Kakao's initiative to foster local artificial intelligence (AI) talent and businesses, known as 'Kakao AI Sail,' will host a technology conference in Busan aimed at revitalizing the regional AI ecosystem.
Kakao announced on September 1 that the 'Kakao AI Sail Summit 26' will take place on September 29 at the Busan Port International Exhibition Center (BPEX).
The event is designed to introduce the vision and business direction of Kakao AI Sail and to establish a foundation for the growth of local AI companies through domestic and international technology exchanges. Approximately 800 participants, including entrepreneurs, startup representatives, students, and developers, are expected to attend.
'Kakao AI Sail' is a private collaboration initiative that combines Kakao Group's technological and business infrastructure with the research and technological capabilities of four major science and technology institutes: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). It aims to support the development of local AI talent, startups, and business growth.
The conference will feature a keynote presentation introducing the vision and business direction of Kakao AI Sail, as well as its AI infrastructure. Subsequent sessions will share Kakao Group's AI transformation (AX) strategy and industry-specific AI transformation case studies.
On the day of the event, a startup program called 'RalphTon' will be conducted for aspiring entrepreneurs, focusing on product development using AI agents. RalphTon is an immersive startup program that enables participants to quickly validate ideas and create demonstrable products within a day. Students from the four major science and technology institutes and local talent will participate to validate the feasibility of actual product development and commercialization.
Kim Young-deok, head of Kakao AI Sail, stated, "This conference is an opportunity for AI technology, talent, and industry stakeholders to come together in Busan to collaborate on revitalizing the local AI ecosystem. We will support local companies in advancing into the global market while enhancing the regional AI ecosystem."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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