Director, Water Resources Planning Branch, WRA, MOEA

Kuang-Chih Chang

Director Kuang-Chih Chang earn his master’s degree in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University. He dedicated over 30 years of his career to the Water Resources Agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. He held various positions include Deputy Chief Engineer, Division Director, Division Deputy Director of the Water Resources Agency, MOEA, and Director of The Third River Management Office, Water Resources Agency, MOEA.

Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to various aspects of water resources management. He involved in the formulation of water resources policies, the management of river systems, and efforts to prevent land subsidence. Additionally, he played a key role in promoting hot springs management and the reuse of recycled water.

Chairman, Taiwan Water Industry Development Association

Chih-Pin Huang

Dr. Huang received his B.Sc. and M.S. degrees from National Cheng Kung University in 1981 and 1983, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware before joining the faculty at NYCU in 1990.

Since 2019, he has served as the President of the Water Affairs Organization, Taiwan (WAOT). Dr. Huang has been recognized for his outstanding academic research and service achievements with many awards and honors, including being named an International Honorary Member of AAEES in 2019 for his sustained leadership in advancing the professional practice of water engineering and science in Taiwan.

Director, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Ričardas Valančiauskas

Mr. Valančiauskas leads the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, driving advancements in environmental monitoring and climate-related services. He represents Lithuania in the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), contributing to international cooperation on climate and weather resilience.

Previously, he served in the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, national innovation agencies, and regional development administration, with expertise in innovation ecosystems, technology transfer, and startup growth.

Founder, CEO, Aeon Matrix Inc.

Joseph Tsai

Our mission is to care for people and the planet we share. We are dedicated to developing innovative products and services that conserve water and energy, protect the environment, and enhance quality of life for all. At Aeon Matrix, we create data-driven smart control solutions for irrigation, agriculture, and other applications, aiming to save water, energy, and labor while promoting sustainable and efficient practices.

Vice President, Administration, Layana Co., Ltd.

Debbie Shi

I serve as the Vice President of Administration at Layana Co., Ltd., with prior experience as Brand Director and Digital Brand Manager. As a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, my expertise lies in brand strategy, cross-border e-commerce, and sustainable manufacturing. I also initiated the “Walk Taiwan Certification Platform,” reflecting my commitment to ESG and community engagement. Beyond my professional role, I have completed a 1,172 km walking tour around Taiwan, a cycling tour, and climbed 36 high peaks, integrating resilience and sustainability into both work and life.

General Manager, Chyi Shyang Co., Ltd.

Jui-Chen Chen

Chyi Shyang Co., Ltd., established in 1993, specializes in eco-friendly building materials and ecological engineering. With exclusive rights to the JW Ecological Method from Ding Tai CO., LTD., we offer integrated services from R&D, production, export, and distribution to market education and training for marketing and technical professionals. We also represent top-quality construction products from domestic and international brands.