admin | 2025-09-04 | 
EKC2025 brought together nearly 1,000 scientists and engineers and created new opportunities for Europe-Korea collaboration in science, technology, and maritime energy systems
The Europe-Korea Conference on Science and Technology (EKC2025) brought together nearly 1,000 scientists and engineers across 12 thematic divisions, providing a broad platform for knowledge exchange and future collaboration between European and Korean research communities.
According to the source material, the conference also served as an important setting for discussions around joint research opportunities linking Korean companies with European R&D organisations.
Collaboration Opportunities Through GITCC
One of the key themes highlighted in the source material was the Korean GITCC programme, described as a particularly promising framework for establishing joint research projects between Korean companies and European R&D partners.
For HD Hyundai Europe R&D Center, EKC2025 provided an opportunity to discuss possible collaboration pathways and identify partners for future projects.
Meetings with Research Partners
The source material notes that HD Hyundai Europe R&D Center held its first meetings with Tae Young Han and colleagues from the Korea-Fraunhofer Collaboration Hub for Science and Technology, as well as with Will Lovegrove representing the UCL-GITCC Center at University College London.
These conversations were described as an encouraging first step toward future joint projects.
Maritime and SOFC Discussions
Another major focus of the event was the maritime and SOFC-related programme, which included discussions on environmental aspects, onboard carbon capture, safety, and business cases.
The source material also thanks Asif Ansar, Head of the Energy System Integration department at the DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics, for contributing as a guest speaker and leading an engaging presentation.
Conference Recognition
The source material also acknowledges the organisation of the division programme by Bae Jun Kwon, Byongug Jeong, and the Europe-Korea Marine and Ocean Engineers Association (EKMOA) team.
Their work helped create a strong technical programme and a productive setting for exchange within the conference.
Looking Ahead
EKC2025 highlighted the value of cross-border collaboration between industry and research institutions, especially in areas linked to maritime decarbonization and future energy systems.
For HD Hyundai Europe R&D Center, the event marked a useful step toward strengthening ties with European research partners and exploring future project opportunities.