Gyeonggi Province Launches 'Gyeonggi AI Campus' as AI Exchange Hub

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Gapdong] The 'Gyeonggi AI Campus', which will serve as an artificial intelligence exchange hub for Gyeonggi Province, has opened its doors and taken its first step as an innovation center for South Korea's AI industry.

Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Institute of Science and Technology Promotion (hereinafter GISTP) held an opening ceremony and communication forum for the 'Gyeonggi AI Campus' on the 11th at the Pangyo Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center.

The opening ceremony, held under the name 'Gyeonggi Youth AI Dream Up', was attended by approximately 80 people including Kim Ki-byeong, Director of Gyeonggi Province's AI Bureau, Lee Je-young, Chairman of the Future Science and Cooperation Committee of the Gyeonggi Provincial Council, Jeon Seok-hun, Vice Chairman, Kang Sung-cheon, President of GISTP, educational directors from major tech companies, and AI professionals preparing for employment and entrepreneurship.

The province established the campus to provide not only networking among AI experts for technology sharing and collaboration, but also startup planning, mentoring, employment and entrepreneurship support, and educational programs.

The Gyeonggi AI Campus, located in Pangyo, is an AI exchange center spanning approximately 128 pyeong, consisting of spaces that can be used for group discussions and AI education and multi-purpose spaces capable of accommodating about 100 people.

In Part 1 of the opening ceremony, the following were held: △Introduction of Gyeonggi Province's seven major AI visions △Communication forum between public and private AI experts and AI professionals preparing for employment and entrepreneurship △Screening of videos produced using generative AI. Part 2 featured a session where major tech companies shared information about their latest technology status and the qualities they seek in talent.

Kim Ki-byeong, Director of the Province's AI Bureau, said, "Through the Gyeonggi AI Campus, we will spare no effort in supporting many young people to grow as AI experts, and enabling domestic and international AI experts to pursue their dreams in employment, entrepreneurship, and unicorn companies in the province's AI industry."

Kang Sung-cheon, President of the Gyeonggi Institute of Science and Technology Promotion, said, "Pangyo, where the first Gyeonggi AI Campus has opened, is the center of AI and technology not only for Gyeonggi Province but for South Korea," adding, "We will provide a forum for AI exchange and education that goes beyond simple AI technology training and is closely connected to the daily lives of residents."