(Foundation) Chungnam Technopark (hereinafter Chungnam TP / President Kim Hyun-tae) announced that it successfully hosted the ‘2026 Display Conference’ for two days from October 22 to 23 at Island Resom in Anmyeondo, Taean-gun.

Co-hosted by Chungnam TP, the Chungnam Display Industry Enterprise Association, the Korea Photonics Technology Institute, Hoseo University, and Dankook University, the event was organized to respond to technological changes and AI convergence in the display industry. Industry, academia, research, and government representatives attended to share trends in next-generation display technologies and AI applications, while discussing ways to strengthen regional industrial competitiveness and foster cooperation.

During the event, commendations were awarded to individuals who have contributed to the development of Chungnam’s display industry. Awards were presented to honor their achievements and contributions to advancing the sector.

In the expert keynote lectures, Master Hong Jong-ho of Samsung Display delivered a presentation on "The Changing Display Industry: New Opportunities and the Future," outlining industry shifts and future outlooks. Following this, Yoo Jae-soo, head of the Inorganic Light-Emitting Display Business Group, introduced commercialization directions and industrial application potential for next-generation display technologies under the theme of "Commercialization and Business Opportunities of Inorganic Light-Emitting Displays."

In the AI sector, Kim Joon-young, head of the AI/DX Group at the Institute for Advanced Engineering, gave a lecture on "How AI Transforms Manufacturing Processes," while Principal Researcher Kim Mal-hee of the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) spoke on "The AI Era: What Should We Optimize?" Attendees explored the impact of AI technology on manufacturing environments and its applicability in industrial fields, exchanging insights on the convergence direction with the display industry.

This conference served as an opportunity to raise the industry's understanding of next-generation display technologies and AI convergence, while strengthening the foundation for technological innovation and cooperation in the regional display industry through exchanges among industry, academia, research institutes, and government.

Yoo Su-ho, Head of the Growth Support Center at Chungnam Technopark, stated, "This conference served as an opportunity to strengthen the technological competitiveness of the next-generation display industry and expand cooperation among industry, academia, research institutes, and government. We will continue our support to ensure the sustainable growth and technological innovation of Chungnam's display industry."

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