An international event discussing ways to safely and conveniently integrate advanced mobility technologies, such as autonomous driving and artificial intelligence (AI), into daily life will take place in Seoul.
On September 6, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will host the '2026 Global Mobility Conference' in collaboration with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS) and the International Transport Forum (ITF) of the OECD at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul on September 7-8.
The conference will focus on accelerating the commercialization and regulatory framework for autonomous driving technology, addressing not only technological advancements but also the necessary safety and insurance frameworks for the practical expansion of these services.
This year's theme is 'Innovation in Everyday Life: Leading the Era of Adaptation.' Discussions will cover topics including the commercialization of autonomous driving, advanced mobility and urban development, safety and insurance for autonomous vehicles, demand-responsive transport (DRT), and AI-based logistics.
On the first day, September 7, keynote speeches will be delivered by Ryu Geung-seon, CEO of Kakao Mobility; Steven Hahn, Executive at Waymo; and Gourav Agarwal, Senior Director at NVIDIA. Following the speeches, representatives from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and Pony.ai will discuss challenges related to the testing and commercialization of autonomous driving. Hyundai Motor Group and Archer will share insights on the urban transformations and future visions brought about by advanced mobility.
On September 8, a special session will be held to share mobility policies and research trends from South Korea, the Philippines, and China. Discussions will also cover the safety and insurance of autonomous vehicles, the humanities of mobility, sustainable development directions for DRT, and AI-based logistics mobility.
The event will feature participation from domestic and international companies, including Hyundai Motor Group, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, Kakao Mobility, Waymo, NVIDIA, Pony.ai, and Archer, as well as organizations such as the ITF, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), the International Airports Council (ACI World), and the International Road Transport Union (IRU).
Kim Yoon-deok, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, stated, "Mobility innovation is happening all around us, but we need to make a greater leap forward so that all citizens can feel its impact. As mobility innovators from home and abroad gather in one place, I hope that we can deeply discuss future visions and directions for global cooperation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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