Silla University Holds Business Agreement and Joint Forum with Busan Makers Association

Maker Collaboration Project Development, Infrastructure Sharing, and Expert Training

Silla University and the Busan Makers Association signed a business agreement and held a joint forum. (From left, Kim Byung-gi, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Silla University, and Jeong Chung-kyo, President of the Busan Makers Association)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Silla University (President Kim Chung-seok) signed a business agreement on the 17th at 3 p.m. in the seminar room of the Busan Design Promotion Agency with the Busan Makers Association (President Jeong Chung-gyo) to promote the development of the maker industry in the Busan area and to foster maker experts.

The signing ceremony was held with key figures from both sides, including Kim Byung-gi, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Silla University, and Jeong Chung-gyo, President of the Busan Makers Association.

Through the agreement, the two organizations agreed to actively cooperate on △ developing and jointly implementing cooperative projects to revitalize makers in the Busan area △ sharing human and material infrastructure △ fostering maker experts in the Busan region.

Silla University expects this agreement to contribute to the development of the local maker industry and to help Silla University grow as Busan’s representative maker space.

Silla University has established and operated the Chang&Chang Factory since being selected for the Ministry of Education’s PRIME (Program for Industrial Needs-Matched Education) project in 2016.

This facility is equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, oscilloscopes, and more, allowing consumers to create desired objects on the spot.

The Busan Makers Association is a nonprofit corporation approved as the first by the Busan Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration. It was formed by about 70 member companies, including maker space operating companies and maker education companies in the Busan area, to systematize and activate maker activities.

Following the signing of the business agreement, the two organizations held a forum titled ‘Smart Manufacturing and AI’ via YouTube live broadcast. Presenters included Kim Byung-gi, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Silla University, Kim Jun-ho, CEO of Design the Design Co., Ltd., and Professor Yoon Tae-soo of Dongseo University.

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