<Seoul National University AI Summit 2026>

On April 2, Seoul National University held “AI Summit 2026” and officially declared its “AI Native Campus” vision before an audience of about 400 government, academic, and industry representatives.

The event was co-organized by the SNU Office of Information Systems and Technology and AIIS.

Held to mark the university's 80th anniversary, the summit centered on the “SHINE AI (샤인)” vision, presenting four core values guiding a human-centered AI transformation, along with an innovation roadmap spanning education, research, administration, and governance.

Through a total of 47 action initiatives, the university aims to advance into a world-class AI-leading institution.

Keynote speeches featured representatives from leading global AI companies including OpenAI, Microsoft, Samsung SDS, and NAVER Cloud, who offered diverse perspectives on AI technology development and the role of universities.

In particular, AIIS used the event to highlight its role as a core platform leading AI research and education innovation, sharing its research achievements and vision in advanced fields such as Physical AI and simulation-based AI.

The Institute also plans to play a central role in expanding industry-academia cooperation and global networks to realize the AI Native Campus vision, further strengthening the foundation for future joint research and technology cooperation.

Subsequent sessions featured presentations and discussions on topics including AI education and research innovation, robotics and Physical AI, and the social impact of AI, while the “AI Fair” exhibition showcased Seoul National University's AI research achievements and startup cases.

The event marked the official start of Seoul National University's transition to an AI Native Campus, and is expected to be a milestone in the university's emergence as a research and cooperation hub leading Korea's AI innovation.