"AI Transforming R&D Landscape"...STEPI Discusses Redesigning the Innovation Ecosystem

Experts from Cambridge, Tokyo, and Beyond to Participate


"Beyond Technological Responses, the Entire Innovation Ecosystem Must Be Transformed"

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms research and development (R&D) and the scientific knowledge production system, an international symposium will be held where domestic and international innovation policy experts will discuss strategies for redesigning the innovation ecosystem in the AI era.

The Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI) announced on May 22 that it will host the '2026 STEPI Global Symposium' under the theme 'Innovation Responding to Change: Innovation Ecosystem and R&D in the AI Era' at the International Remote Conference Room of the Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall at Korea University on May 28 at 2:00 PM.

2026 STEPI Global Symposium Poster. Provided by STEPI

This symposium has been organized to discuss the direction of the innovation ecosystem and national R&D strategies, as AI reshapes the structures of scientific knowledge production, R&D management, and value creation.

In the keynote presentations, Professor Tim Minshall from the University of Cambridge in the UK, Dean Alberto Di Minin from Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy, and STEPI President Yoon Jiwoong will deliver talks on innovation ecosystems and R&D management strategies in the AI era.

For the panel discussion, Professor Ahn Junmo from Korea University will serve as the moderator, with Professor Kazuyuki Motohashi from the University of Tokyo in Japan, Son Sujeong, Director of the System Innovation Office at STEPI, and Professor Mei-Chi Hu from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan participating as panelists.

STEPI President Yoon Jiwoong stated, "The key is not a single technological response, but how to redesign the entire innovation ecosystem," adding, "We hope this symposium will serve as an opportunity to broaden discussions on innovation policy directions and global innovation cooperation in the AI era."

Meanwhile, this event is being held as a preliminary session in connection with the 'R&D Management Workshop 2026 in Seoul,' which will take place at Korea University from May 29 to 30.

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