Jensen Huang, CEO of U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp., will visit South Korea later this week, industry sources said Thursday. Huang is seen here speaking at conference in Taipei on June 1. Photo by Yonhap
Jensen Huang, chief executive officer (CEO) of U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp., will visit South Korea later this week for a series of meetings with the heads of major conglomerates and researchers that could pave the way for broader cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, industry sources said Thursday.
Huang is scheduled to arrive at Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul aboard his private jet on Friday afternoon for a four-day visit, following his appearance at the Computex trade show in Taipei, the sources said.
During his stay, Huang is expected to meet with leading business figures, as well as executives from the gaming industry, AI and robotics startups, university researchers and students.
On Friday evening, he is expected to visit a Korean barbecue restaurant in Seoul's Seongsu neighborhood for a gathering with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Naver Chairman Lee Hae-jin.
