The 27th World Knowledge Forum is being held at a critical juncture, as the established order driving global economic growth collapses and protectionism and geopolitical tensions intensify. Confronting low growth and unexpected leadership changes, South Korea urgently requires comprehensive innovation and bold challenges across all sectors.

In particular, rapid technological advancements led by AI are reshaping industry and politics, throwing humanity into a sweeping transformation. While major powers invest astronomical sums in technologies like semiconductors, quantum computing, and robotics, concerns are mounting over winner-takes-all monopolies and job displacement, further intensifying social conflicts.

To break through these simultaneous crises, Maeil Business Newspaper presents this year's main theme: “The Promethean Moment: Architecting the Co-Intelligence Order.”

The mythical “Promethean Moment” signifies a historical turning point when humanity received 'fire'—a revolutionary tool that drove civilization forward, yet acted as a double-edged sword if left uncontrolled. Likewise, we hope humanity can overcome this civilizational upheaval brought by AI with wisdom, ultimately architecting a new order where technology and humanity coexist.

We look forward to you gaining valuable insights from the world’s leading scholars and experts during these three days. We promise to reward your precious time with the very best knowledge.