Chung Ki-sun: "A New Paradigm of AI, Decarbonization, and Defense Cooperation"
Global Shipbuilding Leaders Gather to Discuss Korea-U.S. Collaboration
Showcasing Avikus Autonomous Navigation and AI Welding Robot Technologies
HD Hyundai will present its technological vision for the future of the shipbuilding industry and directions for global cooperation to the international shipbuilding community ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.
On October 21, HD Hyundai announced that it will host the 'Future Tech Forum: Shipbuilding' as a side event of the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. The forum will take place from October 27 to 30, with HD Hyundai serving as the first lead organizer. The company will also participate as an official sponsor of the APEC CEO Summit. The Future Tech Forum brings together leaders from global corporations, governments, and academia to discuss innovation strategies and future blueprints for key industries. The shipbuilding session will be held under the theme 'Shaping the Future of Shipbuilding.' HD Hyundai aims to lead technological transformation and the establishment of cooperative ecosystems within the global shipbuilding industry.
HD Hyundai will hold the 'Future Tech Forum: Shipbuilding' on the 27th in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, as a side event of the APEC CEO Summit. Provided by HD Hyundai
In his keynote speech, HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun will introduce core technologies driving the future of shipbuilding, including artificial intelligence (AI), decarbonization solutions, and manufacturing innovation, and will present a vision for Korea-U.S. cooperation in shipbuilding, with a focus on defense.
The forum will feature key global partners of HD Hyundai as speakers, including Huntington Ingalls, Anduril, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Siemens, and Persona AI. Each session will address topics such as ▲A New Era in Maritime Defense ▲The Present and Future of Shipbuilding ▲AI-Based Shipyard Innovation ▲Expanding Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Cooperation. Discussions will focus on technological innovation and strategies for collaboration across industries. Through these efforts, HD Hyundai plans to lead the 'next-generation shipbuilding paradigm'-which integrates AI, eco-friendly solutions, and defense-on the global stage.
An HD Hyundai representative stated, "This event will seek solutions to the technological and environmental challenges facing the shipbuilding industry and propose directions for cooperation to ensure the industry's sustainable development," adding, "As a central company in the global shipbuilding sector, we will share our vision for industry transformation."
Meanwhile, HD Hyundai will operate the 'Shipbuilding and Offshore Pavilion' within the APEC Korean Wave & Advanced Future Industry Hall, organized by KOTRA until November 22. The exhibition will showcase demonstrations of autonomous navigation technology by Avikus, an HD Hyundai subsidiary specializing in autonomous navigation, as well as AI welding robots and models of next-generation nuclear-powered vessels. Through this exhibition, HD Hyundai aims to present its capabilities in digitalization, decarbonization, and the autonomous navigation ecosystem-all future technologies for the shipbuilding industry-in one place.
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