Federation of Korean Industries International Business Institute to Host 'CES 2021 Insight Forum' on 23rd Next Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] The Federation of Korean Industries' Institute for International Business announced on the 25th that it will hold the 'CES 2021 Innovative Companies Insight Forum' on February 23, inviting innovative companies introduced at this year's CES to share insights.

CES, held annually in Las Vegas, USA, was conducted online for the first time in 55 years this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. About 2,000 companies participated, and 386 companies received innovation awards. Among them, 100 were Korean companies' products, accounting for a quarter of all awardees, showing remarkable presence.

At this CES forum hosted by the Federation of Korean Industries' Institute for International Business, outstanding Korean innovative companies will be invited to share technology trends and business know-how. First, Professor Jungu-min from Kookmin University will introduce the main trends of CES 2021, and Go Taebong, Head of Hi Investment & Securities Center, will share new industry trends.

By industry, LG Electronics, which won the Best Innovation Award in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Vtouch and PetPulseLab, which won innovation awards in recognition technology, will present. In the mobility sector, GS Caltex's future gas station, Continental Korea's autonomous driving, and Clover Studio's unmanned drone software will be introduced.

In the healthcare sector, Bodyfriend, M2S, H Robotics, and BreathingS will share effective health management solutions for the pandemic era, and in the smart energy sector, SoftPIV will unveil the world's first bead-shaped solar cell they developed. Additionally, Lee Yongdeok, former CEO of NVIDIA Korea, will hold a session to explore future technology trends centered on the main keywords of MWC 2021, scheduled for June.

Kim Jutae, Secretary General of the Federation of Korean Industries' Institute for International Business, said, "This will be an opportunity to confirm and predict the new technologies of CES 2021 innovative companies and the approaching future," adding, "We hope this forum will contribute to seeking new business opportunities and technological innovation for companies despite the challenging economic environment caused by COVID-19."

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