As president of Chungnam National University and supervisor of the University Presidents Forum, I believe that it is very meaningful to hold the forum in Daejeon, the center of science and technology in the Republic of Korea.

Nowadays, society expects educational institutions, especially universities, to prepare students to be innovative, creative, and globally aware. With increased collaboration between industry and universities, it is imperative that universities strive to meet the demands of society by enhancing their global networks.

Therefore, the topic for this University Presidents Forum is, “University Specialization and Development of Regional Strategic Industries.” Through this theme we will be able to reflect on experiences we have encountered in the past and approach solutions that will satisfy our successors in the future.

We cordially invite you to University Presidents Forum, where we expect to share ideas that will enhance our students’ futures in a global society. We also wish to partner with you to identify common goals and discuss approaches to attain these goals. We look forward to your active participation and interest in this University Presidents Forum.

Sincerely yours,

Sang-chul Jung

President

Chungnam National University