The Korea Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises will host the '2026 Small Business Leaders Forum' from October 20 to 23 at the Lotte Hotel Jeju.
According to the federation on October 19, approximately 400 representatives from small and medium enterprises across various sectors and regions will attend the forum. This year's theme, 'Together with Small Businesses, Towards Becoming a Top Three AI Nation,' reflects the commitment to innovation and growth in the era of AI transformation, aiming for South Korea to rise as one of the world's leading AI nations.
The forum will feature lectures from opinion leaders, including novelist Kim Hong-shin, Father Hwang Chang-yeon of the St. Philip Eco Village, Park Yong-woo, director of the Obesity Clinic at Gangbuk Samsung Hospital, and Lee Jin-woo, vice president of Sampro TV.
During the discussion titled 'Innovation Strategies for Small Businesses in the Age of Physical AI,' Park Young-sun, chair of the Strategic Economic Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, will deliver a keynote speech. Experts from the public and private sectors will discuss ways to enhance AI utilization and competitiveness among small businesses while exploring future growth strategies.
Kim Ki-moon, president of the federation, stated, 'Now in its 19th year, the Small Business Leaders Forum has established itself as a representative forum in South Korea, seeking solutions to rapidly changing contemporary issues. We hope that the diverse lectures and programs will provide attending CEOs with insights to prepare for the future while creating beautiful memories in the autumn of Jeju.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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