Korea Cloud & Datacenter Convention 2025

Korea is attracting major Data Center developers and AI innovators driven by combined strategic government initiatives, substantial private sector investments, and international collaborations. This session explores how Korea’s digital ecosystem combines world-leading AI strategy and data center infrastructure modernization as South Korea plans to build one of the largest AI data centers in the world.

South Korea’s geographical location provides top-tier internet connectivity, low-latency and optimal cloud connectivity to other tech economies across Asia as many tech giants have established their data centers in the NEA region. This panel examines how South Korea offers a secure ecosystem for innovation between China, Japan and SEA.

Thermal management is a key issue as power hungry AI components are being installed in data centers and operators seek new efficient cooling methods that reduce emissions and energy expenditures. This session will discuss how renewable energy projects and cooling technologies enable successful infrastructure integrity.

AI-powered predictive maintenance can reduce OpEx and create greater productivity. The advancement of real-time monitoring and control systems will help improve the safety and reliability in data center operational systems. This session will examine how data center operations are evolving with new AI management solutions.

AI Data Centers are extremely energy intensive and have profound impacts on power grids which emphasizes the requirement for renewable energy. This keynote will discuss abilities to enhance power efficiency, downtime reduction, reduce power consumption and heat generation in data centers.

As South Korea continues to enhance its digital ecosystem, resilience and reliability in AI data center systems becomes critical for new developments. This panel will explore how Korea’s highly advanced digital infrastructure provides a secure region that encompasses new operational standards.

Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) chose Hewlett Packard Enterprise to build the most advanced and versatile computing architecture for “KISTI-6”, which will become South Korea’s sixth nation supercomputer. The new supercomputer will serve a wide range of demanding data-intensive research projects and form the backbone of artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation research and development. This keynote session will highlight Korea’s capabilities in fundamental scientific research and digital technology advancement.

Colocation and Telecom are essential for digital services in both the public and private sectors. As Colocation companies continue to acquire more facilities in cities across South Korea communication networks become vital for operation success. This Panel discusses how multiple industries cooperate along the same digital spectrum.

Edge Computing and Colocation Data Centers bring cloud services closer to end users. These edge deployments are enabling new capabilities in real-time processing and localized data handling in urban and industrial areas across South Korea.
This key note session will highlight how South Korea’s dense connectivity, tech-savvy population, and robust digital economy is ideal for edge and colocation innovation.

Vacancy limitations are a benchmark for data center operators, investors and end users as demand for digital services continues to surge pressure on capacity and availability increases. This panel will discuss the adequate locations which offer strategic advantages in South Korea.

Strategic collaborations between global tech companies and domestic firms are commencing in South Korea as OpenAI have chosen the South Korean company Kakoa as their principle AI supplier. This keynote session will cover how new alliances are paving the way for future projects.

1. AI Supercloud Landscape – Opportunities and Challenges
2. Building Blocks for an AI-Ready Data Center
3. Designing for Scalability and Performance in Data Center
4. Data center’s location, connectivity and cybersecurity

The final panel focuses on how different data center infrastructures integrate with new AI computing systems to bolster cloud services that meet modern demands. Together these sectors are transforming South Korea into a key digital powerhouse in Asia.