SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - Jeong Ki-sun, chairman of South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai, will present his vision for the future of global shipbuilding at the Future Tech Forum, a side event of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju.
The company said Monday that Jeong will deliver a keynote address at the forum, which brings together industry leaders, government officials, and scholars to discuss emerging industrial and technological trends.
Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Shipbuilding,” the forum will explore ways to advance the maritime industry through innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration.
Jeong is expected to highlight HD Hyundai’s initiatives in artificial intelligence, decarbonization, and manufacturing technology, while also proposing new directions for global defense cooperation in shipbuilding.
Key partners, including Huntington Ingalls Industries, Anduril, the American Bureau of Shipping, Siemens, and Persona AI, are scheduled to join the discussions. Topics will range from AI-driven production and digital transformation to the evolving landscape of maritime defense and Korea-U.S. strategic cooperation in the shipbuilding sector.
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