The 2023 International Council of Small and Medium Business World Congress (ICSB World Congress) ‘K-Entrepreneurship Global Forum (ICSB Conference)’ opened at the Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju on the 12th with the attendance of about 100 experts from various fields.
This forum is co-hosted by the Small and Medium Venture Business Research Institute and the Small and Medium Venture Business Policy Society and sponsored by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The conference was planned to provide the latest information and insights to businesspeople and citizens by introducing the meaning, future direction, and overseas cases of entrepreneurship.
This forum, themed ‘Entrepreneurship for Humanity and Peace,’ included various sessions. Entrepreneurship means actively solving problems, finding alternatives, and constantly pursuing the most efficient method. In this regard, it presents the direction, global cases, and realization tasks of small and medium-sized venture companies and provides professional information.
Kim Do-seong, president of the Small and Medium Venture Business Policy Association, said in his opening speech, “The importance of entrepreneurship, a new growth engine, is increasing. “The ICSB conference will be an opportunity for leaders to share ideas and explore new opportunities for cooperation,” he said. “Through this opportunity, we will be able to share the beauty and passion of Gwangju, and we look forward to laying the foundation for continued international cooperation.” .
Lim Jeong-wook, head of the Startup and Venture Innovation Department of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, said in his congratulatory speech, “Our country’s entrepreneurship index is among the top in the world. This is because the speed of product and market change and the fear of failure are low. Accordingly, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups will spare no effort in providing necessary support, ranging from entrepreneurship education to start-up support. We will also work to ease regulations. “I hope that constructive discussions will take place through the conference,” he said.
In his congratulatory address, National Assembly member Lee Byeong-hoon said, “It is very meaningful that small and medium-sized businessmen come together and agree to run their companies based on interest in social and environmental issues, global solidarity, efficient use of resources, respect for humans, and a culture of diversity and inclusion.” “It’s deep,” he said. “The innovative leadership of entrepreneurs is the driving force that can overcome difficult realities.” “I hope that new opportunities for cooperation will be discovered,” he emphasized.
At the forum, various topics will be presented, including △global entrepreneurship △entrepreneurship for the sustainable development of Korea △peace entrepreneurship △future direction of small and medium-sized venture business policy △direction of new mutual growth in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution. During the forum period, a business showcase participated by promising companies in Gwangju and a national techno park development forum will also be held simultaneously.
The 2023 ICSB World Congress opening ceremony was held in Hall 13 of the Multipurpose Hall on the morning of the 1th, with Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor Kang Ki-jeong, Gwangju City’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and Economy Kim Gwang-jin, Gwangju Techno Park Director Kim Young-jip, former Chairman of the Balanced National Development Committee Kyung Kyung-ryung, former United Nations Ambassador Oh Joon, ICSB President-elect Kim Ki-chan, It will be held with the attendance of key figures from related organizations, including Kim Do-seong, president of the Small and Medium Venture Business Policy Association, Gwangju University President Kim Dong-jin, Dongwon Group Vice Chairman Park In-gu, and AMD Korea CEO Lee Jae-hyung.
Meanwhile, this forum is co-hosted by the Small and Medium Venture Business Research Institute and the Small and Medium Venture Business Policy Society and sponsored by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The conference was planned to provide the latest information and insights to businesspeople and citizens by introducing the meaning, future direction, and overseas cases of entrepreneurship.