CHEONGJU — The National Institute for Human Resources Development in Science and Technology, known as KIRD, will hold the "2026 LinKIRD: Connecting Scientists and Engineers Festival" on Nov. 30 at the Daejeon Convention Center, drawing about 300 participants including domestic and overseas researchers, officials from related institutions and members of the public.
The event is designed to promote exchange among scientists and engineers and to share the results of the institute's programs. It will feature a keynote speech, presentations on individual program outcomes, a talk forum and exhibition booths showcasing achievements.
Choe Jae-chun, professor emeritus at Ewha Womans University, will deliver the keynote speech under the title "The Next Question for Scientists and Engineers in the AI Era: Wisdom for Guiding the Coexistence of Humans and Technology."
KIRD said it plans to use the festival to expand communication and cooperation among researchers at home and abroad.