KT to Host 'Summit' for Exchanging Insights on Digital Transformation

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] KT will hold the 'Digital-X Summit 2020' on the 28th, bringing together domestic and international digital experts.

At this event, following the welcome speech by KT CEO Koo Hyun-mo, Park Yoon-young, Head of the Enterprise Division, will deliver the keynote address. KT CEO Koo Hyun-mo will explain the purpose and significance of this inaugural event and present a vision to open up market changes and opportunities together with KT. Then, Park Yoon-young, President of KT's Enterprise Division, will take the stage to share KT B2B's achievements so far and plans to expand the market through collaboration with various industry partners by leveraging KT's capabilities in 5G, AI, big data, and cloud.

The first session will feature presentations and discussions under the theme 'The Business Environment Changed by Digital Transformation.' First, Professor Yoon Sung-ro from Seoul National University, who served as the Chairman of the 4th Industrial Revolution Committee, will present on digital transformation in the post-COVID-19 era. The second session will focus on the core competencies required for digital transformation. Yoon Dong-sik, Executive Director of KT Cloud/DX Business Unit, will introduce KT's differentiated digital transformation platform capabilities. Following this, Lim Se-hyun, Head of BC Card Big Data Center, will explain the power of big data converging with AI. In the final session, Min Hye-byung, Head of KT Enterprise Business Strategy Headquarters, along with partner companies, will present on collaboration with partners according to KT's DX promotion strategy.

At the venue, separate from the presentation sessions, exhibition booths will be operated to showcase KT's key digital transformation items. These include ▲ AI-powered contact centers supporting telephone counselors ▲ KT GiGAsafe SOC, which detects risks in aging facilities through optical cables ▲ online education service platforms utilizing AI and big data ▲ visible logistics centers using digital twin technology ▲ KT Digital Works supporting corporate remote work such as collaboration tools and video conferencing. The event will also be broadcast live online on the 28th. Anyone can participate for free through pre-registration on the website. Additionally, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the event will be conducted in strict compliance with social distancing and quarantine guidelines.

Park Yoon-young, President of KT's Enterprise Division, said, “This event will share insights on the business environment and discuss growth strategies based on core competencies including AI,” adding, “It will be a very meaningful event where distinguished speakers who have led digital innovation and leading companies come together to contemplate the direction of digital transformation.”

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