{
  "id": 3757465,
  "title": "KDD Tech Conference 2026 to Explore How AI Creates Real-World Impact",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/kdd-tech-conference-2026-to-explore-how-ai-creates-real-world-impact",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-27T14:56:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Korea IT Times",
    "slug": "korea-it-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=156500"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The KDD Tech Conference 2026, organized by Vancouver-based Korean technology community KDD in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, is set to explore the practical impact of artificial intelligence on products, businesses, organizations and individual careers. Held on August 29 at UBC Robson Square, the conference runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features morning workshops for professionals and students, followed by afternoon keynote sessions and a Q&A.\n\nThe conference's theme, \"Build for Impact in the AI Era: Beyond Uncertainty, Build What's Next,\" aims to move beyond introducing AI technologies to explore how they are reshaping industries. The keynote sessions will cover generative AI and multimodal analytics, developer growth and leadership, and practical applications of AI in business innovation. Noteworthy speakers include Professor Gene Moo Lee, who will discuss the use of generative AI and multimodal systems in corporate decision-making, and Chae-sang Jung, who will address the challenges developers face in identifying problems and building new products amidst rapid technological change.\n\nA distinctive aspect of this year's conference is its integration of AI adoption with career development. Practical workshops for professionals and job seekers will focus on career-enhancing skills such as elevator pitches, LinkedIn profiles, and resumé rewriting for applicant tracking systems. By addressing the evolving demands of the AI-driven workplace, the conference highlights the shift from a simple divide between those with and without AI access to one between those who can effectively use AI to solve problems and those who remain in experimental stages. The KDD Tech Conference 2026 offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between AI advancements and real-world applications, providing attendees with actionable insights to navigate the changing technological landscape.",
  "summary": "Vancouver-based Korean technology community KDD will hold its sixth annual KDD Tech Conference on August 29 at UBC Robson Square, bringing together technology professionals, students and job seekers to examine how artificial intelligence can be translated into practical value.Held under the theme “B",
  "key_points": [
    "KDD Tech Conference 2026 explores AI's real-world impact on products, businesses, and careers",
    "Conference runs August 29 at UBC Robson Square, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.",
    "Keynote speakers discuss generative AI, developer growth, and AI in business innovation"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}