Hoam Foundation to Host 'Youth Knowledge Sharing Lecture' in August

Expert Lectures by Professor Heo Jun and Others Held Over 3 Days

The Samsung Ho-Am Foundation will hold the knowledge-sharing lecture series 'Fun & Learn, 2023 Summer Cool Talk Festival!' from July 1 to 3 for youth nationwide during their summer vacation.

This year, the Ho-Am Foundation has prepared various lectures to deliver the latest scientific and humanities knowledge to young people. On the first day, the theme is 'The World Seen Through Mathematics and Quantum Computers,' on the second day, 'Preparing for the Future,' and on the third day, 'K-Bio Changing the World.' Expert lectures, including Professor Heo Jun-yi from Princeton University, USA, will be held. This year, there will be both online and on-site lectures, allowing communication between youth and speakers.

The first day's lecture will focus on explaining the connection between basic science and the world. Lee Soon-chil, head of the Quantum Technology Division at the National Research Foundation of Korea, will introduce the first quantum jump caused by quantum physics and the second quantum jump expected with future quantum computers. Professor Heo, who received the Fields Medal last year, known as the Nobel Prize of mathematics, will explain how mathematics connects to our lives.

Hoam Foundation Knowledge Sharing Lecture 'Fun&Learn, 2023 Summer Cool Talk Festival!' Announcement Image / [Image provided by Hoam Foundation]

The second day of lectures will introduce technologies driving changes in the world, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and coding. The main lecture theme is the attitude of preparing for the future based on Western classics. Professor Oh Hye-yeon from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) will introduce the need for AI technology that understands and embraces cultural differences. Lee Doo-hee, CEO of LikeLion, will share essential coding skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution era.

The third day’s lectures will continue with stories of speakers who challenged new endeavors to change the world. Choi Ye-jin, CEO of DoBrain, will share her story of dropping out of Seoul National University and developing cognitive learning programs for children with developmental disabilities. Professor Jung Kwang-hoon from MIT, USA, will share his experience of developing innovative technology that allows transparent observation of the brain and succeeding in entrepreneurship.

Kim Hwang-sik, chairman of the Ho-Am Foundation, said, "We have been steadily creating learning opportunities for the future generations of Korea every year," adding, "We hope this helps motivate youth tired from rapid social changes and intense college entrance competition in their learning and career planning."

Applications for the lectures can be made on the Eventus website. On-site participation applications must be submitted by June 21.

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