KAIST announced that it has officially launched the ‘KAIST Center for Science Diplomacy (KCSD),’ connecting science and technology with diplomacy, and is holding a global forum on May 13th to commemorate the occasion. Through the Center for Science Diplomacy, our university plans to promote the securing of technological sovereignty and the strengthening of global cooperation, contributing to the resolution of common human challenges such as the climate crisis, aging populations, energy, and digital transformation. This forum was organized to present the strategic direction and execution vision for science diplomacy that South Korea should pursue amidst the intensifying global competition for technological hegemony. In particular, in a situation where the international order is being reshaped around AI and quantum technology, the center will discuss international cooperation and joint response measures with ambassadors from various countries. The forum will begin with an opening address by Bong-kwan Jun, Director of the KAIST Center for Science Diplomacy, and welcoming remarks by President Kwang-hyung Lee. Following this, Jin Park, a visiting professor, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chair of the Center’s Advisory Committee, will deliver a keynote speech on the topic of ‘The Importance of Science Diplomacy and Future Strategies in the AI Era.’ Professor Jin Park will suggest the roles of South Korea and KAIST in building international trust and achieving common prosperity in an era where technological competition and cooperation coexist. In the subsequent roundtable, attending ambassadors and charges d'affaires from various countries will participate in discussions on the themes of ▲‘Science Diplomacy in the AI Era: Strategies for Technological Sovereignty and Global Cooperation’ and ▲‘Scientific Cooperation for a Sustainable Future: Partnerships for Health, Aging, and Coexistence.’ Participants will exchange views on how each country can secure technological competitiveness and security amidst the changes in industrial and social structures brought about by the AI revolution, while also establishing international norms and platforms for cooperation. Furthermore, they will share cases from countries that have experienced aging societies ahead of others and discuss international cooperation models and global standard-setting measures for innovation in health and medical systems and improving the quality of life for the elderly. In addition, Rainer Wessely, Counselor of the EU Delegation to Korea, will introduce cases of the European Union’s education exchange program ‘Erasmus’ and the research and innovation support program ‘Horizon Europe.’ He will also explore cooperation models for science, technology, and higher education with Asian and African countries, along with strategies for the expansion of the ‘K-Science and Technology Education Model.’ Ambassadors from major countries and organizations, including the EU, Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Philippines, Thailand, Hungary, Mongolia, and Tanzania, have expressed their intent to attend this forum. Deputy ambassadors and officials from the embassies of Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands will also participate, with discussions currently ongoing with additional countries. From our university, experts in AI, aerospace, medical science, and international cooperation will participate as advisory members to engage in in-depth discussions with the ambassadors regarding KAIST's role as a science diplomacy platform for mitigating technological gaps and promoting global cooperation, as well as the policy directions of major nations. KAIST President Kwang-hyung Lee stated, “Science and technology have now moved beyond being simple policy tools to becoming a core engine for building trust between nations and solving the collective problems of humanity.” He added, “We will actively support the KAIST Center for Science Diplomacy so that it can establish itself as a leading platform for global science and technology cooperation.” Meanwhile, this forum is open to anyone free of charge, and registration is available via the online link (https://forms.gle/YCCr8pqkjJr7HahQ7).