ECCK, EU delegation to host innovation day event

The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) and the delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea will co-host the 2017 EU Research and Innovation Day at the Four Seasons Seoul tomorrow.

The conference is aimed at introducing cutting-edge research and innovation policies of the European Union (EU) and European countries, promoting excellence in science, technology and industry to Korea and expanding networks between the participants.

More than 300 experts representing the EU, European embassies, scientific institutions and academia as well as Korean and European businesses in the field of research and innovation are expected to participate in the event.

Under the theme “Innovation for a climate resilient and resource efficient economy,” the agenda includes presentations and panel discussions on topics ranging from EU strategies, Korea-EU cooperation and renewable energy.

The day will offer opportunities to hear from industry experts, including representatives of BMW Korea, Ernst & Young, Mercedes-Benz Korea, Schneider Electric Korea, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Solvay and Veolia Korea.

Featured speakers will discuss scientific innovation and new paradigms for business and industry.

At the conference, the European Commission will present its 2018-2020 plan of for EU’s 77-billion-euro research and innovation framework program, Horizon 2020, to share opinions and discuss opportunities for EU-Korea cooperation.

Based on the extensive information exchange throughout the event, the ECCK hopes to strengthen mutual cooperation and expand business and investment opportunities between Europe and Korea.

The conference will begin at 9 a.m.

Visit ecck.eu/events/2017-eu-research-innovation-day for more information.