Kwangwoon University Successfully Hosts ‘DeepTech Conference 2026’
- Over 250 participants from 18 countries… presenting a new turning point for bilateral cooperation -
Group photo of ‘DeepTech Conference 2026’
Kwangwoon University (President Yoon Do-young) successfully hosted the ‘DeepTech Conference 2026’ from March 26 (Thu) to March 28 (Sat). The conference was held on an international scale, with more than 250 participants from over 60 companies and institutions across 18 countries.
The ‘DeepTech Conference 2026’ was jointly organized by the Embassy of India in Korea, Indians in Korea (IIK), Sanatan Dham Foundation (SDF), and Kwangwoon University. It was sponsored by major organizations and companies including the Embassy of India, IIK, Synopsys, Gintel, Atomy, Indichem, Air India, Well-Matix, and FinstadiumX.
In addition, IIK’s annual sponsors such as CUREXO, Coupang, Hanpass, WeBring, Hustation, and PersolKelly also participated.
The conference was led and organized by Professor Nagendra Kumar Kaushik of Kwangwoon University, who also serves as President of Indians in Korea (IIK).
The event featured a total of 73 research presentations and sessions focusing on key advanced technology fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and cybersecurity, creating a platform for practical collaboration among industry, academia, and government. It also included keynote speeches, 18 invited talks, and numerous oral and poster presentations. Industry panels discussed opportunities and challenges for cooperation among Korea, India, and Japan.
Prominent figures from Korea and India participated as keynote speakers, including former Minister of SMEs and Startups Lee Young, who delivered a special keynote address.
Former Minister Lee stated, “If Korea’s manufacturing base is combined with India’s strengths in software and human resources, it can create powerful synergies in future industries such as AI and semiconductors,” adding,
“Koreans and Indians share many common values and can complement each other.”
The cultural program featured performances that blended academia and culture. Professor Richard Lo of Kwangwoon University performed music from both Korea and India, symbolizing harmony between the two nations, followed by traditional Indian dance and music performances that enhanced cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
The Ambassador of India to Korea remarked, “India and Korea are not merely trade partners but partners in innovation,” and added, “The technologies discussed at this conference will determine global competitiveness over the next decade. Now is the optimal time for both countries to build a foundation for cooperation together.”
The network formed among researchers, companies, and policymakers from 18 countries through this conference is expected to lead to joint research, industrial collaboration, and bilateral programs between Korea and India.
