▣ Event name : 2025 Nature Conference - Index Live
▣ Main topics : Growing Korean Research Performance in an Uncertain World
▣ Participants : 14 speakers
▣ Date and Venue : February 5, 2025 / KAIST ACC (Chung Kunmo Conference Hall, 5F)
▣ Hosted by : KAIST, Nature Index
▣ Organized by : Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy, KAIST
▣ Registration Information
ㅇ Regular Registration : until February 4, 2025 (Academic/Government: $250, Student: $125, Industry/Corporations: $550)
ㅇ Registration Site : https://conferences.nature.com
South Korea has consistently been among the highest spenders in the world on research and development as a percentage of GDP.
It has also thrived through a unique model of collaboration between academia and industry that has fostered innovation.
However, it now finds itself at a critical juncture: international collaboration in science is in flux due to the pandemic and geopolitical tensions;
Korea’s youth population is in decline threatening its future pool of researcher talent; and there is doubt that funding and innovation can continue at previous levels.
Featuring insights from the Nature Index, this half-day conference will feature experts in global and Korean science policy focusing on
how Korea can achieve success as one of the world’s most important drivers of science and innovation. Topics of discussion will include: