The Challenge and Sharing Association announced that it will hold the 93rd Entrepreneurship Forum on the morning of the 21st at 7:10 a.m. at the Amoris Hall on the first floor of GS Tower in Gangnam, Seoul.
This forum will focus on the theme, 'Accelerating AI Power Struggle: What is South Korea's Winning Move?' Speakers Joo Young-seop, a special professor at Seoul National University, and Lee Kwang-hyung, former president of KAIST, will discuss the transition to artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing and strategies for South Korean companies in response to the U.S.-China technology rivalry.
The first lecture will be presented by Professor Joo, who will discuss 'The AI Transformation of Korean and Chinese Manufacturing: Compete or Differentiate?' Having served as the CEO of Hyundai Autonet and the head of the Small and Medium Business Administration, Professor Joo has emphasized the importance of manufacturing-specific AI and physical AI as key competitive advantages for South Korean industry.
Based on his observations from six visits to China this year, Professor Joo will outline the competitive landscape between Korean and Chinese manufacturing and suggest how Korean companies should respond. He will focus on a differentiation strategy that combines accumulated field data, technology, and know-how with AI, moving away from competition based solely on scale and speed.
Additionally, he plans to address strategies and implementation plans to ensure that the introduction of AI goes beyond improving individual process efficiencies to enhance overall corporate competitiveness.
In the second lecture, former President Lee will explore the topic, 'U.S.-China Power Struggle: Can Humans Manage AI?' He will examine the pace of AI development and the potential for human control over it.
Having led entrepreneurship education and future strategy research at KAIST, former President Lee will discuss the balance between the advancement of AI technology and societal response capabilities, outlining strategies that South Korea should adopt amid the U.S.-China technology competition.
He will particularly analyze how the speed of AI development and investment directions may impact demand and markets in related industries, discussing strategic challenges for companies in securing technological competitiveness and responding to changes.
Through this forum, Challenge and Sharing aims to help business leaders understand the changes in Chinese manufacturing and the global AI competitive landscape, enabling them to explore applicable response strategies for their respective businesses.
The event will take place from 7:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 6:40 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. The participation fee, including breakfast, is 150,000 won per person. Registration and further details can be found on the Challenge and Sharing website.
Since hosting its first Entrepreneurship Forum in July 2018, Challenge and Sharing has continued to provide a platform for business leaders to discuss management strategies and industry changes. This event marks the 93rd forum.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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