The Korean Association of Ocean Science and Technology Societies (KAOSTS), a leading institution in Korea that engages in the development of science and technology for the marine sector in Korea, successfully hosted the 2023 Joint Academic Conference of the Korean Association of Ocean Science and Technology Societies (KAOSTS). The event was supported by the participation of six leader academic societies in Korea that are involved in the development of marine science and technology. With more than 2,500 participants, and presentation of about 990 academic papers, with 30 booths operated by 23 companies in the maritime sector, the conference came to a successful close.
Summary of Event
◦Event Name: 2023 Joint Academic Conference of the Korean Association of Ocean Science
and Technology Societies (KAOSTS)
◦Dates: May 2nd (Wed) - May 4th (Thu), 2023
◦Venue: BEXCO, Busan
◦Theme: Harmony between man and nature through marine science and technology
◦Host: Korean Association of Ocean Science and Technology Societies (KAOSTS)
◦Organizers: Society of Naval Architects of Korea,
Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research,
Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers,
Korean Society of Ocean Engineers,
Korean Society of Oceanography,
Korean Society for Marine Environment & Energy
◦Sponsors: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Busan Tourism Organization
◦Highlight Programs
- Technical Tour (May 2nd): KRISO Deep Ocean Engineering Research Center, KIOST Headquarters
- Joint symposium (May 3rd): Harmony between man and nature
through marine science and technology
- Future Oceans Science & Technology Award Ceremony (May 3rd)
- Academic presentation by societies (May 3rd - 4th):
presenting a total of 990 papers in 6 societies
- Joint Workshop (May 3rd - 4th) : Reductions in marine / ship greenhouse gases,
Carbon capture and storage I / II, 50 years of Korea’s marine science and technology in
celebration of the 50th anniversary of KIOST & KRISO, Performances and future vision,
Marine climate: Our present understanding and responses
- Future Marine Science & Technology Award Winners’ Thesis Presentation (May 4th)
- Marine Science & Technology Equipment Exhibition (May 3rd - 4th)
- Job fair (May 3rd - 4th)
This year’s event successfully organized a massive joint academic conference with participating experts and professionals from across the marine science, shipbuilding, engineering, and environmental fields. The conference helped to enhance connectivity between the marine science and the technology sectors with various stakeholders in relevant policies and industries, ensuring better integration of marine science and technology. 16 winners were awarded the Future Marine Science and Technology Award, which targets graduate students nationwide, boosting the morale and pride of young researchers. A two-day online job fair was also hosted, providing a platform to offer onsite employment consultation and consulting services for students.
