor, Malé City Council, Maldives The session concludes with a moderated exchange among Participating Mayors, guided by a single question: “Tourism depends on our seas and reefs, but it also puts them under pressure. What is one step your city has taken to make tourism help protect its natural assets?” Mayors are invited to share how their city balances tourism-led growth with the protection of its natural coastal assets.

DAY 2 · SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2026 · EVENING Mayor’s Welcome Reception DRESS CODE: Business Casual or Resort Smart Casual 17:30 – 20:30 Mayor’s Welcome Reception Theme: ‘The Spirit of Borneo’ VENUE: Al Fresco, The Magellan Sutera Resort Enjoy Kota Kinabalu’s iconic sunset and a dinner by the bay, featuring a rich tapestry of local flavours, culture, and hospitality in a relaxed networking setting. Providing International Delegates with the opportunity to build friendships before formal discussions begin. PROGRAMME FLOW • Sabah Sunset Reception – Sunset Watching and Cocktail • Welcome by Mayor of Kota Kinabalu • Cultural Live Performance • Networking Dinner KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme

DAY 3 · MONDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2026 Leading the Future of Coastal Cities Goal: Setting the intellectual agenda for coastal city transformation. DRESS CODE: Business Formal (Lounge Suit) 08:00 Registration of Participants / Welcome Coffee and Tea 09:00 – 10:30 OPENING PLENARY · SIPADAN HALL 3 (MAIN HALL) Navigating the Future of Coastal Cities: Growth, Density and the Financing Gap An open forum exploring the central challenge confronting coastal mayors as they accommodate high-density urban growth while closing the financing gap for the infrastructure needed to support it. Drawing on city experiences in tackling pollution, strengthening climate and maritime resilience, and advancing sustainable coastal development with digital innovation and AI-driven urban management. The discussion will explore how sustainable tourism, trade, and maritime industries can be leveraged as engines of growth. Participating Mayors and speakers will share innovative financial solutions – including revenue mobilisation, public-private partnerships, and land value capture – to accelerate investment in resilient, inclusive, and future-ready urban infrastructure. Theme alignment: Urban Resilience and Blue Economy (Financing) Key topics: Blue Economy · Climate · AI · Tourism · Trade · Maritime Economy PROGRAMME FLOWHost Framing Remarks: YBhg. Dato’ Sri Dr. Hj. Sabin bin Samitah, JP Mayor of Kota Kinabalu Forum Session Moderator : Mr. Murali Ram Regional Director for East, Southeast Asia & Oceania, C40 Cities Panellist (City/Mayor 1): The Honourable Greg Ostertag Mayor of Mount Vernon, Texas, United States of America Panellist (City/Mayor 2) : Ms. Noni Agetha, ST., M.P.W.K. Head of the Division for Economic Development, Infrastructure and Regional Affairs, Bontang City Government, East Kalimantan, Indonesia 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break / Exhibition Preview This also encourages delegates to visit the Exhibition Hall. KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme

DAY 3 · MONDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2026 · Leading the Future of Coastal Cities DRESS CODE: Business Formal (Lounge Suit) 11:00 – 13:00 MAYORS’ LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE (CLOSED-DOOR) · EXCLUSIVE — PARTICIPATING MAYORS Leading Cities Through Global UncertaintyA closed-door dialogue affording Mayors and City Leaders a trusted space to exchange leadership experiences on the strategic trade-offs of coastal city governance — balancing high-density development with resident liveability, sustaining public trust, and leading urban transformation amid mounting climate pressures and rapid technological change. Chaired by the Mayor of Kota Kinabalu and guided by a facilitator from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Mayors will share practical, transferable solutions from their cities. Participating Mayors will then adopt by consensus the Kota Kinabalu Joint Statement, which will be announced at the Closing Plenary on 13 October 2026. Discussions under the facilitated segments will be held under the Chatham House Rule. No recording, livestreaming or media attendance is permitted. Theme alignment: Urban Resilience (primary) – centred on leadership, governance and nature-based solutions. Key topics: Leadership · Governance · Public Trust · AI · Climate · Urban Transformation AGENDA • Facilitated Discussion: Strategic Dilemmas Facing Coastal Mayors • Mayors’ Solutions Exchange: What Works in Our Cities • Mayoral Consultation and Adoption of the Kota Kinabalu Joint Statement • Chair’s Concluding Remarks and Formal Close • Official Photograph 13:00 – 14:30 Mayors’ Lunch (Participating Mayors and accompanying officer) KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme SIPADAN HALL 1

DAY 3 · MONDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2026 · Leading the Future of Coastal Cities DRESS CODE: Business Formal (Lounge Suit) 11:00 – 13:00 SIPADAN HALL 3 PARALLEL SESSION Building Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities As rising sea levels and extreme weather intensify, safeguarding our coastlines has become a defining challenge for modern urban planning. This parallel session explores how coastal cities can rapidly strengthen climate resilience while protecting vulnerable communities, local livelihoods, and vital coastal economic assets. The session will share practical experiences in urban climate adaptation, flood management, nature-based solutions, and coastal protection — including the critical role of mangroves, rivers, and other natural systems. Participants will examine how cities can successfully balance waterfront tourism, heritage conservation, and economic development with environmental sustainability. Join us to gain actionable strategies, discover replicable blueprints, and connect with the leaders driving climate resilience across coastlines. Theme alignment: Urban Resilience and Blue Economy (Adaptation) Key topics: Climate Adaptation · Flood Management · Mangroves · Rivers · Coastal Protection · Community Resilience · Waterfront Tourism FEATURED PRESENTATIONS1. “Advancing Urban Climate Adaptation: Lessons from the Malaysia Adaptation Sharing Hub” – Dr. Yogeswary Chellapan Senior Manager/Interim Lead, Think City 2. “Perspectives on Coastal Heritage Conservation and Climate Resilience” – Lee Tit Kun, Director of Heritage Conservation Department, City Council of Penang Island, Malaysia 3. “Safeguarding Waterfront Tourism as a Coastal Economic Asset” – Kang Da Eun, Secretary General, Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities 4. “Jakarta Integrated Giant Seawall Mega Project: Lessons in Large-Scale Coastal Resilience” – Prof. Dr. Ir. Firdaus Ali, Senior Advisor for Governor of Jakarta, Indonesia 13:00 – 14:30 Networking LunchKKIMD 2026 | Official Programme

DAY 3 · MONDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2026 · Leading the Future of Coastal Cities DRESS CODE: Business Formal or National Attire 15:30 – 17:30 Official KKIMD Exhibition Hall Visit by the Guest of Honour Side Meetings Dedicated slot for interviews with selected International Delegates / Event Participants KKIMD EXHIBITION – SIDE TALK · SIPADAN HALL 3, SICC KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme 14:30 OPENING CEREMONY · SIPADAN HALL 3 (MAIN HALL) 14:40 15:00 15:30 Opening Address by Guest of Honour — Chief Minister of Sabah Launching Gimmick Official Photo Session End of Opening Ceremony 17:30 – 19:00 Local Tapestry at Sunset Promenade, Sabah International Convention Centre Exhibition Venue: Sipadan Hall 2, Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) • Future Coastal Cities Experience Zone: Showcasing Coastal City Technologies and Urban Solutions • Blue Economy Innovation Zone: Fisheries Sector Insights KKIMD EXHIBITION HALL · 12 – 13 OCTOBER 2026

DAY 4 · TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2026 Building The Future Coastal Economy Implementing national policy at the local level and unlocking financing for coastal resilience. DRESS CODE: Business Formal (Lounge Suit) 08:00 Registration of Participants / Welcome Coffee and Tea 09:00 – 10:45 LEADERSHIP PLENARY 1 · SIPADAN HALL 3 (MAIN HALL) From Aspiration to Acceleration: Implementing Blue Economy Policies in Coastal Urban Contexts Sets the strategic and policy planning foundation for the day, by examining how state Blue Economy ambitions can be translated into locally-led implementation. The session will explore practical pathways for strengthening the tuna industry, fisheries, and aquaculture as pillars of a sustainable marine economy, and for advancing food security through responsible ocean resource management. It will further examine how cities can strengthen policy frameworks, institutional capacity, and cross-sector collaboration to scale integrated, climate-smart, and resilient blue economy development. Theme alignment: Blue Economy (Policy and Planning) Key topics: Tuna Industry · Fisheries · Marine Economy · Aquaculture · Food Security PROGRAMME FLOWKeynote Address: “Sabah Maju Jaya Strategic Direction: SMJ 2.0 Development Plan” - YBhg. Datuk (Datu) Rosmadi Datu Sulai, JP, Chief Coordinating Officer, Sabah Maju Jaya Secretariat Forum Session Moderator: Prof. Dr. Ir. Firdaus Ali Senior Advisor for Governor of Jakarta; Founder & Chairman, Indonesia Water Institute Panellist (City/Mayor 1): Mohammad Ali “Bruce” D. Matabalao City Mayor, City Government of Cotabato, Philippines Panellist (City/Mayor 2): Dr. Mohamed Shareef Representative of Mayor, Malé City Council, Maldives KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme 10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break

DAY 4 · TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2026 · Building The Future Coastal Economy DRESS CODE: Business Formal (Lounge Suit) 11:00 – 12:45 LEADERSHIP PLENARY 2 · SIPADAN HALL 3 (MAIN HALL) Smart Coastlines: Digital Governance and Intelligent Marine Urban Futures Participating Mayors will share how digital technologies — including Artificial Intelligence, enterprise architecture, urban data platforms, super apps, and city command centres — are transforming coastal city planning, infrastructure management, and public service delivery. The session will also explore how data- driven governance can support innovative coastal development, including floating communities, land reclamation projects, and other next-generation marine urban models, while strengthening resilience, sustainability, and informed decision- making. Theme alignment: Digital Governance Key topics: AI · Digital Governance · Digital Twin · Super Apps · Command Centres · Urban Data PROGRAMME FLOWForum Session Technical Expert Sharing: YBhg. Dato’ Gs. Haji Azlikamil Bin Napiah Director General, Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) Panellist (City/Mayor 1) : YH Dato’ Zaliza Bin Zulkipli Mayor of Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia Panellist (City/Mayor 2) : The Honourable Bill Bazzi U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia (Former Mayor of Dearborn Heights, Michigan) KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme

DAY 4 · TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2026 · Building The Future Coastal Economy DRESS CODE: Business Formal (Lounge Suit) 12:45 – 14:00 Networking Lunch 14:00 – 15:30 LEADERSHIP PLENARY 3 · SIPADAN HALL 3 (MAIN HALL) Financing and Investing Resilient Coastal Cities: International Lessons in Unlocking Capital for Climate Action This plenary will examine how cities are mobilising capital to finance climate-resilient coastal infrastructure. Through international case studies, the discussion will highlight strengthened municipal finance frameworks, innovative climate financing mechanisms, and public-private partnerships and blended finance approaches that help bridge investment gaps. It will also explore how resource circularity within maritime economies can strengthen financial resilience, create new economic value, and accelerate the transition towards low-carbon and climate-resilient coastal cities. Theme alignment: Blue Economy (Financing and Circularity) Key topics: Municipal Finance · PPP · Climate Finance · New Financial Models · Investment PROGRAMME FLOW KKIMD 2026 | Official ProgrammeForum Session Moderator & Technical Expert Sharing: Martijn Gert Jan Regelink Senior Financial Sector Specialist, IBRD, World Bank Group Panellist (City/Mayor 1): The Honourable Edwin Palacios Aldan Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Panellist (City/Mayor 2): Dr. M. Ir. Amirullah Regional Secretary of Pontianak City Government, Indonesia Panellist (Investor Perspectives): Special Adviser to the Chief Minister of Sabah (Economic and Investment Sectors) & Chairman, George Town Institute of Open and Advanced Studies (GIOAS) YBhg. Tan Sri Andrew Sheng

DAY 4 · TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2026 · Building The Future Coastal Economy DRESS CODE: Business Formal (Lounge Suit) 15:30 – 17:00 CLOSING PLENARY · SIPADAN HALL 3 (MAIN HALL) The Future of Coastal Cities: Building High-Value, Liveable Port Cities A closing keynote synthesising two days’ discussions into a vision for the next generation of high-value, liveable port cities. The session will examine how modern fisheries infrastructure, value-added processing, international regulatory standards, and sustainable maritime industries can strengthen coastal economies while enhancing Urban Resilience and global competitiveness. The session culminates in the Host Mayor’s Call to Action, and sets out the pathway for continued cooperation beyond the Dialogue. Theme alignment: Blue Economy (Industrial and Spatial Development) and Urban Resilience (Polycentric Urban Development) PROGRAMME FLOWForum Session Moderator & Sharing Session: Norliza Hashim Chief Executive, URBANICE Malaysia Panellist (City/Mayor 1) : Kang Chulho Mayor of Dong-gu Office, Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea Panellist (City/Mayor 2): YBhg. Dato’ Haji Abd Hamid Bin Hussain Mayor, Klang Royal City Council, Selangor, Malaysia KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme The Dialogue closes on a single charge to participating cities: What Will it Take to turn This Shared Vision into Implementation? Host Mayor’s Call to Action Announcement of the Kota Kinabalu Joint Statement Group Photograph 18:00 – 21:00 Sunset Dinner — Big Fish, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel VENUE: Big Fish, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel Enjoy a sunset dining experience overlooking the South China Sea, featuring a curated menu of Sabah’s renowned seafood alongside premium local and international specialties. 17:00 Coffee Break

DAY 5 · WEDNESDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2026 Mayor’s Green Legacy Programme Planting Today for Tomorrow’s Coastal Cities DRESS CODE: Smart Casual with Comfortable Walking Shoes — suitable for outdoor site visits 08:30 Departure of Delegates from the Hotel to Tun Fuad Stephens Botanical Park 09:00 Arrival of Delegates at Tun Fuad Stephens Botanical Park 10:00 Welcoming Address by YBhg. Dato’ Sri Dr. Hj. Sabin bin Samitah, JP Mayor of Kota Kinabalu 12:30 11:30 Farewell Lunch Departure of International Delegates and Airport Transfers KKIMD 2026 | Official Programme Friendship Tree Planting Ceremony Commemorative Photography Session

THANK YOU TERIMA KASIH “Kota Kinabalu is not organising another conference. Kota Kinabalu is launching a global movement for Future Coastal Cities.” KOTA KINABALU INTERNATIONAL MAYORS’ DIALOGUE 2026 10 – 14 October 2026 · Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Future Coastal Cities: Advancing Blue Economy, Digital Governance and Urban Resilience KOTA KINABALU CITY HALL kkimd.com.my Official Programme