Invitation to the Seminar on AI Talent Development
Hosted by the Institute for Future Strategy, Seoul National University

As AI technologies drive innovation across industries and their influence spreads rapidly throughout society, cultivating AI talent has become a decisive factor in national competitiveness. To keep pace with the speed of scientific and technological advancement and to apply advanced AI across sectors, nurturing skilled professionals and systematically developing their capabilities is of utmost importance. This seminar will assess the current state of AI talent development, identify future challenges, and explore concrete strategies to strengthen national competitiveness.

The program will feature in-depth discussions on several themes:

• Analyzing the present status and challenges of AI talent development

• Proposing educational, social, and policy measures to address these challenges

• Examining the government’s strategic role in supporting AI education and research

• Debating what policies are required to activate AI research, enhance the quality of talent cultivation, and improve upon existing frameworks
  
  

In addition, the seminar will explore industry–academia collaboration models to foster AI professionals equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. By building stronger partnerships, universities can prepare students with comprehensive skills demanded by industry, while companies benefit from applying new technologies to strengthen competitiveness.

This event, hosted by the Institute for Future Strategy at Seoul National University, will bring together experts from government, academia, and industry to share visions and practical strategies for AI talent development. As AI emerges as a transformative technology shaping the future, talent cultivation must be addressed not only as an educational task but as a national strategic priority.

We warmly invite you to join this important dialogue on the strategic direction of AI talent development for a future-ready society.

Thank you.