The Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association (KPBMA) and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) would be holding “AI Pharma Korea Conference” at COEX, southern Seoul, on November 15, 2018.

The event aims to showcase the latest trends of artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies and offer opportunities for foreign companies to team up with local pharmaceuticals to develop new medicines.

With high anticipations for AI-based new drug development, government agencies and various industrial groups will sponsor the upcoming conference. Sponsors include the Presidential Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization, the Korea Drug Research Association, and the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association.

Executives from leading pharmaceuticals in AI-based new drug development will speak on the latest information and technology trends.