- Was held at the Kwangwoon University 80th Anniversary Memorial Hall on December 1, 2022 -

- The seminar theme was "Seeking the future of Seoul Campus Town 2.0." -

Kwangwoon University held the 5th Northeast Future Forum on December 1, 2022 (Thursday) at 4 pm at 80th Anniversary Memorial Hall, #310. The Northeast Future Forum was founded in November 2018 to develop the Northeast region of Seoul. Autonomous districts, universities, academic organizations, experts, and local lawmakers gather in the Northeast Future Forum to present the plans and blueprints of the region. 

The event, hosted by the Northeast Future Forum, Kwangwoon University Campus Town Project, and the Korean Society for Facility Gyedo, held live streaming through offline and Kwangwoon Campus Town Project YouTube channel at the same time to induce various participation of online and offline.

Kim Jong-heon, president of Kwangwoon University, said in his opening speech, "The Northeast Future Forum, which was launched in 2018 to promote balanced development in northeastern Seoul and discover the agenda of regional development in Nowon-gu, has already reached its fifth anniversary. Based on the achievements and technology start-up capabilities of the campus town business, Kwangwoon University has been selected as a second-stage comprehensive campus town project with the vision of Creating a Northeast Startup Valley through Industry, Science, Public and Government Cooperation Campus Town 2.0. I hope this will be a creative opportunity for future development in northeastern Seoul". 

Cho Seon-young, chairman of Kwangwoon Academy, said in his welcome speech, “We have faithfully carried out Kwangwoon’s founding philosophy and put our best efforts into developing the local community. Centered on the Northeast Future Forum, Kwangwoon University contemplates and communicates the changes that can be brought to our local economy and working environment through technological development and innovation. I hope we will keep doing your best to contribute to the live quality of our residents.”

Won-gap Noh and Ko Yong-jin, members of the National Assembly, said in their congratulatory remarks, “Seoul Campus Town is playing a central role in the youth entrepreneurship ecosystem as a project to foster youth entrepreneurship and revitalize the local economy. I hope that Kwangwoon University, which plays an important role in the Seoul Campus Town project, will develop into a runner in creating a startup valley in the Northeast region through detailed discussions to resolve regional issues and become a cradle for youth startups through today's discussion.”

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, said in his congratulatory speech, “Kwangwoon University has contributed to the foundation for youth entrepreneurship and regional development through the Campus Town Project, such as the establishment of the Vitamin Startup Support Center and the Gwangun-ro Environmental Improvement Project. In the future, we will be able to lead the local economy and develop together through the preparation of various programs for young people and residents. I hope that today's seminar will be a meaningful place to find a solution."

This was followed by a keynote lecture on 'Campus Town and Urban Innovation' by President Kim Se-yong of the Korean Urban Design Association, followed by a research professor Min Byeong-hak of Korea University Smart City Department and 'Kwangwoon University Campus A presentation was given by Park Tae-won, professor of Urban Planning and Real Estate at Kwangwoon University, on the theme of 'Town 2.0 Startup Valley Creation Plan'.