11th Daejeon Innovation Technology Exchange Conference (DITEC) to Be Held for Quantum Industry Advancement

Quantum Industry Still in Its Early Stages...
New Opportunities Emerging

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A forum will be held to discuss the quantum industry, one of Daejeon City's six key strategic industries.

On October 28, Daejeon City will host the 11th Daejeon Innovation Technology Exchange Conference (DITEC) at the Unicorn Lounge on the 20th floor of the Daejeon Shinsegae Expo Tower.

This event will focus on the theme "Quantum and Green Transition: Technology Convergence Centered on Strategic Industries," with discussions centered on the quantum industry, one of Daejeon's six strategic sectors.

In the first session, Lee Wonhyuk, Director of the Quantum Communication Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, will give a presentation on quantum computers, which possess powerful code-breaking capabilities compared to conventional computers, and the quantum security measures designed to counter them.

Next, Kim Jaewan, Executive Director of Qnova, Korea's first quantum venture, will present on the impact of achieving quantum advantage on industry, and Hwang Sunkyung, Director at Water Genesis, will discuss the necessity of green transition in everyday life, noting that ESG management has now become essential.

The second session will feature a panel discussion with presenters and participants, based on the topics covered in the first session.

Choi Wonhyuk, Director of the Corporate Support Bureau of Daejeon City, stated, "The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics will be awarded to researchers who contributed to the advancement of quantum computer technology, reflecting the global recognition of the potential and importance of quantum technology. The quantum industry is still in its early stages, presenting new opportunities not only for global giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, but also for startups."

He added, "I hope those interested in the quantum technology sector will attend this forum to gain insights into the latest industry trends."

The event is open to all interested citizens. Registration can be completed via Naver Form or by scanning the QR code at the top of the event poster. For further details, please contact the Technology Commercialization Team at Daejeon Technopark.

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