Meeting the Future of Nanotechnology: 'Nano Korea 2025' Opens

Researchers from 19 Countries Gather to Explore
the Present and Future of Nanotechnology

'Nano Korea 2025,' one of the world's top three nanotechnology events where the future of nanotechnology can be experienced, has opened its doors.

The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that 'Nano Korea 2025' will be held for three days from July 2 to July 4 at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1.

Science and ICT Minister Sangim Yoo is delivering a welcome speech at the 'Quantum Korea 2025' event held at aT Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 24th of last month. Photo by Yonhap News

Now in its 23rd year, Nano Korea is recognized as one of the world's top three nanotechnology events, alongside Techconnect World in the United States and NanoTech Japan in Japan. It serves as a platform for sharing global research trends in nanotechnology and for showcasing outstanding research achievements as well as cutting-edge nanotechnologies and products.

This year, under the slogan 'Nanotechnology for a Better Life,' the event has attracted more than 1,300 researchers from 19 countries and over 420 companies from 9 countries. Notably, thanks to the opening of the GTX line, the venue can now be reached from Seoul Station in just 20 minutes.

The opening ceremony was attended by Science and ICT Minister Sangim Yoo, heads of institutions and organizations related to nanotechnology, domestic and international researchers, and industry representatives. Awards were also presented to academic, industry, and research professionals and companies who have contributed to innovation in nanotechnology research and the advancement of the nanoconvergence industry.

Following the opening ceremony, keynote speeches were delivered in the afternoon by Eva Olsson, professor at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and a member of the Nobel Prize in Physics selection committee, who is a leading authority in nanoanalysis, and Jung Suhwa, executive vice president of LG Electronics. Their topics were 'Discovery of Future Materials Using Nanotechnology' and 'Convergence of Nanotechnology and Smart Factory Manufacturing Technology,' respectively.

During the event, a variety of programs are scheduled, including thematic lectures by distinguished nanotechnology scholars, 14 specialized lectures in subfields, collaborative and special sessions, poster presentations by early-career researchers, public lectures, and programs for middle and high school students.

The lecture series begins with 'What Can Nanotechnology Do for You?' by Hyeon Taekhwan, professor at Seoul National University. Omar Yaghi, professor at UC Berkeley, will present on 'CO2 Capture Using Nanoporous Crystals and the Integration of Artificial Intelligence,' while Takao Someya, professor at the University of Tokyo, will discuss 'Next-Generation Wearable Electronic Skin.'

In addition, a special session will feature leaders from nine companies, including Son Mijin, CEO of Sugentech, who will share their success stories in commercializing nanotechnology in a talk-show format. Over the course of three days, 14 specialized lectures will be given by experts in fields such as nanoscale devices, nanoenergy, and nanobio. In the poster session, 1,279 papers will be presented and displayed by early-career researchers from 19 countries.

Furthermore, from July 3 for two days, the 19th Korea-US Nano Forum will be held, where researchers from both countries will share the latest research achievements in nanotechnology and discuss opportunities for mutual cooperation.

A large-scale joint exhibition, the 'Nanoconvergence Exhibition,' will also take place, featuring the latest materials, components, and equipment utilizing nanotechnology. A total of 424 companies and institutions from 9 countries, including Samsung Electronics and LG Group, will operate 746 booths to showcase a wide range of nanoconvergence technologies and products.

Sangim Yoo, Minister of Science and ICT, stated, "Nanotechnology has played a key role in establishing Korea as a global leader in advanced semiconductors and displays. The government will continue to support the development and industrialization of nanotechnology, which is a core foundational technology for the transition to an AI-based economy and for sustainable development."

The 'Nano Korea 2025' venue is accessible via GTX-A (KINTEX Station) or by using round-trip shuttle buses operating from Seoul Station, Gangnam Station, and Yangjae Station during the event period. Detailed information on the event schedule, shuttle bus timetables, and more can be found on the 'Nano Korea 2025' official website.