Friday, 7 November 2025
Seoul
Schedule
Time | Activity |
07.40-08.30 | Transport by minibus to SNU |
08.30-11.00 | |
11.15-12.00 | Transport to Embassy |
12.15-13.15 | Informal lunch with workshop participants |
13.30–16.00 | |
16.00 | Program end, celebrations & goodbyes |
17.30 | Meet at VOCO hotel and go to Seoul Station for informal dinner |
SNU (Seoul National University)
Location: Building 301 (2nd floor), 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Korea
Seoul National University is one of South Korea’s most prestigious universities and a global leader in robotics and AI research. Its Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments host pioneering labs such as the Biorobotics Lab, Robot Vision Lab, and Soft Robotics & Bionics Lab. Research covers autonomy, perception, and human–robot interaction, advancing wearable, healthcare, and intelligent robotic systems. SNU’s work drives innovation in next-generation robotics and interdisciplinary AI technologies.
Agenda
Time | Activity | Location |
08.30-08.45 | Tea time | Building 301, 3rd Floor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Lounge |
08.45-09.00 | Greetings and Introduction (Professor Frank C. Park) | Building 303, 2nd Floor, Main Hall |
09.00-09.20 | Professor Frank C. Park's Lab | Haedong Advanced Engineering Building, Room 551 (AI Robot Cluster) |
09.20-09.40 | Professor Kyujin Cho's Lab | Haedong Advanced Engineering Building, Room 551 (AI Robot Cluster) |
09.40-10.00 | Professor Ayoung Kim's Lab | Haedong Advanced Engineering Building, Room 551 (AI Robot Cluster) |
10.10-10:40 | Professor Jaeheung Park's Lab | Automation Research Center, Rooms 103/104 |
10.40-11.00 | Professor Jinsoo Kim's Lab | Automation Research Center, Rooms 101/02 |
11.00-12.00 | Transfer |
Participants from SNU
Professor Frank C. Park
Professor Kyujin Cho
Professor Ayoung Kim
Professor Jaeheung Park
Professor Jinsoo Kim
Research assistant Jeong Jin
Research assistant Jeong Sunpil
Research assistant JongYoon Kim
Research assistant Lee Hae-seong (Haedong Advanced)
Research assistant Cha Junhyeok (Automation)
Research assistant Kwon Sunho
Horizon Europe informal lunch & workshop
Lunch location: Bistronome
Address: 서울시 중구 후암로 110, 서울시티타워 B1 층
Workshop location: Spaceshare – Seoul Station branch
Address: Gateway Tower 2 KR 3rd floor, 107 Huam-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The Horizon Europe Robotics Workshop fosters collaboration between leading Korean and Danish robotics researchers. It provides a platform to explore upcoming Horizon Europe calls and identify joint opportunities in robotics, AI, and automation. Key themes include AI-driven manufacturing, robotic system integration, and next-generation intelligent platforms. The workshop aims to build strong cross-border networks and inspire future joint innovations.
Delegation members will lead table discussions. Table groups have been preassigned.
Workshop Schedule
Time | Program/Content |
12:15 - 13:15 | Informal lunch with workshop participants (@Bistronome) |
13:30 - 13:40 | Introduction & welcome Science Counsellor Inie Nør Madsen, Embassy of Denmark in Korea |
13:40 - 13:50 | Introduction to Horizon Europe Rainer Wessely & Ju-Young Kim, Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea |
13:50 - 14:00 | Insights & lessons learned on Horizon Europe proposals and projects Professor Kasper Støy, IT-University of Copenhagen |
14:00 - 14:20 | Introduction of robotics, ai & automation related calls for 2026 National Contact Point Maia Kim, Republic of Korea |
14:20 - 14:30 | Introduction of group sessions Senior Innovation Officer Gowun Kim, Innovation Centre Denmark Seoul |
14:30 - 14:40 | Short break |
14:40 - 15:50 | Group discussions
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15:50 - 16:00 | Wrap-up & next step Science Counsellor Inie Nør Madsen, Embassy of Denmark in Korea |
Participants: The total number of participants are expected around 35-40 people (mostly researchers, but also a few company representatives). A full participation list can be sent afterwards.
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