Seoul Hosts 27th World Knowledge Forum

The 27th World Knowledge Forum opened in Seoul, South Korea, on 8 September 2026 at Jangchung Arena and The Shilla Seoul. The three-day forum, organised by Maekyung Media Group, runs until 10 September 2026 and focuses on artificial intelligence, co-intelligence, and global economic change.

World Knowledge Forum

The World Knowledge Forum is an annual international conference held in South Korea. It brings together political leaders, business executives, academics, and technology experts for discussions on global issues, finance, innovation, and public policy. The 27th edition uses the theme “The Promethean Moment: Architecting the Co-Intelligence Order”.

Artificial Intelligence and Co-Intelligence

Artificial intelligence refers to computer systems that perform tasks associated with human intelligence, including learning, reasoning, and language processing. The forum’s 2026 sessions examine AI as a force affecting national security, labour markets, and competitiveness. The term co-intelligence is used in discussions on human-machine collaboration in decision-making and productivity.

Key Speakers and Sessions

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron delivered the opening keynote titled “A New Order of Coexistence in the Age of AI”. South Korean National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik addressed ethical issues linked to job displacement and human alienation. WKF founder Dr. Chang Dae-whan spoke on AI and civilisational change. Sessions also included “Personal AI, Change Your Daily Life” and “Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity”.

Important Facts for Exams

• The World Knowledge Forum is organised by Maekyung Media Group in South Korea.
• The 27th edition is being held from 8 to 10 September 2026.
• Jangchung Arena and The Shilla Seoul are the venues for the forum in Seoul.
• Quantum computing is a field that uses quantum-mechanical principles for computation and is linked to cybersecurity debates.

Awards and Participants

Former Prime Minister of Denmark Helle Thorning-Schmidt attended the opening sessions. Go Negosyo founder Jose Ma. Concepcion III and VinaCapital CEO Don Lam received the ASEAN Entrepreneurs Award at the forum. XREAL CEO Xu discussed AI glasses and augmented reality, while Samsung Electronics Vice President Yang Hye-soon joined the related session.