HD Hyundai Jeong Gi-seon, Mentioning 'Multi-Fuel Future' at Davos Forum for 3 Consecutive Years

Discussion on Cooperation in 'Energy Transition and Transportation'
Introduction of AI-Integrated Intelligent Future Shipyard
Jeong Kisun: "We Will Secure Productivity Through Innovative Technologies"

HD Hyundai Vice Chairman Jeong Ki-sun discussed cooperation plans in the energy sector at the '2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (WEF·Davos Forum)' held in Davos, Switzerland. Vice Chairman Jeong attended the Davos Forum for the third consecutive year.

The 55th Davos Forum, held over a 4-night, 5-day schedule from the 20th to the 24th (local time), was themed "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age." The Davos Forum is a gathering where leaders from politics, economy, and academia worldwide come together to discuss global issues and seek solutions. At the forum, Vice Chairman Jeong consecutively attended the 'Energy Industry Council' and the 'Supply and Transportation Industry Council.' These two councils were composed of CEOs from dozens of global companies including A.P. Moller-Maersk, PSA International, Shell, and TotalEnergies.

Jung Ki-sun, Senior Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai, appeared in the promotional video of the global big data company Palantir Technologies. Photo by Palantir

HD Hyundai stated that Vice Chairman Jeong discussed the "realization of a multi-fuel future" at the councils. He explored ways for multiple countries to cooperate in energy transition and energy transportation. He is also reported to have talked about methods to streamline the construction and operation processes of ships using digital technologies.

Since 2022, Vice Chairman Jeong has maintained ties with the U.S. big data company 'Palantir Technologies' and revealed the blueprint for the Future of Shipyard (FOS) through their promotional video. FOS is a future-oriented advanced shipyard implementing digital technologies such as data, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI).

In the video, Vice Chairman Jeong said, "HD Hyundai has led the global shipbuilding industry for decades with the most groundbreaking technologies," adding, "We will secure new levels of productivity and stability through innovative technologies such as AI and digital twins."

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