The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Information and Communication Technology Planning and Evaluation Institute (IITP) announced that they will hold the '2027 AI·ICT Research and Development (R&D) Technology Forecast Conference' from November 11 to 13 at the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This year's event, marking its fifth iteration, is themed 'AI·ICT, Changing the Formula for Growth.' It is a key communication platform for over 1,000 participants from academia, industry, and research sectors involved in AI and ICT R&D.
The AI·ICT R&D initiatives have been enhancing South Korea's competitiveness in these fields through strategic investments aimed at securing global leadership and supporting policies and technology development for public benefit through AI transformation (AX).
The conference will kick off with an opening ceremony and keynote speech on November 11, followed by presentations on R&D investment directions and information exchanges in the AI·ICT sectors on November 12. The final day will focus on international cooperation and talent development.
On the first day, Dr. Jang Dong-seon, a neuroscientist and head of the Curious Brain Research Institute, will discuss 'The Future of the AI Era from a Neuroscientific Perspective,' predicting how AI technology will transform daily life and future developments.
Following this, Lim Jin-guk, head of the IITP Digital Future Policy Division, will present the latest trends in AI·ICT and highlight ten notable issues for the upcoming year.
The agenda will also include discussions on next year's R&D planning and investment directions, sharing successful collaboration cases, and exploring technology forecasts and investment strategies in AI and physical AI.
On the second day, discussions will cover technology forecasts and investment directions for AI semiconductors, cybersecurity, quantum technology, and next-generation communications.
Additionally, public hearings will be held over the two days to explain key details of new R&D projects planned for next year and to gather diverse opinions from project managers and researchers in various technology fields.
The final day will feature an 'AI·ICT International Joint Research Conference' aimed at strengthening R&D cooperation among countries, including the United States and the European Union, as well as an 'AI·ICT Talent Development Conference' to share new investment directions and strategies for talent cultivation.
A 'Future Software Technology Forum' will also be held to promote the latest software technologies and deep tech startups, along with a performance-sharing event for the ICT core talent development project linked to graduate studies.
Ryu Je-myung, the Second Vice Minister of Science and ICT, stated, "As the global AI competition landscape rapidly shifts, we have an opportunity to secure overwhelming national competitiveness in AI·ICT through bold investments and technological innovation. With the government budget for ICT R&D reaching 2 trillion won for 2027, we will accelerate growth through securing key national strategic technologies, including three mega projects, and connect this to a better life for our citizens."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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