Toward a World-Class Aerospace Hub
Leading the Future of the Global Aerospace Industry
Program
Main Program
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Opening Ceremony
Opening and welcome remarks by distinguished guests
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Special Video
The past, present and future of the aerospace industry,
and building the Aerospace Complex City -
Keynotes
Success factors of world-class aerospace hubs
and the future direction of Sacheon -
Invited Talks & Presentations
The New Space industry ecosystem, strategies for RSP (Risk-Sharing Partnership) participation,
and development trends in AI-based next-generation platforms -
Networking and Closing
Opportunities for exchange and cooperation among participants from Korea and abroad
Detailed Program and ScheduleOct 27, 2026 (Tue) 10:00–16:30
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| 9:40–10:00 | 20 min | Pre-event VIP Meeting | Pre-event meeting of key aerospace leaders and invited international speakers (about 15 people) |
| 10:00–10:25 | 20 min | Opening Ceremony | Opening Remarks: President of Gyeongsang National University Welcome Remarks (tentative): Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do, Mayor of Sacheon Congratulatory Remarks (tentative): Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration, CEO of KAI |
| 5 min | Group Photo | Key guests and invited international speakers move to the stage for a group photo | |
| 10:25–10:30 | 5 min | Special Video | The past, present and future of the aerospace industry, and building the Aerospace Complex City |
| 10:30–12:00 | 90 min | Session 1(Keynotes) | Keynote #1 Aerospace Valley and Toulouse: Success Factors of a World-Class Aerospace HubThilo Schoenfeld (Former Deputy Director for International Cooperation, Aerospace Valley, France) |
Keynote #2 Cases of Industry–Academia–Research Cooperation at NLR and in the Dutch Aviation and Space ClusterDr. Jason Hwang (Director, Korea Operations, Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre) |
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Keynote #3 Development Direction of Korea’s Aerospace Complex City and a Strategy Linked to the National Territorial TransformationJongseong Kim (Principal Researcher, Gyeongnam Institute) |
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| 12:00–12:50 | 50 min | Lunch | KB Injaenium Restaurant (Refreshments will be served in the conference hall.) |
| 12:50–15:00 | 130 min | Session 2(Invited Talks and Presentations) | Invited Talk #1 The Aerospace and Advanced Technology Ecosystem of the Basque CountryIgnacio Eiriz (CEO, CTA / Board Director, HEGAN Basque Aerospace Cluster, Spain) |
Invited Talk #2 An Introduction to Québec’s Aerospace Industry and EcosystemDamien Pereira (Director, Government of Québec Office in Korea, Canada) |
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Presentation #1 Business Support in the Gyeongnam Aerospace Cluster and Digital Transformation of IndustryWonjae Jeong (Team Leader, Gyeongnam Technopark) |
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Presentation #2 Japan’s Aerospace Industry Ecosystem and Global Supply Chain StrategyKoki Sato (Senior Vice Chairman, Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies) |
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Presentation #3 Aircraft Engine Localization: Current Status and Development StrategyJongho Kim (Vice President, Hanwha Aerospace) |
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| 15:00–15:10 | 10 min | Break | |
| 15:10–16:30 | 80 min | Session 3(Presentations) | Presentation #4 Development of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Communications Satellite Industry and Strategy for Building the Southern Coast Space Industry BeltHyeonseok Seo (Division Head, KAI) |
Presentation #5 RSP (Risk-Sharing Partnership) Participation Strategy for the Aerospace IndustrySeongil Lee (Director, Korea Aerospace Industries Association) |
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Presentation #6 Next-Generation Solar Cells for SpaceGi-Hwan Kim (Professor, GADIST, Gyeongsang National University) |
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| 16:30–16:35 | 5 min | Closing Remarks | Hyeongjun Kim, Director of GADIST |
- Talk titles are tentative and may change after consultation with the speakers.
- The schedule is subject to change depending on the program.
- Presentation materials will be collected in advance and shared with registered attendees only.