KT will join the exhibition alongside 10 partner companies in the ‘IFA Next’ pavilion, a special section dedicated to future-oriented ventures and startups. (Image courtesy of KT)
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean telecommunications giant KT announced on September 3 its plans to participate in IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition.
The event, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, will take place in Berlin, Germany, from September 6 to 10.
KT will join the exhibition alongside 10 partner companies in the ‘IFA Next’ pavilion, a special section dedicated to future-oriented ventures and startups.
South Korea has been selected as this year’s featured country in the IFA Next area, prompting KT to set up a booth under the theme “KT Advancing to the Future with Korean Partners.”
The company has curated a selection of 10 outstanding AI-focused venture firms to showcase “AI Services in Everyday Life.”
KT’s exhibition space is designed around its new brand campaign, “KT, Between You and the Future,” conceptualized as particles representing the myriad possibilities of South Korea’s AI and ICT industries.
The exhibition’s imagery was generated using AI technology.
Partner companies featured in KT’s booth include Qanda, Superb AI, Lablup, AI O2O, OneCup, VisionSpace, KLCube, mAy’I, CreativeMind, and Nexbrain.
These firms have all gained recognition for their AI-related services and products through participation in domestic and international exhibitions.
To support its partners’ success, KT has collaborated with institutions such as the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea International Trade Association.
KT will join the exhibition alongside 10 partner companies in the ‘IFA Next’ pavilion, a special section dedicated to future-oriented ventures and startups. (Image courtesy of KT)
They plan to offer practical support programs including investment and export consultation meetings and venture capital discussion forums.
KT will also showcase its AI-generated content for IPTV, including AI TravelView and AI Object Book, which were first introduced on its Genie TV platform.
AI TravelView creates healing music content using AI-generated images and sounds of famous cities and resorts worldwide. For IFA, a special edition featuring Berlin’s cityscape has been prepared.
AI Object Book is an innovative reading content that combines text, images, and sound.
It automatically extracts key words from books to create images and videos, pairing them with AI-generated background music and dubbed voices to create unique content.
This utilizes KT’s B2B comprehensive media solution, Magic Platform.
The company plans to promote Korean culture through various on-site events, including calligraphy using Hangeul (the Korean alphabet) and activities featuring soccer symbols, reflecting KT’s role as an official sponsor of the Korean national soccer team.
Im Hyun-kyu, KT’s Vice President of Management Support, stated, “Through the KT AICT Partners Pavilion at IFA, we will strive to create a foundation for our excellent companies to enter the global market.
We will continue to provide systematic support and various cooperation projects to move forward with Korean AICT partners in the future.”
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
