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The annual mobile conference, M360, wrapped up after a two-day event on September 8th in Seoul. Under the theme of "Leading the Digital-First Future," M360 APAC Korea brought together leaders from the mobile network industry, academia, and governments. They discussed a range of issues such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, 6G mobile communications, and fintech. They also talked about innovation currently taking place in the network industry, as well as the convergence between different technologies.On the first day of the event, GSMA Director General Mats Granryd delivered a keynote, focusing on innovation created in the global mobile industry.“Innovation is about believing deeply in something, having the passion to keep going, solving real problems, and finding ways to make the world a better place,” said the GSMA director-general in his keynote speech, adding that innovation is the driving force behind everything people do in their lives. He encouraged industry leaders to make concerted efforts to build a connected future for everyone with technology.The Asia Pacific region is expected to see the number of 5G users reach 1.4 billion by 2030, which will account for 41% of all mobile connections, according to a report published by GSMA in August. As the region experiences such significant advancement in mobile technology, Granryd emphasized the importance of removing the gap between those who benefit from mobile networks and those who are in the shadow of the technology. He stressed that the entire industry needs to work together to improve digital literacy and skills, ensuring that people have access to mobile internet.

Telecom giant KT is hosting the annual Mobile 360 Asia Pacific (M360 APAC) conference on September 7-8 in Seoul. M360 is an annual event organized by the GSMA, a non-profit organization that represents global mobile network operators, since 2013. At the annual conference, participants discuss the information and communications technology (ICT) industry agenda, with region-specific topics on mobile industry issues from Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. This is the first time the M360 event is being held in Korea, with KT serving as the host. The conference attracts more than 1,000 attendees every year from ICT companies, governments, regulators, and over-the-top (OTT) companies around the world. Some of the participating firms will showcase the latest mobile technologies and trends. “South Korea was the first country in the world to launch 5G mobile services – and has a reputation for leading the way when it comes to harnessing emerging technologies such as AI, the Metaverse and post quantum computing to drive digital transformation as a leading Digital Nation,” Jeanette Whyte, head of Public Policy, Asia Pacific, GSMA, said in a statement. “So, it’s fitting therefore, that industry leaders and policy makers are gathering in its capital of Seoul for the GSMA’s M360 APAC leadership conference, to discuss the next steps in how countries across the region can move forward as Digital Nations.” Under the theme of "Leading the Digital First Future," M360 APAC Korea will bring together leaders from major ICT companies such as KT, Samsung Electronics, and China Mobile, as well as key figures from the Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA), and academia to discuss issues, including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, 6th generation mobile communications, and fintech. The GSMA executive emphasized that international cooperation is fundamental to the development of digital solutions, as emerging technologies and their potential impact transcend national and even regional borders. Given the transformational potential of emerging technologies, there is a case to be made that there needs to be collective progress in the development and application of these technologies, he added. Opening keynote speakers include GSMA Director General Mats Granryd; Vice Minister of Science and ICT Yun-gyu Park; KT CEO Young-shub Kim; President of Samsung Electronics' Network Business Division Woo-june Kim; and China Mobile Chairman Yang Jie. KT CEO Kim will talk about Korea's status as a global ICT and digital leader in his speech. In addition to the keynote, Kang-rim Choi, Head of KT's AI Mobility Business Unit; Soon-min Bae, Head of AI2XL Research Center at KT; Jun-hee Park, Senior Vice President of KT’s Mobility Partnerships; and Won-seok Choi, President of BC Card, will also deliver speeches on mobile network technology.KT will hold an exhibition to showcase its AI full-stack strategy together with partners, including Rebellion, Moreh, QANDA, and 2Digit. "It is a great honor for KT to host the GSMA M360 APAC event, which will be held for the first time in Korea," said Sung-wook Moon, Head of KT Global Business Office, adding, “We will do our best to make it a successful global event and showcase Korea's status as a global ICT powerhouse.

모바일월드콩그레스(MWC) 2021가 하이브리드 이벤트로 꾸며진다.세계이동통신사업자연합회(GSMA)는 6월 28일부터 7월 1일까지 스페인 바르셀로나에서 열리는 MWC2021을 온라인과 오프라인을 결합한 형태로 진행한다고 밝혔다.GSMA는 지난해 코로나19 팬데믹으로 MWC를 취소했다. 올해는 행사를 6월로 옮겨 바르셀로나 현지와 온라인을 연결해 진행한다.MWC2021 주제는 5G를 넘어선 ‘커넥티드 임팩트(Connected Impact)’다. 끊임 없이 변화하는 세상에서 미래를 형성하려면 유연성과 적응성이 필요하다. 전세계 모바일 생태계가 우리 삶을 어떻게 변화시킬 수 있는지 조망한다. 연결성(Connectivity)과 연결된 산업, 인공지능(AI), 스타트업 혁신, 미래 사회, 창조 기술(Creative Technology), 고객 경험을 이야기 한다.