The "Hologram Convergence Industry Seminar" was held at Hotel Geumosan (Geumosan-ro, Gumi-si) on the afternoon of the 27th with more than 100 people attending, including companies, industry, academia, research experts, lawmakers, and city council members.

The event prompted local businesses to actively respond to shifts in industrial ecosystems such as next-generation display technology and markets based on an understanding of hologram technology. Helping local businesses examine new frontiers and business models, the event was prepared as a venue for information exchange between industry, academia, and research.

Guest speaker, Kim Eunsoo, head of the HoloDigilog Human Media Research Center, was invited to speak about the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the hologram convergence industry. Kim emphasized that "hologram tech is a key technology that will drive a people-based fourth industrial revolution, and potentially solve economic growth and social problems simultaneously.”

Following Kim was head of the Gyeongsangbuk-do ICT industry team, Hong In-ki, who introduced plans to foster the hologram industry and promote demonstration. Next, Professor Kang Hoonjong of Wonkwang University introduced preliminary project plans for innovative hologram technology,

Session 2 focused on hologram technology and industry trends. Kim Taegeun, Sejong University professor spoke on hologram acquisition technology; Hong Sunghee, head of the Electronic Components Research Institute, introduced hologram processing technology (Open Holo platform); Kim Dohyeong, Korea Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute member introduced 'plenoptics acquisition and authoring technology’ (hologram content reproduction); Professor Lee Seunghyun of Kwangwoon University spoke on ‘Hologram visualization technology (digital hologram printing technology)’; Lee Haksoon of SKT introduced SKT’s ‘Laser Display’; and Lee Sunoh, CEO of Higgs Company spoke on industry trends of holographic microscopes for semiconductor display manufacturing’ (3D Nanoscopy).’

In addition to simple industrial applications, hologram technology is expected to realize advancement in various fields including medical care, culture, and education while paving the way for ultra-realistic content services. The technology also enables a more detailed inspection of errors, defects, diseases, etc. in the manufacturing processes at industrial sites. It further allows interaction with people and products in their absence.

Meanwhile, having passed preliminary feasibility studies for hologram technology development in June, Gumi City was selected as a demonstration area for "Hologram Factory" and "Hologram Heritage" commercialization. Starting next year, the city plans to discover and nurture hologram-related companies for the early commercialization of hologram technology development.

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