'Future Mobility Global Forum' Opens in Incheon... Expanding Korea-Netherlands Research Collaboration

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced that the 'Future Mobility Global Forum,' discussing mobility innovation research and Korea-Europe research cooperation, opened on the 20th at Songdo Convensia.

The forum, co-hosted by the Korea Stanford Center and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, will be held until the 24th. The opening ceremony was attended by about 100 people, including 12 Delft University professors such as Nicole van Nes, Peter Welhausen, Science and Technology Officer at the Dutch Embassy, Jo Woo-hyun, Director of the Korea-Europe Research Center, and officials from the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH).

This forum focuses on the theme of 'The Impact of Mobility on Cities and Society,' where experts will present and discuss. In particular, it will deeply address expanding research cooperation between Korea and the Netherlands, designing sustainable smart cities, and the potential applications of the latest mobility technologies.

The "Future Mobility Global Forum," hosted by the Korea Stanford Center and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, opened on the 20th at Songdo Convensia in Incheon. Provided by Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority

The Korea Stanford Center, located at Incheon Global Campus, researches citizen-centered smart cities that integrate vehicles and infrastructure, interactions between cities and citizens, design thinking, and sustainability, while strengthening its global cooperation network. Delft University of Technology leads world-class innovative research in various mobility fields such as aviation, rail, and maritime transport, and plans to expand global networking through this forum.

Especially at this forum, institutions leading international joint projects such as Horizon Europe and the Korea-Europe Research Center will participate to discuss securing global mobility research funding and feasible projects. The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) among the Korea Stanford Center, Delft University of Technology, Yonsei University, and the Korea Automotive Technology Institute is also under discussion.

Choi Tae-an, Deputy Director of the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority, said in his opening remarks, "Mobility development requires not only technological advancement but also harmonious connections among people, cities, and the environment," adding, "I hope this forum will serve as a place to foster international cooperation among various international organizations and universities beyond simple information sharing, designing the future of sustainable cities and mobility."

Hwang Seung-ho, Director of the Korea Stanford Center and planner of this event, stated, "This forum will present a new vision for global mobility innovation and provide a platform for exchanges among global researchers, serving as an important stepping stone to design sustainable cities and future mobility," adding, "We will continue to expand collaboration and exchanges between domestic and international research and industry sectors to achieve tangible research outcomes."

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