Internaltional Conferece on 2026 PyGeek
Smart Manufacturing and AI: Training Skilled Workforce and Technology Trends
Welcome to PyGeek 2026!
Topics: LLM | Multimodal Computing | Agent-based AI
The PyGeek 2026 International Conference brings together researchers and top industry experts at the heart of Python's fast-rising ecosystem. With Python users and developers growing at an unprecedented pace, PyGeek showcases the language's evolution and its expanding application landscape across science, engineering, and industry.
This year's program centers on Large Language Models, Multimodal Computing, and Agent-based AI—from foundations and systems to tooling, evaluation, and real-world deployment.
Expect three days of academic presentations, industry seminars, hands-on workshops, and structured social networking designed to connect Python users, developers, and leaders from research and practice.
Join us on Wednesday-Friday, August 19-21, 2026 at Hongik University, South Korea. We look forward to welcoming you on site.
Prof. Giseop Noh, General Chair
PyGeek!
Steering Committee
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General Chair
Prof. Giseop NohPh.D in Computer & Electrical EngineeringAffiliation: Dept. of SW & Communications Engineering, Hongik University, South KoreaEmail: kafa46@hongik.ac.kr -
Co-Chairs
Prof. Junjun ZhangPh.D in Computer EngineeringAffiliation: School of Software, Henan University, ChinaEmail: Zhangjun-jun@zzuit.edu.cn
Prof. Sungwoong HongPh.D in Computer EngineeringAffiliation: Dept. of AI & SW, Cheongju University, South KoreaEmail: leoking@cju.ac.kr
TPC Members
Academic Members
- Prof. Hayoung Oh, Sungkyunkwan University
- Prof. Jungho Moon, Cheongju University
- Prof. Soocheol Lee, Korea National University of Transportation
- Prof. Kyu-haeng Lee, Dankook University
- Prof. Dooyoung Kim, R.O.K Naval Academy
- Prof. Sangsoon Lim, Sungkyul University
Industry Members
- PhD, Jaehoon Lee, Samsung SDS
- PhD, Sihyun Jeong, Samsung Research
- PhD, Taemin Park, Intel
- Junsoo Lee, ETRI
- Seugwhan Baek, SAP R&D Center
- CEO, PhD, Sangwon Ko, Marketian C&E
- CEO, PhD, Moonjung Choi, Exercowork
- PhD, Onyou Kang, SK Telecom
- PhD, Jihyun Park, Naver Research
- Team Lead. Sangmin Park, Chungbuk Energy Institute for Industry-University Convergence
AI-technology Convergence Members
- Prof. Hyunjin Kim, Smart Welfare Systems, Cheongju University
- Prof. Dongkyun Lim, Avionics & AI, Cheongju University
- Prof. Jongsun Lee, AI-based Design, Cheongju University
- Prof. Hunil Kim, Sports & AI Convergnece, Cheongju University
- Prof. Jeongho Moon, Unmanned A/C in AI, Cheongju University
- Prof. Sungbok Chang, AI-powered Digital Contents, Cheongju University
Main Theme & Topics
Including but not limited to
- The Convergence of Smart Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence: Latest Technology Trends and Industrial Applications
- The Role of AI and Deep Learning in Smart Manufacturing
- Latest Technology Trends to be Covered by the PyGeek Conference
- Real Industrial Applications and Achievements
- Educational Programs and Collaboration Models for Training Smart Manufacturing Workforce
- Overview of Educational Programs under the Advanced Human Resource Development Project for Smart Manufacturing
- Collaboration Models between Universities, Industries, and Public Institutions
- Smart Manufacturing in the Digital Transformation Era: Challenges and Opportunities
- Impact of Digital Transformation on Manufacturing
- Role and Opportunities of the Advanced Human Resource Development Project for Smart Manufacturing
- Dx Digital Convergence, Smart Manufacturing, and AI
- Deeplearning in Academic & Industry Fields
- Recent Development Technology Stacks
- Python Powered Algorithms & Implementations
Program Schedule
The conference spans three days, from Wednesday, August 19 to Friday, August 21, 2026.
Day 1: Wednesday, August 19 - Foundations & Systems
| Time | Session | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 12:00 | 📚 Workshops / Tutorials | Parallel sessions on LLM fundamentals and advanced Python for AI. | Various |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | 🍽️ Lunch Break | - | - |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | 🎉 Opening Ceremony | Welcome Remarks and Conference Overview. | Prof. Giseop Noh, General Chair |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | 🚀 Keynote 1 | The Future of Foundational Models. | TBA |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break | - | - |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | 🧠 Technical Session 1 | Large Language Model: Architectures and Training Strategies. | Multiple Speakers |
| 16:30 - 18:00 | ⚙️ Technical Session 2 | Efficient AI Systems and Infrastructure. | Multiple Speakers |
| 18:00 - 20:00 | 🍻 Welcome Reception | Networking and Social Event. | - |
Day 2: Thursday, August 20 - Multimodality & Agents
| Time | Session | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 - 10:30 | 🌉 Keynote 2 | Bridging Vision and Language with Multimodal AI. | TBA |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | 🖼️ Technical Session 3 | Advances in Multimodal Computing. | Multiple Speakers |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | 🍽️ Lunch Break | - | - |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | 🤖 Technical Session 4 | Building and Coordinating Agent-based AI Systems. | Multiple Speakers |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | ☕ Coffee Break | - | - |
| 15:30 - 17:00 | 📊 Poster Session | Interactive session with authors of contributed papers. | All Authors |
| 18:30 - 21:00 | 🥂 Conference Dinner | - | - |
Day 3: Friday, August 21 - Applications & Future Directions
| Time | Session | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:00 | 🌍 Keynote 3 | Deploying Generative AI in the Real World: Challenges and Opportunities. | TBA |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | 💼 Industry Panel | The Business of AI: From Research to Revenue. | Industry Leaders |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | 🍽️ Lunch Break | - | - |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | 🏁 Closing Remarks | Summary and Future of PyGeek. | Prof. Giseop Noh, General Chair |
Keynote Speakers
We are honored to have the following distinguished speakers for our keynote sessions.
Biography and talk abstract will be updated soon.
Biography and talk abstract will be updated soon.
Biography and talk abstract will be updated soon.
Call for Papers
We invite submissions of high-quality, original research papers for PyGeek 2026. All accepted papers will be presented at the conference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Paper Submission Deadline | May 15, 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | June 30, 2026 |
| Camera-Ready Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
Topics of Interest
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Foundational Models (LLMs, Multimodal Models)
- Agent-based AI and Human-Computer Interaction
- Efficient AI Systems and Infrastructure
- Generative AI and Creative Applications
- AI Applications (Healthcare, Finance, Robotics, etc.)
- Evaluation, Ethics, and Safety of AI Systems
- Python for Scientific Computing and Data Science
- Developer Tools and Frameworks for AI
Submission Guidelines
Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication while being reviewed for PyGeek. Papers should be formatted according to the official conference template (up to 8 pages, excluding references). The review process will be double-blind.
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Venue
Address of Conference
Conference Hall, 2nd Engineering Building (Bldg. D)
2639 Sejong-ro, Sejong-si, Sejong, 30046, South Korea
Parking Area: available in around the building
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact us at kafa46@hongik.ac.kr