Chungnam Research Institute Successfully Concludes '2025 Science and Technology Seminar'... Exploring AI, Quantum, Automotive, and Metaverse Strategies

"Science and Technology as Chungnam's Future Growth Engine in the AX Era"
Strengthening Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration, Over 200 Experts Engage in Lively Discussion

Chungnam is seeking a breakthrough for its future industries through science and technology. On September 25, the "2025 Chungcheongnam-do Science and Technology Seminar," co-hosted by the Chungnam Research Institute and Chungnam Provincial Government, served as a venue to intensively discuss key areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, automobiles, and the industrial metaverse, while exploring regional innovation strategies.

Many experts from academia, research, and industry participated in the seminar, sharing a blueprint for the future of science and technology in Chungnam and presenting concrete response measures.

On September 25, the Chungnam Research Institute held the "2025 Chungcheongnam-do Science and Technology Seminar" at the main conference hall of the Northern Chungnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the theme "Discussing Strategic Science and Technology in the AX Era."

About 200 experts from the Chungnam Provincial Council, industry, academia, and research attended the seminar to examine trends in scientific and technological change and innovation, and to seek future strategic directions for Chungnam.

During the seminar, Professor Na Wonseok of Namseoul University, Professor Jung Hyejin of Korea Military Academy, and Dr. Yoon Sungjun of the Chungnam Research Institute received commendations for their contributions to the advancement of regional science and technology.

In his keynote speech, Professor Yoon Byungdong of Seoul National University advised, "As AI technology expands beyond manufacturing into various industries, Chungnam must establish strategies for a leap forward in its manufacturing sector."

In the sectoral sessions, Professor Chae Eunmi of Korea University presented on "The Future of Quantum Technology," Director Lee Yongjin of the National Information Society Agency spoke on "AI Policy," Commissioner Kim Kyungyu of the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade discussed the "Automobile Industry," and General Manager Kim Beomju of Unity gave a presentation on "DT·XR-Based Industrial Metaverse." The seminar focused on these four major science and technology strategies for Chungnam.

Director Jeon Heekyung emphasized, "The core strategic areas for Chungnam are not simply future technologies, but innovative domains that define the region's industrial structure and competitiveness," adding, "Sharing and cooperation of knowledge and experience among industry, academia, and research are more important than ever."

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