- The “Korea Science
& Technology Fair 2023” offers an opportunity to experience advanced
high-end technology.
- Opportunities to be
provided to experience the high-tech and future technologies that will reshape
the world and to recognize the importance of science and technology.
The "Korea Science & Technology Fair
2023", hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT (Minister Lee Jong-ho,
hereinafter referred to as "MSIT") and co-hosted by the National
Research Foundation of Korea (Chairman Lee Kwang-bok) and the National Research
Council of Science and Technology (Chairman Kim Bok-chul), will be held at the
Gwacheon National Science Museum in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do for four days from
November 9th (Thursday) to 12th (Sunday).
The fair, which will be held under the theme
of "World-changing Science and Technology of Korea" plans to exhibit
R&D achievements by science and technology sector to mark the 60th
anniversary of national R&D investment, and will present the vision and
role of Korea, which has become one of the world's best and most advanced
countries in the field of science and technology.
The event consists of a variety of programs,
including exhibitions of excellent research results, forums, seminars, public
science lectures, opening ceremonies linked to cutting-edge technologies such
as hologram congratulatory speeches, and science camp zones for family visitors
so that people can experience scientific and technological achievements and
recognize the importance of science and technology.
[Exhibitions] 50 institutions, including
research institutes and scientific and cultural organizations, universities,
and companies, will participate in the fair, and advanced science and
technology, key technology, and institutional performance will be presented at
the center hall of the science museum, a permanent exhibition space, and an
outdoor temporary exhibition space, respectively.
At the Cutting-edge Technology Pavilion,
state-of-the-art technology for the future, such as the Korea Pathfinder Lunar
Orbiter Danuri, Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR),
quantum computer models, and quadruped walking robots, as well as items
participating in CES, North America's largest electronics exhibition, will be
displayed in one place.
At the Flagship Technology Pavilion, the best
achievements of technologies that will lead Korean economy building on
technological prowess, such as basic science, semiconductors, displays, secondary
batteries, advanced bio, new materials, quantum, and space, will be displayed.
In addition, key achievements of 23
government research institutes under MSIT, major project teams, and deep
science startups, will be exhibited as well.
[Sideline events] The latest research trends
and industry-academia-research institutes strategies will be discussed through
the sessions such as Bio Future Forum that focuses on strategic technology in
bio industries and Future Convergence Forum 2023 which aims to promote
convergence research. The discussion of public-private consultative body on
technology trends and business direction of next-generation secondary battery,
the exhibition of leading research centers' achievements that led to the growth
in basic research, and a key result sharing session of deep science startups
that present successful cases with high-end R&D achievements will also be
held.
[Awards ceremony] At the opening ceremony, 27
people* of merit, who devoted themselves to development of science and
technology, will be awarded to boost researchers' morale and inspire research
motivation.
* Korean Science Award and Engineering Award (President's Award to be
given to 4 winners), Young Scientist Award (President's Award, 4 winners),
Science and Technology Award of the Month (Minister's Award, 6 winners),
AI-driven New Drug Development
Competition Winner (Minister's Award), Merit for Nano and Materials
(Minister's Award, 10 winners), Nano Device Contest Winners (Minister Award, 2
winners)
The 1st
Vice Minister Cho Seong-Kyung of MSIT stated, "In the 21st
century, science and technology have become the most crucial element of a
country's economy, security and reorganization of the world order,"
adding, "I hope that many people will visit the fair to experience and
witness the past, present, and future of Korea's leading technologies at the
forefront of technological transformation in the era of pursuing technological
hegemony."
For further information, please contact the Public
Relations Division (Phone: +82-44-202-4034, E-mail: msitmedia@korea.kr)
of the Ministry of Science and ICT.
please refer to the attached PDF.