Name: 2023 Seoul Science and Technology Forum
Date: November 7, 2023
Venue: The Plaza Hotel (Seoul, Korea)
“Onsite attendance is by invitation only”
Online: Livestream on NST’s YouTube channel
Now in its 10th year, the Seoul Science and Technology (“Seoul S&T”) Forum has been serving as an influential platform for the discussion and reinforcement of science & technology’s role in inclusive, sustainable development. It offers participants access to insightful and compelling content, as well as opportunities to interact with key stakeholders from various fields.
Themes for past Seoul S&T Forums have included:
The global landscape of AI technology has been undergoing a remarkable and exponential transformation. As such, the race to secure leadership in AI technology has emerged as a critical national imperative, with far-reaching implications for industrial development and societal progress. As AI technology continues to advance and its applications become increasingly pervasive, it has become evident that the future will be characterized by a multitude of emerging social, ethical, and economic challenges.
For 2023, the Seoul S&T Forum is dedicated to the exploration of "AI Innovation and our Future Society." Our primary goal is to delve into the analysis of AI technological innovations and proactively seek strategies for effectively addressing the complex societal phenomena that arise from their implementation. By having a proactive rather than reactive outlook on AI, we can position ourselves as architects of the future, ensuring that the benefits of AI innovation are maximized, while potential challenges are thoughtfully mitigated. This year’s Forum offers a unique opportunity to engage in forward-thinking discussions and collaboratively shape the path of our future society enriched by AI technology.
The 2023 Seoul S&T Forum will be held on November 7th, 2023, at the Plaza Hotel in Seoul, Korea. The event will feature 2 Keynote speeches and 2 sessions, with each session consisting of 3 presentations and a panel discussion followed by a Q&A session.
| 09:30–10:00 |
Registration |
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| 10:00–10:30 |
Opening Ceremony
Opening Remarks Welcoming Remarks |
| 10:30–11:10 |
Keynote Speech I. Building Embodied Autonomous Agents with Multimodal Interactions
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| 11:10–11:50 |
Keynote Speech II. AI & Data Utilization in the Public Sector
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| 11:50–13:20 |
Luncheon |
13:20–15:20 |
Session I. The Issues of AI in the Public and Private Sector: Challenges and Values
Presentation I. Creating an Environment for Utilizing AI Technology Presentation II. Understanding of AI Regulation System and Policy Implications Presentation III Aligning AI to Commercial Value Panel Discussion (Chair, Presenters, Panelists, Q&A Session) |
| 15:20–15:40 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:40–17:40 |
Session II. Humans, AI, and Robots: A New Paradigm for Collaboration and Coexistence
Presentation I. Machine Learning Techniques for Science and Engineering: Focused Study on Materials Science Presentation II. Geospatial Foundational AI for Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture Presentation III. Efficient Large-scale 3D Modeling Using Omnidirectional Vision and Depth Sensing Panel Discussion (Chair, Presenters, Panelists, Q&A Session) |
| 17:40–17:50 |
Closing |
| 17:50– |
Gala Dinner |
Session I. The Issues of AI in the Public and Private Sector: Challenges and Values
As Artificial Intelligence has come to deeply affect both the public and private sectors, there has been increasing discussion on the possibilities and challenges of AI technologies, and their potential impact on society in the future. The rapid development of AI technologies requires public regulatory bodies to mitigate the risks and maximize the benefits for humanity. Therefore, it is essential to harmonize public and private sector collaboration so that policies can be designed which enable us to maintain a safe society while also adapting to AI technology as it continues to develop.
In this session, we will explore the potential future paths of AI, and what they could mean for AI applications and tools as the technology progresses. Firstly, on the subject of AI and industry, a presentation on how IBM has been utilizing AI in the market and promoting technology cooperation with other countries, as well as institutional and regulatory support efforts with relation to the use of AI, will be given. Secondly, the arguments for and against AI regulation, the relationship between AI and regulation, details about the EU’s “AI Regulation Act,” and various critical issues on AI regulation and corresponding policy will be explored. Thirdly, with regards to AI’s utilization in the public sector, the value of aligning an AI strategy to a business strategy in both the public and the private sector will be discussed. To conclude the session, an in-depth panel discussion covering all three aforementioned topics will be held.
Tentative topics include:
Creating an Environment for Utilizing AI Technology
Understanding of AI Regulation System and Policy Implications
Aligning AI to Commercial Value
Session II. Humans, AI and Robots: A New Paradigm for Collaboration and Coexistence
Session 2 delves into the exciting frontier of human-machine collaboration and coexistence. This session seeks to explore the evolving dynamics between humans, AI, and robots, and how this interplay is reshaping our understanding of work, society, and the very fabric of our future. Participants can expect a stimulating discussion on the collaborative potential and challenges of this transformative partnership, envisioning a harmonious and innovative future in which humans and machines work together to tackle the complex challenges of our time.
Firstly, the transformative impact of machine learning on conducting research and its application in IKST's computational science research, and how machine learning effectively reduces the time and resources required to screen for researchers, will be presented. Secondly, fostering sustainability, how cutting-edge geospatial technology and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing agriculture will be explored, and supporting regenerative practices to address the pressing global challenges of food security and environmental conservation will also be put forward. Thirdly, a presentation on advancements in computer vision and deep learning for precise depth sensing and 3D modeling, emphasizing the use of multi-camera setups with ultra-wide fisheye lenses, will be given. The session will conclude with an in-depth panel discussion on these three topics.
Tentative topics include:
Machine Learning Techniques for Science and Engineering: Focused Study on Materials Science
Geospatial Foundational AI for Sustainable and Regenerative AgricultureD
Efficient Large-scale 3D Modeling Using Omnidirectional Vision and Depth Sensing
This event is being hosted by the
National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST)
Sponsored by the
Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
Organized by the
Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI)
Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
