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Busan R&D Week is a venue for science and technology exchange designed to share Busan's science and technology and research and development achievements and discover new science and technology agendas that will lead the future of the region. This year marks its 12th anniversary.
October 1-2, BEXCO โ12th Busan R&D Weekโ
(Busan = Yonhap News) Reporter Soo-hee Oh = Busan City and the Busan Institute for the Promotion of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies (BISTEP) announced on the 27th that they will hold the '12th Busan R&D Week' at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 2 on October 1-2.
Busan R&D Week, now in its 12th year, is a venue for science and technology exchange designed to share Busan's science and technology and research and development achievements and discover new science and technology agendas that will lead the future of the region.
This event will be held under the theme of โConnected Busan, Expanding Futureโ.
In response to the rapidly changing science and technology environment and policy changes such as the enactment of the 'Act on Promotion of Locally-led Science and Technology Innovation', we focus on major science and technology agendas directly related to Busan's future, such as marine artificial intelligence transition (AX), artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing innovation, quantum sensing, future aviation, advanced regenerative medicine, and nurturing science and technology talent.
On the first day of the event, various programs will be held along with the opening ceremony to share the future vision of Busan's science and technology.
The Marine AX Symposium will be held to discuss the direction of convergence and transformation of Busan's maritime industry and AI, and the 'Busan Science and Technology Policy Colloquium' will be held to connect quantum sensing technology with Busan's new future possibilities.
In the 'Regional-led R&D Innovation Symposium', Chungbuk National University, Pusan โโNational University, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Planning and Evaluation, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Policy, Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade, Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry will participate to propose changes in regional R&D policy and Busan's response direction following the enactment of the Act on Promotion of Regionally-led Science and Technology Innovation.
On the 2nd, a program to advance Busan's manufacturing industry and future mobility through science and technology will continue.
The 'Manufacturing AI Innovation Forum' will discuss the future and innovation direction of the local manufacturing industry, focusing on manufacturing AX and physical AI.
The 'Future Aviation Industry Symposium' examines changes in the future aviation industry, such as AI autonomy and manned/unmanned complex systems, with a focus on Korean Air, and new possibilities for the local aviation industry.
In addition, the Advanced Regenerative Medicine Industry Forum, Future Technology Strategy Forum, Southeast Region Mega Belt Talent Development Forum, R&D Capacity Strengthening Seminar, and Science and Technology Talk Concert will also be held to cover a wide range of science and technology issues that are closely related to the lives of citizens and the future of the region, such as advanced bio, carbon neutrality, talent development, and climate and environment.
Details, including detailed programs and participation methods for the 12th Busan R&D Week, can be found on the official website (www.bistep.re.kr/rndweek).

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