LG is actively seeking to secure future tech talent, inviting both Alpha Generation science prodigies and domestic and international graduate students. This generation, born between 2010 and 2024, is characterized by its familiarity with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
On May 14, LG hosted the "LG Tech Conference" at LG Science Park in Magok, Seoul, inviting STEM talent to participate. Launched in 2012, the conference serves as a platform for LG to share its vision for technological innovation and the future with outstanding talent at the heart of its research and development efforts.
Rather than merely promoting its products, the conference aims to communicate a vision to graduate-level talent, emphasizing that "at LG, you can freely explore the future technologies you wish to research."
This year, in addition to inviting domestic graduate R&D talent, LG expanded its outreach to include 100 gifted science high school students and international students, enhancing the diversity of its talent pool.
The event featured over 70 executives and technology leaders from LG's nine affiliates, including LG's Chief Operating Officer Kwon Bong-seok and LG Science Park CEO Jeong Soo-hun, who is also the chair of the LG Technology Council.
Kwon Bong-seok emphasized, "LG considers our members, who are the source of customer value creation, as our most important asset. LG will be the strongest supporter for you to fully realize your dreams and passions on this stage."
A special session for gifted science high school students included speeches from experienced engineers currently active in the field. Lee Hong-rak, co-director of LG AI Research and chief AI scientist, shared his journey from being a science high school student to becoming a global AI expert, inspiring students who aspire to be future scientists.
For the first time, international students from nine countries, including China, Russia, and Vietnam, were invited to enhance LG's global talent acquisition efforts. These students are graduate students enrolled in domestic universities, selected for their growth potential across LG's various affiliates.
A "Tech Session" featured 31 technology leaders sharing their research achievements. Notably, the newly established "One LG" Tech Session showcased the synergy of technological collaboration across different affiliates and the potential for cross-disciplinary research expansion.
Examples of collaborative technology ecosystems, such as the "Vertical Farm" initiative involving LG Electronics, LG CNS, and Farm Han Nong, drew significant attention for overcoming environmental constraints in crop cultivation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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